Well Done Donald Duck!!!!! QUACK QUACK!!!!

Ok for those who are now wondering what the whole Donald duck was about, first an explanation.

My good friend and talented Photographer Anders Hareskov in Copenhagen, Denmark has had some great success recently.

(What a Handsome Chap he is eh ladies?)

Not long ago, Anders had revealed to me that if his name is translated from Danish to English it translated as "Donald Duck". I of course found this hilarious, and it stuck!

Ok explanation over, lets get to the amazing news.

Anders has not only opened his own photo studio for his photography "Copenhagen Photo House" (NEW website coming soon) but expanded his love and skills in photography into starting his own supply store, run from his own studio, selling photographic lighting and modifier equipment aimed at all price ranges AND a photo sharing and printing service BestilDitFoto.dk

This business is called "PhotoFlash.DK" and they sell studio flash kits all the way down to tiny foldout modifiers for on camera pop up flashes, all at very competitive prices.
Not just affordable, downright cheap!!!

But cheap is in no way how I would describe the quality of kit.


I have purchased equipment and the fold out 60x60cm speed light soft box not only compares with the similarly designed "Lastolite" branded version, it was less than HALF THE PRICE!!!

After a slow startup, over the last few months this business has been growing and growing and after some interest from a professional photographer over in Denmark, his awesome flash kit and soft box equipment has gained notice of a magazine.

Anders has a 4 page spread in the centre of "Zoom" magazine with a detailed review of his equipment. Compared to High End Brands like Elichrom and the "Menik" Branded kit got a maximum 6 stars out of 6 in the review.

The reviewer had nothing but great things to say, not only about the quality of the kit, but Anders giving awesome customer services.

Anders impressed the reviewer so much they are in talks to start running photographic workshops from his studio / shop and customers of Photoflash.dk also receive a discounted price on these workshops too.

This all adds up to a big buzz in the Pro Photographer circles in and around denmark right now and I can't recommend them highly enough.

The image above is lit using the Menik lighting system from Photoflash.dk and was shot by the reviewer for the magazine article.

I wish Anders the greatest success with all his business ventures and truly hope that this great opportunity puts Copenhagen Photo House, BestilDitFoto.dk and PhotoFlash.dk on the map.

My First Interview

Hey everyone

Well the world famous, loveable, adorable photography Geek of a host Jimmy Beltz and the Phototips Podcast invited me to be on the show with another mutual friend, the Awesome Shannon Allison. (the guy with 2 girls names)

In This show we discuss a few topics including

What Makes a Pro?

Rumour Control?

Cheap Flashes - are they worth buying?

Mirrorless Cameras - are they pointless?

as well as discussing a great charitable project for this Christmas holiday season chaired by the already mentioned Shannon Allison.

This round table discussion was over an hour in length but we threw around some ideas and opinions that may change your views on where you sit in the photography world, what kit to buy, if mirror less cameras are a fad or the future of photography.

Watch the show and Id appreciate any comments below should you feel the need.

Most of all enjoy the show and keep shooting



Episode 104 - What is a pro? from James Beltz on Vimeo.

The Beauty of Boudoir

OK I Know Ive been gone for like forever and a day.

Ive been pretty busy recently and have some great new images to share here now.

Recently I was fortunate enough to shoot a stunning young girl by the name of Tasha.

Tasha had an idea for an amazing and very sexy gift for her boyfriend.

She wanted a boudoir shoot and needed to find a photographer she could trust.
A mutual female friend of ours suggested me as a possible candidate and after a brief consultation she decided to hire me.

(Told you she was stunning right?)


Tasha already had a bunch of cool ideas for the images she wanted and also was willing to allow a little creative freedom for me to come up with my own ideas.

Though to be honest the phrase "Superman Pants" will never have the same meaning again :)

Now these types of shoots are always pretty nerve racking, not only for the model / client but also for the photographer at times.

Id got this shoot via a mutual friends recommendation, the pressure was on for me to make this perfect.

After a few setup shots and some rapport building we soon settled in and in my mind I created some of my best images so far. certainly some favourites.

The shoot was so much fun, we had wardrobe changes, backdrop changes and a tight schedule.

2 Hours of shooting and I had created some very cool images.

Tasha wanted a book printed and chose her favourite images after looking through the final selection on my website. I printed a small book and sent it along with her DVD of images in a custom designed DVD box.

It made for a great gift package for her special man, and I'm told he was very pleased.

This type of shoot is so much fun and very rewarding, although my work was minimal to make Tasha look amazing I urge any aspiring photographers that have any reservations about this type of photography to do your research, and if the opportunity arises, TAKE it.

I send my sincere thanks to both Tasha and Claire for the opportunity and trust given to create some images I personally am very proud of.

Cant wait to do another so ladies, if your out there, and read this BOOK TODAY!!! :)

Pi is WRONG!!! Replace NOW

Ok I apologise in advance, im about to get a little uber geeky here, and its nothing to do with photography.

The mathematical constant PI that has been used for ever to define a circle is WRONG!!! its confusing and clumsy.

Here is a video that explains how trigonometry could be so much easier and also more elegant.

Once you watch the video about TAU then hear what Tau sounds like in the second video.



Now this is a musical interpretation of Tau.

I think its beautiful. what do you think?



Bet you never thought Maths could be so lovely?

Am I right?

OK birthday in october?!?!? anyone???

Now these are either, ridiculous, bizarre, shabby chic, or just plain cool.

I don't care which

I want them!!!

iCufflinks by Adafruit from adafruit industries on Vimeo.

iCufflinks by Adafruit from adafruit industries on Vimeo.


You can order them here (should the desire take you!!!)

ATTENTION PHOTOTIPS FANS OF THE UK!!!!!!

ATTENTION PHOTOTIPS FANS OF THE UK!!!!!!
Here your chance!!!!

The world famous, Loveable, Adorable, Photography Geek of a Host, The PSG Jimmy Beltz Himself plans to show the UK fan base some seminar Love!!!!

Thats right Folks!! 
In 2011 Jimmy wants to do A UK seminar.

In order to show the love, Jimmy needs to know how to cater for us Brits as best he can, and to do that he needs some info from you the UK Fans.

He knows He has a huge following in the UK 
(We are currently his 3rd largest fan base) 




But …………..

He needs to know how many would want to attend to make sure the venue is large enough to cater for the decending masses that will ensue, and most importantly where you lovely people are geographically within the UK.

This will help us choose a spot to allow most people who wish to attend to be within reasonable travelling distances of the chosen Venue.

This could be the only chance Jimmy makes it over to the UK for such an event and we need to make it the very best it can be.

The date to be confirmed at this stage but "Winter This Year" Is all thats known so far.

A Christmas Photo Workshop Bonanza of sorts perhaps??? 

Who knows? It could be the Best yet, and all attendees are guaranteed to get a wealth of knowledge and as a bonus get to meet the host with the most…. 
THE ONE AND ONLY PSG in person too.

Send in your UK locations (Town / City names please not just County) and lets make this an event to behold.
The sooner you can get us details of where you all are, the sooner we can plan a date and work out prices etc for the venue but expect a ticket price of around $250 US per head for a Full day event. 
(thats just over £150 in reel money for us brits!!)


Jimmy also guarantees that one lucky winner at the event will also get to have Dinner with the PSG


Post your locations in the Comments below to let us know.

Further Details will follow as we get them and they will also be posted on 
http://andycomberphoto.blogspot.com/

as well as the usual channels on 

http://www.Phototips.biz , 

The Forum, 
http://www.phototips.biz/forum/index.php

Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_117604714422&ap=1

DONT DELAY REPLY TODAY

Be Careful what you wish for- still want to get closer?

This Russian photographer got more than just a close up.

The baby leopard decided to jump up to the roof of the car to this photogs position

He looks thrilled (I think)

Later on it seems the Big Cat wanted to inspect the images and the content of his kit back.

Perhaps he thought he was a police officer in the UK and wanted to check his stuff under anti terrorism law?

Who knows, but rest assured I would not like to be in this situation either!!

Read the original posted story here at DailyAnimalLover.com

Posted for fun here only :)