Category Archives: Netherlands

Images taken in the Netherlands

Foldabounce: Transportable omnibounce diy

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Richard

So, the other day I was thinking about packing stuff and what I was going to drag along with me on a short trip and came across my omnibounce. I thought it’s quite a pain in the … when it … Continue reading →

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Portrait photography course, day 2.

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Richard

Last week I started on this course at Griffioen at the VU and these are some of the results from day 2. (Or actually evening 2) The “models” are fellow photographers. Mainly using one light setups, continuous light at high … Continue reading →

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DIY “ProKit” Flash modifiers / mini softbox including template

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Richard

Yes, another “I-wish-I-had-that-idea” moment when I saw these little offcamera flash softboxes. Ideal for strobist activities but too expensive for my liking. (yes, call me dutch but hey, I am) Also I already had the small grids. No worries, all … Continue reading →

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Monopod lightstand conversion DIY

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Richard

Added another piece of gear to my collection: a simple monopod. Also for use as strobe on a rope at weddings. But, out of the box just doesn’t cut it for me. So what to do with a monopod? Well, … Continue reading →

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Another DIY grid, but less DIY this time

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Richard

I got some sheets of honeycomb from saxonpc, which is actually not real honeycomb but looks more like glued straws. Only these are way more solid than my own glued straws so I’m pretty happy with this. Fairly simple: just … Continue reading →

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Switched to the dark side…

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Richard

Yes, dear friends, I have switched to the dark side! Well, at least, a bit. I have bought myself a nikon light saber flash. It’s an SB28, they usually go for around 100 euro’s but this guy had dropped it … Continue reading →

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shooting Nieuwegein for Mitros

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Richard

I was asked by Mitros to shoot for their 10 years anniversary a series of photographs on the seventies areas of Nieuwegein. These are very different, some very green and some very gray. These will be used at a conference … Continue reading →

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Warning on the DIY SLA’s

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Richard

Okay guys, DIY-ing is fun, I admit but it can be dangerous. I made the DIY packs and recently fried one of my flashes I had put the connectors to the battery on the wrong way! mmm… what’s that funny … Continue reading →

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Strobist meet Tilburg – 013

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Richard

A while ago we met with a couple of photographers, models and bands to go shooting in 013 in Tilburg. Great location, great people and loads of fun! Without further comments… just check out the pics!

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DIY autofocus assist + added DIY hotshoe

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Richard

During the Brussels strobist meet we encountered some low-light situations (gearing towards no-light). The camera’s didn’t really like that and I got thinking about getting an ST-2. But as usual this requires money and why spent money when you’ve got … Continue reading →

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