AboutDavid Barry Expertise I have a lot of experience in most traditional forms of photography, so I`m quite knowledgeable about things like camera types and formats, techniques, exposure, film types, colour, filters, lighting, standard colour and black and white developing and printing.
I do not make recommendations about brands or models, and I am not a camera technician so I may not be able to tell you what is wrong with your equipment if it`s not working .
I also know a little about digital photography and imaging with scanners and digital cameras, so ask me and I will answer if I can.
Experience Experience in the area
I have been seriously involved in photography for over 25 years, including about 4 years as a professional, as well as 2 years providing administrative service to government photographers, requiring interpreting photographers' requirements and trade technicalities for those unfamiliar with such.
I have successfully trained several beginners in photography, helping them to become competent in basic techniques.
Organizations belong to:
None at present, but have been in about 4 camera clubs, having won or had placings in 2 club competitions.
Publications:
A lot of my photos have been in educational / training manuals, books and some photography magazines, as well as 2-3 dozen images been on the Web so far.
Education/Credentials:
Completed 4-year diploma in professional photography technique at Sydney's Technical College
Awards and Honors:
3 placings and / or merits in camera club competitions.
Expert: David Barry Date: 12/27/2006 Subject: Photo props
Question www.myspace.com/talcampbell .Can you goto this page and tell me what prop is this photographer using with this model.it looks like a floor reflection under her.The model name is Ashley and she is to the left with a red top on.Also where can I buy a book that show you pictures and then show you the lighting technique.
Answer To me it looks simply like either a highly polished white floor, or possibly a sheet of white or silver/aluminium mylar plastic which has been lit so that it blends in with the white background.
There are heaps of books on photographic lighting. For example, www.amazon.com list some 200 plus books just on photographic lighting, and www.bhphotovideo.com also has 3 pages of listing on this subject. I can't tell if any one of them has exactly what you're looking for.
www.photoflexlightingschool.com/ might also have some ideas for you.
