Working as a Lighting Tech for a celebrity shoot

(Star Magazine Oct 2011)

I got the chance to work for a photo shoot as a lighting technician for a celebrity photographer. We were shooting Jennifer Gimenez of the Celebrity Rehab reality show. Jennifer was a very down-to-earth lady and a joy to work with. Everybody at the shoot was amazingly talented. I like surrounding myself with creative and friendly people.  The photo shoot was in a private mansion in Bel Air, CA. It took us almost 6 hours to finish her shoot. We shot her outside to utilize the amazing view and pool. It was a beautiful and hot day.  I decided to use the sun as highlights, hit her face with  a strobe using a soft light modifier and a large reflector underneath to light up her body. It was like 11am so we were shooting at F/14 to F/16.