I recently shot the grand opening party for Burlap, an asian-western style restaurant started by the Brennan brothers – along with well known chef Brian Malarkey. The night kicked off with a bang – Brian is well known for being the life of the party – he paraded through the restaurant with Chinese dragon heads…
The majority of the time, I like to showcase my work on here, but today – I’ve decided to give you a little background story on what my “work trips” are like. Since I posted yesterday about New York Fashion Week, I decided that today, I’ll tell you what the rest of my trip was…
Hey Tim,
you are always welcome here. Let me know when you are back in NYC. next time, I will stop for “stop” signs for you… ;)
take careDecember 12, 2011 – 11:01 am
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “it’s good to be Tim King!” Seriously, you are an inspiration (and one hell of a photographer!).December 11, 2011 – 11:55 am
Love it, dude! I can’t get enough of travel photography. Great shots.December 11, 2011 – 11:10 am
Awesome as usual Tim, I always enjoy seeing the world through your eyes. Now I have to admit, that’s my kind of running with the bulls! LOL. Hope you have a great day.December 11, 2011 – 5:40 am
NYC is calling my name – I need to take another trip there soon! Great pictures, which wide angle are you using for most of these shots (NJ, top of the Rock etc)? Love the way it looks!December 10, 2011 – 8:47 pm
Oh how I loveeeeeeee NY. It inspires and rejuvenates me every time I go. I could use a few years living there. Never been to Brooklynn, though, am curious to check it out!December 10, 2011 – 12:38 pm
Dude it looks like you’re gonna rip the horns right out of that bull.December 10, 2011 – 12:23 pm
hahhahaha..Hammock time is hilarious!!! These are great Tim…and thanks again for starting this challenge…it is bringing the best out of me…December 10, 2011 – 12:04 pm
This past September, I flew out to New York to shoot a few events for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The trip was scheduled the DAY AFTER I returned from a 2 week vacation to Bali & Thailand, so by the time I arrived in Manhattan, my internal clock was completely out of whack. Anyways, remember…
That show from the first show must have been intense. Love how you made it work though! Gorgeous.December 12, 2011 – 6:38 am
[...] New York Fashion Week [...]December 10, 2011 – 12:10 pm
I love how BOLD these photos are – they really capture the feeling of being at the event and what it would feel like to wear the clothes. Great work! Also, adding “shoot New York Fashion Week” to my bucket list.December 10, 2011 – 10:06 am
Tim, you are seriously blowing my mind with these! damn.December 10, 2011 – 2:17 am
Can we switch lives for a day?December 9, 2011 – 7:01 pm
Really enjoy viewing your images, Tim! I entered the realm of model photography in April, and I’d think it would be awesome to attend Fashion Week in NYC next year if I could…December 9, 2011 – 3:27 pm
Gorgeous images, gorgeous clothes! So how do you get in to shoot one of those shows, anyway? :)December 9, 2011 – 3:17 pm
I don’t know if you realized you captured some of the really big names in fashion – such as Anna Wintour – sitting in the front row. She’s the one in the big round dark sunglasses; you can see her clearly in your shot of Michael Kors and also in a couple others. Pretty much every person in the front row of that show was some big name in fashion. Nicely done, Tim!December 9, 2011 – 2:42 pm
Very impressive sir!!! I’ll bet money you book something new off of this post… Cheers!December 9, 2011 – 1:09 pm
Ha! We both posted about NY and clothes… But I gotta admit – I wish I was there during the fashion week! You totally nailed the “high production” look, awesome job! And ahhh… I love Michael Kors.December 9, 2011 – 12:22 pm
You killed it! Love the shots, Tim!December 9, 2011 – 12:04 pm
Over the past few years working in the nightlife industry, I’ve met a few types of unique entertainers. While a great DJ can really get a club going, I feel that these guys can really give a venue that extra edge in terms of making an impression on someone. To name a few, Nick Ivory…
This is sick post!! I hate my life right now that i had to back out! I SHOULD”VE BEEN HAD BLOG, call me out and I’ll post your linksDecember 12, 2011 – 11:35 pm
Sexy. Just so sexy. The subject AND the lighting.December 10, 2011 – 10:09 am
That last one is gorgeous…well really of them are. But that last one. well done.December 9, 2011 – 9:47 am
These shots are killer! If you ever need someone to carry your bags I would love to tag along and see how you set up your lights for a shoot like this.December 8, 2011 – 4:52 pm
I think you are the lighting guru. Love the shots!December 8, 2011 – 2:43 pm
@Maria – used a softbox with 2 external 580′s sitting on the couch with him for the first shot, then for the desert, one main softbox as there was too much wind for other lights to stand aloneDecember 8, 2011 – 12:52 pm
Great character. Great client. Great story. And just like Ashley said – BADASS shots! You did a great job with the studio light too. What did you use? flashes, a soft box?December 8, 2011 – 12:34 pm
Nice job, Tim, love the lighting, you rocked this one. :)December 8, 2011 – 12:29 pm
Great share, Tim. What hits home with post is that I, myself, am a trumpet player. I might have to ask one of my photog friends to do a shoot with me…December 8, 2011 – 9:01 am
These are badass! Not your typical trumpet player! :)
Very well written too, my friend!December 8, 2011 – 7:50 am
Official challenge participants: Erin Oveis Brant, James Law, Ashley Goodwin, Damaris Mia, Maria Maltseva, Ryan Lum, Jerod Harris, Mirian Silva, Sara Wilbur, Mioara Dragan, Saundra McBride, Abril Esparza, Tiffany Manning, Jessica Furtado, Leslie Wilson, David Pascua, Kyle Bromley, Ed Devereaux, Ivan Harris, Christy Cropper, Chantale Perron, Julia Beckmann, Lori Myers, and Justin Douglas (link to be provided). To…
[...] month ago, my friend Tim King posed a challenge on several of us photographers. To blog for 30 consecutive days. Over Christmas. And New Years. And Hanukkah! Today is the [...]January 5, 2012 – 12:23 pm
[...] I said in my post that touched on identifying with your target demographic – you want to have similar common interests, and it would be best if your attitudes on life [...]December 25, 2011 – 5:28 am
Even though I’m not ‘official’ since my posts aren’t making it up by noon, I’ve managed 8/9 days and I’m seeing results! My day one post was shared with a wide audience so I’m attracting more readers. And interacting more with them.
The ‘start now’ idea has surfaced in my life in a couple other ways (like today’s post: http://poledancingprofessor.com/2011/12/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things/
Ideas are flowing for blog and for my research and workshop projects. Woot!
Thank you for the inspiration.December 15, 2011 – 9:43 pm
[...] 5 secret reasons to keep your blog updated [...]December 9, 2011 – 12:13 pm
[...] I have to put myself out there. This is not a new idea and was inspired by Tim King’s “5 Secret Reasons To Keep Your Blog Updated“. I’ve always had mixed feelings with just how much should be shared publicly and how [...]December 9, 2011 – 8:31 am
I’m glad to see an update. I’m a fan of the Photography topics where you post helpful tips and other helpful information. Keep em coming! and Thanks!December 8, 2011 – 11:50 am
Fantastic post Tim. I wish you and everyone luck on your 30 day challenge. Blogging has helped me better get my thoughts in order so that I can put them out into the blog. This then helps me gain a deeper understanding. And of course the learning by reading other’s blogs (yours included) has helped me grow as a photographer and as a person. I look forward to reading all the blog posts from the group. ~MatthewDecember 8, 2011 – 3:35 am
tim. tim, tim, tim. i love you. you are a genius and i nearly started crying i was laughing so hard at the ari gold quote.
ok. so, I know this is like starting out with a failing grade but is it too late to join in this challenge? i need to do this. even if you say “no! no you cannot try to be a better blogger, business person, and all around person. it is too late for you! it’s OVER!” i will completely understand and probably do it anyway. just saying.
hearts all around. 1 down, can’t wait to see what the next 29 hold.
xoDecember 7, 2011 – 10:41 pm
this is awesome!! Love it! very informativeDecember 7, 2011 – 7:07 pm
Ahhh Ari Gold, such a wise man! I can’t believe how excited I am to be participating in this. It’s like you and my subconscious met for coffee and collectively decided to kick my ass! Not sure if you follow Seth Godin or not, but his blog post today is pretty spot on for what we’re doing. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2011/12/i-am-here.htmlDecember 7, 2011 – 4:46 pm
I’ve been eager to read this post since you told me about it last night. I think you totally nailed it. Great job and I’ll be following your 30 posts – they better be awesome. But I know they will be :)December 7, 2011 – 3:43 pm
@Saundra – checked it at 12:30, post was up! You’re all good.
@Justin – get on it!
@Maria – fixed the links, thank you!
@Sarah – yeyuhhhh. Got a lot of shoots to post about!December 7, 2011 – 2:49 pm
Got the first blog post up, and it was probably late. :-( not a cool way to start. Once it was posted though it felt good, and I started getting excited about the process. Thanks so much for opening this challenge up to everyone. By the way, from now on I’ll check your blog first thing in the morning to see if there are any updates or info. I didn’t get to read your post till a little while ago. Sorry.December 7, 2011 – 2:25 pm
I hope I’m not too late to join in!? I JUST now saw the link CreativeLive posted on Twitter, followed it here and, although I know it’ll be super hard for me I know it’ll be worth it!
http://www.chantaleperron.com and the blog is http://blackcat.typepad.com/blackcat-photography/December 7, 2011 – 12:59 pm
Good post sir!December 7, 2011 – 12:53 pm
I’m in, Right now I’m at work so can’t post my link yet…. :(December 7, 2011 – 12:47 pm
Thank you for bringing us together and starting this challenge. I’m sure during these 30 days each of us will hate you every once in while but eventually we all will be very grateful.
PS Check your links – James’s link goes to your nightlife photobooth post, Ashley’s says “nothing found”.December 7, 2011 – 12:11 pm
[...] make it to the finish line will benefit immensely. If you want to know how, check out Tim’s post “5 secret reasons to keep your blog updated”. (Hey Tim, I just mentioned you over here, do I get a blogging free day off now? Juuuuust [...]December 7, 2011 – 11:57 am
So glad our presentation helped bring into focus the whole content marketing thing! And I LOVE your example about the realtors – that’s such a great analogy! and Ari Gold – classic :)December 7, 2011 – 11:09 am
I wish I could explain how happy I am that you are doing this challenge because it means more words of wisdom and sick photos of yours that I get to look at for 30 days STRAAAAIGHT! So essited!December 7, 2011 – 9:43 am
Pepper spray ees beech.December 7, 2011 – 8:37 am
Wow, this is an awesome post. Thanks so much for writing–looking forward to the next 29 days! :)December 7, 2011 – 6:27 am
Tim - @Gerald – yep, same setup with the STE2 and wireless flash w/ diffuser. Works 100% of the time, 60% of the time!December 13, 2011 – 2:32 pm
Gerald Labrador - For events like these, do you still use the same flash set up as you described in your Nightlife Photography post?December 13, 2011 – 1:32 pm
Jessica - Love everything about this event. Tim, I’m loving following your blog. Your photos are really inspirational!December 12, 2011 – 6:53 am
Leslie Wilson - Tim, your detail shots continually amaze me. You have a brilliant eye for composition, and a sense of fun that you translate so well through the lens! Great job!December 11, 2011 – 5:35 pm
Ashley Goodwin - ps: these are amazing, per usual. (I tried to abbreviate that, doesn’t have the same effect in writing. Rather confusing, really). But in all seriousness, awesomeness. Especially the one of the crowd with the one chick looking at you. and smiling. because who can’t when they look at you? AWWWWW. I’m so sweet.December 11, 2011 – 1:42 pm
Ashley Goodwin - Tim on PINTEREST boards?!?!? THIS IS WHAT HE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!December 11, 2011 – 1:40 pm
Erin Oveis Brant - I am DYING over those lanterns! You’re about to make your debut on my Pinterest boards ;)December 11, 2011 – 12:03 pm