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Archive for June, 2009

Invading Tulum | Tiffany & Ly

June 15, 2009

Tiffany and Ly decided on Tulum, Mexico for their “trash the dress” photo session. The blue skies and water paired up perfectly for their photo shoot! Aside from dealing with sunburn after the photo shoot, the pictures were well worth it!

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Hello everyone,

Tiffany and Ly’s trash the dress session took place at Tulum (Cancun, Mexico)! We found out that we needed permits to photograph in the Mayan Ruins of Tulum, of which we did not prepare for, so we took a stroll to a local beach. We did not know that our trek to the next beach would take 45 minutes, but it turned out for the better.

When we got to the beach, we rented a couple boats and sped across the ocean to the Mayan Ruins of Tulum. Although we could not go on shore, we took some amazing photographs with the ruins in the background!

This photograph reminded me of the Dos Equis’ Most Interesting Man in the World. “I do not usually drink beer, but when I do, I prefer a Dos Equis. Stay thirsty my friends.”

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Check out Cancun’s blue water! The water did not even look real!

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This was one of the photographs of the day. This image is simple, yet so elegant.

tulum mexico wedding photographer

tulum mexico wedding photographer

During our trash the dress photo shoot, we encountered a group of tourists who thought Tiffany and Ly were actual models. Instead of having the tourists stand on the sidelines, we invited them to take part in this next photograph!

tulum mexico wedding photographer

tulum mexico wedding photographer

tulum mexico wedding photographer

tulum mexico wedding photographer

Of course, we had to dip our feet in the water. The water was SO warm!

tulum mexico wedding photographer

tulum mexico wedding photographer

I hope you all enjoyed Tiffany and Ly’s trash the dress session!

Stay thirsty,

Doug – Contact Me!

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Got a Light? | Private Lighting Workshop

June 2, 2009

Wedding photography consists of many different skills that are needed to properly photograph these amazing events. The workshops Furious Photographers host focus on specific elements needed for every wedding photographer.

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Hello readers,

If you arrived on this post, then you have been invited to a private workshop hosted at Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel in Orange County (OC). I got an Ocean View Luxurious Suite for two nights and was entertained with the idea of hosting a lighting workshop.

Fortunately, Lan Bui, Vu Bui (The Bui Brothers) and Doug (Furious Photographers) were all free to help!
It’s going to be quite interesting to have four lighting experts with potentially separate opinions for “good lighting.”

Check out the room from Ritz Carlton (Laguna Niguel) -

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Ocean View Luxurious Suite at Ritz Carlton (Laguna Niguel) Floor Plan -

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I am not going to tell you how much I actually paid for the room for it will send another series of pangs to my heart/wallet, but it’s over $3,000.  We have a super nice location, so might as well make the most of it, right?  Workshop.

Bui Brothers Photography

Here are some sample lighting images -

Neha Tiwari
neha tiwari

Veronica Belmont
veronica belmont

Furious Photographers

Here are some sample lighting images -

NYU Fashion
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Winery Wedding
winery wedding

Tulum Wedding
tulum wedding

The styles are different [in a good way], but concepts and skillsets are solid.

Workshop Details

Date: June 4th, 2009 – 6:30pm

Location: Super Expensive Ocean View Suite at Laguna Niguel Ritz Carlton (Orange County)

Instructors: Doug @DFurious, Lan Bui, Vu Bui, Lawrence, maybe others

Equipment: Lots of wizards and 7 AlienBees and loads of 580EX II

Objectives:

  • Learn off camera lighting
  • Use of radio triggers
  • Soft versus harsh lighting
  • Balance with different Kelvin settings
  • Posing
  • How to be cool (not that you’re not, but maybe you need some help)

workshop sold out

Cost: $50 – uh yeah, no brainer – I assure you that there will be no workshop at this price especially from industry leaders teaching it.  Or I challenge someone to do so!

$50 | First Come First Served | Limited Seats

Add to Cart I pay $3000 for room, you pay $50 = good deal.

The fee is only to pay for model, makeup, clothes, etc.  I will pay for the room, so that’s one less thing to worry about.  The goal is to get this lighting project started.  Limited seats!

Cheers,

Furious Photographers

P.S. We might have an after party, so yeah…not all will get to stay – based on number of registrant.

  • Bonny says:

    Yay! Can’t wait! I think I’ll make a video of the event. Hmmm..

     (June 2, 2009 at 2:20 am)
     
  • Riz Crescini says:

    Aw, man! How I wish OC was my home right now. That is freakin’ awesome, Lawrence!

     (June 2, 2009 at 7:26 am)
     
  • Christina Russ says:

    I would love to attend but have 3 weddings this weekend… Please keep me on the list to notify me of any future lighting (or any other) workshops… I suck at lighting and need help. (And am totally broke so this fits the budget nicely as I would have to shell out some serious cash to fly down last minute)

     (June 2, 2009 at 7:42 am)
     
  • Mike Patterson says:

    Shame I cant be there guys as would love to hang out with you all and soak up the info. best of luck with it and look forward to seeing some of the images when posted.

     (June 2, 2009 at 7:48 am)
     
  • Amanda Patrice says:

    Sounds amazing! I just signed up and can’t wait… thanks for such an affordable learning opportunity!

     (June 2, 2009 at 7:53 am)
     
  • Gabriel Mora says:

    I’m in. Never miss a chance to learn from the masters. Besides being a long time since I was there myself! Nice location! Perhaps will be a good opportunity to celebrate my 1st anniversary as well!!! See you guys there!

     (June 2, 2009 at 8:05 am)
     
  • Shannon says:

    This sounds awesome I just don’t have enough time to pull the trip together. Hopefully you will do it again.

     (June 2, 2009 at 8:35 am)
     
  • issa sharp says:

    would love to do it. when will it be? i don’t want to pay until i know the date but please count me in!

     (June 2, 2009 at 8:54 am)
     
  • Diane Knothe says:

    Thanks for the invite! I wish I could attend! Love your site and info. Hope to attend something in the future.

    Diane

     (June 2, 2009 at 8:58 am)
     
  • Rupa says:

    This is when I wish I was somewhere, ANY where near the vicinity and not all the way on the east coast!!! Lawrence, you need to come and vacation in Atlanta (or somewhere near) and do one of these! : ) Will be thinking of you guys and all the great stuff you will be learning! — Rupa

     (June 2, 2009 at 9:00 am)
     
  • Feuza says:

    I got so excite til the June 4th part, so wish you guys were a bit closer, I am in Nashville, TN and flying back to NJ on the 4th I would totally Go- what a great deal and time!! I am so glad I found you guys!!!

     (June 2, 2009 at 10:00 am)
     
  • Amy says:

    I SOOO wish I could come to this! What an awesome opportunity!!! If only I’d have known about it four weeks ago – I’d so be there this week! Thanks for sharing this fantastic opportunity with us! It’s a brilliant idea and if I lived in Cali I’d be there in a heartbeat! Hope you have a fantastic time and hope you’ll offer another great opportunity like this down the road.

     (June 2, 2009 at 11:03 am)
     
  • Owen says:

    Ok Im in…just gotta find a sitter, a flight to LA and back to SFO as I have a wedding the next day.

     (June 2, 2009 at 11:13 am)
     
  • Doug says:

    Hey, if you guys get up to the Bay Areas for one of these, count me in!

     (June 2, 2009 at 11:19 am)
     
  • Mohammad says:

    Hello,

    I tried registering but for some reason, it isn’t letting me register. Is it full? I would REALLY REALLY REALLY liked to register as I need to learn lighting better, to get my pictures to look like your amazing ones. Thank you!

    Mohammad

     (June 2, 2009 at 11:46 am)
     
  • Blair Van Bussel - {Blair Nicole Photography} says:

    I might sign up just to learn to be cool…..and maybe pick up some mad lighting skillz along the way ;)

     (June 2, 2009 at 11:47 am)
     
  • Jana Marler says:

    I want to come!! But did I miss where the dates are?

     (June 2, 2009 at 11:59 am)
     
  • Kalen says:

    hi Lawrence,
    I clicked on the “add to cart” button and it says the product is out of stock, does that mean all spots are already filled?

     (June 2, 2009 at 11:59 am)
     
  • Erin says:

    So sorry I did not learn about this in time. I appreciate you guys putting this together as a learning opportunity and can’t believe you were so generous about the price. Hopefully I’ll be in the know sooner next time. Have fun!

     (June 2, 2009 at 12:49 pm)
     
  • Ernie says:

    It appears you’ve reached the limit in a few hours – I received the e-mail notification this AM and tried to reserve a spot at lunch time. If any spots open up I would love to attend – I’m very local (live in LN) and familiar with the entire Ritz and adjoining property.

    Thanks – Ernie

     (June 2, 2009 at 1:37 pm)
     
  • irit says:

    I’d LOVE to attend.. i’m always looking for new lighting challenges… too bad Brazil is so far away and so expensive to get there… and 1 day wksp is too short to worth the trip… try to put up a longer one and I might attend.. wish you lots of fun in this one! Cheers Irit

     (June 2, 2009 at 2:37 pm)
     
  • Mstic says:

    Man. I wish I could go. After July 1st I’ll try to make it to your events =D

     (June 2, 2009 at 2:42 pm)
     
  • Resa says:

    Awww… I can’t make it this time. Can you do another please???

     (June 2, 2009 at 4:11 pm)
     
  • Catherine says:

    What a great opportunity you have provided to us all. Thank you for everything you do…

     (June 2, 2009 at 5:39 pm)
     
  • Leah says:

    Damn! For this price I could buy the plain ticket from Australia as well just to go :) (well, not quite but I am super jealous of the opportunity).

     (June 2, 2009 at 6:14 pm)
     
  • Stephanie Barnard says:

    Another vote here for another workshop date!!! Shoot, I’m in Laguna Niguel…let’s do it at my house! {grin}

     (June 2, 2009 at 9:28 pm)
     
  • Kim says:

    sold out already…I would’ve even drove from Seattle….:(…can you feel my tears…

     (June 3, 2009 at 9:59 am)
     
  • Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel Photography | The Bui Brothers Blog says:

    [...] a lighting workshop here tonight too. Lawrence from Tofurious teamed up with Vu and I to offer an off camera lighting workshop for photographers. We sold out within 4 hours on announcing it!!! That was pretty exciting. We will be using this [...]

     (June 4, 2009 at 10:35 am)
     
  • chris arnold says:

    dang, I missed this…. another?

     (June 7, 2009 at 10:37 am)
     
  • carina says:

    Sold out already! =( Hey, let us know when you are having another one, pretty pleeeeaaase!

     (June 9, 2009 at 9:31 am)
     
  • Furious Photographers says:

    Keep on checking! We will post another one up soon.

     (June 9, 2009 at 7:03 pm)
     
  • Katie says:

    I just saw this on someone else’s blog, I would have LOVED to go. You guys are great, please let us know if you’re going to have another that I could attend… I would shell out more than $50, too… since I haven’t been able to find many workshops in the OC in my tiny price range!

     (June 22, 2009 at 1:08 pm)
     
  • Beth Armsheimer says:

    add me to your list guys!!! :D

     (June 28, 2009 at 9:44 pm)
     
  • steve says:

    where is the location of Neha Tiwari’s shoot? its in LA right?

     (July 13, 2009 at 3:38 pm)
     
  • steve says:

    where is the location of Neha Tiwari’s shoot? its in LA right?s

     (July 13, 2009 at 3:38 pm)
     
  • JoJo Luk says:

    Hey guys! First of all, I want to say that after viewing all your video blogs and photos of all the shoots you’ve done – I AM IN AWE! Awesome, awesome work and talents man! I’ve just began photography the past year and have learned alot through Flickr (my sole education)…and would love to learn more from pros like yourself! So keep me posted if you should have any other workshop – I can GUARANTEE you that I will be there unless I’m in my death bed!

    Cheers and keep up the beautiful works guys!

    Truly, your new fan
    JoJo

     (July 15, 2009 at 1:45 am)
     
  • Furious Photographers says:

    Hello JoJo,

    Thank you for the kind words. We definitely will be hosting more photography workshops in the future. Once we have a date set, we will post it on our blog. Seats fill up fast so you have to sign up quickly. I will see you in our next workshop!

    Doug

     (July 15, 2009 at 8:04 pm)
     
  • John Keith says:

    I would love to be a part of some of your workshops.

     (July 17, 2009 at 10:29 pm)