Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Lana Lopez


Lana Lopez is super talented. Not only was she game when I asked to "do something vampy" she was like: "I've never had anyone ask me to do that before!" This shot nails it.
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Oh Hai I got a website Mick Motor
I'm hosting a workshop on April 16th
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STROBIST: Dyanlight with 2 30 degree spots Main, Two flagged L & R rim light. Shot @ F/8, 1/125, iso 100

Monday, April 4, 2011

Bikini Glamor Workshop April 16th


Bikini Glamor Workshop
Presented by Mick Motor

Featuring Sara MacDermott

& 2 more models TBA

April 16, 2011 – Times: 3:00pm to Sunset Location: TBD

For the afternoon we will have 3 stunning models.

Register HERE
Workshop Agenda
Introduction (Model Etiquette, Photo Etiquette, Safety)
Model Shoot 1
Working Lunch / Talk (Gear, Location Lighting)
Model Shoot 2
Break / Talk (Model Communication and Posing, Shoot Coordination)
Model Shoot 3
Wrap-up / Talk (Workflow, After the Shoot)

Aloha and Mahalo!


Workshop Description
This is a swimwear / glamour workshop on-location at the beach, presented by
Mick
Motor and MIP Productions (MIP).

We have split the day into three separate 45
minute
shoots where each participating photographer will have an opportunity to
photograph.

Class size is limited to only 8 participants.

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Workshop Will Provide
Professional Instructor, Professional Lighting (including radio transmitters), Models, Makeup Artist, Wardrobe, Photography Assistants, Location, Shade Tent.

Photographers are Expected to Bring Their Own
Camera (w/ Hot Shoe or PC Port), Memory/Film, Sunscreen, Lunch / Water

What You Need to Know
We will be working on the beach, so dress appropriately. Be prepared for sunny or windy conditions. Bring your own sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc… Also be aware that beach locations do not always provide restrooms.

Photographers are expected to know how to adjust their camera’s aperture, shutter speed and ISO in manual mode. No guests, spouses, escorts, parents, aunties or pets are allowed at the workshop. Anyone attending the workshop is required to pay the registration fee.

Registration covers professional instruction, lighting, modeling fees, model release(s), and set-up. Registration fee is nonrefundable, unless the event is canceled. If you can not make it to the event, your registration fee can be applied to the next future event, or the fee is forfeited.

About the Instructor
Mick Motor has been a photographer since he was twelve years old. He pursued journalism and television for over 10 years starting as a staff member at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Since relocating to Hawaii, Mick has focused entirely on still photography.
As the previous business manger of Hawaii’s largest camera store on the island of Oahu, Mick had amazing opportunities to work with and coordinating workshops for Joe McNally, David Honl, Jennifer Wu and others. Mick just recently returned from Los Angeles where he worked with some of the best glamour photographers and models in the industry.

Your fee for this workshop is non-refundable. However, if the workshop is cancelled for any reason, your fee will be returned.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Annabelle- Rock Chic'


I love Anna, the night before this shoot she was in some shitty car crash. She answered the door in a towel and laughly let us all in...Shawana, Billy, Me, Derick, Kelli, & Beth.

Here's a video clip from our shoot
YouBoob Listen to this Cutlass and meet our models!

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Also Support Hawaii Fashion. I'm teaching Entry level DSLR workshop with HiFi @AlamoanaCenter.
Register HERE only $35 dollars.



Oh and I got a website MICK MOTOR


STROBIST: Canon 5D w/70-200 f/4 @85mm iso100 shot with Elinchrom Ranger A-B heads with 10 degree grids. Place a Nikon SB-26 Warm gelled rear right behind car.

Monday, March 7, 2011

"Get Out of Green Mode" SLR Photography Workshop

Today’s SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras take good pictures in auto mode. But to take GREAT pictures, as you see and imagine them, you’ll want to learn about Aperture and Shutter priority, Program and Manual mode.

Photographer Mick Motor will show you how in terms you can understand and immediately use. He’ll leave time to also answer your questions.

Harness the power you bought that camera for to capture the image you want by controlling light and focus. Mick Motor is a Professional Photographer with a focus in creative portraiture. Mick is a member of NPPA, PPH, and NAPP. To see more of his work visit: http://www.mickmotor.com.

This is an entry level class for all DSLR users ages 14 and up. $35.

Register here!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Mick Motor Photographs Angelika Marr

Mick Motor Photographs Angelika Marr, I took a couple of shots during our Glamour Photo Workshop. The whole week was gray and overcast. Then came Saturday and it was a beautiful Hawaiian day on the beach. A fantastic time was had by all.
Aloha!
Mick Motor
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Monday, January 10, 2011

Friday, December 31, 2010

I'm super excitied

Currently planning our "Bikini Beach" workshop. We are putting our final touches on the workshop. Our workshop will provide an amazing experience for all levels of Photographers.
The models we have selected are some of Hawaii's most beautiful models on island.
We hope you'll join us for our workshop, all levels of photographers are welcome.
See you Jan. 15th.