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May 14th, 2012 by Calvin Jung
It has been a LONG time since I’ve updated this thing! Shout out and thanks to Christian for keeping this site alive for me all this time!
Well, where to begin? Gonna’ keep this post short and sweet (hopefully). It’s been well over a year since I’ve last updated this…who knows if anyone still reads this (or ever read it to begin with, ha!). But I have since gotten into and started studying for my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago. I’m coming up on my first year. In fact, today is the beginning of finals week (wait, shouldn’t I be studying?) and I’ll be heading off to Portland, OR for six weeks for my first clinical rotation in June!
Enough about that, what have I been up to photography-wise? Regretfully, not much! I haven’t had the time! Although I have been accumulating some new gear (that’s what gearheads do, after all). Anyway, one of the cheaper pieces I got was a Neewer 72mm IR filter for my 35L. I don’t plan on getting too serious with IR photography, so I didn’t wanna drop a couple hundies on a Hoya R72. And for $15 with Amazon Prime (risk free), I have to say that I’m pretty damn impressed!
I’m still learning how to process IR photos, but here is my very first color edit!
January 31st, 2011 by Calvin Jung
In this preview you’ll see 40 sample pages from my first photo book. Some pages are out of place in the preview, but that’s okay. There are over 150 pages in the actual book, so get your copy today to see the rest!
January 6th, 2011 by Calvin Jung
***I want to light the world on fire and take a picture of it for my records.
I’m normally not into taking these shots, but tonight’s sunset was too wicked. Unfortunately, the version of ACR I have doesn’t support RAW files from the 5D2, so I had to process the JPEG. Also processed this on an uncalibrated monitor. In hindsight, it looks overprocessed. Oh well, I’ll redo it when I get back on my computer.
Click here for high resolution.
It literally looked like the city was on fire. It immediately reminded me of Paris in Flames, one of my favorite Thursday songs.
Not that it has anything to do with this picture, but my favorite verse from the song:
There is no sunlight
The sunlight is manufactured in a windowless room
Distant and incoherent
Businessmen hang themselves
January 5th, 2011 by Calvin Jung
Starting the new year off right!
Flying out to New York on Sunday for an interview with New York Institute of Technology on the 11th. And then it’s off to Chicago for an interview with Rosalind Franklin University on the 15th. Kinda nervous for both, so wish me luck!!
I also have two shoots booked in each city, so I’ll have my hands full the entire week. Can’t wait!
2011 is going to be a great year! 
December 23rd, 2010 by Calvin Jung
Maybe. I found an EF 35mm f/2 on Craigslist at too good of a price to pass up. Mounted it on my 5D2 and instantly fell in love with the focal length. So much so that I’m considering replacing it with its big brother – the 35L. But that won’t be for awhile.
I think this lens is a great value at $300 BNIB shipped. Cons? Plastic body, definitely won’t take abuse well. No USM, meaning loud/noisy/obnoxious AF motor. Pros? Price, great bang for the buck. And despite the lack of USM, AF is quick and accurate.
December 21st, 2010 by Calvin Jung
Gotta say. This has to be one of the best Christmases. Ever. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t about the gifts at least a little bit, heh. But it was more about who the gifts were from. The same gifts from arbitrary people would not have been the same.
*Thanks to Nij for the belt and Holga 15b flash. I’ve been looking for a brown belt for a couple months now. The brown belts I’ve come across were either too dark or light. This one is perfect. And the Holga 15b flash is something I’ve been thinking about ordering ever since I got the Holga 135bc.
*Thanks Na-umb-skees for my RVCA t-shirt. Everyone at CGP knows I love my RVCA.
*Thanks Greggie for the official beer pong balls. They’re official.