***Photos of Off The Wall sets***

This is the Off The Wall Timeless set.













This is the Off The Wall Urban Chaos set

Off The Wall props - and maybe camera!

I have the Off The Wall Set-To-Go Timeless and Urban Chaos sets. Unfortunately Off The Wall is no longer solvent so I cannot direct you to their website. Off The Wall manufactured outstanding backdrops and props for photographers. The Set-To-Go series was just as the name suggests, ready to go and very portable. Each set consists of a two panel flexible backdrop, support stand, flooring and small props. The Timeless set is high key, sort of Greek theme, with three risers, cloth flooring. The Urban Chaos looks like a back alley and has a manhole cover prop. I paid $5500 for both these sets and would like in the area of $2000 for them. NOW $1500! One set, with backdrops, stands, flooring and props, fits into a hard travel case and will fit into the back seat of a Chev Cavalier.
I also have a three rock set from Off The Wall. These rocks are waterproof and are easily transportable. I paid $1100 for the three rocks and will include them with the Set-To-Go set if I get my price.
I will post photos of the above items as soon as I can. These props are of a fair size, although not overly heavy they are large as a group and therefore local pickup is the only option. I can deliver in my immediate area. For more information contact me at: photo_west@shaw.ca




If I am able to sell enough equipment to allow me to pick up a new camera I will be selling my Nikon D100 with grip. Stay tuned!!!

Visatec lighting system for sale

In my continuing quest to simplify my equipment I am selling my studio lighting set up. As I become more portable in my equipment I no longer need studio lights for the type of work I am doing right now. I would like to sell everything together and not split up the package. My studio lights are Visatec, if you unfamilar with this brand they are made by the same company that makes Broncolor and more information may be found here.

Replacement cost values obtained by B&H's website found here.

So here we go:
Visatec Solo 1600B - 600 w/s - replacement cost $568.50Visatec Solo 800 - 300 w/s - replacement cost $428.95

Note: Both strobes have burnt out modeling lights, I will include replacements with the package I just haven't had time to replace them. Also spare flash tubes will be included.

Visatec Umbrella reflector - replacement cost $72.50Visatec Standard Reflector with Barn Doors - replacement cost $81.90

Visatec Soloflex 60 softbox with Visatec/Broncolor speedring - 60cm x 60cm
replacement cost $104.50

Lightdome Multidome Large with Visatec/Broncolor speedring - 36"x48"x25" with interior baffle. - replacement cost $419.95Note: The Multidome that I have is an older version than the above photo and does not have the reversable gold/silver panels shown on the above photo.

Visatec IR Flash Trigger - replacement cost $122.95Vistec Padded Travel Case - replacement cost $199.95

Visatec Honeycomb Grid - replacement cost $128.50
The total replacement cost on the above package would be: $2127.70 not including the extra modeling lights and flash tubes that I am including. I would like to see $1200 for the above package. NOW $1000! This is also a difficult set up to ship and therefore local pickup only and I will deliver to my immediate area. I can be reached at: photo_west@shaw.ca

Manfrotto Equipment for sale

I am putting up for sale some of my studio equipment that I am no longer using. I would like to sell each group together and not split up the packages. I have listed the replacement value for the pieces along with a package price.

Manfrotto backdrop set:

Manfrotto Autopole 076 - replacement cost $139.95 X 2 units = $279.90

Manfrotto Autopole 032SPL Spirit Level - replacement cost $12.00 x 2 = $25.98
Manfrotto B/P Clamps 044 - replacement cost $129.95 x 2 = $259.90

Manfrotto Expan 046 set - replacement cost $114.95 x 3 = $344.85
Manfrotto Alu-Core 047-2 - replacement cost - $89.95 x 3 = $269.85
Each Alu-Core has approximately 1/2 roll of paper on it. 1-white, 1-18% grey, 1-black
Manfrotto B/P Counterweight 062-2 - replacement cost $49.95 x 3 = $149.85

Manfrotto Short Wall Boom - replacement cost $169.95 x 1 = $169.95
New replacement cost on the above equipment is $1500.28. I would like to entertain offers in the area of $800.00 for the package. NOW $600! Shipping of this package would be almost impossible, it would have to be picked up or I could deliver within the immediate area. Questions may be directed to me at: photo_west@shaw.ca

This year's Wedding Season

As I look out my window at the snow coming down it is hard to think about photographing this year's weddings. But if you are planning a wedding this year and have not booked a photographer then now is the time to do it. After the flowers have wilted, the cake has been eaten, the dress has been cleaned and stored away, it is the photographs that will bring back the memories of your special day. You shouldn't trust these priceless memories to just anyone who has the latest and greatest camera on the market, you should trust a professional photographer! Look around at the various photographers in your market area. Each photographer's style is different and the style of the photographer should be a reflection of you. No matter how good the photographer is, if his/her style is traditional and you are looking for more of a photojournalistic style then you will not be happy with the photographs no matter what the price is. Look at samples of his/her work, ask for references and check them, get to know the photographer. As a bride you will probably spend more time with him/her on your wedding day than with anyone else including your husband to be. You should have the photographs that you want, not what the photographer says are standard wedding photographs. Clip out photos from your favorite wedding magazines and present the photographer with a scrapbook of favorite images and see if he/she can replicate some of them.

You deserve the photographs that you want!