Lasher Photography by Salvador Hernandez

I am definitely not one to be in front of the camera but recently early in the morning after being up for an extremely long time... I decided to pick up my camera and snap a few pictures of myself. It was an attempt to create an image that expressed how I viewed myself at the moment. I think I nailed it quite well.

I was pretty oily and in need of a bath before hitting the sack for a good 12 hour (or so) sleep. I think the shot kinda displays exactly the feel of the moment. A little sleep deprived and exhausted.

What do you think? Feel free to leave some feedback if you will.

I was asked to go to Modesto, CA to photograph at a nightclub there. So I made the arrangements and made my way from Fresno to Modesto. I was under the impression that I would be photographing another nightlife event but when I arrived, I quickly learned I was photographing something different.

Needless to say, since I was expecting to photograph people dancing, drinking, and having a good time... I was not prepared for the shots I was expected to take. Being that I was about two hours from home and didn't have the equipment I needed, such as a tripod, I was forced to made do with what I had (camera, lens, single external flash unit).

Overall, I was hired to photograph the venue while it was empty so the client could use the images for future promotions. Without a tripod and studio lights (light stands, umbrellas, wireless flash units), I had a difficult time getting quality shots. Most of the time, I found myself leaning against walls and any type of stationary objects which I could use to minimize camera movement. Most of the shots I took this day were without flash and utlizing slow shutter speeds.

I had originally had this album unlisted in the gallery and only available to the client. But recently, I decided to make it public to show my progress from then to now. Feedback is appreciated. Esepcially from fellow photographers who have done this sort of work.