MEETING 'THE DRAKO' | Drift Allstars Estonia - VLOG EP5

In this one I headed out to Estonia for Drift Allstars round 4. Spent the few days working with Dmitriy Illyuk & checking out his new competition build, nicknamed 'The Drako'.

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Vlogging Equipment used:

Canon G7x - http://amzn.to/29hMYJO

Micromuff Skinny Wind Muffler - http://amzn.to/2g7VStG

Camera Equipment used:

Canon 1DX - http://amzn.to/2kgneo2

Sigma 15 f2.8 Fisheye Lens - http://amzn.to/2kf5LZg

Sigma 35 f1.4 - http://amzn.to/2kf18hZ

Canon 16-35 f2.8 - http://amzn.to/2jcbbGB

Canon 24-70 f2.8 - http://amzn.to/2kg6SvM

Canon 100 f2.8 IS L Macro - http://amzn.to/2jEQuSq

Canon 135 f2 L - http://amzn.to/2keVLPu

Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS L Mk2 - http://amzn.to/2kf5oOd

Think Tank Retrospective 10 Camera Bag - http://amzn.to/2kf6fyB

Think Tank Airport International V2.0 Rolling Case - http://amzn.to/2k3Lk2i

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People & references in this video:

Dmitriy Illyuk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmitriy.illyuk/?fref=ts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmitriyillyuk/?hl=en

Fueltopia

Website: http://fueltopia.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueltopia/

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Fifth edit from myself in the travel vlog series. Hopefully coming across as a lot more comfortable pointing this G7x at myself :) Picked up a Micromuff Skinny Wind Muffler for it, made a huge difference & highly recommend it (link above under equipment used). As always let me know any thoughts or feedback in the comments below & I'll reply as soon as I can.

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Music Used: Analog By Nature - C'Mon by AnalogByNature (c) 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AnalogByNature/39894 - Music provided by Free Songs To Use. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ8zCqr6tD0 - Hoved - No Love

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WEMBLEY! | Fueltopia Barrel Sprint - VLOG EP4

Fueltopia Barrel Sprint hits Wembley!!!!

I head south to Wembley for this years UK Barrel Sprint pre qualifier for the Gymkhana Grid European Gauntlet finals that took place later in the year out in Greece.

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Equipment used: Canon G7x - http://amzn.to/29hMYJO Micromuff Skinny Wind Muffler - http://amzn.to/2g7VStG

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People & references in this video:

Fueltopia Barrel Sprint Website: http://fueltopiabarrelsprint.com/

Fueltopia Website: http://fueltopia.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueltopia/

Dave Cox (Shooting Dave) Website: http://shootingdave.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootingdave/

Andy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sir_bevalot/

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Fourth edit from myself in the travel vlog series. Starting to get more comfortable pointing this G7x at myself :S Picked up a Micromuff Skinny Wind Muffler for it recently, made a huge difference & highly recommend it (link above under equipment used). As always let me know any thoughts or feedback in the comments below & I'll reply as soon as I can.

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Music Used: Analog By Nature - C'Mon by AnalogByNature (c) 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AnalogByNature/39894

I LOVE GATEBIL! | Gatebil Rudskogen - VLOG EP3

Up next, Gatebil Rudskogen!!!!

The yearly pilgrammage to the best & most extreme car show I've ever experienced! So much love for Gatebil Rudskogen & everything & every one that comes together to make it a mad event :)

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People Featured in this video:

Rikki (Thirteen Films) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_h_i_r_t_e_e_n/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK1DrJi8jRZ9-Bhdv6mIpyw

Dave Cox (Shooting Dave) Website: http://shootingdave.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootingdave/

Darren Townsley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darren_supafly/

Erik Nilssen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vtsracing/

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Third edit from myself in the travel vlog series, starting to dial it all in (hopefully) & much more comfortable in front of the camera too... but as always let me know any thoughts or feedback in the comments below & I'll reply as soon as I can.

FIGHTING IRISH | IDC Global Warfare - VLOG EP2

2nd of my travel vlogs. Irish Drift Championship Vs Drift AllStars at Mondello Park, Ireland. Global Warfare 3! IDC Nation - Subscribe & watch the Irish Drift Championship live. https://www.idcnation.com/

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Equipment used: Canon G7x - http://amzn.to/29hMYJO

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People Featured in this video:

Status Error Website: https://www.instagram.com/status_error/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/status_error/

Adam (6Two1) Website: http://www.6two1.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6two1/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aji621

Rikki (Thirteen Films)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_h_i_r_t_e_e_n/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK1DrJi8jRZ9-Bhdv6mIpyw

Andy (FBS / Gymkhana Grid Qualifier)

Website: http://fueltopiabarrelsprint.com/

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Learnt a lot from doing the first vlog & learnt even more from filming & editing this one, hopefully the next will be an even bigger improvement :) Let me know any thoughts or feedback in the comments below & I'll reply as soon as I can.

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Music Used: I dunno by grapes (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

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DONUTS ON THE HILL | Goodwood Festival Of Speed - VLOG EP1

First ever attempt at a 'vlog' - Working at Goodwood Festival Of Speed!

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Equipment used: Canon G7x - http://amzn.to/29hMYJO

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Been wanting to share what I get up to & where work takes me for a long time, thought it was about time I kicked off with an attempt to make a vlog, Status Error has given me a place to share it :D Let me know any thoughts or feedback in the comments below & I'll reply as soon as I can.

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Music Used: Analog By Nature - C'Mon by AnalogByNature (c) 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AnalogByNature/39894

- Products -

Product photography has always been one of my favourite types of work to do. It was one of the first directions I went down with my photos & even now, I always enjoy it, whether it's just trying new techniques, for fun or getting clients exactly what they are after.

Practising & starting these studio lit type shots from scratch is relatively easy. You don't need a lot of space & gear wise it can be done with a minimum spec list.

Starting out I'd build a table out of whatever I could. As you can see from these old behind the scenes shots & go from there. 

Subject matter wise I would just shoot anything I could get my hands on to practice i.e. photo gear, jewellery, clothes etc... 

My setups even now have always been similar to where I began with it all. One light boomed high and facing down, eliminating as much of the shadows as possible & providing even light & often treating you to some interesting reflections as well. 

Adding in some reflectors or a second light when needed, attempting all the time to get nearly exactly what I want straight from the camera.

Why do I love it though? I believe it's the attention to detail that I enjoy when it comes down to it, it's as methodical as you wish. The results always look so clean & the products so perfect that I really enjoy the serenity of it all, think this may be my OCD talking... ​

Its a great style of photo work to persue, one that has taught me a lot when it comes to controlling light and minimising or maximising reflections, as well as composition & setup of the items themselves. Skills which come in handy with pretty much every other type of photography I do.

- Einstein Testing -

I've been a huge fan of Paul C Buff kit since I first got my hands on a single Alien Bee ​800, it's compact size, power & ease of use made it perfect for my needs. 

AB800 + Beauty Dish

Example of the super simple setup I used for years with my single Alien Bee 800 & the fantastic 22" white beauty dish. Boomed high & aiming down has allowed me to capture a lot of effective moody light portraits.  

As much as Ive enjoyed using it, I wanted to expand my setup.

I've gone with the Paul C Buff Einsteins, I trust their gear, once again the spec list impresses & I was sold. 

Time to test so I setup for a self portrait... 

2x Einsteins - one bare head & one 22" beauty dish - Powered by Vagabond mini.  

Easily overpowering the late afternoon sun, & with the Cybersync triggers allowing me to control all functions from a central point, I was able to just have fun shooting :) 

My 'Hooptie' Ride - good times ;)

- Kicking it off -

Thank you for finding me, & welcome :)

My site is linked to all of my social media, where you'll see all kinds of shots popping up from end work to behind the scenes photos. Everyone loves behind the scenes shots right?

Then you have all the 'gear' photos, ones either of my bags packed & ready or of new kit. 

I contribute heavily to Fueltopia.co.uk as a contributor but running my own blog with content I can't share there is something I've wanted to do for ages. This blog is therefore it :)

Through here I will try and explain a bit more about those behind the scenes shots and give an insight into what I do. 

Till next time.