Miss Peebles Epicness

Let's just say I didn't forget anything this time! To put it simply, the first time we met up for this shoot at one o'clock in the morning, things did not go right. We had everything set up; the car, flashes, everything. I pull out my camera, and the camera feels a little light to me. I press softly on the shutter and I hear no focus. I forgot the battery. Grrr. Round 2! I put everything out on my counter, and made sure I had everything before I left. I loaded up with full batteries and tripods. I headed out around 12 a.m. This time, Bri was the one holding everything up. She didn't show up until 1 a.m., but seriously, can you blame her?

First off, this car is just stunning in person. It's absolutely unique in every possible way, from the zebra stripe airbag cover, to the insane poke in the rear. I love it all. The car is painted flat with, with black SSR Professors. The contrast between the two is just perfect. The fitment cannot get any better. There is just too much to list on this car, but the best part about it is it actually gets drifted, and by Brianna Peebles. Yes, for all you guys out there, she is a girl, and yes, she is taken. I always happen to run into her at every event where she is always actively participating.

Here is the list of the mods:

Motor
S13 RedTop
Ace Up Motorsports Wiring
Ace Up Motorsports Vmount with Dual Bypass Radiator Setup
Trust Turbo Elbow
Trust Downpipe
Ace Up Motorsports Blast Pipe with HKS Hi-power Center Muffler
ISIS Intake Manifold
ISIS Version II Exhaust Manifold
Greddy Rocker Arm Stoppers
ARP Headstuds
HKS SSQV Blowoff valve
255lph Walbro
Exedy Clutch

Suspension
Apex N1 Coilovers
ISIS RUCAS
ISIS Toe/ Traction Rods
Tein Front Tension Rods
Ace Up Front Brace
ISIS Subframe Spacers

Wheels
SSR Professors
Fr 17x9.5 +5
Rr 18x10.5 -8

Exterior
Version Select Type 1 with front Winkers removed
Origin 20mm Front Fenders
Origin Type 2 50mm Rear Fenders
Elevens Paint & fiber Flush Gas cap
Paint Done by Elevens

Interior
NRG Wheel and hub
Sparco Evo Seat
Team Tech Harness
STRI gauges
Rewrapped Dash

Enough talk, more pics!

Edited and Revised by Kelly Kindall

Bokeh Test

I absolutely love the shape of alcohol bottles, and the way that they are designed. They are designed to lure you in. Well, they definitely lure me in, and I also love taking pictures of them. When I take pictures of these bottles, the light reflects off of the glass and creates some amazing bokeh. Knowing this, I went down to our local Wal-Mart and had some fun testing out the bokeh on the 1.4 50mm. I am extremely impressed with the beautiful depth of field this lends has to offer.

Many people have asked why I haven't gotten a 50 yet. My response it that I wanted to save up for the 1.4. For those of you who don't know, the price difference between a 1.4 and a 1.8, is pretty big. You can purchase a 1.8 anywhere between $90-$100, while the 1.4 can be purchased for $520. Does the price difference really justify the .4 aperture number of difference? My answer is yes, and I've got the pictures to prove it.

Edited and Revised by Kelly Kindall

I never have time

Lately, it seems like I never have the time to post in my blog. With school, and taking and editing pictures, I really have no time and it's quite frustrating. I'll keep you guys up to date with separate posts about the pictures I have taken so far.

First things first, I bought myself a brand new lens! The Nikkor 50 1.4 G. While it was expensive, the bokeh on this thing is just insane, and the night capture is crazy, which is why it's worth every last penny.

My roommate volunteered himself to be my first subject to see what this lens was capable of. I chose Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona for the location of the shoot. The neon lights and fancy restaurants were the perfect opportunity to show some really nice, silky bokeh.

I am extremely happy with these results. Nothing was staged. It was basically point, shoot, and hope for the best.

One thing I really noticed about the lens, was the medium focus time. This really bothered me. The fact that it is kind of tricky to really get the subject with the lens set on 1.4, but when it's spot on the results are spectacular!

Edited & Revised By Kelly Kindall.