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Comment on Hey! On Jalopnik.com This Morning! by chelcie wimmer

chelcie wimmer — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:07:14 +0000

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Comment on My Personal Take On Life As A Workaholic Travelling Commercial Photographer by chelcie wimmer

chelcie wimmer — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:06:46 +0000

I like looking through a post that will make people think. Also, many thanks for allowing for me to comment!

Comment on My Custom Bomber-Inspired iPad 3 Case [Preview] by Nathaniel Dodson

Nathaniel Dodson — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:38:03 +0000

You even got the “8112″ in there! That’s great! Awesome iPad case!!

Comment on Monster Jeep Wrangler "Rollbar" Photoshoot – Transformers 3 Edition? by My Custom Bomber-Inspired iPad 3 Case [Preview] – ADVENTURES OF A COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER / FILMMAKER

Mon, 07 May 2012 13:56:34 +0000

[...] A small preview of one of my new built from scratch bomber-inspired ipad3 housings. It was built to be used strictly for photo/video-taking for a new special and very exciting ad campaign I have coming up with Nik Software. It first saw light at my birthday party the other night (see below). That’s all I will say about it right now. You have to see it up close. Incredible. Amazing detail down to the bomber door, the hand grips, and the hand-painted bomber/photographer lady. It’s also plastic, so it is pretty light and feels great in my hands in portrait and landscape modes. Built by the AMAZING and AWESOME Tom Bostic. [...]

Comment on Nik Software Silver Efex Pro 2 Video Tutorial – Plugin That Converts Your Color Images To High Quality Black and White by John Cannon London

John Cannon London — Sat, 05 May 2012 11:05:10 +0000

Have just purchased my first Nik products and your tutorial was a great starting point for me
Thanks

Comment on Ona Bags “Camps Bay” – Luxurious DSLR Camera And Laptop Backpack (Video Review) by Week In Carry ~ 5 May | Carryology

Week In Carry ~ 5 May | Carryology — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:08:13 +0000

[...] Douglas Sonders has produced a neat review of the ONA Camps Bay backpack, which is useful for carrying photographic equipment as well as a laptop. Tweet This [...]

Comment on Loving New Mexico And Exploring The Open Road by Lynn (NM Enchantment)

Lynn (NM Enchantment) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:41:12 +0000

What beautiful photographs! I’m so glad you got the opportunity to explore our state. It’s a big, interesting one! Thanks for capturing some of the very best aspects and sharing them.

Comment on So The Space Shuttle Discovery Just Flew Over My Building… [Photos] by Watch Space Shuttle Discovery’s Final Flight As America Records It [Video] | Reborn Autos : Everything Automotive

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:33:02 +0000

[...] what the shuttle’s final flight looked like — both through the camera lens of professional photographer Douglas Sonders above, and through smartphone camera and amateur lenses of the people of Washington, D.C., below. [...]

Comment on So The Space Shuttle Discovery Just Flew Over My Building… [Photos] by Vithaya

Vithaya — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:41:21 +0000

Awesome!

Comment on New Magazine Cover Shoot – Corporate Counsel Magazine (Lighting Diagram Included) by CWP, Commercial Photographer

CWP, Commercial Photographer — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:54:55 +0000

Very nice photos. I am a bug fan of the lifestyle shots like the one on the couch. Nice subtle lighting.

Comment on Register For My Upcoming Photoshop Webinar With Nik Software by It’s Free Stuff Thursday! | Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider

It’s Free Stuff Thursday! | Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:02:14 +0000

[...] website.Douglas Sonders Nik Webinar Douglas Sonders will be presenting a free live webinar on Using Nik Software To Step Up Your On-Location Photoshoots on Tuesday, April 10 at 1:00pm EDT. If you’ve seen Douglas’ Kelby Training class, or [...]

Comment on My New Love For Shooting Polaroid Pictures [Again] by Dan Glass

Dan Glass — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:59:12 +0000

Doug, after allowing me to use your polaroid to shoot you and Eric V. I came home and opened my Polaroid ProPack with side arm flash my father gave me to display as an antique (still in the box). It was in pristine shape and powered right up with a new set of batteries. Can’t wait to try it out. Thanks for the tip on the Impossible Project.

Can you post the photo I took so that I might link/blog about it? That is, if it turned out ok. Thanks.

Comment on My New Love For Shooting Polaroid Pictures [Again] by Eric Spiegel

Eric Spiegel — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:03:20 +0000

I’ve been shooting Impossible Project film on and off for the last year for just personal work. I really love the vintage feel that comes from the films they offer. I know a lot of people bitch and moan about how pricey it is, but its still fun to shoot with.

Comment on Have You Seen Molly? [Our Music Video Teaser] by Tomas Goncalves

Tomas Goncalves — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:28:44 +0000

Hi Douglas!

That video look amazing!

I looking forward to watch the video! and Madonna asking! hahah is unbelievable!

Excellent work as usual! You are one of those photographers how really inspire!

Keep going!

Cheers..

Comment on Monday Moment Of Zen – Man-Dog Howl by Michael Mueller

Michael Mueller — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:02:04 +0000

Douglas,
it was really nice to meet you at the PSW! Thinking about dogs the following video could also be pretty funny to watch … ;o)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw

Michael

Comment on Key To Developing A Successful Freelance Photography Career – Keep Busy by Required Reading 3.23.2012 — Luke Copping - Blog

Required Reading 3.23.2012 — Luke Copping - Blog — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:32:45 +0000

[...] Sonders on the utter important of keeping busy as a key to success in a creative [...]

Comment on Key To Developing A Successful Freelance Photography Career – Keep Busy by Tabitha Lynn

Tabitha Lynn — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:26:16 +0000

I really needed this video today! Thanks for sharing…Tabitha

Comment on One Of My Old Photoshoots Still Has Legs… MIT / NASA Mars Biosuit Portrait by Boston Home Magazine – Proof My Old Photoshoot Has Legs… – ADVENTURES OF A COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER / FILMMAKER

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:59:23 +0000

[...] may recall this old post, where I discussed how one of my personal photoshoots from 2008 has continued to be used in various forms even until this day. The shoot has seen various magazine [...]

Comment on Shooting Honda Ads in New York City – 2012 Civic GX CNG Preview by Behind The Scenes Video – Honda Civic CNG Advertising Photoshoot In NYC – ADVENTURES OF A COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER / FILMMAKER

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:03:28 +0000

[...] Here is the behind the scenes video by Joseph Olesh. Final pics will be posted soon. They came out great! Here is my original post on this campaign. [...]

Comment on Jack Bauer, Your Camera/Laptop Bag Is Here – ONA Union Street Bag Review by admin

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:06:27 +0000

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Comment on Jack Bauer, Your Camera/Laptop Bag Is Here – ONA Union Street Bag Review by Sara

Sara — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:10:07 +0000

need a bag for 16″ laptop and nikon d7000..

Comment on Jack Bauer, Your Camera/Laptop Bag Is Here – ONA Union Street Bag Review by Sara

Sara — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:02:18 +0000

can I buy online this laptop/camera bag? if yes how? kindly email me.

Comment on Ona Bags “Camps Bay” – Luxurious DSLR Camera And Laptop Backpack (Video Review) by admin

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:07:23 +0000

Holding up so far so good!

Comment on Ona Bags “Camps Bay” – Luxurious DSLR Camera And Laptop Backpack (Video Review) by Toni

Toni — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:56:33 +0000

Hi there,
Thanks for the great review. I’m about to purchase a Camps Bay bag, and have a question. I can see that the Ranger Tan color will look cool with time, wear etc. How has the grey one held up in this regard?

Thanks!

Comment on Crash Boom Bang VIP – My New Music Video Project by Required Reading 3.2.2012 | Luke Copping Photography - Blog

Required Reading 3.2.2012 | Luke Copping Photography - Blog — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:34:45 +0000

[...] • Douglas Sonders is featuring a behind the scenes look at a cool music video he recently directed and produced for Crash Boom Bang | Adventures of A Commercial Photographer [...]

Comment on My Personal Take On Life As A Workaholic Travelling Commercial Photographer by Lisa Nolan

Lisa Nolan — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:53:44 +0000

I can completely relate as I travel for my job and really don’t have a “normal” social life. It’s refreshing to see someone else so passionate about their work, although yours is way more interesting than mine! Your LS class last night was fabulous and left me wanting more ~ I’m bummed that the weekend of the expo is the one weekend I’m still out of town next month. Let me buy you a beer one night!

You do amazing work and it was a pleasure to participate in your class.

Lisa

Comment on Happy 7th Birthday Winton Churchill the Boxer! (Birthday Video Edition) by Diana Roberts

Diana Roberts — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:09:59 +0000

The Winston video is the sweetest thing ever. He was my imaginary-perfect-dog. Weird, I know. I’m sure you miss him, every single day. <3 and {{hugs}}

Comment on The Forgotten Late Night Drive by Chad Thomas

Chad Thomas — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:08:23 +0000

I had an 87 mustang convertible when I was 17, we would take spontaneous drives All the time.
Thats funny that you drive to take an editing break because I do the exact same thing. I’ll open the sunroof, crank some music and drive through Annapolis to clear my head.

Comment on The Forgotten Late Night Drive by Michael Tischer

Michael Tischer — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:32:06 +0000

Hey Doug. Thank you for this. I’ve only in the last few months become a reader and with this post, I was immediately prompted to write an email to a good friend of mine back home who happened to own the same car as I for his first vehicle. Back when I was in my teens I tore that car apart and rebuilt or improved countless components. It defined who I was as a person in those teenage years. I have very vivid memories of the most simple aspects of that past. Driving through the woods miles west of Milwaukee, WI at dusk as the light in the sky draped the black paint in a way that only happens once a day with a clear sky. Listening to certain music in certain places under certain circumstances. I am, to this day, defined by my vehicle. It isn’t something that everyone can understand and, given my recent relocation, it has been hard to not have that definition.

I am currently living in Sydney, Australia. On a whim I decided to finalize commitments at home, sell my stuff, obtain a visa, quit my job and move here. I essentially brought a bunch of photo gear, my macbook and enough clothing to get by. I’ve settled in quite easily, partially thanks to chance and partially due to some active engagement on my part with the people who surround me.

I’m very much a proponent of just going. To live and experience life as your professor so eloquently stated. We learn the most during these times, even if it’s a few hours or a number of years being in a new place, it’s critical to learn to take that leap.

Thank you for a reminder of my past that has made me the man I am today. I couldn’t identify more with this post.

Comment on My Personal Take On Life As A Workaholic Travelling Commercial Photographer by Younes Bounhar

Younes Bounhar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:26:37 +0000

Thanks for the awesome post Douglas! Totally with you here!
My wife and I are about to make the jump into this full time…yeah, it’s a risk, but you know what? no risk = no reward (ok, let me get back to you on this in a year or two ;D).