The weeks after spring break brought along a LOT of changes. Most notably to my lighting setup – I previously extolled the virtues of the Calumet Genesis 300B strobe, and while I’m still a fan, it was kind of limiting in terms of what I could really do creatively. I needed something a bit more robust, has more power, and wanted to be able to grow into the system to do the things I wanted to do in terms of creativity. Enter the Alien Bee Einstein! I purchased the system with a 51 inch PLM, Vagabond Mini Lithium battery pack, stands, and a 22′ beauty dish with a sock. I can honestly say I’m pleased as punch with the system itself! First, let me address a few things – I wanted color consistency, from pop to pop. The Genesis was all over the… Continue Reading
Welcome, everyone! I appreciate you coming by to see my new and improved website, courtesy of designer Suzie Jurado, (www.suziejurado.com) an Austin based web designer and all around amazing person to have in your corner for your business! Since we’re starting on new beginnings, I’ll re-introduce myself, even though most of you quite possibly already know me: My name is Michael J. Samaripa, and I am an Austin based photographer who specializes in weddings, portraits, children, maternity, and quite frankly, anything that can be photographed, I am more than happy to take my own interpretation of the “anything.” As of late, I’ve been doing quite a few Senior Photos, and have had the fortunate luck of working with two lovely seniors, Jasmine Aguado and Kristine Minjares, both of Manor High School. Jasmine and Kristine are both heavily involved in their High Stepper Dance… Continue Reading