The photographs in the second and third parts this section were taken at The Center For New Age Photography (cfnap).
Al Pereira owns a camera store, and saw the need for a wide range of services for digital and film photographers. He set up cfnap to provide services such as computer usage (with Adobe PhotoShop), studio space rentals, setups, large prints (up to 40" wide), and a darkroom for black & white photography. Membership is for a nominal fee on a monthly basis for up to sixty hours of usage. Materials and prints are extra.
The photos on the left used three of seven setups available at cfnap. These were the high-key, veil with blue background lights, and portrait setups. Just plug in your camera (PC connection or using a hot-shoe to PC adapter) and fire away. The flash duration is about 1/1000 second, and starting camera settings using full manual are 1/250 second and f/8.0. Exposure adjustments are made via the f-stop setting. The flash setup can be modified if you wish to achieve other effects.
We went to cfnap at my brother's suggestion (some of his cfnap photographs are available on his website). We had never taken photos of a model or of a setup before, yet feel we achieved some good photos thanks to the professionalism and helpfulness of Al Pereira. It was a great trip!