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I just got back from Hawaii where I decided to produce some new work for the portfolio. I teamed up with my producer friend Roslyn, and shot some new stories. One of which we shot at Kualoa Ranch where they film LOST, Jurassic Park, and a few other movies. Shooting for yourself is always fun.
See the full story here: http://www.nickonken.com/Stories/KualoaRanchGirls/
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Hi there-
I love checking your blog regularly. I have a lot of questions regarding this post, hope you don't mind. First off, were you already in Hawaii for other work? When you produce work for your portfolio, what does that get you, more editorial work, or just to show your range? How do you find such beautiful models and props to work with? Does your producer friend work for you or you just happen to have a connection? Do you use this type of work for stock images or strictly for your portfolio?
Thanks in advance for sharing!
Posted by: Kristin | September 15, 2008 at 10:53 PM
beautiful shot! can't wait, hopping on the plan next wednesday. shootin some stock while i'm out there too.
Posted by: Boone | September 15, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Hello Nick,
I have been checking your blog for more than a year now and this is the first time I leave a comment just to tell you that YOUR'RE THE MAN !!!
Thanks for your help and beautifull work...
Sheer......
Posted by: Khadija | September 16, 2008 at 10:07 AM
That VW is sweet! Is there a prop house that keeps those things in stock?
Posted by: Mr. T | September 16, 2008 at 11:15 AM
great set of images, bro!
Posted by: matt sloan | September 16, 2008 at 05:45 PM
@Kristin, Thanks for reading! I went to hawaii specifically to test, which I just posted a post on Testing. http://www.nickonkenconnection.com/shoptalk/2008/09/testing-for-your-book.html It should answer some of your questions. I worked with a modeling agency called Jetset to get the models. My producer friend is from hawaii, but lives in Portland. She was building her book as well. When working with an agency, you get better models, but you can get a stock release signed unless you pay lots of money.. .So yes, these are only for my portfolio.
@Mr. T: No there's no prop house. My producer saw it parked at a beach, and left a note to see if we could use it.
Posted by: nickonken | September 16, 2008 at 08:04 PM
Great story!! LOVE the car and the way you used it in your story! That's an a amazing location! Would you mind sharing what lens you most used here?
as always, thanks for sharing your work and insights!
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | September 17, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Dang, the shot of girl flipping cards, standing on bumper is staggeringly cool! (is that a word? the shot is worthy of making up words).
I used to go to Kualoa for a mountain bike stage race in the 90's, magical place, but never seen magical people pics like these from there.
You rock
Posted by: stikman | September 18, 2008 at 02:10 AM
Great great great!
How do you just team up with a producer, find three attractive women, a crazy colorful beetle and have an awesome photoshoot?
I'd like to join you one day! =D
Inspired.
Liz
Posted by: Liz | September 18, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Hey Nick!
TJ Cameron mentioned your name while i was assisting him this weekend. Awesome work dude. Im always stoked to see peeps with Hawaii ties prospering in the mainland. I myself am a Maui boy stuck in Portland.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
aloha,
bp
Posted by: Ben Pigao | September 22, 2008 at 05:48 PM