OT - Steampunk

I just got back from a brutally hard day at work. He's what I had to do ALL freaking day. I promised I'd post some picks, these are right from the camera with no editing other than resizing. I really miss these days, but I HATE unpacking the truck.

I was using a Canon 50D with a 70-200/4 L lens. Profoto and Elinchrom lights with the new Paul Buff PLM 86" SIlver Parabolic umbrella. It's very impressive. I was getting F/11 at 35' with only 75ws of power.

By the way I am sharing these with the Yard. Please do not copy an use as avatars or anything else online. I trust you guys. Thanks

I couldn't find a suitable Scrapper for Steampunkish themed fashion, although the Regulator was a close option.

You need a SYKCO!!

Not being hip, like you are Ted, I had no idea what Steampunk was. Is that the new fashion out in California? Nice pictures, anyway. Lovely girls.

Nice Pics Ted, thanks for sharing! I'm in the same boat as HD, not a clue what Steampunk is, lol.

wow


HD
STEAMPUNK...IS SOME NEW FANGLED SCI-FI STUFF

OH, kind of like Firefly then? am I close?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk

"This article is about the genres of fiction and associated sub-culture. For other uses, see Steampunk (disambiguation).
A short skirted women stands assertively behind a sitting man in front of a large machine
A steampunk-themed photo-illustration

Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, alternate history, and speculative fiction that came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s.[1] Specifically, steampunk involves an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century and often Victorian era Britain—that incorporates prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy. Works of steampunk often feature anachronistic technology or futuristic innovations as Victorians may have envisioned them; in other words, based on a Victorian perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, art, etc. This technology may include such fictional machines as those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne or real technologies like the computer but developed earlier in an alternate history.

Other examples of steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of "the path not taken" for such technology as dirigibles, analog computers, or such digital mechanical computers as Charles Babbage's Analytical engine.

Steampunk is often associated with cyberpunk. They have considerable influence on each other and share a similar fan base, but steampunk developed as a separate movement. Apart from time period and level of technology, the main difference is that steampunk settings tend to be less dystopian.

Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk."


I GUESS

Ok, Ted explained it to me over on facebook. Think Wild Wild West, Jules Verne, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Anachronisms abound. Goggles, top hats, mechanical rather than electronic.

Gotcha, so I was a bit off base then. You learn something new every day!

Nice job on the photos and a big thank you for sharing.

never heard of steam punk. didn't read the descriptions above but for some reason those pictures made me think of dr. who and harry potter

they needed some 1911s and lever actions. or maybe that just what my mind is stuck on...

nice work!

You Sir, do an INCREDIBLE job of your INCREDIBLE job!!!!

Thanks guys. I could have used a couple more assistants, but everyone wanted to work their days jobs instead. I was bummed that I only had the first girl for about 45 mins before she had to go. She was great for the few shots i got of her. I'll hopefully get to shoot some more casual style stuff for them some.

Ted, as usual, extraordinary pictures, You ARE an artist. And like lazi said, a 45 peacemaker and a lever gun along with a (I can't remember the model number) pump action shotgun with an external hammer would have put them over the top! Kind of like a "so you think YOU'RE tough" theme.

I think a Mare's Leg would work OK, not sure about the .45.

I remember that show, Loved the "Rifle". Matter of fact I had a toy copy of it and the holster once as a kid, got it for Christmas and had it wore out before Summer!

Cool pics.

Thanks, that helped me...now I can drop that in my conversation with my teenagers. Worth a grin or two LOL

Ted...tough job on having to take pictures like that but someone has to do it... you are the right man for the job. You Rock <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Dan

Beautiful women.

Question - I understand what "steampunk" is (based upon the descriptions above), but I don't understand WHERE it is? Is this something people are actually wearing in CA...or is it like all other "high fashion" (reserved to run ways and photo shoots)?

Without some of the ostentatious accessories (the goggles for example) I like the general concept of period clothing. I always thought "Mina" looked awesome in "Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula"....

Arch, Yup that kind of dress (style) is NICE. Just something about it gives women that sophisticated look. ME LIKE!

It's kinda like goth or cyberpunk. There are always some people that dress like this everyday, but mostly it is worn at conventions, club meetings, themed parties, or photoshoots. It's a fun genre if you grew up reading Jules Verne, H.G Wells, or watched the original Wild Wild West tv series. The League of Extrordinary Gentleman is an excellent recent depiction. There are starting to be a lot of books, comics, etc. with Steampunk as the central theme. Search Amazon for steampunk to see examples. Also the SyFy channel has Reise, web tv show on their site that is steampunk themed.

BTW - I'm not a steampunk participant, but I do enjoy the look and creativity of the people who do indulge.

The Taz-Rat would have been a great blade. Thanks for sharing.

The funny thing is once you know what Steampunk is you start seeing it everywhere. One of the people who assisted with the shoot had never heard of it before. Then she found out the new place she was working for had a Steampunk haunted house every year. She's in NYC.

Very nice work Ted. I've never heard of this Steampunk, but it does remind me of Jules Verne-istic styles and times. Thanks for sharing! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Awesome pics, Ted. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I wasn't really familiar with the Steampunk thing either, but having been involved in the SCA for years, it has made me familiar with a lot of different historical and SciFi groups, I'm sure the list is endless...

Let me interject my nerdiness. Steampunk isn't exactly a fashion as much as it is an idea. It is modern mixed with steam engine era tech/fashion. Not sure if that clears it up, but here is what it looks like to go along with the original pics in this thread. It's usually done with lots of brass, copper and leather wrapped around a modern objects/fashion.

Awesome shots, I've really liked the whole steampunk aesthetic for years now, interesting to see it gain momentum.

May I ask you what the photos are for?

And is that a modified nerf gun (the big barreled one)? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Yes, steam punk is more than just fashion. A lot of people make some really cool gadgets that actually work that look like they could be from the 1800's. For me the old tv show Wild Wild West embodies steam punk. They had cool clothes and gadgets galore.

The shoot was just a creative release for a bunch of creative people that rarely get to do something they enjoy. It would probably cost around $10-15 K to pull off a shot of this size if everyone got paid. It was a 13 person team that put this together with a month or so of gathering props and clothes. We started at 8am and went to around 4pm or so. Then we downloaded and did a quick edit.
It's just for our portfolios and fun. I hope to do a few more of these these year.

That Flying V looks awesome all decked out! People never cease to amaze me, creativity being limitless.

Cool pics Ted,thanks for sharing.
Is that a Serge Panchenko on the arm in the second pic?
His stuff fits the steampunk genre nicely IMO.

Yes, it is and yes it does. He lives here in town. I sent him a copy, but have yet to hear back from him.

Cool thanks.

Great looking pics

Here's some retouched images

I have no words for this <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/01/20/steampunk-palin-comic/

I like the cover! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> And I guess it would be good for a laugh at all the "Characters" they chose to use. Strange though. But it had to happen, I guess <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />