Glass Blowing

I've shot Russ O'Brien's art glass items in the studio multiple times - he uses the photos to get accepted into juried art shows. He decided that he would also like some shots of himself in action for the shows. This way people would be more likely to realize that it was him making the items and the kind of craftsmanship that goes into the pieces. It was a fun and challenging shoot. I set up three lights because I didn't want to rely on the fluorescence lights in the glass blowing studio. After getting the set up right it was a quick paced shoot full of action. I need to move quick to get the shots and also be ultra-aware of my surroundings(but sure to stay out of the way). There is no, "Hey, can you do that again?" when it comes to this kind of work. 

I was very happy with the photos I shot that day. I sent Russ over 120 photos of him making three different pieces from beginning to end - here is a selection of a few of my favorites.