Consider it shamelessly branded. haha
Really. I’m not opposed to calling it something else, but I do want it to be called something. And that something should be cool and memorable.
Before I posted the pictures (full gallery)
I asked what we should call it, so I could title the post and what not.
Only a few people spoke up but they came up with “Jarvie Window”
I figured it would be fun and catchy.
I assume others will continue to do this because it really is quite simple and very fun.
Now this being said… I like my last name and I’m not shy.
But it’s not like it’s a typical thing. And the literal “Through the Ring Flash fisheye” isn’t too catchy 
Yes you will see me doing this again… often
Yes it’s very gimmicky and doesn’t replace being able to take good pictures otherwise.
But you better believe that I’m going to be doing this a lot.
A whole series of faces in square format, doing crazy stuff.
Up in the face… no personal space allowed.
I can totally see this as the hit of a party or wedding reception.
There’s something me and Bryan Jones just couldn’t put a finger on… something about it that makes it so endearing.
It has to do with shooting through the circle.
Yes the lighting is cool.
Yes it’s often more of a caricature Than a picture
I’m just someone somewhere has stumbled across it in a similar fashion… but they sure didn’t share it much, because it didn’t catch on.
I think this is loads of fun. I first saw the one of Emily, then the one of David Terry and her. Thanks for the description of the evolution of the Jarvey Window.
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And I am promptly going to trim my nose hair before I go to church today… sheesh, I look like a dang party favor.
Always a pleasure Scott.
Wow, very very cool!! Perfect for parties and receptions! I want to try this out sometime….and I’ll be sure to use the proper name of the invention.
Can’t help but sit and chuckle. Great series! Fun seeing you at the meetup!
Oh man, these are so great. I totally want a “Jarvie Window”!
(how do you like that Ray Flash Ring? I’m loving how the light looks in these photos.)
lol, awesome!
So fun and creative. Any chance we can see a photo of what the setup looks like?
Thanks Scott,
These are fantastic!
Justin: I didn’t get any pictures of me shooting.
But I think a few other people did.
I’ll ask around.
A picture of me shooting the “Jarvie Window” by @jrbechthold shows how close you are… many people got even closer http://bit.ly/aheaZ7
Thanks for linking to the setup shot.
This is fantastic. Love.
How much would the effect be changed if a 14mm fisheye were used instead of an 8mm?
Well I’m not sure… the important thing is how short is the lens… it needs to be able to see the ring flash. My 14-24 is way too long it goes past the ring flash.
I’d also like to try the 10.5 nikon… but I have a feeling not many lenses will work. But it’s worth a shot to see.
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That is so cool!
What a cool idea! Now I just need a ring flash and wide lens. lol
I love it! Thanks for coming up with something new like that. I’ve got to try this at my next wedding… Camera Caricatures (using the Jarvie Window, of course). It’s like an extension of the photobooth… sort of a mobile photobooth.
so this might be a dumb question, but you mentioned you took the ring flash off– how are you able to hold the ring flash and the camera steady at the same time?? Did you have the subject hold it??
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Maybe a lowbudget Samyang (or one of the many others which are Samyang based) 8mm MF fisheye will work? The Sigma is 68.6 mm/2.7″ in length and the Samyang is 74,8 mm/2.94″ in length. Or will the 5,8mm/0.24″ be too much? I have the Samyang so i think im gonna get the ringlight soon.
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I saw this from a photo of Bryan Jones on facebook. Love it!
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I was just wracking my brain trying to come up with something fun for our family reunion in a few months. Thank YOU for your shameless and brilliant experiment called the Jarvie Window. And thanks so much for the tech data…we are not all pros. Although, I may have to hawk my wedding ring to afford this opportunity. =)
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Jarvie, I am planning to get a Canon 5D Mrk II, will this will work with the Sigma 8mm Fish eye circular, or will be to wide? which len will you recommend with for this Full Frame Camera?
Regards,
Luis
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Hi Jarvie.
I already try with the lens nikon fisheye 10.5mm and rayflash in nikon sb-800 and camera nikon d300, and the picture don’t appear all the ring. Do you know why?!?! Do you already try witn this lens nikon 10.5mm?
I LOVEEE your pictures.
Thanks
Got great results with a setup inspired by yours
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