So I decided to go to Hot Import Nights and check out the import scene. I must say it wasn't all of what I expected. Maybe I was comparing it to the HIN in the mainland (ie the other 48 states), but this one was just plain old crappy. I mean they did have Ursula May (left) and Sara Bronson (right), from Deal or No Deal, and Tera Patrick ( I think we all know who she is). Out of all the women there I think Sara Bronson was the hottest. I mean Ursula May look like she had her lips done which gave her a "fake" look. But S
ara look like she just stepped out of a magazine. Most of the people there were mostly interested in the UH vs UW game that was going on. I mean at one time there were about 150 people crowded around one of the cars that a built in 42in screen showing the game.The lighting was pretty crappy in the building it self, in most of the areas it was barely any lit so I found myself shooting at ISO 800-1000 most of the night but I was impressed how noise free they came out (the picture of Ursula and Sara was taken at 800 ISO). I 
think some of my best photos came from the gogo dancers on stage. I was digging the gels they had on the strobe lights on stage. I found myself taking most of my shots there even though it was hard because there were tons of people there so I had to try to wedge my way through and get as close as i could (I was using my 24-70 f/2.8 lens), but the effort was well worth it I think.
As I wondered around various booths at the event, I did see some familiar faces. I keep forgetting that every GWC (Guy With Camera) came to this event to shoot the import models. One of the few places I stop by and hung out was the Epower Sports booth. My good friend Elliot and his cr
ew where hanging out when Warren comes out and brings his Alien Bee Ring Flash and started flashing everywhere.
All together I think it was a decent night at HIN, but was it worth $25... hell no! Was it worth the presale price of $17.50..hell no. I think this even should have been priced from $12 (presale) and $15 (door). I will go every year (as long as I live close to one) because it was a good chance to network with model and photographers and also see some half naked women walking around shaking that money maker. But any event is a good one when you get Ursula May blowing you kisses!
think some of my best photos came from the gogo dancers on stage. I was digging the gels they had on the strobe lights on stage. I found myself taking most of my shots there even though it was hard because there were tons of people there so I had to try to wedge my way through and get as close as i could (I was using my 24-70 f/2.8 lens), but the effort was well worth it I think.As I wondered around various booths at the event, I did see some familiar faces. I keep forgetting that every GWC (Guy With Camera) came to this event to shoot the import models. One of the few places I stop by and hung out was the Epower Sports booth. My good friend Elliot and his cr
ew where hanging out when Warren comes out and brings his Alien Bee Ring Flash and started flashing everywhere.All together I think it was a decent night at HIN, but was it worth $25... hell no! Was it worth the presale price of $17.50..hell no. I think this even should have been priced from $12 (presale) and $15 (door). I will go every year (as long as I live close to one) because it was a good chance to network with model and photographers and also see some half naked women walking around shaking that money maker. But any event is a good one when you get Ursula May blowing you kisses!
