I don’t know where I first heard this often quoted phrase, but it certainly holds true. Now that my iPhone is as good as many point and shoots I’m assured of always having a decent camera at my disposal. While waiting for my lunch today at Bravo I set my glasses on the table and… Continue Reading
Went shopping yesterday and picked up a new backdrop. It is a tie-dye velourish thing. Possibly an acquired taste, but I like it. For this shot I used one light to camera left with no reflector. I wanted to draw attention to the face and let the back of Nick’s head go into darkness. Continue Reading
A Winter Sunset feels cold just to look at it. The bare trees and the clear sky tell all of us that live in Northern climates that the cold weather is here. I shot this hand held from my front porch. I wasn’t prepared to bundle up and face the cold for a prolonged period… Continue Reading
Exposure compensation (+2/3) helps to balance this backlight subject. Continue Reading
A friend of mine just finished a 365. A picture a day for a year. A very interesting and highly difficult endeavor. Taking a picture a day for a year won’t be a problem for me, but getting it posted and on-line will certainly put me to the test. Now I realize that today is… Continue Reading
We have all heard the advice that “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” In actuality “you” may not even get that one chance. In today’s world of websites and social media your electronic communications are often your real first impression. Electronic media can go a long way toward endearing potential customers… Continue Reading
On Monday I had the pleasure of collaborating with Rachel and her mother Linda to celebrate Rachel’s senior year. We had blue skies even if the temperature was a little on the cool side. Rachel was a trooper and stood in the icy water of the paint Creek to create a very stunning image. I… Continue Reading
Hi everyone, Today I met with Sue Kulongowski of Beary Unique Contemporary Crafts to discuss the stunning Teddy Bears she crafts out of old furs and other family heirloom clothing. I had talked with her at some networking events and told her that the photos she had weren’t doing her bears justice. We got together… Continue Reading
This time of year we have a lot calls regarding High School Seniors photos. Many people are focused on the price. We are very competitive with regard to price, but that is NOT what you want to base your choice upon. This is your time to shine and grab the spot light. You don’t want to… Continue Reading
Sydney was in the studio for her Stoney Creek High School senior session the other day. We had a great time inside then moved outdoors to take advantage of the great weather and beautiful surroundings. With all the heat and humidity we’ve been experiencing, it doesn’t take much to convince seniors to climb into the… Continue Reading