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The right equipment for the location
It’s not easy lugging around a big battery pack, light stands and strobes to a wedding, but sometimes there is no choice. Well, you always have the choice NOT to bring any of that stuff with you, but then you can’t create images like the ones below. Two summers ago I took some wedding photos...
Hidden gems in downtown Chatham
The best locations for portraits may not always be the most obvious. When I consult with clients and visit possible locations for portraits, I look for shade, angles and contrasty backgrounds. I also consider where the light may be coming from at the time of day we will be taking the photos. Downtown Chatham has...
Prom portraits | battling the sun
Recently I was asked to go to a family’s home and take some pictures for their daughter who was all decked out for the prom. Prom photos are quite similar to wedding photos: you have a beautiful girl in a gorgeous dress, and her date in a tux. There was not a cloud in the...
Larry and Sharon: 360 degrees of awesome
I love my job! I’d like to go into all the details and technical mumbo jumbo that made this wedding such a great gig (great people, great venues, my great lighting techniques, ahem…), but I just want to post the pics for everyone to enjoy. In addition to the pics I brought along my GO...
Photoshop | For Good and Evil
Photoshop is a diverse and complicated program. Most people master certain aspects of the program, and usually those skills, be they subtle or harsh, help define their style and drive their business. I like subtle PS work – work that enhances the photo. Sometimes photos need to be rescued and Photoshop is the tool for...
Taking Better Photos | Create Emphasis (part 3 of 3)
Another way to add emphasis to your photos is to consider contrast and composition when capturing and editing your shots. Let’s begin by talking about the rule of thirds. The most common error I see in amateur photographer’s work is little emphasis due to centered photos. These photos can be quickly improved by some creative...
Taking Better Photos | Create emphasis (2 of 3)
Part one of the series talked about choosing an appropriate location for your photos while keeping the emphasis of your subject in mind. Part 2 addresses depth of field. Another way to create emphasis and make your photos great is to take control over your depth of field (DOF). DOF is the amount of your...
Better Photos | Creating Emphasis (part 1 of 3)
This is a three part series about Emphasis. Whether you are telling a story or taking a picture, you have to keep your goal in mind. Keeping it simple, and put the emphasis where it is needed — this is the sure way to create memorable photos. Location is one consideration; let’s talk about choosing...
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