As a photographer it is increasingly hard to find gifts that I can utilize in my professional while still being in the price range that most of my family and friends can afford. While I’d love a brand new Nikon D90 this Christmas – the $1200 price tag is going to put it on the [...]
1) Bring lots of warm liquids and clothing with you. This is probably the most important tip on this list. If you are concentrating on being warm the whole time you will miss whatever it is you are attempting to photograph. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to have a photographers backpack [...]
Its that time of year again when the leaves change to vibrant colors and make for perfect outdoor photography. If you are not taking time at least once a weekend to get out and shoot nature at its finest then you’re missing out on both the beauty and the profit you could be making on [...]
Another blogger over at www.photogb-log.com posted about one of their favorite photos of the past year, and I thought I’d take a moment to look back on my recent work to pick out a favorite of my own. This particular photograph was done for a friend of mine for their engagement so obviously I’m a [...]
When does an amateur photographer officially become a professional photographer? That line has been blurred severely with the advent of the high end consumer digital cameras such as the Nikon 300 and Canon 5d. Anyone can go out and buy a decent camera for $1500, and say they’re a professional photographer. Obviously the proof is [...]
Everyone wants to look hot in their photos, so why not bring some serious accessories with you to your photo shoot. Fashion and glamor photographers almost always take shots with sunglasses. If you’re looking to get a hold of some unique and interesting sun glasses for your next photo shoot take a look at the [...]
This will be a new weekly posting that I hope will generate some interesting, funny, and inquisitive responses to some of my photography work. Each week I will post a photograph and ask people to leave a caption for it. The best caption as judged by myself will accompany the photograph wherever it is posted, [...]
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. I am currently looking for people interested in doing spring / summer photography shoots outside on the beach and surrounding locations. If this interests you please get in touch with me asap as time slots tend to fill up very quickly for beach shoots. A [...]
Was poking around the internet this morning and decided to put together a nice portrait photography videos section that you might find very useful. This new section focuses on strictly portrait photography and has some great tutorials in it that I think will help everyone. Some great tips even if you’re a seasoned pro. If [...]
I’ve gone and put together a nice little subsection of this site to house a lot of great photography videos that you might find very useful. If you’re looking for do it yourself, studio lighting, skin tone techniques etc, they will all be in there. The videos section has a lot of great instructional videos [...]
Spring is officially here and what better way to kick it off then with a spring photo session, and better yet a spring photo session sale! I’ll be offering photo sessions for $65 up till the end of May. Spring is a great time to have an outside session as the beach isn’t busy yet [...]
If you’re looking to try something unique as a model or photographer, look no further then a vintage look. Photographers love the vintage look because it can be combined with modern fashion to create something really interesting visually, as well as provoking a nostalgic feel. As a model, it provides greater creative scope to be [...]
This is a collection of photos that I found while surfing through Flickr photo pools this week. If you haven’t taken some time out of your day to browse through the millions of photos listed in Flickr groups you really should. Its a great way to let your brain relax for a few minutes and [...]
Not one to miss out on a great marketing or photography article, I ran across this delicious piece of photography history and future all wrapped up in one shoot. Lindsay Lohan is well known for her antics in Hollywood, and will now be known for redoing the famous last photo shoot of Marylin Monroe. This [...]
Inspired by the excellent posts on the home light table setup over at diyphotography.net I took a quick trip the local cardboard box factory this weekend to begin the setup of my own home made light box table. And by local cardboard box factory I mean dumpster diving behind some of the big chain stores [...]
This is a limited issue printing of the lake sunset panorama. Only one hundred will be printed, all of which are numbered, matted, and framed. If you’d like to purchase a copy, feel free to contact me for more information or you can order from the checkout below. Numbered, Matted, and Framed: 75$ Only 84 [...]
Shoes can be the most important choice you can make for a fashion photograph. Of course you need a model that fits the shot, but the fashion and accessories that go on that model will either make or break the shot. Certainly it depends on the type of photograph you are taking, but if you [...]
Its almost spring (well i know its a little bit off, but hey i’m hopeful) and I’m starting to book sessions for march, april and may. If you’d like to have a spring photo session please get in touch with me as soon as possible as time slots tend to book fast in the spring. [...]
Do you need an outstanding interesting outfit to wear for your photo shoot? Have nothing in your closet that appeals to you? Check out some of these great shops for sexy clothing. Glamor is always a great choice for a photo session as it makes a great visual statement in any type of photo shoot. [...]
Some images from around the net that I found particularly interesting this week. With the abundance of snow and winter weather going around I thought that I’d stick with a winter theme for this posting! All photos are copy write their respective author
I’ve gotten a lot of questions recently regarding the typical rundown and procedures I normally encounter on any given shoot, so I thought I’d lay it out here and hopefully it will help some of you have a better session. The following post is based off of a two hour shoot that focuses on mostly [...]
Do you need an outstanding interesting outfit to wear for your photo shoot? Have nothing in your closet that appeals to you? Check out some of these great shops for vintage clothing. Vintage is always a great choice for a photo session as it makes a great visual statement in any type of photo shoot. [...]
If you are just starting out and looking to get some decent lighting for your home photography studio you should most definitely be checking out Ebay for some inexpensive light setups. While you can certainly travel to home depot and go the do it yourself route, there is something to be said for buying specific [...]
All good photographers are constantly learning and evolving, both individually and as a collective. Most of us are firmly entrenched in the digital era, but there is, and I hope always will be, a contingent of photographers that still shoot film and maintain the old ways. The links provided below tend to gravitate towards the [...]