Four things to help you feel better as a photographer
1st
Spending 12 hours behind the camera on the day of a wedding can take a tole on your body. The day after, Stacy and I joke about how sore we are, but the thing is, we’re not joking. We’re masquerading the fact that moving around with cameras strapped to us is actually… hard work. Really though, each one of […]
Read More...Gear doesn’t dictate sales
31st
In 2012, we met with, and presented to around 30 engaged couples in hopes of shooting their wedding. You know how many times we got asked, “What camera did you use to take that picture?” Once. Most clients don’t care, and don’t know the difference between the EF 85mm f/1.2 versus the f/1.8. What you’re […]
Read More...Trulia Holiday Party at the Denver Downtown Aquarium
20th
Thanks again to Trulia Inc for the opportunity to capture such an energetic and fun holiday party. Huge props to Mary Kate & Tim for making this happen. The party was a big success. Enjoy the pictures. To access photos & photo booth pictures from the event, please visit this link.
Read More...What a perfect time for DVDs
19th
Usually, when six inches of white pow hits the ground, I strap myself to a board and see if I can avoid the ER or I fire up the ATV to plow the neighborhood sidewalks in hopes of getting fresh baked cookies from the old lady that lives a few houses down. The one thing […]
Read More...Six Days of Giveaways
8th
It has been a blessing this year to receive the support and business we have, so we’ve decided to hand out some presents to our fans and customers. Rather than 12 days of Christmas, we’re going to do 6 Days of Giveaways. Entry will be simple and straight forward. We’ll start the 14th, so stay […]
Read More...Three tips for sharper photos
30th
Before you snap the picture, either you or your camera decide three things that make your picture. Shutter speed, aperture and ISO. The tips below will help you achieve sharper photos based upon the subject or scene you’re shooting. In this article, we’ll focus on shutter speed and how it correlates to making sharp pictures. For those of […]
Read More...Photographer Lingo
30th
The following list should help you understand other photographers as they ramble on about their profession. Equipment Shooting Wide Open – Every lens has a maximum and minimum aperture opening. When you shoot wide open, you’re allowing the most light the lens will allow to pass through. Shooting wide open narrows your depth of field and give […]
Read More...So much to be thankful for, but one in particular
24th
Even though the turkey is all but sandwich meat and the pie plates are empty, this post was designed for this day in particular. Four years ago today, Stacy and I went on our very first date. She often recalls how nervous she was the hours before we met, so for starters, I’m thankful she […]
Read More...Get it Right the First Time
13th
A while back when I started to really get into photography, I would often tell myself, “I can always fix that later.” The problem with this approach is I ended up sacrificing too much. I either spent too many hours post-processing, or never got to it at all, because of the time required. Photoshop is […]
Read More...Rim lighting explained
8th
In a few short paragraphs, we’ll find out how to use a light source to create a rim light and what are proper uses of it. In order to rim light a subject, you need to position your light source somewhere behind your subject. As you vary the angle, you vary what gets highlighted . […]
Read More...Using light to separate your subject from the background
8th
While shooting headshots for several clients today, I had short breaks in between each appointment. During this time, I varied my secondary lighting to illustrate two methods for separating your subject from the background. Formal business portraits are commonly taken against a black backdrop, which can result in the subject looking like a cardboard cutout because of the black […]
Read More...Using Gorilla Pods for mounting flash heads
8th
When Joby first introduced the Groilla Pod lineup, my initial reaction was they were a gimmick. Who would use such a silly looking device? I now own two of their products and use them on nearly 50% of my shoots. Not necessarily to mount a camera though, but rather a flash gun. As a wedding photographer, your always […]
Read More...Three tips about going business for self
7th
Last night after Stacy and I finished our short conversation about the presidential election, we started talking about small businesses, and how most of them fail to turn a profit in the first or even second year. If I had to take a guess, I’d say that most entrepreneurs understand this even before starting up. So […]
Read More...The best way to make lighting diagrams
6th
When winter hits and the wedding photography slows down, I usually pick up a few commercial jobs to keep myself occupied. Some of it being product photography, which isn’t the most creative use of my time, but it still needs done. Upon delivering professional results, companies often continue to send me additional product to be […]
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