Coming Attractions: Summer 2010
Got some exciting stuff coming up in the next couple of months – here’s a quick look ahead: – Senior portraits: finishing Mandy’s and then I’ll have a second shoot later in the summer with a high school senior. I’m working to further finesse my outdoor portrait technique, so you can expect some tips and [...]
In the works
Things always get busy in the Spring and it seems that I’m no exception. Which is a good thing – being busy with photography projects is the way I like it! So here’s some of what’s on the calendar for the month ahead: Review of my new Canon 17-35mm L lens Easter Sunday: some photos [...]
Sweet 16 – or, the Dreaded Party Venue
Sunday was my girlfriend’s cousin’s Sweet Sixteen party. Long about time for the group photo I stepped in to help out, in the process putting myself square in that always-painful situation; shooting in the Dreaded Party Venue. You know the one I mean. The church hall, the school gym, the community center. The name changes [...]
So you’re going to an event
You’re going to an event. One of those arena-based performances that cost too much, where they try to hawk trinkets and cotton candy at you during intermission. Where you have to pass through a ridiculous bag check at the door, where they tell you that “professional” photo gear isn’t allowed. Which to the people running [...]
Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg is one of those rare towns that I can return to again and again and continue to enjoy with each visit. It seems there is always something new to explore and something old to revisit, and even though this made the third visit in 12 months, when I left I was glad for the [...]
Homecoming – Recap
Another Homecoming has come on gone – looking back, I realize that this was actually my 5th. As I indicated in my pre-game post , my schedule this year was quite different. The day began with a static portrait setup in the Welcome Center, where alumni could grab a doughnut and a portrait with the [...]
Homecoming – Pre-game
The first weekend in October is Homecoming at my alma mater. This is the first year I’ll be a graduate instead of a student, but I still won’t be attending as a guest – I’ll be there as a photographer. I’ve photographed Homecoming for the past three years, while I was still a student. I [...]
Party Photos: Flash Tips
Depending on your style an interests as a photographer, party photos may be your favorite gig or your worst nightmare. The pros: lots of people, lots of interesting candid moments, energy, activity, good cheer, interesting environment. Cons: poor lighting, movement, shyness, and Uncle Bob with his new DSLR who wants to follow you around [...]
Coming Attractions
* Just ordered a Speedlight Prokit 6 softbox; full review to come shortly. From what others are saying, this should be an interesting kit – the lit is modular plastic and breaks down to fold flat, which will be a great advance over my current DIY foamcore softbox. MPEX, the only American supplier, is out of [...]
