As a professional shooter I knew the day would come eventually when I had no choice but to send equipment off for factory service. I'm glad it wasn't under warranty and you might think that strange, but the simple truth is I expect my equipment...
I love doing architecture photography be it for a residence for sale such as this case, or a redesign or to show off home products! This was another fine home going on the market and nothing beats fabulous photos to move property. Good...
Elizabeth and Jason’s Florida Destination Wedding was a fun filled weekend for 100 of their closest friends and family. The Wedding Day started with a Full Nuptial Catholic Mass where they exchanged their vows. Guests then had a break for a few hours while...
'Being Published' - exciting words for anyone including us photographers for sure! But what does it really mean? I've been re-examining my goals for my business in regards to how I show and publicize my images including getting them 'published' in the mainstream media and...
Scoring a beautiful afternoon and sunset on Honeymoon Island State Park's sandy beaches, we strolled around for an hour finding all kinds of great little spots to enjoy the scenery and day! Myriah & Brad are getting married in just a few weeks and...
Being the lightning capitol of the world has its advantages, we get some spectacular storms every now and then! It's rare they stay just offshore, not inundating me with rain at the same time though, so last night about midnight when I saw flashes with...
I had to miss a few ABC meetings over the winter due to schedule conflicts, but I was very glad to make it to Aprils, and also had the pleasure of shooting it! It's always nice to see industry friends and reconnect, meet new faces...
I have many passions and I always try to combine them when possible! Photography is of course my core but I also spend quite a bit of time around the cigar industry, computers & technology - and food! I'm not a chef by any means...
In the world of wedding photographers, it's often requested that we share some of our photos with vendors and for very good reasons. First, we are the ONLY staple vendor that actually produces an end product. WE are what ALL the other vendors need. Yes,...
These are highlights of a recent shoot for a new local realtor, who needed fresh headshots for his website and listings! These were done on-location, using my traveling studio - and on the front porch of his home. ...
These are some GPS units, designed for vehicle and personal tracking for emergencies such as with Alzheimer patients. I love working with and supporting local companies, and these guys have a great thing started! I'll be doing all new marketing material, displays and advertisements next! ...
So I just wrapped up a product shoot and accidentally discovered something I sure have never read somewhere else. Not saying it's not known, but it was news to me! For those of us with recent Canon bodies (this may apply to Nikon/Sony-sensored bodies as well but I don't have one to test), we have the ability to shoot at multiple RAW resolution levels. There are plenty of times when it's a good idea to use those lower-res settings, such as when shooting for web-only use, or something you know will never be printed big or cropped. It saves a ton of space and time!
I do a lot of regular product work and also do a lot of standard cigar shots for my other business, reviewing cigars. Every day I take the exact same shots of cigars for the website, and they are only used in videos and on the web so I always use small raw
Florez Y Rodriguez is a new brand line from Abe over at Pinar Del Rio Cigars, with a more traditional blend and style. He offers 4 sizes in both Habano and Maduro, and I produced a ton of catalog and website work for the new sales campaigns!
I help many of my friends in the wedding industry with all kinds of computer needs. I have an extensive IT background, unlike the vast majority of people. Anyone who I've worked with knows I don't make a big deal out of it, or charge much if anything. Many things are simple and quick for me even though they may be daunting to the average business owner, and I never mind doing favors. I have run across many things over the past few years, some of which are very critical and everyone should be aware of no matter what your level of involvement with your company or knowledge of your website.
I COMPLETELY understand that websites, domain names, hosting, servers, registrations, renewals, etc. can be absolutely overwhelming, confusing and just plain undo-able for most people. Even I get confused sometimes when I have a particularly complicated client or situation. But one thing I have seen quite frequently is so important that I'm putting out a plain English warning so I can try to help prevent big future problems for others.
These are highlights from a product shoot I just finished. It's a new idea, like an old-school car lighter combined with modern LiPo battery tech. It has a small internal single cell batt that is recharged through a mini USB connector on the bottom from...