ISO 12,800 lighted only by the screen of the iPad As a professional photographer I am called upon to shoot a wide variety of subjects like High School Seniors, Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Retirement Parties, Family Reunions, Wedding Anniversaries, Newborns, the list is almost endless. The thing that all these events have in common… Continue Reading
Spring comes early to Michigan This time of year when I am teaching Photography Workshops and Individual Photography Lessons we are usually huddled in the cold trying to find a suitable composition without freezing to death. Not this year. This photographer for one is happy to see Rochester, Michigan enjoying record breaking weather. We have… Continue Reading
Natalie Natalie called a few weeks back asking if we could do some artistic head shots. She had a couple of specific uses in mind. This image is for use when she promotes her Jazz Singing. I enjoy a challenge, especially when I’m allowed to get creative. The idea was to give the image a… Continue Reading
Always available (sometimes willing) portrait subjects I have seen images in the Nikon literature with models holding this flash ring over their heads to make very unique portraits. CJ was busy watching Monk on Netflix, but was willing to hold the ring while doing so. Not exactly a model quality image, but very fun nonetheless.… Continue Reading
Change photographed using the Nikon R1 macro flash kit The secret to great light is all about the relationship of the size of the light source to the subject. When your subject is as small as pocket change, a relatively small flash can do a beautiful job of lighting it very nicely. Here is a… Continue Reading
Two original albums and 4 hardcover books to share We source all our albums from Italy. The company makes all the albums for the Vatican and the National Archives in London. The quality is superb. They have numerous cover and paper options giving us the ability to customize your order to meet your needs. For… Continue Reading
A Canvas Gallery Wrap Grouping This grouping hangs in our entry hallway. It is a great example of how you can celebrate a group of related images. All the images in this grouping were shot on a family outing a couple of years ago. The uniformity of the setting and feel works well. If you… Continue Reading
Nicholas We don’t always have to “see” our subject to know exactly who or what it is. This shot was taken with a ProFoto 4′ x 6′ soft-box directly behind Nicholas. The brief pulse of the strobe instantly outlined him and created a wonderfully detailed silhouette. Continue Reading
Felted American Stetson I have loved hats for as long as I can remember. My father would come from various business trips with a new hat or matchbox car for me. Like an idiot I destroyed or sold off most of the matchbox cars, but I still have quite a few of the hats. When… Continue Reading
Practicing in the studio with Kyle More often than not the trick with studio lighting is getting it just where you want it, without having it spill all over. This image was light with a single strip box fitted with a grid to channel the light in a very confined pattern. What makes it powerful… Continue Reading