Keep Those Posters Going Up

If you haven't picked up your Holiday Portrait posters yet, please do so on Monday.  Everyone in Upper Quarter is responsible for distributing ten posters to businesses either near the school or near your home.  The posters are in the "set" studio.  Please sign your name on the distribution sheet so that we know you've picked yours up.

Holiday Portraits Preparations

We are in the "home stretch" as we battle to finish the last details of our holiday portrait set.

Yesterday was devoted entirely to our backdrop, and today will be as well.  Hopefully we can emerge today with something that will do justice to the rest of our set.  If not...well, there's always tomorrow! A huge THANK YOU to Kathy Carr, an artist friend who is helping us with our backdrop makeover! She has been such a gift to us!

High Key

Here's my "High Key" shot...angelic white on white.  Click here to see a quick glimpse into the studio background.www.flickr.com/photos/31842244@N08/sets/72157608486731401/

Kids Photo Shoot

Shooting photos of kids is challenging, but so rewarding!  Click here to view a few of the different shots I got of the adorable blue eyed Caitlin.

Pet Portraits Challenge

This was the final image I ended up with for our Pet Photography assignment.  Click here to view some of the shots I passed over in favor of this one.

My New Flickr Account

I just opened a new Flickr account.  To view some of my favorites, click here.

Holiday Portraits Advertising

Posters are popping up all over Gwinnett Tech for our Holiday Portraits.  And the phone is already beginning to ring off the hook!  Keep those posters going out to churches, schools and businesses near you!  Thanks, upper quarter, for all your hard work!

BYOB Photos

When photographing plants and flowers, bring along a small spray bottle of water.  It's amazing what adding a few droplets of "dew" can do for those close up macro flower shots.

Front View of Flier

This shows one of the "fan fliers" from the front view.  What a thrill it must be !

Flying High

On my way home this evening I chanced upon a group of guys that were flying high...literally.  I couldn't believe my eyes as I watched them taking off and landing and doing all sorts of acrobatics in the sky!   

Faux Tripod

I attended a photography talk at a recent Landscape and Garden event at the World Congress Center.  The talk centered around shooting flowers, landscape shots, etc.  One of the speakers said he never leaves home without his "faux tripod"....in essence a beanbag.  You can actually purchase beanbags with tripod attachments, but you can easily and cheaply just make a beanbag.

The beauty of it is that it conforms to whatever surface you want to rest your camera on...even a jagged piece of rock.  Set your camera on that, and you have a secure surface.  

Holiday Portraits Set

We have nearly completed the construction of our Holiday Portraits set.  Now we can begin the process of lighting it, and discovering what final touches we need to add.  A huge thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this a reality.  If anyone has a source for artificial poinsettias please let me know. We'd love to add more to the set to make it more colorful.

Wedding Preparations

This beautiful child was one of the attendants in the "Kid's Parade" at Amanda Abercrombie's recent wedding.  I took this shot as she was getting ready...and loving every minute of the whole experience!

Water Lily

I just finished editing this water lily that I shot in a fountain in Central Park.  I love the vibrance of the strong purple against the green.

Pet Photography

I did some final editing on the "Cassie the Birthday Princess" photo today.  Photographing pets presents unique challenges...you never know what surprises are around the corner!  But it's that element of surprise that makes it fun.  

PORTRAIT OF SARAH

She's an absolute angel in this beautiful gown with gossamer wings attached.  Watch for more "angelic images" to come!

Senior Portraits

I just finished working up some senior portrait images I shot recently. I would love to help your family with any of their photographic needs.

WEDDING BLISS

I was honored to be one of the photographers recording the wedding of Amanda Abercrombie and her new husband Josh which took place yesterday evening at Oregon Park in Marietta. In a heartfelt ceremony, designed by the couple themselves, they pledged their love and commitment to each other in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Holiday Portraits at Gwinnett Tech

Yesterday our Holiday Portrait set began to come together.  Why should this interest you as a reader? Because this is an excellent way to get your family Holiday Portraits done by great photographers at a reasonable price. Want to know more?  Visit our Holiday Portraits site at http://gtcholidayportraits.blogspot.com.  Children and pets welcomed!!!

Reflections of the Big Apple

On my recent trip to New York, I was fascinated by the almost kaleidoscopic effect of these reflected building images. It's hard to tell what's real and what's not.