The 100 Day Project: Chapter 6
August 12, 2015
My photographs for days 43 to 55 follow. I continue to shoot this project only with Canon's new 5DSR and a Canon 50mm 1.2L lens, set exclusively at the wide open 1.2 setting to create a dramatically shallow depth of field. Many of these images are influenced by my recent studies on posing. I highly recommend the book Picture Perfect Posing, by Robe...
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The 100 Day Project: Chapter 5
July 30, 2015
Here is the next installment of my 100 Day Project. I'm excited that I am still finding creative new ideas each day with the 50 mm lens set at the unique (and challenging!) f/1.2 aperture setting. Check out this week's images with insanely shallow depth of fields...
DAY 37
DAY 38
DAY 39
DAY 40
DAY 41
DAY 42
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The 100 Day Project: Chapter 4
July 26, 2015
Im loving what I'm discovering in this project! I am staying true to the parameters: a daily photograph using only available light, the new Canon 5DSR camera body, Canon's 50mm 1.2L lens shot only at the tricky (but potentially magical) 1.2 aperture, and six rotating subjects. It's not about the most flattering portrait, but about manipulating ligh...
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The 100 Day Project: Chapter 3
July 18, 2015
Ten more days of shooting to share... Im really having fun with this project! One change to the original mission: no more quotes from the subjects because they began to say outrageous things for effect. Im keeping the project pure, so following are just the pictures.
DAY 18
DAY 19
DAY 20
DAY 21
DAY 22
DAY 23
DAY 24...
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Preview: Natural Light Communion Photos
July 17, 2015
I adore all of the subjects that I photograph, but this young lady was an absolute joy. This photoshoot ranks top for any portrait photographer: an incredible English garden setting, soft pre-sunset summer lighting, a white gown, wildflowers, a new top-of-the-line camera, Canon's awesome L-lenses, and a young lady who was completely captivating. Si...
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The 100 Day Project: Chapter 2
July 07, 2015
I am having a blast each day with the 100-Day Project! For background on my latest creative endeavor using only natural light and a Canon 50mm 1.2L lens, see last week's blog entry. Check out the latest eight days of images...
DAY 10
Will basketball be cancelled because of the thunder?
DAY 11
AAAhhhhh!!!
DAY 12
One minute 'til mid...
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The 100 Day Project: Chapter 1
June 30, 2015
On the Summer Solstice I launched a personal photography venture called The 100 Day Project. The project was originally the conception of The Great Discontent magazine (learn more about it here), but I adapted it to my own goals. Each day I strive to take a photograph unlike my typical style. I set certain parameters -- I must use Canon's revolutio...
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Equipment Review: Ona Leather Camera Bags
June 21, 2015
Some women love collecting shoes or purses; for me, camera bags are irresistible. I decided that I wanted to augment my arsenol of bags with something small and classy -- just large enough for my camera body with lens attached, one additional lens, and maybe a wallet/keys/glasses. As my research grew past my favorite classic line of Domke bags, I d...
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Preview: Quick and Natural Prom Photos
May 30, 2015
It's prom season again, but that doesn't mean tedious pictures snapped mercilessly in front of the fireplace. These shots were taken in minutes, with no time for switching lenses, staging lights, or perfecting poses. In fact, the spontaneity prompts more natural smiles and some candid shots that tell a story with spunk! Add some extra drama with a...
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A Perfect, Personal Going Away Gift
May 14, 2015
A photograph and inscription on any size fine art metal, canvas or acrylic makes an ideal, personal good-bye gift. The photograph can be of a town, house, school or other memorable location; a special item with local significance, such as a team helmet or street sign; or a portrait of friends together. The inscription can be comical or sentimental.
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Perspective: Flowering Spring Trees
May 11, 2015
It doesn't matter that I have ten zillion pictures of flowering trees, taking these shots each year is irresistible and my own talisman of spring's arrival. Im sharing a few shots that feature unique techniques to differentiate them from the typical flower pics. Most of these were shot with my favorite Canon macro L-series lens: the 100 mm f/2.8 L...
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Preview: Looking Dapper at their First Communion
April 26, 2015
First Holy Communion day is one that a child always remembers, and these boys are looking dapper in their jackets and ties outside the church after the special ceremony. In addition to the requisite family portraits, I caught a few pics that capture the spirits of these beautiful children.
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Preview: Delbarton Freshman Lacrosse in Action
April 15, 2015
The freshman boys from the Green Wave lacrosse team have been anxious to see the photos that I took during the last two games for their lacrosse yearbook. A selection of 30 follows... go Green Wave!
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Equipment Review: Canon 135 f/2.0 L Lens
April 15, 2015
Almost nothing is as exciting for a photographer as testing a new, long-desired lens! After years of reading endless equipment reviews, I took the plunge and purchased Canon's 135 mm f/2.0 L lens. Long regarded as "king of the L-lenses", I hoped it would fill a void in my prime lens line-up. I wasn't convinced that it could compete with my treasure...
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Captivating Yearbook Ads
April 09, 2015
Who says that advertisements that parents submit to high school yearbooks must have a cliché greeting and a collage of dozens of baby photos? Here are a few examples of how these ads can be catchy, artistic, humorous, and tell a broader story of the high school years.
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