I recently did a photo shoot in Loudoun County, VA, a beautiful area where I must’ve passed by 20 wineries. What was originally scheduled to be an afternoon shoot had turned into an evening one, 30 minutes after sunset. Situations like these test a photographer’s ability to adapt. While my original vision for the shoot...
Photographing police in a controlled environment isn’t something most people that I know get the opportunity to do… let alone TRY to do. It can be a huge undertaking – finding the right contact, adhering to departmental policies, detailing willing officers to “model”, location approvals, and of course getting the authorization from the top. Fortunately...
A few more photos are on the way of this cutting edge police force, the Alexandria City Police Department. In the meantime enjoy these two proofs before I apply some final touches.
Despite the 100 degree heat and humidity I had a great time shooting these photos for Jennifer and her family. My Canon 580EXII flashes were just no match for the strong hot sun and clear sky, so the big lights came out – one White Lightning X3200 and one White Lightning X1600. I can...
I met up with Andrew in Richmond, VA to create some shots for his performing arts portfolio. I decided to go away from my normal post-processing methods again and challenge myself using one light, a Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash, and my trusty PocketWizards . I also changed some of my usual contrast and highlight settings in...
