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...
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY A SMART INVESTMENT | DC METRO AREA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
So what are some tips to bring peace of mind to your wedding photography investment? One thing would be to choose the best photographer for the job. Here are some steps to do that…
THE LAST THING YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY IS THE PHOTOGRAPHER
A wedding can be an important part...
SAMANTHA & REANNA – MODELS FOR THE DAY | DC COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER | DC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
I’m a little behind on some blogging so I thought I’d pick & choose some highlights. Over the summer I was helping out my friends Bob & Dawn Davis at their photography seminar in Maryland at the Liriodendron Mansion. You might recall some behind-the-scenes action I blogged about a while ago. One of the models...
RECOMMENDED GEAR
As a photographer I am always willing to help other photographers. I get a lot of questions about what gear I use or would recommend. One way to help answer these questions is to provide a Recommended Gear section to help others get started in choosing the right equipment whether a hobbyist or professional. I...
CONTINUOUS LIGHTING | DC PHOTOGRAPHER
Many wedding and portrait photographers like to talk about lighting. Most work with flashes, strobes, and various light modifiers such as umbrellas and softboxes. One other light source that photographers explore is continuous lighting. It’s a no-brainer in the film/video industry but it is sometimes an “a-ha” moment in photography. Probably the most popular continuous...
