We're always looking for new ways to differentiate ourselves as photographers. When it comes to wedding and portrait photography, this is especially true with the increasing level of competition and the decreasing access to the means of creating great imagery. But as professionals, We have a choice. We can either all keep shooting wide open at sunset in a field with the sun … [Read more...]
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Monochrome Through Color
Color... most of us see this everyday and everywhere we look. It's a very important thing for some us and others just take it for granted. Obviously I deal with color a lot in my photography but I also love my monochrome as anyone who follows me will know very well. One thing I am asked by many people is how do I decide what photo will be color and which will be monochrome. … [Read more...]
How To Stop Worrying And Start Loving Your Photography Gear
Whenever I look at a great picture in a magazine or in a gallery or even on the web, almost instantly there’s a voice in my head that says, “I should try that. It looks so good. I’m inspired.” 99% of the times there’s a much louder voice that checks me and says, “Only if I had the proper gear and the access to a studio and props and models and lenses and camera...”. The list … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: David Bellis
Photography started off for me as a hobby in my teens with an Olympus OM-10 SLR, a truly basic camera bereft of all the multiple bells and whistles that adorn even an entry level, modern DSLR by comparison. Still, it seemed sophisticated to me at the time, even though all I could do was adjust the aperture (via a ring on the lens) and the ASA speed. I quickly realized that I … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Ralph Dobbertin
Fine Art Portraits and Photography. I am located in Richmond Hill just north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I call the company Heirloom Quality because I believe that great portraits preserve the now and the past for the future. Remembering those who are important to us is one of the greatest respects we can show, and what better way than to frame a formal portrait, on a high … [Read more...]