10.27.2009
10.22.2009
no caption, no credits
Check out this post from the New York Times about a photography exhibit by Israeli and Palestinian photographers. It attempts to focus on the image and letting the viewer decide what they are looking at by removing the photo credits and captions. Having traveled to Israel on 4 occasions and witnessed the tension and war first hand, it great to see that photojournalists on both sides have come together to create this show. It's true that our mind may create an alternate reality or jump to conclusions about what is happening in an image before we read the caption. In some cases it is a good thing to form our own ideas about what we are looking at, but in other cases, it highlights our own prejudices or misconceptions about an issue or group. Either way, it's an interesting experiment. As you may imagine, many of the images are very graphic in nature.
10.05.2009
mistakes...
can sometimes make for the best photos. While I always try to get the look I want with whatever light I am using, sometimes a light doesn't go off for a frame and you get a completely different look. Many people (me included) would just delete a photo where the flashes didn't go off, but in this case, one light did go off and another one didn't creating a cool sort of silhouette.
Here's what the original lighting looked like:
Here's the pleasant surprise when my main light didn't go off:
These were all shot for a new client, Americoif, which is a professional organization for hairdressers. I photograph their monthly hair shows where they bring in a nationally known stylist to show off their techniques on stage. I'm looking forward to the next show!
To see all the photos from the first show click here.
Here's what the original lighting looked like:
Here's the pleasant surprise when my main light didn't go off:
These were all shot for a new client, Americoif, which is a professional organization for hairdressers. I photograph their monthly hair shows where they bring in a nationally known stylist to show off their techniques on stage. I'm looking forward to the next show!
To see all the photos from the first show click here.
9.02.2009
Jeanne & Dave
I was honored to photograph the wedding of Jeanne and Dave a few weeks ago. The week before the wedding I was worried (as I'm sure they were) that it was going to rain. Right up until the day of the wedding they were predicting rain for most of the day, but the day came and the rain was nowhere to be found! It was a beautiful day for a beautiful couple. They was married at the historic Mill Race Village in Northville with a luncheon reception at Five restaurant at the Inn at St. John. It was special to be a part of this wedding where the children of both the bride and groom stood up for their parents (including my good friend Mikhael)! Here's a small sample of some of my favorites:
8.26.2009
8.25.2009
Moo!
If you need some new business cards (or stickers, or postcards or minicards...) check out moo.com I've used both their business cards on recycled paperstock and their mini cards. They offer a great product and everyone has responded to them positively. The best part is that you can put a different image on the back of each card! It's an easy way to take a mini portfolio around with you. If someone asks for my card I will often hand them a stack and say "pick your favorite." They quickly shuffle through 20 or 30 of my images which show a variety of my photographs. I can also customize the cards so that I give an appropriate card to the right person - I give a card with a wedding image to someone who asks me about a wedding or a card with a food or drink image to a caterer - the possibilities are endless. What I've found even more interesting is all the creative ways people have used their products.
Ok, so if you aren't sold yet, go check them out and enter the code GJ59PT to get free shipping with your order if you purchase by August 31st. If 3 of you use this code then I get a free box of cards so check it out because I'm running low!
Ok, so if you aren't sold yet, go check them out and enter the code GJ59PT to get free shipping with your order if you purchase by August 31st. If 3 of you use this code then I get a free box of cards so check it out because I'm running low!
8.06.2009
Holly & Ryan
Here are a few from Holly and Ryan's beautiful wedding a few weeks ago. The ceremony was at the Rochester Hills Museum - it was my first time there and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an intimate location. Even though I basically took a shower in the rain before I made it to my car after the ceremony, it was a great time. enjoy!
Jen & Jeremy
7.16.2009
Apartment therapy
My pics, my sister-in-laws place and my cousins designs... Keeping it all in the family. Check it out:
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