When we shoot wedding photography an important part of the body of work for our client is the details of the wedding. We consider this to be part of the photojournalist images of the portfolio. This is the wedding flowers, rings, dresses, jewelry, ceremony site with decorations, reception site with decorations ect.
As photographers we want [...]
Wedding photography is one of our favorite things to shoot. We have an opportunity to shoot a variety of subject matter in one day. We shoot portraits of adults, kids, groups and intimate portraits of the couple. We often get the couple again for a Trash The Dress session after the wedding day which enhances [...]
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Graduation time is here. While you will likely get professional portraits done of your grad not all of the family will be included. You’ll want to take some pictures of your grad with some of their friends and family members. These should not just be snap shots. Here are a few pointers to get a [...]
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The best images will tell a story. They evoke an emotion or a mood or they can document an event.
Add excitement to your images with action. Action in photography is eye catching. It can be implied action where everything is sharp and it’s clear what’s happening in the scene. Action can be movement in the [...]
Planning a wedding social in the midst of planning a wedding may seem like a daunting, time consuming, risky task when really it’s none of those things. I have coordinated countless profitable socials for weddings and community fundraisers with ease. In this article I will share with you some of the planning and ideas that [...]
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Summer offers an abundance of photo opportunities. From Vacation and trails to the family BBQ’s and many events that take place over the summer – you’ll have your pick of subjects.
Maybe the most popular for photo enthusiasts are the photos of mother nature and the scenic views we come across. You can add interest in [...]
This is part two of resizing in Adobe Photoshop Elements (PSE). Here we will look at resizing up (making your image bigger) and resizing for print. Check out part one on Resizing for Online Sharing.
As mentioned in part one sizing for the web is easy. You don’t need to start with as high of a [...]
This is part one of two. Here we will look at resizing for sharing online – which is easy. Part Two we will resize for print – which is more advanced.
Resizing pictures in programs such as Photoshop Elements (PSE) is easily done without damage to the image. Understanding how to properly resize your images for [...]
Capturing action or motion can add a lot of pop to your images. It can be implied action as a child playing soccer or it can be as blurring part of your image.
Action can be captured by “panning” with a moving subject. This is one of the most effective techniques for portraying the feeling of [...]
You have been dreaming about this day since you were a little girl; imagining the perfect man, the stunning dress, the gorgeous jewellery, the most fragrant flowers and the three tiered wedding cake.
As your wedding approaches you start questioning – has everything been done or am I missing something? The venue is booked, the photographer [...]
Social networking has made it easier than ever to share images with your friends. However too many of these images are boring static images. You know what I’m talking about – friends around a table at a party, looking and smiling at the camera with arms draped over each others shoulders. These images don’t stand [...]
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While planning your wedding everyone you know is going to give you advice on how you should plan your day; from your colours, decorations, dress, menu, flowers, facility and vendors. Some of this advice is going to be useful, particularly from people who have been involved in planning a wedding before and the professionals you [...]
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