These were shot from the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center last night. What an amazing night.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
I guess I'm a old school digital photographer.
Photography is done many ways by many different people and it's all about preference. My preference is apparently as old school as my love for photography. Yea, it's a digital world, but I still use my film background as my foundation.
When I switched to a digital SLR about 7 years ago, I brought my film photographer's mentality with me. Having shot with a film SLR for a long time, my goal was always to make sure I knew my camera well enough to set it up right and capture a realistic image. I think of my camera as an extension of my eye. It's a way to tell people a story of what I saw in a way words can't come close to describing.
I look at the post side of photography just like I looked at a darkroom or sending my film to a processor. I expected to come out with only as good of an image as I had taken the time and knowledge to set up. Yea, some times it was trial and error, but that was prime-time learning. I was so proud, in classes or on my own, to come out with an image that was just as I had envisioned it when I took it. I brought that with me as I transitioned from film into digital, and I still shoot and edit that way today. My post work involves only very simple editing in very simple programs. Most of my work is on simple contrast. I may turn an image black and white or soften focus at times, but that is about it. I just really find it important to do as little editing as possible. When I'm done, I still have the same basic photo I exported from my camera card. The only way to do this is to really know my camera and practice a lot.
What makes that an old school point of view?
Well, now that DSLRs are as cheap as a ham sandwich, everyone has one. The majority of these folks just get the camera, put it in auto, and call them self a photographer. They don't even read the manual for the camera much less take a class. It takes training and tons of experience to really be good at photography. Many of these people just use their SLR as a point-and-shoot camera, missing out on a ton of their new camera's ability.
Then many of these new photographers love to use programs like photoshop and others to work on their photos. They will typically use lots of adjustments and effects on their photos and make them look totally different that they did in the camera. Now, if they do it for a neat effect, that's one thing, but many of these folks do it to correct a problem with the look of the shot from the camera. Again, it's all preference, but I see my camera as a simple extension of what I see with my eye.
In my opinion, folks who don't take the time to learn their DSLR inside and out would be better served to buy a high megapixel point and shoot for $300 or $400.
When I switched to a digital SLR about 7 years ago, I brought my film photographer's mentality with me. Having shot with a film SLR for a long time, my goal was always to make sure I knew my camera well enough to set it up right and capture a realistic image. I think of my camera as an extension of my eye. It's a way to tell people a story of what I saw in a way words can't come close to describing.
I look at the post side of photography just like I looked at a darkroom or sending my film to a processor. I expected to come out with only as good of an image as I had taken the time and knowledge to set up. Yea, some times it was trial and error, but that was prime-time learning. I was so proud, in classes or on my own, to come out with an image that was just as I had envisioned it when I took it. I brought that with me as I transitioned from film into digital, and I still shoot and edit that way today. My post work involves only very simple editing in very simple programs. Most of my work is on simple contrast. I may turn an image black and white or soften focus at times, but that is about it. I just really find it important to do as little editing as possible. When I'm done, I still have the same basic photo I exported from my camera card. The only way to do this is to really know my camera and practice a lot.
What makes that an old school point of view?
Well, now that DSLRs are as cheap as a ham sandwich, everyone has one. The majority of these folks just get the camera, put it in auto, and call them self a photographer. They don't even read the manual for the camera much less take a class. It takes training and tons of experience to really be good at photography. Many of these people just use their SLR as a point-and-shoot camera, missing out on a ton of their new camera's ability.
Then many of these new photographers love to use programs like photoshop and others to work on their photos. They will typically use lots of adjustments and effects on their photos and make them look totally different that they did in the camera. Now, if they do it for a neat effect, that's one thing, but many of these folks do it to correct a problem with the look of the shot from the camera. Again, it's all preference, but I see my camera as a simple extension of what I see with my eye.
In my opinion, folks who don't take the time to learn their DSLR inside and out would be better served to buy a high megapixel point and shoot for $300 or $400.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Pass the Word
Monday, April 25, 2011
Beautiful Easter Sunset
I had to stop on the way home from easter family time to capture the beautiful sunset God had provided. It was an amazing close to an amazing day!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
It's time, to book your spring Senior and Family photo shoots
I said it was coming, and so it is. Spring is upon us and warmer temperatures are coming soon. The flowers and leaves are out and the days are getting longer. I love this time of year too because the sun is getting higher in the sky, and that makes the sunsets and golden hour (last hour of daylight) even better for photography. I know some of you have been putting off Senior portraits or even Family portraits as well. Well I'm booking now for these sessions. An hour is really a great starting point for these sessions, but I do longer sessions with miltiple locations as well. Please contact me at knuckleheadva@gmail.com to book your session today. Take a look around the blog at some of my work and you will see that my sessions are fun and thorough. You will come out with some great looking shots and memories. Hope to hear from you soon!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Photo featured on local business website
One of my favorite images I've captured is featured on the website of a local computer repair shop. Check it out at wefixstupidcomputers.com or lynlinks.com
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Spring Senior and Family portraits
I know it's very cold and unpleasant outside right now, but I'm already thinking about spring. I love to shoot pictures outdoors in the spring. Color is everywhere and so are some great lighting conditions. So, I'd love for you to look over some of my work on this blog and consider contacting me for a spring outdoor photo session. It may be for a senior, a family, or any other occasion. Contact me and we can set up a fun, high quality photo session and package.
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