What’s with Wisconsin?
December 14, 2009
This winter scene was captured during a recent stay in Waukesha, WI. For some inexplicable reason, mother nature decided she needed to dump 8 inches of snow while I was there! I’ve been living in Beaufort, SC for the last 6 years. I don’t do snow anymore!
The snow, I could reluctantly deal with. However, not content with a deluge of heavy wet stuff, temperature plummeted to a breezy 4 degrees Fahrenheit! Good Grief! It reinforces my resolve to stay put in my coastal oasis.
So what does a crazy camera-wielding Beaufortonian do? Go outside and take photographs.
Dogs to Cat: This is our Turf! – Downtown Beaufort Photography
December 5, 2009
As we were walking by the Lollipop Shop in downtown Beaufort, we noticed these three cute canines. They were milling around their owner on the porch. The local tomcat, a fixture in this corner of Beaufort came by to make it clear that this was his territory. There wasn’t any big commotion, just some hissing and growling. The usual posturing you sometimes see between animals (and teenagers).
This photograph was taken after the showdown. As the three dogs were staring at the departing feline.
Cool Hotel in Downers Grove
December 4, 2009
Here is another photograph from my recent trip to the Chicago area. Downers Grove is one of the many suburbs around Chicagoland. The Double Tree Guest Suites and Conference Center is a wonderful place to stay. The central Atrium is really spectacular. This view of the atrium doesn’t do justice to the real thing.
During the day, light streams in via the large skylights. I chose this image because the lights give it a nice warm inviting feel.
Season of Sharing – Thank You to our Military
December 2, 2009
I recently became aware of the PDMA Portraits of Love initiative. The project aims to send 10,000 family portraits to deployed soldiers. Unfortunately, it ends this week. Had I found out earlier, I would have participated as it is a cause that resonates deeply with me!
Instead, I am offering 5 military families the opportunity to receive a free on-site photography session and a framed print.
No gimmick, no strings attached. Just a small way to give back to those who serve our country.
Simply use the contact us page.
Palmetto & Moon | Hunting Island Photography
December 1, 2009
This image was captured on a recent week-end trip to Hunting Island.
With the moon being visible in the afternoon sky, I thought it would be nice to capture the symbols of the South Carolina flags. Besides, the Palmetto and Moon are also part of our company logo.
While this is not exactly a crescent moon, it still turned out nicely.
Corporate Waterfall | Chicago Travel Photography
November 30, 2009
On a recent business trip to the Chicago area, I was looking for something to photograph. As it turns out, the building had this water feature in a courtyard. I’m sure the office workers were wondering who the strange man laying on the ground was.
Sometimes, to get a cool photograph you simply have to change your perspective. Get down on the ground or step up on a ladder.
The Friendly Mitul
November 24, 2009
This is a photograph of the Mitul we took during a session in Savannah.
This is the same young man featured in this more foreboding photograph.
The hostas add a bit of interest to the image.
It almost feels like a game of peek-a-boo between the subject and the viewers.
Yankee Fan in Savannah
November 23, 2009
Meandering along River Street is a good way to find interesting people.
On a warm sunny day, this gentleman was taking in the view of the Savannah River.
I noticed him sitting on a bench with the Colt. When asked if I could take his photograph, he was gracious enough to oblige.
As we chit chatted, he mentioned being bound for New York City. Based on his jacket, I feel confident saying that he his a Yankee Fan.
What to do with shoe box photographs?
November 18, 2009
Most of us have a “shoe box” full of photographs. Images we have collected over time, depicting our journey through life. Sometimes, we even have photographs from our parents and grand-parents in there.
Those photos deserve a better place than a shoe box! The problem is that most of us don’t know what to do with 100 or more photographs.
One time honored tradition is to put the photographs in an album. This is an excellent alternative to the shoe box and highly encouraged! Unfortunately, we never seem to have enough time to put one of those album together.
Another alternative is to let a professional take care of it. This opens up many possibilities, especially if the images are scanned and digitized. With digital images you can:
- email them to friends and family and post them on-line.
- create a custom album with your images.
- create multi-photo large prints.
- restore damaged photographs.
In the end, you get something that you can proudly display.
Why do we take virtual photographs?
November 17, 2009
When you ask parents why they take photos, you get answers like “To record our child’s growth”, “to have memories”. With the advent of digital cameras, we take more pictures than ever before. Unfortunately, most of them sit on a computer, rarely seen or enjoyed. We have virtual photographs.
In all fairness, to go form the image on the computer to a finished photograph ready to display is quite an inconvenient process:
- Have the image printed – upload it or drive to the store to have it done
- Wait around for the image to print – or drive to the store to pick it up
- Find a home for the print:
- Look for a suitable frame, purchase it, put the print in the frame
- Look for an album, purchase it and populate it with prints.
With today’s busy lifestyle, who has the time to do all that?
When dealing with a full service photographer, many of these inconveniences disappear:
- The photographer goes to your home to discuss your session and could even take the photographs there
- The photographer shows you a selection of images and you discuss together what you would like to have: framed photos or an album designed. The photographer can provide guidance, show you images of different sizes, help with frame selection, etc…
- When the final product is ready, it is delivered to you.
The end result are photographs that physically exist and are displayed for all to see. Not just a pile of bits on a computer disk.
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