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Small Lights Timelapse

On April 14, 2013 / Guides, Photographers, Time-Lapse / Leave a comment

This is one of my first try at Timelapse Photography. It took my only a evening to shoot this short video. I didn’t want to make it so long for it being my first time. So I set up my camera on my tripod and shot every 2 seconds for 15 or so mins, I also was dragging the shutter a slight bit at around 1/30th of a second. I wanted to blur the cars and people so they didn’t just blink in and out of the shots. It was just me and my camera that night so I had total freedom to take the camera to a different spot when I wanted to, Which turned out to be really fun. I just focused on the traffic in this one, but lots more of my future films will be of

Hunter Harrison of Hunter Photographic! A Wedding Photographer

On June 14, 2012 / Getting to know the Pros / 2 Comments

I have sent out many, many interviews to a variety of photographers, But there were none I was more excited about that interviewing Hunter! Although we’ve never met in person, I feel that he has influenced my business in the ways of branding and a customers experience, more than anyone. Hunter is a Wedding Photographer, Based in Cleveland, Ohio. I have read over his tips for photographers and I try to emulate his ways of branding and providing a excellent customer experience. He is known for his customer service and high quality images, All I aspire to do is to have a faction of his success. Lets get to it. It would be awesome if you could give a little history on you and your photography career? The arc of my photography career really mirrors that

Top 8 Tips for Macro Photography

On May 24, 2012 / Top 8 Tips / Leave a comment

I have compiled my most important Top 8 Tips on Macro Photography, I have used these and still do, these tips will help propel your macro photography to the next level. 1. MUST HAVE sturdy tripod Having a tripod that wont move, or fall over in a light wind is KEY. You need to find a tripod thats heavy but not too heavy for you to carry. I use Induro’s line of adventure series tripods, Excellent products. 2. If you want true macro If you want true macro photography, You must get a Dedicated macro lens, They are far superior then the other lenses that have “Macro”. Those lenses are not “really macro”, so they cant give the best results, I shoot canon, so I have one of the Best Macro lenses out there. Find the review here. 3. Invest in a

Marketing Monday- 12 Most Powerful Social Media Tips

On May 21, 2012 / Marketing Mondays, Randoms, SEO, Tutorial / Leave a comment

Today is Monday and is the day I share Marketing tips for all over the web and my own! These 12 tips are so good! you would be a fool not to listen up! “There’s a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.” ~ Steven Wright Everyone joins a new social media platform with the same amount of followers, zero. However; some people have the benefit of having huge followings on other arenas. They may be celebrities like Katy Perry or Lady Gaga or alternatively “internet famous” like Robert Scoble aka Scobleizer and Guy. But keep in mind that no one is guaranteed a following in a new venue, everyone needs to work on building up from scratch. The problem with the big fish, like Guy Kawasaki or Robert Scoble, is that they

Top Ten Beginners Tips!

On May 15, 2012 / Tutorial / Leave a comment

I have had a few people say I should say my beginner tips that I have learned over the years, So I put together a Top Ten Tips for Beginners. These tips I have used and are still using. There is nothing wrong with continuing to learn photography. Photography is ever changing, you must always continue your educated. So these tips are to help you get in the game! 1. Shoot, Shoot, Shoot, Shoot!: The more you shoot the more confidant you become with your camera and its buttons. You will learn composition and you will also learn what inspires you by shooting more. Shoot everyday you can. 2. You will not going to be Trey Radcliff over night: A DSLR DOES NOT make you magically know and understand photography. A camera is just a tool, Like a

Wedding Photography and blog tips

On May 4, 2012 / marketing, SEO, Wedding Tips / Leave a comment

I wanted to share a few tips for Wedding Photography Tips and blog tips. I have really turn a corner in my business and I am always on the look out for new tips and ideas to further my career in photography, So I wanted to share these tips I found on Photoshelter.com. Which I recommend for all photographers looking for help! Alexandra’s 8 must-do marketing moves to grow your wedding photography business: Your brand will attract the type of client you want – or the ones you don’t want if you’re not careful. Alexandra defines her brand as “clean and sophisticated,” which helps her attract brides who are typically professional women from the market’s higher end. This is exactly where she wants to be. Having a blog and keeping it updated with teasers from your recent shoots is a

IDEAS for breaking photographers block!

On April 3, 2012 / News, Tutorial / Leave a comment

Recently I have been so busy with work as an EMT and working around my house and having my daughter with me at home, I keep putting taking photos aside. Then when I go to take photos, I don’t have any ideas of what to shoot! So today I have come up with a few ideas I wanted to give and try, and that might help you out. I was thinking of different subjects from colours to shapes. Then for some reason I thought about shooting doorknobs? Doorknobs, those little things we touch every day without even thinking about it. Think of different shapes – All kinds of shapes, squares, triangles. Try anything Different colors – I am planning on doing this my self. Picking one color and just shooting that colour. It will really get your creativity going!

SEO Tips for Photographers-Tools and tips!

On March 28, 2012 / marketing, SEO, Tutorial / Leave a comment

Hey guys, Today I was working on my SEO and my analytics and I did a quick Google of (Portrait Photography 17022). It came up with a few other local photographers which is great, But what is better is that I am featured on the absolute top of the page! I may not get the business that the others get, but I am a top dog for local photographers! I have worked for hours upon hours, late nights and early mornings to get my SEO-(Search Engine Optimization) to the level which will get me to top rankings. I am glad that I have achieved this, but the work never ends. You have to fight for success like you want to breath! and trust me I’m fighting! So I wanted to pass along some of my tips for getting good SEO. Note: It may take weeks to

Shooting Macro Photography

On February 10, 2012 / Macro / Leave a comment

Today I gonna chat about macro photography. If you have read my blog you know that I bought my first Macro dedicated lens last spring. It was the Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro, This lens is amazing, I love how it’s built and its DOF. I have taken amazing images with this lens, but not without hurdles to jump and things to learn. The things I would say you need for macro photography is most definitely a tripod! It is so important to keep that lens and camera so still. When you shoot with this lens at the greatest magnification, The focus point almost paper-thin! That makes it so important you have something sturdy to plant everything down. I’m hoping to get out and shoot today, See if it happens I will I have new images tomorrow! Get involved and leave

Lightroom 4

On February 2, 2012 / News / Leave a comment

Lightroom 4 is about to drop and I wanted to lay out some of the cool features coming to the new program. I have been using Lightroom for about my entire photography career. I love the ease of use and the organization of the library. I like using Lightroom on a large screen! It’s important to me because I like to have all my tabs out so I can double check everything while I work. These are a few of the features I think are gonna be awesome! Highlight and Shadow recovery: (brings out all the detail that your camera captures in dark shadows and bright highlights.) This is going to be a great add on! I have been waiting for something like this! Local Editing Controls: or (LECs) LECs are giving you the option to reduce noise levels and