Showing posts with label Hijack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hijack. Show all posts
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Hijack! Second Shooters
I found this post on one of the blogs I frequent...Luke Walker's. I have had this conversation with a ton of people in the past and thought it was relevant. I enjoy having a 2nd shooter with me and I certainly enjoy 2nd shooting! I always learn something by shooting an event with a fellow photographer, sometimes it is a lighting technique and other times it may be just the way they communicate with the wedding participants. Second shooting can be beneficial to both photographers!
April 30, 2007
the value of a second shooter
I used to get asked the same question a lot when people were interested in my services.... "do you come with a second shooter?" It's now written into all my packages so people know upfront that they will without a doubt get a second shooter, but it still to this day surprises me that some photographers actually shoot weddings without another shooter. I don't want to seem like I'm putting that down, because everyone works differently, but I think a second shooter is extremely important to me. I used to explain to people that as much as they love my work, I can only be in one position at a time. I can only get one angle at a time. I'm still only one person, and because I am human I have to do things like go to the bathroom, eat eventually, talk to people at the wedding who have questions or want to see the cool cameras or who want cards, and sit down for a quick breather a couple times a day (even if it is only for 15 seconds). It's valuable to me knowing that someone has my back during these instances.
One of the responses I used to get from potential clients would be "yea I'm glad to hear that, because so and so says they don't use a shooter because no one else can see a wedding like him or her." My response would be that I agree, no one probably sees a wedding exactly like me either, but that's a very good thing :) I like having that other perspective, that different eye shooting with me. I've always liked it, and always placed importance on it, but even more so now that Alisha and I shoot together so much. We did a wedding together recently and pulled the couple outside for a couple cool night portraits. Alisha set up a few shots first, and then I set up the shot below. The shot on the left is my shot and the image on the right is Alisha's version. Both of these shots were taken at the same time. While I set it up for the final version on the left, Alisha saw something totally different and nailed a smokin image... an image that I never envisioned. When I saw it on the back of her camera later in the evening I was blown away, and it was just another one of the many times that we've shot the same couple, in the same light, in the same pose, and come out with images that look 110% different... but equally beautiful and unique.
There have been numerous occasions where I have wanted to blog about this, but once it happened the other night I finally told myself I'd do it. Another prime example of the same exact moment captured with 2 totally different views.
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April 30, 2007
the value of a second shooter
I used to get asked the same question a lot when people were interested in my services.... "do you come with a second shooter?" It's now written into all my packages so people know upfront that they will without a doubt get a second shooter, but it still to this day surprises me that some photographers actually shoot weddings without another shooter. I don't want to seem like I'm putting that down, because everyone works differently, but I think a second shooter is extremely important to me. I used to explain to people that as much as they love my work, I can only be in one position at a time. I can only get one angle at a time. I'm still only one person, and because I am human I have to do things like go to the bathroom, eat eventually, talk to people at the wedding who have questions or want to see the cool cameras or who want cards, and sit down for a quick breather a couple times a day (even if it is only for 15 seconds). It's valuable to me knowing that someone has my back during these instances.
One of the responses I used to get from potential clients would be "yea I'm glad to hear that, because so and so says they don't use a shooter because no one else can see a wedding like him or her." My response would be that I agree, no one probably sees a wedding exactly like me either, but that's a very good thing :) I like having that other perspective, that different eye shooting with me. I've always liked it, and always placed importance on it, but even more so now that Alisha and I shoot together so much. We did a wedding together recently and pulled the couple outside for a couple cool night portraits. Alisha set up a few shots first, and then I set up the shot below. The shot on the left is my shot and the image on the right is Alisha's version. Both of these shots were taken at the same time. While I set it up for the final version on the left, Alisha saw something totally different and nailed a smokin image... an image that I never envisioned. When I saw it on the back of her camera later in the evening I was blown away, and it was just another one of the many times that we've shot the same couple, in the same light, in the same pose, and come out with images that look 110% different... but equally beautiful and unique.
There have been numerous occasions where I have wanted to blog about this, but once it happened the other night I finally told myself I'd do it. Another prime example of the same exact moment captured with 2 totally different views.
02:08 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Hijack! Your Thoughts on Website Music
I found this on Charlotte Geary's blog and thought I would throw it up. I have long wondered about music on websites and I always turn it off, so interesting to see these poll results!
Your thoughts on website music
EDITED TO ADD:
Wow, what fascinating results! I'm not a big fan of music on websites, either, and I had already decided not to use music on our new site. Thanks for validating my choice, gang!
Thanks for pulling off this poll Charlotte and your new site looks great!
Your thoughts on website music
What's your opinion of background music in websites?
View Answers
When the music is right, I like it.
8 (4.4%)
It's ok, but I often turn it off. 62 (34.3%)
No way. 111 (61.3%)
EDITED TO ADD:
Wow, what fascinating results! I'm not a big fan of music on websites, either, and I had already decided not to use music on our new site. Thanks for validating my choice, gang!
Thanks for pulling off this poll Charlotte and your new site looks great!
Monday, April 16, 2007
Hijack! -- Cup of Joe
So I found this on Joe Photo's blog Cup of Joe and thought it really struck a chord...thanks Joe.
Lady, Are You Rich?
Life is about so much more than money. May this day reveal to you how much you can truly be grateful for.
Lady, Are You Rich? by Marion DoolanThey huddled inside the storm door—two children in ragged outgrown coats.
"Any old papers, lady?”
I was busy. I wanted to say no—until I looked down at their feet. Thin little sandals, sopped with sleet.
"Come in and I'll make you a cup of hot cocoa.”
There was no conversation. Their soggy sandals left marks upon the hearthstone. I served them cocoa and toast with jam to fortify against the chill outside. Then I went back to the kitchen and started again on my household budget.
The silence in the front room struck through to me. I looked in. The girl held the empty cup in her hands, looking at it. The boy asked in a flat voice, "Lady . . . are you rich?"
“Am I rich? Mercy, no!"
I looked at my shabby slipcovers. The girl put her cup back in its saucer—carefully.
“Your cups match your saucers."
Her voice was old, with a hunger that was not of the stomach. They left then, holding their bundles of papers against the wind. They hadn't said thank you. They didn't need to. They had done more than that. Plain blue pottery cups and saucers. But they matched.
I tested the potatoes and stirred the gravy. Potatoes and brown gravy, a roof over our heads, my man with a good steady job—these things matched, too.
I moved the chairs back from the fire and tidied the living room. The muddy prints of small sandals were still wet upon my hearth. I let them be. I want them there in case I ever forget again how very rich I am.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Hijack! Continuity Marketing to Previous Clients with Skip Cohen
This post was on the After Capture blog and I thought it really hit home to the fact that our current clients can also be future clients. Do you have a marketing plan?
AC Blog
Continuity Marketing to Previous Clients
Posted on Mar 9, 06:37 AM by Skip Cohen
All professional photographers face the same challenge:
“What good is creating the greatest image of your life if you can’t sell it?”
Unfortunately the majority of professional photographers spend too much time focusing on their subjects and not enough time on a marketing plan. What’s even more pathetic is how simple it really is to go through the process. It’s just a matter of establishing a few goals and setting a few benchmarks to track how you’re doing.
Let’s start with a basic premise that everyone can relate to. Let’s assume you’re a wedding photographer with an interest in diversifying into children and family portraiture. Think about all the brides you photographed over the last year.
Here are some simple assumptions:
1) The majority of newlyweds start new families
2) The majority of newlyweds have their first child within 2-3 years
3) This only works if your brides have loved your work and the albums you’ve created
Now start thinking about the last time you did any serious marketing. If your clients loved your work, why not think about targeting all those new moms out there who already know you and trust you? Why wouldn’t you want to become this new family’s photographer for the rest of their lives?
Newlyweds start families – children create a need for professional portraiture – children become high school seniors – seniors become new brides and grooms – mom and dad become grandparents and the cycle starts all over again. Meanwhile, all along the way there are some ideal opportunities for portraits of soon-to-be moms, new babies, children, seniors, families and business headshots as Mom and Dad’s careers blossom. Sooner or later you’re right back to another bride in the cycle from a new generation.
Just like the family doctor, why shouldn’t you be the family’s photographer for the next few generations?
Remember, this is only a blog, but doesn’t it make sense? Next time, let’s take a shot at actually putting a marketing plan on paper.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Hijack! -- LaCour
Friday, March 09, 2007 
Last weekend, Erin and I photographed the wedding of our good friends, Jen Sens and Eric Larson. Eric and Jen photographed our wedding in August. Check our their wedding photography website.
There were about 50 pro photographers at their wedding - which is always a challenge to shoot, because you feel like everyone is watching what you're doing to see if you're getting the best shot/angle. But it was fun to have so many talented photographers there. The coverage of their wedding should be nothing short of spectacular!
I wanted to share an awesome movie clip that Eric put together and emailed everyone. You HAVE TO SEE THIS! It's hilarious. Cy Cyr set up a photo studio with a remote trigger for the guests to shoot pictures of themselves. As you can imagine, we didn't have to shoot very many group pictures ourselves, we just sent them to the photo studio! The resulting movie clip is a time lapse of all the pictures taken at the photo studio. 1300 images at 10 frames per second.
**Click Here to watch the clip!
posted by Mark Adams | LaCour at 3:01 PM 2 comments
Photo Studio Time Lapse
Last weekend, Erin and I photographed the wedding of our good friends, Jen Sens and Eric Larson. Eric and Jen photographed our wedding in August. Check our their wedding photography website.
There were about 50 pro photographers at their wedding - which is always a challenge to shoot, because you feel like everyone is watching what you're doing to see if you're getting the best shot/angle. But it was fun to have so many talented photographers there. The coverage of their wedding should be nothing short of spectacular!
I wanted to share an awesome movie clip that Eric put together and emailed everyone. You HAVE TO SEE THIS! It's hilarious. Cy Cyr set up a photo studio with a remote trigger for the guests to shoot pictures of themselves. As you can imagine, we didn't have to shoot very many group pictures ourselves, we just sent them to the photo studio! The resulting movie clip is a time lapse of all the pictures taken at the photo studio. 1300 images at 10 frames per second.
**Click Here to watch the clip!
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Hijack! Adobe goes Web 2.0
Adobe CEO Bruce Chizen, in conversation with CNET News.com Senior Writer Martin LaMonica, dropped a bombshell this morning: Adobe will release a Web-based version of Photoshop within six months. See the News.com story, Adobe to take Photoshop online, for details.
There are other online photo editors already (see our coverage of Fauxto, Picnik, Pixoh, Pxn8 , and XMG), but an online version of Photoshop is sure to capture a lot of users due to name recognition alone. We hope the online product lives up to the standards that the traditional version has set. The service will likely be free, and have ads in it.
Photoshop online will not be a direct copy of Photoshop. Even though Adobe's Flex technology allows developers to deliver graphically rich applications over the Web, there is still much one cannot do over a broadband connection. The online product is more likely to be a consumer-friendly, de-featured editor, perhaps even less capable than Photoshop Elements, Adobe's editor for consumers.
It will be interesting to see how Adobe begins to blend online and offline image editing. Chizen spoke of "hybrid" applications that are part traditional software and part Web-based. He expects that Photoshop online will eventually compete with a hybrid version of Picasa, Google's photo editor and organizer.
Adobe recently released an online video editor, Remix, via partner Photobucket.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
OC PUG and a quick Hijack!
Tonight I met with some terrific photographers in Orange County. Great to see some familiar faces, like Rick Rosen and Lauren Hillary. As well as meet some people I have been speaking with for years but never has the pleasure of meeting, thanks for bringing us into your studio Blake!
Tonight I am also going to feature another Hijack! There is a group of photographers meeting in Texas this week to hone the art of photojournalism...now there is a lofty goal and with the talent involved, well...wish I was there!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 ---Check it...they are even a day ahead of us...
Foundation Workship 5
Tonight I am also going to feature another Hijack! There is a group of photographers meeting in Texas this week to hone the art of photojournalism...now there is a lofty goal and with the talent involved, well...wish I was there!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 ---Check it...they are even a day ahead of us...
Sparkly Glasses
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Foundation Workship 5
Monday, February 19, 2007
Hijack! Destination Portrait Weekend
Found this on Holcombe Photography's Blog
What a unique idea for their brides and grooms booked for the next year. Gives the B&G a great reason for a fun getaway, with Peter and Kathy getting some terrific images for their session. This is what we talk about when we say the difference is the difference(borrowed from David Ziser). Unique ideas like this will show your clients that you are indeed ahead of the curve!
What a unique idea for their brides and grooms booked for the next year. Gives the B&G a great reason for a fun getaway, with Peter and Kathy getting some terrific images for their session. This is what we talk about when we say the difference is the difference(borrowed from David Ziser). Unique ideas like this will show your clients that you are indeed ahead of the curve!
The fourth annual destination portrait weekend in Redstone, Colorado.
October 3rd, 2006
I am going to have to get a new and improved thinking cap to improve on the results of this year’s images. We had a great time with Jen and Dave and Julie and Nick. The fall color was at its peak, the weather was perfect. We used the amazing color in the mornings and then had fun running around Redstone in the afternoons. It is great getting to do two sessions in one day and achieve so much variety.
We borrowed these great cruiser bikes from Changing Gears in Redstone - thanks Joan!
This destination weekend will be on the first weekend of October next year unless we are booked for a wedding. We already have interest from a few couples who couldn’t make it this year. Call ASAP to book this great get away and chance to make some very unique images.
-Peter
Thanks Peter and Kathy!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Hijack --fun with widgets
Thursday, February 15, 2007
fun with widgets
Click on the photo to check out this cool widget from goodwidgets.com
Labels: tidbits
posted by emilie at 8:26 PM 0 comments
This post was Hijack'd from http://www.emilieinc.com/blog/ I may be biased but she is my favorite photographer by far! Check out Emilie's blog and site.
fun with widgets
Click on the photo to check out this cool widget from goodwidgets.com
Labels: tidbits
posted by emilie at 8:26 PM 0 comments
This post was Hijack'd from http://www.emilieinc.com/blog/ I may be biased but she is my favorite photographer by far! Check out Emilie's blog and site.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Hijack! Quiet Minds - Miksang Photography
Today I happened upon http://beautyandhappiness.com/ which is Kevin Reed's blog. I don't know Kevin personally but will be Hijacking his recent post!
Monday, February 05, 2007
Hijack
Once in a while I come across a post on another blog and will post it here...a hijack!
Jules Bianchi is a friend of mine in Los Angeles and a great photographer!
Stop by her blog and she what she is up to today: http://www.julesbianchi.com/blog
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