HDR AGAIN??

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I'M STILL A PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER!!!

I'm still a portait photographer but you won't be seeing these images on my blog any longer.  I'm going to only post my landscape and fine art images.  I still do portrait photography, weddings, childen, models, etc.  I'd love to share my portfolio with you!  Please feel free to contact me to make arrangements to view my portraiture...  Thanks for understanding...

FALL SPECIAL

It's that time to start thinking about holiday portraits!  Time for a Fall Special!

This is a great opportunity to get those portraits for holiday cards! We're offering 15 minute sessions around Centennial Park in Ash Fork, 5 professionally edited images on disk, $40! Call now to reserve your session!  928-864-6399!  

I LOVE HDR!!!!

HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a digital photographic process that enhances details in the shadow as well as highlight areas...  I know, it's technical... but the results can be stunning...  Here's some images from my Advanced Digital Class...  The assignment was Peavine Trail (Prescott, AZ) with a human element... Arizona Highways Style...

WOW!!! SCHOOL IS IN!!!!

Captured by the Light!  My friend and fellow photographer Tammi (Simply Taken Photography by Tammilynn) were very lucky to attend Captured by the Light Tour 2010 by David Ziser.  http://www.capturedbythelight2010.com/ 
What an amazing evening it was! I learned so much.  David Ziser is a fantastic photographer and has a wonderful stage presence.  It's so inspiring to learn from such a strong photographer.  Our evening was filled with tips on everything from lighting to workflow.  I'm very glad that he included a lecture guide.  There's no way I could have taken notes on all of the topics he covered.  No matter what your art form, I think it's always a struggle to keep a fresh perspective and find new inspiration.  A great seminar never fails to kick start the creative force!

School is in full swing.  We're starting our 4th week tomorrow!  Wow... it's going fast.  I'm enjoying my Advanced Digital Photography Class.  I'm in the presence of some wonderful photographers.  I need my swifty track shoes to keep up!  My images from last week were fun.  It was all about diagonals.  Here's my fav from the week...  shot from the Peavine Trail.  Watson Lake, Prescott, AZ

SCHOOL!!!! IS HERE!!!!

School is here!!!  What an exciting time in our lives. 
I've been out taking photos the last few days.  I got in the car the other day and just drove. We wound up at Government Prairie near Parks and practiced with my new tripod.  It's amazing how much difference a quality tripod makes!  My old one is now the dedicated stand for my flash.  One of the great things about a sturdy tripod is the ability to create panoramic images.  Government Prairie is a great place to do this technique because it has 360 degree views!  

 The image above is just sneak peek.  I combined 4 images to create the panorama.  I have about 8 more images to add.  My eyes, not to mention my brain, got tired as the evening moved into the wee hours.

What is it with photographers and wee hours?  All of the photographers that I know work late into the night editing images.  There must be something inherent in our genetic make-up that drives us to push pixels way past when most normal people are dreaming.  Perhaps it's just that, we are creating our dreams in images.  Personally, rarely a night goes by that I don't dream about some spectacular photoshoot or another.  Sometimes those dreams become reality...or at least a number on my "Photographic Bucket List".   Off to work on the bucket list....

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS IN PRESCOTT!!!

Finally!  Photography workshops are going to be held in Prescott!  Check this out!!!  I took my lighting class from David Neely.  I learned so much in that class.


...The Prescott Center for Creative Photography is dedicated to helping phtographers explore their creative vision through the medium of photography. We are an independent center offering hands-on workshops in digital and film based photography, with an emphasis on aesthetics and the practical applications of the visual image...
 
http://prescottcreative.com/index.html
 
woohoo!  I can't wait...