During that same trip to St. Thomas, I had the privilege of working with several wonderful couples…so kind, easy to work with, and generous with their time…truly beautiful people inside and out!
High-Flying Camera
While we were shooting for Bolongo Bay Resort in St. Thomas last month, one of our tasks was to get some updated images of the “Heavenly Days”. This sleek catamaran sets sail for evening sunset cruises and other chartered trips by resort guests. Well, I got the usual shots from shore…then rode along side the sleek vessel in a speedboat to photograph it skipping across the turquoise Caribbean water. But that wasn’t enough! For a truly unique image, I had a crew member hoist up the mast and clamp my beloved Nikon D3 plus 14-24mm f2.8 super wide angle lens to a cross beam with my Bogen Super Clamp. I used a pair of PocketWizards to wirelessly trigger the camera. Not only did it make for a cool shot, but I actually got to be IN the final image. Can you tell which one is me?!? 🙂 
Brand New Blog
Welcome to our cooler, better, bigger, BRAND NEW BLOG! I’ve been photo-blogging for years. I love passing on information, sharing my passion, and highlighting favorite images I’ve created throughout this journey called LIFE. But we sort of outgrew the limitations of our old blogging system along the way. Here then, is our totally customized new blog! Danella, a wonderfully gifted designer and photographer, built it for us…to be totally and uniquely “US”. Bookmark it. Visit often. We hope you enjoy this new window into our world as we continue along this journey with you!
Wireless Lighting Workshop
OK, just a couple more shots from the Wireless Lighting Workshop. These are from my good friend and fellow Nikon Aficionado, Ron Montgomery, of Cane Bay Photo. Thanks for sharing Ron!
Wireless Lighting Workshop
My good friend and fellow photographer, Matt Daniel, shared these scenes from the Wireless Lighting Workshop earlier this week. Yes, the nice policeman really did ask us to move the vintage limo off the historic brick street. J
Panoramic Stitching
From time to time I get asked how in the world I create my panoramic images. Our home is full of these pano’s, stretching as big as 6-feet wide…the rolling green hills of western Ireland…the Grand Canyon at sunrise! To get the resolution needed for such enlargements, I simply take several images and then use a software program to merge them together. There are many ways to do this. I find Panorama Maker by Arcsoft is strait forward, easy to use, and yields great results. Give it a try sometime!
Here’s my Sunrise in St. Thomas…
Wireless Lighting Workshop
My heart was beating, my head was spinning, everything was happening so fast! Before I knew it, Virgil was introducing me and I was ON!
I’m scared to death of public speaking. But I LOVE what I do and love sharing my passion with others! So after the initial jitters wore off, everything went great. My Wireless Lighting Workshop was held at Virgil’s gorgeous studio at CVI Photography. It was hosted by the Professional Photographer of South Carolina. And it was sponsored by folks like Nikon, RadioPopper, Zenfolio, MPIX, and Canvas On Demand. We had a fantastic turnout with about 40 photographers from around the state, some as far away as Greenville! I did a short presentation about the principles of wireless lighting. Then we went out into the historic alley behind the studio and did a LIVE photo shoot…no pressure there!!! J That was followed by dinner, fellowship, and networking. Finally we reconvened to review the images and have more discussion on tools and techniques. It really was a BLAST!
We couldn’t have pulled it off without the generous contributions of many talented folks. I have to thank Virgil, Eddie of ProWedding Entertainment, Frankie of Flowers by Frankie, Juliet of Juliet Elizabeth Photography, Molly of D’Lish Desserts, Dwight of Royal Limousine, Pamela of Makeup Artist Charleston, and my lovely model and favorite client, Brittany McDougal. The best part about the workshop is we raised a ton of donations, including lots of dog food, to donate to the Charleston Animal Society. Many thanks to everyone who participated and everyone who attended!!!
Sanders Law Firm
The Sanders Law Firm just revamped their website and are using one of my scenic photographs of the lowcountry as the cover image. I’m SO EXCITED! I shoot a good bit of landscape and wildlife in my personal work. Yup, on my days off my hobby is…you guest it…photography. J It’s wonderful to see others appreciate these images too. Check out their website at http://www.sanderslawfirm.com/. I’ve gotten to know T.O. Sanders over the years. He is an amazing and truly giving human being. I would highly recommend their firm to anyone!
Wireless Lighting Workshop!
I’ll be teaching a Creative Lighting Workshop on January 25th at my buddy Virgil’s CVI Photography Studio in Summerville. There are a lot of us out there that could use some sort of hands on training to creatively light our subjects with simple off-camera strobes. Adding a simple technique like this to your skill set can separate your work and help you stand out from the competition!
I am collaborating with Virgil, Tammy Bevins, the Professional Photographers of South Carolina and a couple of other vendors that we will recognize very soon.
Please RSVP now. Seats are limited. Email info@cviphotography.com to RSVP.
The workshop is free HOWEVER we are asking all attendees to bring a bag of dog food to donate to the Charleston Animal Society.
Hope to see some familiar faces there.
Imaging USA Day Three
WE SURVIVED! Imaging USA was fantastic as usual. Cami & I are so pumped up and inspired by all the great speakers and beautiful images and ideas we’ve seen and heard. Here are a few fun shots from the final day with some of our FAVORITE photographers in the whole world. 🙂
Cami cuts the rug with Rick Dean at the closing party.
Cami with the always sweet and lovely Kay Eskridge.
Ed Pierce shares his knowledge.
Mike Corrado gives me the universal symbol for Rock-n-Roll during his presentation.
Jose Villa answers questions with Liz & Kip Bulwinkle in the background.
Cami & I with the generous Garrett Nudd after his exceptional presentation.
Kellie McCann, Rick Dean, Cami & I, Kate McKinley, Kip Bulwinkle inside the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.
Kellie, Rick, Kate, and Kip all demonstrate Flow Posing. 🙂
Second Day at Imaging USA
Day two was even more fun than day ONE!!! 🙂 Here’s a couple odd shots from today…including Bill Fortney at the Nikon Booth, Nathan Holritz after his excellent Lightroom Workflow presentation, Clay Blackmore talking to some fans, Cami & Kate hangin’ with Yervant Zanazanian, and Cami & Kate having a nice dinner together.
Catch everyone tomorrow. Chow…
First Day at Imaging USA
The first day at Imaging USA has tipping the clock at 14 hours…I’m exhausted but rejuvenated at the same time. We’re having a BLAST! Here are a few pics from day one.
Cami snapped me with the big poster with my image on it. I got her with Brian Killian, senior portrait photographer extraordinaire, and fellow graduate of the Ohio Institute of Photography. Kate grabbed one of us in front of the giant Christmas tree inside the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. A whole bunch of us from Charleston gathered for a group shot. I ran into Jamie, a buddy from Texas I met at the very first Imaging USA Conference I went to maaaany years ago…no comment on exactly HOW many. And the big news of the show…our friends Kip and Liz are engaged! 🙂
Blessings to all. I’ll post more from day two tomorrow….
