The Cornwell Christmas Card Session

The Cornwell family were one of the families that participated in the Holiday Card Event.  The session took place at the Old Katy heritage center.  It was fun and the location was perfect for the family.  This location had homes that were built in the late 1800's, a train, and a park.  This was a photographer's dream location, I loved it and will go again.   Looking forward to my next session to share.  Have a great week everyone.

BOKEH MADNESS

Ah, bokeh, I love it. Bokeh comes from a Japanese word meaning out of focus or blur to make it simple. It's not hard to do at all and almost all lense produce some sort of bokeh. The best way that I have found is to use a prime lens with a large aperture. You can completely blur the image to show nothing but bokeh or you can have the foreground in focus and the bokeh in the background. I have two examples here of each. There are also ways to make diy cover to shape the bokeh on the lens. Lensbaby, is a much easier way to achive this. They have a kit with shapes and blanks for you to make your own.  I have a Lensbaby and like the effect, but not as much as using my prime lenses. I suggest going out and trying to produce the bokeh effect. I know I love doing it and you will as well.

Bokeh in the foreground.                                       Bokeh in the background.



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Holiday Cards

It is the holiday season and cards are a must for most families.  Here is one example of a card package that I made for my family.  Its quick and easy and all  card go out in time to friends and family.  Don't be late!

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WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING DAY!!

On October 19, 2010, I had the privilege of being part of Katherine and Gerrin's wedding day.  I was able to capture through photography the joy and beauty of their day. The beauty of the bride was amazing.  All that attended  radiated with warmth and joy. I thank you both for allowing me to document your day and to witness a fun, relaxed, loving environment. I enjoyed every moment.  Here are a few images from Katherine and Gerrin's day.

Film Black and White Fine Art

I love my film cameras.  I would actually prefer to use film and not digital.  I can only speak for myself, but I tend to think more with the image and the light due to not being able to see the image to delete or tweak at that moment.   It's film once you open the shutter the image is permanent on that film and there is no delete button on film.  You have to see it in your mind and keep it there until your film is developed.  Don't get me wrong, digital is convenient.  It allows for you to give the client a glance at what you just shot.  You are able to get images the same day.  I love my digital cameras, but I will never stop using film.  Check out the Film is Not Dead group on Facebook.  If you have never held a film camera or shot with one borrow one and just go blind for a day.  I promise you it will be a great challenge.  Here are some film images with Kodak Portra 160NC,  Kodak Ektar 100, and Ilford XP2 Super 400 black and white film.  Taken with a Canon EOS 3 with a 135mm 2.8f soft focus lens.

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