Here is Aria. I so enjoyed this session.
Thanks Aria.
Monthly Archives: March 2008
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Chewy at 3 months {Grand Forks, ND Pet Photographer}
March 28, 2008 – 3:21 pm
I took some images of Chewy today. He’s growing so fast.
I Meant To Do That!
March 25, 2008 – 2:45 am
Make no mistake, my work is unique! I have a style of my own and it is somewhat unconventional. My clients are usually looking for something fresh, stylish and more contemporary than what many “traditional” photographers offer.
That being said, there are some things you may notice when looking at my work that is different from what you might be accustomed to…
“Tight Crops” – This means super close close-ups where often the face fills most of the frame of the image. These images are about the eyes, and often the top of the head is not included in the image. I meant to do that!
“Not-So-Smiley”- So many of us have been brought up to believe that a smile is a requirement to make a great photo. So not true! I love a pensive look as much as a big grin. I meant to do that!
“Let’s Be Negative” – Negative space is when the subject is placed off to the side of an image and the rest of the image is empty—this is done for artistic impact. I meant to do that!
“Left of Center”- The most boring position for a subject in a photograph is smack dab in the middle! I know, I know, not what you always thought, right? Trust me! There is a little something in design called the Rule of Thirds that we photographers often employ to enhance visual interest.
The rule states that an image can be divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines (like a tic-tac-toe board). The four points formed by the intersections of these lines can be used to align features in the photograph. Aligning a photograph with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the photo than simply centering the feature would.
Hunh? Trust me, your child does not need to be right in the center of an image for it to be a good portrait! I meant to do that!
“The Light in the Eyes” The hallmark of good portrait photography is good lighting, and the hallmark of good lighting is something called a “catchlight,” – a reflection of light in the eyes. I love big catchlights! I purposely position my lights for the best and largest catchlights, especially for close-ups. Flip through any parenting or glamour magazine and look at the eyes—what do you see? Big bright catchlights! A lack of catchlights leaves the eyes looking flat, dull and lifeless. I meant to do that!
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This was well written by a fellow photographer and with her permission I was able to post it to my site. It is how I, and many photographers feel. It’s not just photos we take but art, a moment in time captured forever.
If you look at my work and like what you see in my galleries than you will love the images I capture for you. This is my style, my art.
Thanks
Copyright Information
March 20, 2008 – 3:18 pm
We know that copyright is confusing so we wanted to post our copyright reminder that we give out to every client. After reading it if you have any questions please contact us. I am more than happy to help you better understand copyright.
The “Copyright Law” is a federal law that is designed to protect the income of artists, composers, writers, and photographers. It says that the creator of a work (a photograph, etc.) owns the exclusive rights to make and sell copies of that work. This means that only the photographer who took your portraits can make additional copies for you.
Did you know that the following actions constitute copyright infringement?
- Scanning images for electronic distribution: emailing, printing,or desktop wallpaper.
- Printing or downloading images from a photographer’s website or image gallery
- Copying and printing a photograph using a self-service Kodak™ picture maker,
Why can’t I make my own copies?
Many people think that because they have purchased a photograph they have the right to make additional copies. That’s simply not true. If you like a photograph so much that you need additional copies, then the photographer must have done a great job and deserves to be paid for that job. The copyright laws exist to insure that photographers and other artists get paid for their creativity. If you came to a photography studio, had a portrait taken, only purchased a small print, then had illegal copies made elsewhere, one of two things would happen: The photographer would soon go out of business, or, the price of that small print would have to go way up so that the photographer could make a living. That’s not fair to the other clients of the studio.
What are the penalties for copyright violations?
Copyright infringement is a felony and is punishable by civil and criminal penalties. The law also specifies damages at $150,000 per infringement.
But extra copies cost more.
Yes they do! Stealing is always cheaper than buying the product. Don’t compromise the quality of a professional product by having discount copies made. Doing so damages the reputation of your photographer when you display this less-than-ideal replica as “their” work. Your professional photographer invests in continuing education, state of the art equipment, and has your portraits printed by some of the finest portrait finishers in the country. They deserves to be paid for this investment.
Chewy… {Grand Forks, ND Pet Photographer}
March 16, 2008 – 1:36 pm
Here’s Chewy at 10 1/2 weeks. I love what his ears are doing.
Mastiff Puppies… {Grand Forks, ND Pet Photographer}
March 12, 2008 – 6:23 pm
Latest Chewy Pics… {Grand Forks, ND Pet Photographer}
March 9, 2008 – 4:25 pm
I had some down time this weekend so I played with my favorite model. He had a check up on Friday and he’s just over 2lbs now. Here are some faves.
