I volunteered today to document the shooting of a Viral Video appeal by Colin McConnell to Kid Rock to participate in a Charity fundraiser basketball game on April 1st at Oakland University. It was a great effort. Kudos to Main Street Billiards in Downtown Rochester for hosting the event. They went above and beyond, graciously… Continue Reading
I held a studio lighting workshop today. We started out with a basic explanation of equipment from light stands to lights and modifiers. What I bought, why I bought it, and would I buy it again. Then we setup some lights and started experimenting with one then two then three light setups. Using a simple… Continue Reading
Julie returned home this evening and try as I did I couldn’t quite get the floor finished, but we got close. The 3/4 inch tongue and grove red oak looks great. I can’t wait to get it sanded and finished. Tomorrow is the Studio lighting workshop, so I had to stop work on the floor… Continue Reading
While photographing the Local Business Network (LBN) Winter Mixer today I managed to capture a rare sight. One of the exhibitors was rumored to have been giving away nunchucks as a door prize. I guess that is one way to handle problem clients. As it turns out it was actually a pair of folding travel… Continue Reading
If you are old enough to recognize these then you will understand when I say that images can bring forth powerful memories. Juliann and I had a great time flipping through these and reading all the attractions that are no longer in the park. 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Skyway to Fantasyland, Mickey Mouse Review,… Continue Reading
With Juliann in Arizona, I have started tackling a few too many jobs around the house. It is only 8:00 and I’m ready for bed, but I had no shot for the day. The studio is torn apart for the flooring remodel, and the rest of the house is a jumble for various reasons. It… Continue Reading
Ron Mitnick, a friend from Local Business Network, was in the studio today to get a series of images to use on his website and brochures. I enjoyed working with Ron, and we created several great images that will serve him well. As a business person that networks regularly, I know first hand the importance… Continue Reading
My studio space was carpeted when we moved in almost 1 year ago. I have been wanting to rip out the carpet and install a nice hard flooring material. I bought some laminate flooring on sale at Costco and have it stacked in the other room awaiting installation. Monday morning is trash pickup, so today… Continue Reading
I taught a DSLR Basics workshop all day, then went down to Joe Louis for Michigan State vs. Michigan CCHA hockey, so I’m tired and took the easy route for today’s post. This image was taken with my iPhone 4 set to HDR mode. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. One thing that is readily… Continue Reading
By using a tripod and a 1/10 of a second shutter speed I was able to give sense of motion the the streaking snow as it moved across the scene. Continue Reading