Spring comes early to Michigan This time of year when I am teaching Photography Workshops and Individual Photography Lessons we are usually huddled in the cold trying to find a suitable composition without freezing to death. Not this year. This photographer for one is happy to see Rochester, Michigan enjoying record breaking weather. We have… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Robert DiTommaso
I see pictures EVERYWHERE
Sweaty Pipe As I was leaving the Detroit Professional Photographers Association meeting this evening stopped in the men’s room to dump out my glass of water for the drive home. My eye was caught by the water droplets on the cold water pipe that supplies the urinal. As I walked closer my orange t-shirt made… Continue Reading
Grab the shot before it’s gone (a study in white balance)
Blue Mist If you have been to my workshops then you may have heard me talk about white balance. This is a great example of blue light. The more the sun is filtered or blocked the more blue you will see in the light. White Balance on a digital camera is attempting to correct for… Continue Reading
A stroll in the nature preserve
Morning walk encounter While out walking in the natural area near my house this morning I came across this deer. He was as curious about me as I was about him. We stood and studied each other for over 2 minutes. I know because I checked my watch. Two minutes can feel like forever when… Continue Reading
Something a little different
Natalie Natalie called a few weeks back asking if we could do some artistic head shots. She had a couple of specific uses in mind. This image is for use when she promotes her Jazz Singing. I enjoy a challenge, especially when I’m allowed to get creative. The idea was to give the image a… Continue Reading
Some things just shouldn’t be green
St. Patrick’s Day Bagels (Yuck!) I came across these bagels this morning at Bloomin’ Tots Pre-school. My immediate reaction was YUCK. Some things just shouldn’t be green. I tried one and it tasted fine, but I still think YUCK when I see them. Continue Reading
Pick up clean up.
Keepin clean When photographing children I never want to post a recognizable image without the parent’s permission. This image allows me to include something from my pre-school shoot this week without risking an upset parent. I shot at f2.8 so the hands would be the only thing in crisp focus. The rest of the scene… Continue Reading
Patience Required
I have a better appreciation for pre-school teachers I stood quietly nearby as the teacher painted several hands and then helped them to make nice prints onto their papers. This is no place for type A neat nicks. You have to be willing to get a little messy. The results were very fun; the type… Continue Reading
Built in Guinea Pigs
Always available (sometimes willing) portrait subjects I have seen images in the Nikon literature with models holding this flash ring over their heads to make very unique portraits. CJ was busy watching Monk on Netflix, but was willing to hold the ring while doing so. Not exactly a model quality image, but very fun nonetheless.… Continue Reading
Knights, Magicians and more
A Knight in plastic armor I spent the bulk of my day at a pre-school photographing a wide variety of subjects. This young man above was a Knight (at least for a few seconds), there were Princesses, Astronauts and more. Plus I was fortunate enough to be there the same day they were having a… Continue Reading