When we’re shooting for fun we like to travel light — our cameras, two or three lenses and something to charge batteries. That’s it. There are times, however, where having the stability of tripod would be really helpful for composing a long exposure shot. In these types of situations we simply find a flat surface ...
Last week we talked about creating a unique session by layering and accessorizing for senior photos. Here’s an example of that same technique applied to our studio work. Basic Setup A decent shot, but a little on the boring side. Layered Shot A buck’s worth of Easter grass not only adds context, but gives some much needed dimension ...
Last summer we stumbled upon an abandoned airport on the outskirts of Saline. The grass was overgrown, old machinery was strewn throughout the field and there was a distinct aroma of petroleum products in the air. We had just finished a hectic family portrait session, so to unwind, we filled up the last few megabytes ...
Working with newborns is rewarding, yet completely unpredictable. A sound-asleep baby can quickly become frustrated with adjustments to lighting and camera noises. That’s why it's important for us to practice and perfect our technique. Setup It’s much easier to spend a few hours practicing with a toy doll than it is to experiment on-the-fly with a ...
A popular trend in photography is to shoot birds eye style; over top the subject using the ground as a natural backdrop. We have certainly tried our best over the years to use as many unique and earthly elements as the environment allows. It is always fun seeing the reactions of kids and parents as ...
The etymology of photography is from the Greek terms photos (light) and graphos (writing). Therefore, photography can be understood as the art of “writing” with light. Understanding how to control, sculpt and manipulate light is what makes a ho-hum snapshot into a thing of beauty. In these silhouette portraits we purposely underexpose our subjects while retaining the ...
It’s not uncommon for us to be seen crawling on our stomachs or hanging off a balcony to get a better perspective on our subjects. We like to vary our point-of-view to create portraits that just feel different. We can crouch down and shoot “up” to create a statuesque pose; or we can lie completely prone ...
Happy first day of spring. Here’s an image from a spring 2009 wedding we shot at Michigan’s Frederik Meijer Gardens. We used a polarizing filter to minimize glare on the water and increase contrast in the sky.
We have a history of using everyday objects to help us get the shot we want. We’ve been known to scotch-tape necklaces in place, jury rig flash attachments and use scraps of paper as custom gobos. These wedding flower shots were composed with a single remote flash placed under a $5.00 trash can from Target. ...
We never waste an opportunity to sneak a few lens flares into our portrait sessions. Although most photographers work to eliminate flares completely, we find ourselves removing our lens hoods and actually chasing the sun. We love the warm, summery, effect that the flares provide; they make our images feel improvised and playful. The fun of ...
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