Scary Cat!

I got a new hand strap for my camera last night and while I was putting on, I noticed Asha milling around Vernell's scrap table.  I shot a few frames and when I started processing them Vernell suggested a Halloween theme.  Here are the results - Happy Halloween!

Light Modifiers

If there is one thing to remember as a photographer is that photography is painting with light and like paint, light can be manipulated to create different effects.  Today's self portraits were taken using my faithful D90 and lit with 2 SB 600s, one with an inflatable softbox and the other with a homemade snoot.  The light modifiers were positioned to light my top left side and shoulder (snoot - focused beam) and the front of my chest & face from the bottom up.  See the results below.

What's the next step?

Ok, I have had a few successful gigs but how do I make it a regular occurrence?  Marketing is challenging and expensive so I must choose the right medium for maximum effect.  I have created a Facebook Fan Page and many of my friends have joined.  What I need now is a medium/method to drive business to my services.  I have purchased a domain name that should tie it all together but due to bureaucratic red tape, I have to wait for it to be moved from one service provider to another before I can start to use it.  This would help to solidify the brand but I still need to connect with the local customer base.  I am considering a marketing strategy using printed media (more to follow) but have to wait for confirmation on the domain name as it is a critical piece in the advertisement.  Photography is an industry with room for growth - I just want to carve out my niche and grab my piece of the pie!  Who do I have to shoot to make it in this business?!!

Wedding Bliss!

It was my great honor to be the photographer at the wedding ceremony of John and Mary-Beth last weekend.  The ceremony was held at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett, MA in the mid morning and the reception was the following evening at a hall in Fairhaven, MA.  Shipyard Park featured a gazebo near the water with a nice view of the ocean, small boats and a lighthouse in the distance.  The lighting was a challenge as the sun was beaming through one side of the building and the other side had hardly any light.  The couple were a joy to work with and their guests made both events fun and enjoyable.  Here are a few shots from both events.