Photo of the Week ~ Morning Light

Camera: Nikon D700
Exposure:sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/5.3
Focal Length: 7 mm
ISO Speed: 2500
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

{enjoy} MN Daily

The MN Daily did a write up about the upcoming fashion show that I have written about before. They used a few of the photos from our fashion shoot! You can check out the entire article here.

Published

Just a little shout out for getting our photos in Whirl’s Wedding magazine out now. Our couple made it on the “Style” intro page. (Check it out now!)

{Stephanie and Scott} married

Because It (Still) Cold Outside

What do you think about the focus??? Does it work or does it only look out of focus?

When Inspiration Hides

At this past weekend’s workshop the question was asked, “what would you do?” My answer: create an image that cannot be observed by the human eye in life. To capture time without the aid of the human eye adjusting to the light, that’s a photograph.

I like my response. It was fluid and without thought. Many times I am ask what is my style or method for creating an image. My answers are always forced and over-thought. For this answer to come with no effort seemed as if it was a gift given to me by the gods.

I once heard a story that the word “creativity” originated from the god of Genius, who would visit an artist during periods of their work. A guardian angel for the artist. I like this idea; that creativity is something that passes through a person instead of driving out of a person.

On a side note I started thinking about adding a lighting workshop to my upcoming dates. Sort of odd thing for me due to the fact that I have worked so hard to understand natural light (drink the light). Teaching that the sun rises and sets does not seem like much of a workshop, although the subject of light is limitless.

Enlightened society ~ do no harm… I cannot get this phrase out of my head. Will write more on this tomorrow….hopefully.

erin and jon {belly shoot}

E-Book Is Released

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~ Shows you how to use your blog as your Social Business HUB.
~ How to market and build your portfolio at the same time.
~ How to use your blog to grow and sustain your business.

PURCHASE HERE

Friday

The weather has been cold and rainy as of late here in Pittsburgh. Climatic-odd-weather is nothing new to the residents of Pittsburgh. In some ways weather is an aid to creativity. Constantly changing skyline (love those shades of gray) gives you something new to absorb, daily.

Drink the light!!!

Things that I have been enjoying:

~ Listening to Bob Dylan. It seems once a decade I need to rediscover why Dylan is “the” influence on music.
~ “E’s” homemade bread ~ aroma
~ “E’s” chicken soup ~ aroma, aroma, aroma
~ Artwork by “little E”
~ The writing of Pema Chodron (I have no idea how to pronounce her name). It's always a good sign when I need to have my journal and pen in hand when reading.

Looking forward to seeing everybody at the photo workshop on Saturday. A bunch of new dates for March will be announced next week.

Wisconsin Wedding Photography - The autumn light

I just had to post this remarkable image from Leah and John's September wedding in Little Chute, WI. This is the image they chose for their wall portrait and I couldn't be happier with their selection!

{enjoy} Baby Brecken and Family

{enjoy} U of M fashion show video

I recently posted about the upcoming U of M fashion show, and the shoot I did for the featured designers. Here is the promo video they made, part of it was filmed during our studio shoot! You can check it out here.

Moment

Current Reading: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Current Listening: Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Mood: Super butterfly good (new action hero created by my daughter)
Sounds: Dishwasher
Smells: Coffee
Temperature: 28 degrees high of 40
Thoughts: Enlightened society ~ do no harm

Duluth Wedding Photographer {Sara & Matt married}

Photo of the Week

F/22
ISO 400
Shutter Speed 4 sec
50 mm

Bri and Jason {married}