5 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Photographers
It’s that time of year again. If you’ve survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’re continuing your search for the perfect gifts for friends and family. If any of them are photographers or simply enjoy taking pictures, then here is a list of some fun and useful ideas worth considering that won’t break your holiday shopping budget.
I hope you all have an exciting, fun, and safe holiday season!
Help-Portrait 2011 - Washington D.C.
With not knowing if I will be able to be part of Help-Portait this year, I knew I wanted to participate in some way. This is the short story of how I did just that. I encourage you all to do the same in some way whether it’s through a photograph or lending a helping-hand to someone in need.
Composite Lighting a Hyundai Sonata
A couple weeks ago, my beloved Scion tC was rear-ended. Luckily, no one was hurt and the car is being repaired. In the meantime, I was given this Hyundai Sonata to drive around as a rental. I decided to look at this annoying situation as an opportunity and photographed the slick looking car this past weekend. I tried something new that I’ve never done before when shooting with lights like this. Continue reading for some behind the scenes photos and tips on how I lit the car.
Classic Ford Mustang Photoshoot - Behind the Scenes
I have been waiting to find the perfect location to photograph my very own 1966 Ford Mustang and after a little research on Google Maps and making some calls, the wait is now over. My dad and I purchased this car from a guy in California while I was a sophomore in high school. Fun fact: It was shipped to us in an enclosed trailer right next to Mario Andretti’s Lamborghini. My dad and I spent countless hours getting it to run and look like it does today, but that’s a whole other story to tell.
Continue on for some details and photos from behind the scenes.
Photographers beware of Craigslist
So you’ve decided to become a photographer as your way of making a living. That’s wonderful! You’re next step, finding and booking clients. You undoubtedly have to start somewhere. Sometimes your first clients are friends who then recommend you to others. Word of mouth is a very effective means of marketing. You’re excited about the work you’ve been doing, but you crave more and turn to Craigslist to look for more opportunities jobs.
