how to shoot vintage Hollywood glamour photography
A few months back some friends and I did a test shoot, recreating a vintage Hollywood portrait. While mentioning some specifics from the shoot I’d also like to share a few general thoughts about approaching a test shot like this….
new photo a day blog for 2009
For quite a while I’ve been planning on shooting more personal work. No specific plans, I’ve just felt that I need to get out and shoot with a camera more, just for fun. That’s why we all got started in…
downsizing Daylight Photo: the new photo studio layout
It’s been awhile in the making but we’re getting there. The production work is caught up (pretty much), the boxes are packed and heaps and heaps of items are getting downsized. Daylight Photo is getting ready for our next incarnation,…
ever had a photo shoot gone bad?
Not every photo shoot is created equal. Even when you’re a professional shooting for a familiar client you may be greeted with unexpected twists and turns. This is one of those stories. So, the next time you’re having a rough…
my story: magazine / editorial photography
Submitting photos to magazines Have you ever wanted to see your images published as a photo story in a magazine? A key to getting photos published is understanding your chosen subject and market. Today I’d like to share some tips…
the Ansel Mt. Adams camera car
photo copyright 2008 Dave Wendt What do you get by mixing equal amounts of DIY-crazy photographers and The Monster Garage? The Ansel Mt. Adams racer, of course (named after the great photographer, Ansel Adams, and Cincinnati’s historic Mt. Adams area)….
profile: corporate / event shooter Mark Bowen
I recently had a chance to sit down with Cincinnati corporate photographer Mark Bowen to discuss what he does for a living and just how he does it. Mark is well known in local photo circles and, more importantly, in…
around the net 25: my heroes have always been cowboys
Tired of the daily news? How about we turn a little retro for inspiration this week (post title inspired by the work of Robb Kendrick and courtesy of Willie Nelson). Through photography it’s easy to return to simpler times…as in…
a favorite portrait story
Since we’ve been talking about portraits the last couple of days I wanted to share a story about a particular portrait with you. Cleaning up the studio (getting ready for the move) has unearthed some forgotten mementos. Hidden in a…
business: wedding photographers working together
A few days ago I came across this 30 second video of images from Southern California wedding photographer Ira Lippke (subscribers view video here): Ira Lippke Studios from Wedding Life Photography on Vimeo. Though I’m not a wedding photographer the…
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