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Friday, May 30, 2014

15,000 Page views !!!!

We passed 15,000 page views this week...THANKS !!!  I photographed this orchid last week just for kicks. It was given to our family and I knew I could keep it growing and thought I might get it to bloom. Hot Damn !! It worked !!!
Thanks for helping the Blog pass 15,000 views.....


Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Approaching 15,000 views...........and some thoughts concerning my job..

Today should be a good day. I'm expecting to get news on the new account I talked of yesterday and am going to do some shooting for myself this afternoon. I'm also just short of 15,000 views of my Blog and should hit that number today. I find that amazing and quite frankly somewhat stunning.

The original intent of the blog was to give me an avenue to talk of my work, generate some new business and expose the public to what I do professionally. I NEVER expected to have this many views in so short of a time. In a profession that is saturated with individuals trying to break into the business of Professional Photography, with the minimum of professional training, I felt as though my Blog could help clients see the difference between a "smart" camera, and a photographer who could who makes decided decisions concerning his photographic imagery. These decisions involve time of day, light, design, expected look of the image, and intended use of the image. A camera can't make these decisions, the experienced trained photographer does. The images are generally "Pre-Designed"
before the camera is even loaded to go to the site. It is totally impossible for me to deliver the best of my work without laying down a shooting plan to arrive at the image of what I want. It's just the way I work. It saves my clients money, and saves me the frustration of having to figure it all out on the spot
with totally unexpected surprises.

I try to control all of the elements of the image in composition, color, light, design, and view. This does not mean that there are a few unexpected elements that come into play. I have to accept the draw  of the day, clouds in the sky, wind, and elements that may appear as I push the shutter and make the exposure. Sometimes these random elements work to my advantage and other times I have to wait for them to change and continue the shoot. That's one of the parts of the job I love......every shoot is different....every one is a challenge. What a great profession.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

A great meeting............

I met with a gentleman yesterday in a marketing effort to gain access to one particular account I wish to pursue. This potential client owns one of the most visible buildings in Tulsa and has been very successful in the business he is in. The man I met with knows him well and will arrange our meeting so I may offer my photographic services. I really like the look of the building and have never seen a photograph that does it justice. All of the images I've seen have not taken into account the problems with vertical lines of the building and especially the color balance inside the showroom. The photographers that have delivered the images were either rookies or just untrained and inexperienced. The three things that are on my side are experience, knowledge of light and the season of the year.

Due to the way the building is situated it needs to be photographed in the early Spring as the sun is in the South and the light that is available now is perfect for the setting. I will probably photograph it at two different times of the day for two totally different looks. I'll post the images as soon as I get them completed....they should be pretty amazing.

Monday, May 12, 2014

A lost spring Robin...

We came home yesterday from a great lunch for Mothers Day with family and Karen called me to the Peonies we have in front of the house. She pointed to one of the branches and the baby Robin didn't move. On the fence not far away was the mother or father, worm in mouth, waiting for us to leave so they could feed it. We did the ol' "Exit stage left" and watched through the living room window for awhile.

We have a yellow and white cat that resides in the neighborhood that had a good lunch on three doves in the same situation last year. I hope the Robin makes it.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Invasion as witnessed by Black Crow...

While sitting at TU ( Tulsa University ) yesterday waiting for clients, I suddenly noticed a Crow watching an incoming invasion of Flying Saucers on the grounds near the Library. Although startled, I did pick up my camera and bang off a shot or two before the Crow scrambled away cawing loudly. I guess he just didn't realize that this seems to be a right of the summer season. If the Crows' memory would serve him well, he would remember that the same thing happened last year about this time. Get used to it Crow....it'll last through September and then they will return to their home planet, Umbrellus,
and stay for the season there. Remember Crow..........it's only a movie....