Cousins and Friends

These photos were taken at a 40th Birthday party July 19, 2008. There were lots of kids. Here are a few that I edited and experimented with some photoshop filters. They were shot in RAW and converted to JPEG, then added details and effects, mostly paint and lighting. There are many more kids all gorgeous. Click on the photos to view larger photo details.

Cadillac Ranch

I had the pleasure of photographing and video taping the Kareoke singers last Wednesday night at the Cadillac Ranch in Southington. I thought they were fantastic and could give some of those American Idol contestants a run for their money. Check out their photos. I am an avid candid setting photographer catching people in their element and comfort zone. The best shots are unposed.

Easter

These are Photos taken on Easter Sunday. I have been experimenting with lighting techniques and photoshop enhancements. This is Camryn, my favorite subject, always cute and always available. Click to enlarge!

HDR portraits

Here are some portraits taken using exposure bracketing. This is 3 different exposures processed in high dynamic range and then tonemapped to enhance the shadows and highlights. I then added lighting effects using Photo shop. As I perfect this skill I will continue to add more portraits. the key is to be very still and have no change in motion when taking the 3 exposures. Best to use a tripod but with kids a TV will do. lol

Fashion Week - MTV Jaime

My daughter Jaime and her camera crew in Bryant Park NYC, Mercedes Benz, Fashion Week. Jaime was the co-ordinator for a textile designer student in her class at the Academy of Art Univeristy, San Francisco. Jaime was chosen for the lead role in the documentary True Life, Produced by MTV which will air in approximately 2 months. Jaime designed the garment shown (top) on the runway for the textile major student. MTV followed Jaime every day for 7 days in NYC.