Double Exposure.

Since I first purchased my Canon 6D, I've been curious about double exposures. I always thought that they were difficult to create. And truthfully, I've only slightly moved from that opinion. This is because I've learned a few things about how they are created. For instance, I now know that they can be created  in camera and with software. This is useful because it allows me to see what works and what does work, without creating monstrosities in camera. Photoshop is an excellent learning tool that has giving me the confidence to dedicate future shoots strictly to doing double exposures. What software allows in a chance to see how low and high contract images blend in a non-destructive environment. So now I know that silhouettes are probably the best images to double expose. I've also learned that the best background images have consistent themes that are relatively simple.

As I learn more doing digital double exposures, I will incorporate that knowledge into in camera shooting. And, I'm looking forward to the learning process.

For now. I only have a couple shots that I've done thus far. I have no doubt I will get better as I learn  and practice more. I only hope you can appreciate my initial contributions.

Compression Changes Everything

I had the opportunity to visit Hudson River Park in New York City today. It offers terrific views of the city. After a fruitful daytime visit, I look forward to visiting the park for a night shoot. As it was, this location provided the perfect opportunity to show how telephoto lenses compress the image. While wide angle lenses makes the background seem further away. The first picture was taken with a 24 to 105mm lens at 24mm's and the second was taken at 8mm. Despite both of these lenses being relatively wide you can see way more compression in the first image. So, if you want to make the background seem far from the foreground or you want to show more of the background, use a wider lens. If you want to unclutter the background as to drawl more attention to the foreground use a longer lens. This is even more pronounced in the 3rd and 4th images. The 3rd was shot at 35mm's and the 4th at 8mm's.  The 1st and 2nd images were taken from the same spot and the 3rd and 4th were taken from the same spot. I hope if nothing you enjoy the images. The 1st and 3rd images are featured in my fine art store. They can be purchased here.

For a more technical explanation on compression or the effects of perspective distortion, check out the following link:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_distortion_(photography)

The Beauty of Longwood Gardens

I took a trip to Longwood Gardens. Personally I think it's a magical place, especially if you love to photograph flowers. Although it was a rainy day, I was still able to enjoy a great deal of the flora. The conservatory there is filled with various types of plant life as well as other attractions.

Here are a few of the shots I took.

Maternity Photography

I was very fortunate to capture these images. I used the Canon 6D with the 70mm to 200mm Canon 4f L series lens. The images were lit using two alien bees strobes and the occasional Yongnuo speedlight.I used a 60 inch octagonal as the key light. and a 16 inch softbox on the background during high key shots. For low key shots I used the same setup. But, I moved the softbox around and decreased the power by a stop.

Monster Mania August 2014

Click Here to see the pictures: August Monster Mania

This Week's Offering

I shot the first four in New York and the last one in Philadelphia. I am at a point when I'm constantly trying to refine my eye and look for those shots that evaded me in the past. It is amazing that you can go to the same location at the same time of day and see it differently.  

Trip into New York for some light shooting.

Here are five pictures I took on my little trip into New York City. The first two were shot with the Canon 6D with the 24-105mm L series lens. The last three were shot with the Canon T2i with the Rokinon 8mm fisheye.