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Get it right in the camera
That’s what everyone tells you when you get into photography. And a lot of photographers do shoot to “get it right in the camera”. They say, do this so you don’t spend hours in photoshop fixing it. And that’s great. But not always the best…
There’s a time and a place
Where you need to capture a moment, the memory as it is. Like your child’s baseball or soccer game. And natural light is usually great for something like that. Mainly because, it’s the only kind of light you will have access too. But, I want more…
Natural light or Flash?
As you look around at different “photographer’s” webpages you will notice, as I have, that there are a lot of “natural light” photographers. When I see that, I think there are two ways to take that… either they have been a photographer for years and have learned how to see light and use the elements around them to control that light, or… they are a new to photography and don’t know how to use strobe lights, or just can’t afford them yet... It’s always one of the two and usually the latter.
Something different
The way I see it, if you just get that right in the camera, then the next photographer can come and create the same photograph. I’ve seen that done so many times at photography workshops, the same looking photographs from several different photographers. And I think “what is so special about that?” I want to create something more, something unique! Something you just can’t get from any photographer. But more of a photographic artist instead!
Not just a snapshot
But create a piece of art. And I’m not going to do this by limiting myself to just getting it right in the camera. That’s like limiting an artist to a box of 8 crayons. Nope, I’m going to go beyond that, I want all the colors, tones and shades. Give me the box of 120 crayons.
I’m going to mix natural light and strobe light to make the colors dominate the canvas they’re on. And then I’m not going to fear using photoshop. It’s one of the tools in my toolbox and I’m going to use it. Just like an artist uses paints with brushes, I’m going use the tools I have to direct your eyes around the canvas so you will see the art I have create for you. And I’m going to remove any blemish and any distraction in the background that I couldn’t remove during the session. That’s what I love to create! Not just a snapshot.
If you’re still reading this,
I can tell that you are wanting something more than just a snapshot. After all you could have just as easily done that, using your cell phone. No, I got the feeling you’re wanting something more, something different….
Something better.
And I’m curious on what that is. Now, you have to call me, or at least email me so we can talk more about what you’re wanting and how I can help you get it!
Even if I’m not the right photographer for you I can at least point you in the right direction to help you get there.
