Steven Covey Quote

Day 29 of 365

Forward Thinking

Day 27 of 365

Camera Nikon D80
Exposure 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture f/1.8
Focal Length 50 mm
ISO Speed 640

Trees

Day 26 of 365

Camera Nikon D80
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/7.1
Focal Length 18 mm
ISO Speed 400

Important package

CrossFit Games - Oakland County Style

Had the pleasure of photographing the Oakland County Crossfit Games yesterday. I am in complete awe of these athletes and their abilities. See the rest of the photos here.

Improving

Day 23 of 365
I constantly tell myself that I suck. Maybe that's something that keeps me going and keeps me improving on this craft. Maybe I don't really suck, but I just think it because there is always something I could have done better. Whatever it is, I am improving.


Camera Nikon D700
Exposure 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture f/3.5
Focal Length 48 mm
ISO Speed 1000

Butterfly

Day 22 of 365

Camera Nikon D700
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 175 mm
ISO Speed 2000

Have a seat

Day 21 of 365

Coney Island

Camera Nikon D700
Exposure 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 28 mm
ISO Speed 1000

Cousins Large and Small

Being Judged

Camera Nikon D700
Exposure 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture f/3.5
Focal Length 24 mm
ISO Speed 2000

Breakfast at CJs

Day 17 of 365

Camera Nikon D700
Exposure 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture f/4.5
Focal Length 34 mm
ISO Speed 4000

Syncro Diving

Day 16 of 365


Camera Nikon D700
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture f/3.2
Focal Length 24 mm
ISO Speed 4000

Penny Black

Cobo

Day 14 of 365

Had the pleasure of capturing the charity preview event at the North American International Auto Show.

Camera Nikon D700
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 24 mm
ISO Speed 1600

8 in Focus

Day 13 of 365

Camera Nikon D700
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 70 mm
ISO Speed 400

Lake Orion Dragon Varsity Jacket

Day 12 of 365

Camera Nikon D700
Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 62 mm
ISO Speed 4000



Check out my sports photos here

Day 11 of 365

Dramatic Skies

Day 10 of 365

Nerf Challenge

This photo took timing and 30 tries to capture the bullet flying out of the gun.
Day 9 of 365

Puppy Love

Santa brought this puppy to the family down the street. I think he's going to be a great pet for them.
Day 8 of 365

High Five Friday Day 7 of 365

The kids at the bus stop reminded me that it was High five Friday, so we had high fives all around. I used it as an opportunity to practice my off camera hand held flash technique.

Day 7 of 365

New Years Day 5 K

On New Years day I ran a 5k and it felt wonderful.

Day 6 of 365

Hand Holding Technique

Day 5 of 365
Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/3.2
Focal Length 55 mm
ISO Speed 640
Flash camera right 1/64 power

I chose to try a hand holding technique that I learned from a book. It's a method of having off camera flash while hand holding. My right hand holds the camera and presses the trigger while my left hand holds the flash. The thing that makes this technique interesting is that my left arm is wrapped under the camera to give the camera stability. I looked a little like a pretzel when taking the picture, but I think the off camera results are worth it. So if you see me at a wedding wrapping my arms around myself you will know why.

Looking For Light

Day 3 of 365

Light Saber Before The Light

Day 3 of 365

ISO: 250

Aperture: F4

Shutter: 1/250s

70mm

My son was playing with a 3 point lighting system for taking video and I thought I would capture this photo of my Son.  The wooden light saber will soon become a glowing light in post production for the video.  It's exciting to see my son work so hard on his passion for being a director.

The girl that empties my wallet

Day 2 of 365  1-2-11

ISO: 250

Aperture: F2.8

60mm

Shutter Speed: 1/250s

This was a quick experiment in looking for light.  At first we were on the porch and my daughter's back was to the sun.  The light was not falling on her face enough to make it clear and the shadows were too much.  We moved out to the middle of the yard and had her face lit from the sun on her right.  Then I looked for the background to find something dark to frame around her.  The green bush was perfect and I think this shot turned out well.  I shot it wide open at f2.8 so I had to make sure my focus point was on her eyes.  If the eyes are not sharp, then the rest of the picture is useless.

365 Project 1-1-11

Today I begin a 365 project.  A new photo posted every day in order to help improve my photography.  Sometimes it will be a camera phone picture, and other times it will be taken with my wedding camera.  This journey of photography never ends and there are always things to learn, and this project is my next step to adding value to myself, my art, my clients, and my life.  Join me on this adventure and feel free to leave a comment, I could use your encouragement on this journey.  If you have a 365 project please let me know and I'll be sure to follow and offer encouragement to you as well.   

Today's image begins with a macro shot.  Notice that it looks blurry on the sides but it's clear in the middle.  I had heard about a technique for taking a macro shot with a 50mm lens and wanted to give it a try.  The idea is that you take the lens off the camera and flip it around on order to change the focal distance of the lens.  Give it a try.

Photo Name: Day 1 of 365 January 1, 2011

Lens: 50mm mounted in reverse

Aperture: F1.8

Shutter Speed: 1/400s