Yellow Fall

Taken during an engagement session in Metamora Michigan. The colors were so beautiful that day and the clouds were overhead giving a nice softbox distributing the light everywhere nice and evenly.

Fall Colors

Fall Colors

This week's photo challenge was the term "fall colors." I took about 700 pictures of fall colors this weekend, and most of them had people in them. I wanted to include this shot in the challenge because of my love for the blue sky as a back drop and I really liked how the yellow of the leaves contrasted with the blue sky. Take a look at Kevin's blog to see how he interpreted this photo challenge.

Fall Colors Sneak Peak

As promised, here's the sneak peak from Sunday's portrait session. Here's one of the twins giving me one of those cute curious looks

At one year old, this guy can really move. Here he is looking taller than ever.

I really like these overhead photographs.

Here's a shot of the big sister without the cookie monster stuffed animal.

Keeping 1 year old's smiling is a challenge that Dad was up for.

I really like how the gazebo frames this next shot along with the leaves in the background.

I hope you enjoy this sneak peak. I really had a great time meeting you and having the opportunity to photograph a moment in your lives.

Driving Fall Colors

Driving Fall Colors

My wife took this shot while I was driving. I asked her to put the camera in wide angle mode (18mm) and take a shot so that the camera captures the hood of the car.

Fall Color Portrait Session Sneak Peak

We could not have asked for better weather yesterday. The fall colors were in full swing, the sun was just right, and the water was not too cold on the photographer (I had to get my feet wet for a couple shots.) Here's a sneak peak from yesterday's photo session.

The girls started off the photo shoot with a few poses in the grass. Here's a shot of the ladies smiling (notice the missing tooth.)

Here is the mandatory Edward Maurer Jumping photo:

And yet another jumping photo:

This brick wall had some great light and was a terrific location for some individual portraits.

Don't worry mom, I got a picture of him smiling too. I like the serious look he gave me here.

I saved my favorite shot for last. I love everything about this next shot from the lighting to the composition to the sense of happiness in Mom and Dad's faces.

Thanks for allowing me to capture a moment in time for you today. Stay tuned for your proof book.

Just A Balloon

Just A Balloon, originally uploaded by edwardjohnphotography.

There I was minding my own business and this balloon appears out of no-where. Ok, I could here the thing coming, but it was low to the water and making it's rounds near the city and lakes. The colors were amazing and the sky was completely clear of clouds.

Easter Eggs

Easter Eggs, originally uploaded by edwardjohnphotography.

Carrying an SLR into a grocery store is not always an inconspicuous thing to do, so that's where carrying such a small point and shoot camera has it's advantages. I had in mind to take an easter photo today, and I was searching for pastel color combinations or easter bunnies. When I came upon the eggs I thought that this was one of the things that represents easter to me, because I feel like coloring eggs is one of the best family activities. This picture is in black and white, because the eggs have what I call color potential. Maybe later today these eggs will find themselves dipped into a bowl full of vinegar, water, and color dye. Or maybe they will be vibrantly displayed in an omelet. Happy easter everyone!

Magazine Colors

MagazineColors, originally uploaded by edwardjohnphotography.

This is one of my first shots from New Orleans today once the down pour of rain stopped. There are so many aspects of this city that are amazing to photograph. I hope I can capture as much of it as possible tomorrow.

Cosi Colors

Cosi Colors

Columbus Ohio is a great city. This is a quick photo from our day exploring the Cosi science museum. This piece of artwork sits outside of the museum inviting all to come in just like a peacock does with it's feathers. The colors of this item at lunch time were great, but the colors at sun set were vibrant.

Invisible Gift

Invisible Gift

I've been studying color correction and finding out very quickly that the colors displayed on one monitor are completely different on another. The problem is magnified when you attempt to print your work. Calibrating my monitor is just one step of the process. This was another shot taken from the photo shoot with the coffee beans. Unfortunately this was the test shot without the beans and the model was unable to recreate this look for me once the beans were in her hands. I processed this photo with Adobe Lightroom instead of Picassa, and I must say Adobe knows what they are doing.