Running a test for the video we are creating for VMWare. The model needs to look as though he is being pulled back or tugged on by the words. It works better in video. Had to shoot the model on green screen so we could drop in the clients background. And we had to have him walk across a 30 foot wide area. So even though it looks like a small and simple shoot, we needed a lot […]

    More tasty food project for Just Catering, a food prep and catering company. I have only shot a couple projects for this group, but so far each one has bee wonderful.  The Chef, Dave, and I, have already built a great relationship. Great because he is very passionate about what he does, And he loves to share his creations.  He does not simply cook food. To him, it is an art, a passion, a creation. Sometimes working all […]

    I was working on a project for Mid-western company. We captured this classic people in the airport shot. I have to admit, sometimes I like the old school ad shots. Just clean, simple, well executed. Old school worked for these very reasons. That still still works well today. As long as everything look natural, real, simple.  And always well composed.

      I don’t usually go on the shoots produced by the Affiliate studio – 4th Street Studios. But this was a special event being held at The Fox Theater in Redwood City. The place is well known for it’s Art Deco Architecture, and it’s Blues music – two things I truly love.  So I snapped a couple shots before enjoying the great food and fun music.

    OK, I have to share this. I was doing a favor for my sons school, shooting some images of the kids for a play. When the school announcer walked in, I HAD to get a shot of her. I TOTALLY LOVE this image.

    Taking a ride doing PS work on an old piece for Custom Chrome. They make cool, after market motorcycle parts. All chrome or course. We shots this in an area I was not even aware of. An old highway running through the Fremont Hills.  Walkie Talkies are a must on a shoot like this. And I hate to give away the real secret to doing crisp, sharp car and motorcycle shots in low light situation like this, because […]

    I am so lucky to have great kids. We were just on a short trip to Grandma and Papas house. While walking at the local park, Adi, just created his own perfect stock shot. All I needed to do was snap the shutter. Which I did. Lucky for me I had a camera at hand. No client for this piece yet, but I am sure there will be.

    My friends at PureMatter are a great, fun group of people.  Shooting with them makes the entire day a fun experience. One where you just don’t want the day to end. But I really wanted to get across the difference retouching makes. Even on a very simply shot.  They loved the shot as it was taken when they left the studio. But I think, after I showed them a before and after with quality retouching, they ccould see […]

    Always fun to shoot food. The best part, of course, is getting to eat the food.  The project for TOW allowed for some pretty tasty meals for 2 days. This was my first time with this client. But since things turned out so great I am sure we will work together again soon.  Even though I started out as a food photographer, I don’t do as much of it these days. I most do people work because that […]

    How many kids can you fit into the studio for some still and video shots in two days? Quite a lot. We shot a huge amount of images in one day. Both video and still. It required the full large studio space to do. It also meant that we needed to planned things out very well and work strongly as a team. staying on schedule and moving forward with each part of the shoot in a timely fashion. […]