Friday, May 22, 2015

MAINE-IAC MOMS

It was an absolutely perfect Mother's Day weekend in Cushing, at Pleasant Point in Maine; cool, sunny and no responsibilities.   Thanks to the hospitality of a friend, I had a great opportunity to kick back, relax and explore with my camera.  It's always good to get back to the basics and practice working on exposure.  

Maine means one thing.  Lobster.  And where there's lobster, there's buoys...


Low tide, we walked over to Gay Island.  At high tide the island is cut off from auto travel. 





Saturday, May 2, 2015

ON THE JOB TRAINING


When someone asks me to take a business portrait, whether it's for social media or for use in a magazine or on a website, more often than not, I suggest taking an "environmental" portrait.  This type of shot is usually on location and I like it because it gives some context to the subject being photographed.  It also tends to help the subject relax.  In choosing the location, my goal is to have it  add interest to the shot while not dominating the shot.  These shots were all take with my Canon 24-105 lens, an all-purpose portrait lens, it's effective with an f-stop of 5 or less to blur the background.

Above, the owner of Woods Seafood in Plymouth, showing his wares!


The portrait below was taken of someone who works next to Rowes Wharf.  I suggested taking the photo right outside the building with the water in the background.  In Boston, it's a fairly recognizable area.  Worked out well.  Didn't hurt that the "model" was stunning!

On assignment for South Shore magazine, I had an opportunity to photograph John Wayne's son, Ethan, who is selling Whiskey named after his famous father, the Duke.  


Below, Dr. Teresa Salem in her Holbrook office


Below, kitchen designs by Transitions Kitchen and Bath in Norwell