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Little ‘ol Me?
About Shane
For me, photography is about seeing the ever changing world, and capturing it in a single moment in time. There is beauty that surrounds us all, and as a photographer, it is my role to express that beauty in pictures, and show that even a mundane object can evoke a strong emotion. A photograph does not always need to have a place, or a time attached to it, it can stand alone and just be, but it should always, above all else, create an emotional response to be art. Contact me for portrait, event or wedding photography in Southern California.
Don’t Mess With This Ring Bearer
May 14, 2013 by
By the look on his face, one could tell this particular ring bearer meant serious business.
The Ring Bearer
Shallow Creek Reflections
May 13, 2013 by
Developing Your Ability to ‘See’
Nature preserves are great places to explore and photograph. The variety of subjects to be discovered can provide tons of photographic opportunities, all one needs to do is slow down and ‘see’ what surrounds you.
I say ‘see’ because it is one thing to just walk around and scanning your environment, but it is another to actually take the environment in visually, examining different angles. Becoming in tune with your visual senses allows you to find details that remain hidden if you were to just glance around.
The single most effective way to develop your seeing ability is to simply slow down and take your time. Whether you’re in the middle of a bustling city, or taking an afternoon stroll through a nature preserve, let your eyes and your mind take in the details. Take notice of textures, shadows, and reflections. When something really grabs your attention, explore it further from different angles and perspectives.
When you’re ready to compose your shot in the view finder, pre-visualize how you want your final image to look like, make the necessary adjustments to your camera, and fire away.
The image featured below was a result of using the above exercise. The barren trees seemed too busy when looking at them straight on, however, looking down at the creek presented some possibilities. I found the angle I wanted only after fumbling around trying to balance myself on the slick rocks along the shore. Only after I was confident everything was just right, I deliberately pressed the shutter button.
If you find yourself unable to slow down, the second most important thing that will help you is bring (and use) a tripod. The act of setting up the tripod for a shot inherently forces you to slow down your shooting process; hopefully enough to allow your brain to fully engage in composing your images.
Forest Reflection
I hope this little tip helps you with your own photographic adventures. What techniques do you employ while in the act of creating your own works of art? Sound off and leave a comment or two.
A Portrait In The Park
May 11, 2013 by
Katie reclines in a tree for this beautiful portrait in the park.
Katie I
Shot of The Day – Peter Christian
May 10, 2013 by
Today’s shot features Peter Christian at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California.
Rough and Edgy Portrait
Evergreen Cemetery Portrait – Breaktime
May 9, 2013 by
Here is a shot of Linda taking a little break from an all morning shooting session at Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
Smoke Break
SDSU As Seen From My Balcony
May 7, 2013 by
I’ve been trying to capture a sunrise from my balcony for quite some time now, however the sky has been chocked with a thick haze. Every now and then, I am treated with a sky full of character, even if there is no visible sun. I took this shot while I was getting ready to take the kids to school. I had just enough time to set up, take the shot, and take down the tripod and camera.
I forgot about it for a couple of days, and stumbled upon it while I was loading up some other shots I took of my son on the computer. A quick run through with HDR Efex Pro was all it took to bring out all the drama the sky had to offer.
View From My Balcony – HDR
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For The Love of Abandoned Photography
May 6, 2013 by
I knew I was going to be hook on Abandoned Photography with the first click of the shudder. Of course spending over a week with great friends scouring the countryside looking for places to shoot helps. I have to thank my friend Abby for being such an awesome host (and muse). She exposed me, no, threw me into the world of abandoned photography, adding yet another level of passion to the craft of making images. Over a year later, I am still processing images from that whirlwind of a trip, and loving every minute of it.
There is nothing like exploring an unknown (to yourself) location and photographing various states of disrepair and decay. There is a morbid kind of beauty in the peeled paint, rooms with graffiti and broken furniture, and if you’re lucky, the occasional deceased large rodent or two.
Here is the latest image from that trip to roll of the assembly line.
Floor Lamp
What type of photography gets you all fired up and inspired? Sound off and comment. I’d be interested to find out.
