A Different Kind Soccer Photograph

We did a photo fun night for the North Eugene Rockers U14 soccer club this week. I had already shot the team's regular pictures, so we decided to create a different "take" on team pictures. We took our mobile studio set up on location for a evening of photos and fun. The girls got to goof around and create a little more hard edged look. We also did some shots in street clothes where they could do the hair flip fashion maven look.

Create Custom Christmas Cards

This is an example of a 5x7 folded greeting card. At just under a $1 per card that's a great deal. We also offer a number of other shapes and sizes. We offer a 6x7.5 one sided card with envelopes 50 for only $28 (that's under 60 cents per card).

Early Chritmas Season Portraits

I really liked the pouty face the little girl made. I ended up with about five versions of this image for the client to choose from. This selective color version was my wife's favorite. I don't think this is one I would hand on the wall, but it will make a nice Christmas card. I kinda think the little girl has a Norman Rockwellesk expression.

Christmas Season Already!

Now is the time to book sessions for the Christmas season! As with many other businesses, the Chritmas season slows down normal timelines in photography. The professional labs I work with are starting to send out updated delivery schedules (most labs are already adding at least one day to normal turn times).

I shot my first Christmas card session of the year yesterday. It was pretty nice weather and we were able to shoot outdoors. Fall colors will fade fast. I think we have an outdoor window of only a few more weeks.

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A Viddler Small Flash Video

A nice little video detailing the use of small flashes and high speed synch.

A Tribute Video For Shaun Lunt

This video was put together by Shaun's good friend (and amazing photographer) James Christianson. The selection of music as well as photos is great. These types of projects are exceedingly difficult. To try to capture the essence of a person in a few fleeting minutes a Herculean task.

C2 does offer this type of service but it's not something that we actively market. The typical time constraints placed on us by the family means that we have to rearrange our entire schedule as well log a lot of late nights. Also, it is an emotionally draining effort. Producing something like this is rewarding, in spite of the emotional toll.

Shaun Lunt's Blog

I came across Shaun's work through a good friend of mine. Shaun died tragically June 6th of this year in a plane crash. His family still has his blog up with his amazing photographs. http://shaunlunt.typepad.com/

Photodex Software

I ranted about Photodex Producer last week. Even with all of its "issues", it's still one heck of a program. Here is a link to a senior slide show that I did http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=3017524&alb=140489 . The link takes you to a sharing page at Photodex (provided by them for free when you purchase the software). You might be asked to install the photodex player (an activex control), it's safe and installs quickly. Take a look at the quality of the show compared to YouTube.

It is one of the most user friendly and intuitive programs of its type I have ever used. If they could just fix the nagging little bugs it would be a world beater. As it stands right now, I would give it a 7 out of 10. I only knock it because of the continuing issues with being unstable when putting together large shows and the relatively slow speed when writing dvds.

The End-All-Do-All Canon Camera Site

The is the best site for information and reviews of Canon cameras and lens. Click the link and jump to the site http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews .

Multi Layered Treatment

Here is an example of another multi layered Photoshop treatment we are using. I like the "pop" it gives.

The Seven Ages Of Childhood

Follow the link to a pretty piece from Marathon Press on the seven ages of childhood. http://preproduced.marathonpress.com/sevenages/ . Marathon Press is one of the vendors that the studio uses for specific products. They deliver top notch products every time. I really like the educational pieces they put out.

James Burrington's Senior Pictures

Here is a show we did for James Burington from North Eugene High School's class of 2009. I had a great time shooting with James.

High Structure

Just an example of our high structure filter in photoshop. I like the effect in black and white.

Ok, A Little More Soccer

I have got soccer on the brain this week. It's coming up to playoff time in the Klassic Division. I came across this video while uploading our team video. I sent it on to all of my players. This highlight clip is for Brittani Bartok. This girls has all kinds of talent and skills.

Soccer Fundrasing Plug

Ok, it's fundraising time again. The soccer team that I sponsor is kicking off the fall fundraising season. So here is the pitch. We are doing an online magazine sale. It's a good deal and the team gets 40% of the sale price. The magazines are discounted up to 85% off the news stand price. Our team store is at http://www.magfundraising.com//GroupPage.aspx?e=1125438 .

Riding The Skyline

Just A Rant On Photodex

I have been using Photodex for quite a while. I recently went from their ProShow Gold to the top of the line Producer. I spent 7 hours putting together a last minute show for a client made up of a bunch of images from each year her son's life and music for each year. It was a large show (568 images & 20 songs). At midnight last night I was finished and set the computer to burn the show to dvd.

I was quite surprised to wake up and find that the show had completed 26% of the burning process before freezing the computer. I rebooted, and restarted Producer. This time I decided to use the collect show files command before burring. Again everything looked great. I went to the store, expecting to return to a finished DVD. No such luck. Again, the system crapped out (this time at 40% complete.

Now I am up against a deadline. I have tried everything. I created a mpeg file, only to have it come out pixelated! I swear I am going to loose my mind. I spoke with a friend that also uses Producer, and he laughed! He said he has had the same issues anytime he creates a large file. I think I am going to have to start looking for an alternative. This has been a waste of time and effort.

North Eugene Rockers Fall 2008 Introduction Show

Just finished up team pictures for the North Eugene Rockers u14 girls soccer club. We did this slideshow to embed on the openning page of the team website. We will put together a longer show for these girls at the end of thier season and include pictures from their games.

More Of James

Luke Gregg's Slide Show

Here is the slide show for Oregon City High School's Luke Gregg. His actual slide show has a different soundtrack. He wanted a more old school feel. I swapped out the music for this promo version based on feedback from my girls.

James Burrington From North Eugene

Another 2009 senior from North Eugene High School. I got to spend a couple of hours with James shooting around town. Like most of the boys I have shot, he was a little uneasy in front of the camera at first. The quality of the photographs improved dramatically once he relaxed.

Chase Jarvis Studio

Love to have a space like this!

Luke Had To Get A Few Shots With Mom

Andy Mckee - Freaking Amazing!

This guys is amazing. I wish I had half his skill! Check out his site http://www.andymckee.com/

I Cool Bit On Lighting From A Master