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MacKenzie At The University of Oregon

Shot On Campus

Senior Pictures In The Rose Gardens

It's already that time of year again. Senior pictures for the class of 2010! The roses in Eugene are already in bloom, for those that want to shoot their senior pictures in the Rose gardens. Don't forget to ask about our Senior Ambassador program. We have not made our selections yet. Hit the jump to check out our senior galleries at our main site: http://www.c2-photo.com

138 Custom Photoshop Brushes

Includes:
Rivets
Screw-heads
Bolt-heads
Metal seams
Metal seams w/ rivets
Complete Panels
Vents
Holes
AND MORE!

Hit the jump and head over to the artist's site to download these for FREE! http://arcy-is-distracted.deviantart.com/art/Arc-s-Rivets-Metal-Brushes-63621015

Great Multi Media Presentation On The Heartland

Media Storm puts out another great multi media presentation blending photography and video on this piece about Iowa. Hit the jump to the Media Storm page.

The Evolution Of A Photographer

I saw this on Digg the other day and thought it was hilariously true!

After Capture

Check out After Capture Magazine Online. Hit the jump for some great articles: http://www.aftercapture.com/

One More Shot From The Grad Dance

From The Madison Middle School Grad Dance

From The Stage

Cool Online Photography Magazine

Cool online magazine dealing with contemporary photography. Hit the jump to check it out!

http://www.lensculture.com/

Summer Time

Class of 2010 Senior Studio Ambassadors

C2 Photography is starting the selection process for Senior Ambassadors for the class of 2010. We will be selecting a maximum of three students for each of the following schools: North Eugene, South Eugene, Sheldon, Willamette, and Churchill

Qualifications to be a Senior Ambassador:
1. A full time senior in high school, graduating in 2010
2. Extremely active with activities at school.
3. Extremely social and outgoing personality.
4. Confident person who is willing to share information about things they are excited about.
5. Permission from parent(s) to participate.
6. Willing to meet with us periodically throughout the year, at convenient times for all those involved, of course.

Our ambassadors will receive a 2-3 hour photo session at multiple locations of their choice. In addition they will receive the following:
1. 1 12x18 print
2. 5 8x10 or 8x12 prints
3. 10 5x7 prints
4. 16 wallets
5. 15 images resized for FaceBook & MySpace
6. Dvd slide show with music built from session images
7. Master image disk with personal use copyright release of completed images
8. Online gallery to share with friends and family
9. Online version of dvd slideshow to share with friends and family
10. Discount promotional cards to give away

The ambassador’s will only pay $300 for the entire package (that’s a $295 discount). In addition each ambassador will receive $25 cash for every referral that books a session with us. With 5 referrals the senior will receive an additional one hour fall or spring session to refresh their images.

Interested students should contact us to complete an application: 541-915-3410 or chris@c2-photo.com

Copper Plate Treatment

A shot from a maternity session that we did. This image was then treated to look like a copper toned print circa 1890.

10 Ways to Add Variety to Your Digital Photography

The great folks over at Digital Photography School put together a nice piece on adding variety. Pretty basic advice that covers questions I get asked by people all the time. hit the jump for the article.

http://digital-photography-school.com/10-ways-to-add-variety-to-your-digital-photography

Dogwood Tree In Bloom

Just a shot of a blooming dogwood tree. I did use an edge treatment to define the white flowers set against the clouds.

Just Hanging Out In The Sun

Real Estate Listing Shot

Oregon Coast

Great Article on Lightroom

Thomas Hawk's great bit on spending time with the good folks over at Adobe. Hit the jump for the full article http://thomashawk.com/2009/05/spending-an-afternoon-with-adobes-lightroom-team.html

Selective Toning On A Color Print