So last week I got an e-Mail from a person interested in a quote for her daughter’s wedding. Which prompted my, why hire a professional wedding photographer blog. It was to be a Autumn Wedding at the Wild Animal Park, which I thought was a great location. The wedding was to be for 6 hours… Read more »
I was talking to a fellow photographer the other day and we were discussing advertisements solutions that worked and which one’s didn’t. So, I asked him why use thumbtack? He explained that he did not have great success with it, and after awhile closed his account. So, I thought I would try it out and… Read more »
Last month, I finally booked my first wedding shoot. I know it does not seem much to some, but I was very excited to say the least. It is strange, I had all of these expectations to meet with the bride and groom to discuss things, to meet with the wedding coordinator and see the… Read more »
So, a couple of weeks ago I was approached by a Ratchet + Wrench magazine to take some usual headshots of a mechanic, for their magazine. How do I take unconventional headshots was my first question? Normally, I put someone on a stool or have him or her stand with a background and viola! You… Read more »
So, a couple of weeks ago. I was called by a potential client telling me that every summer his family has a reunion. And this year they picked San Diego, as their destination and would like to hire a photographer to capture some of their special moments. At first I was a bit weary, because… Read more »
I thought the title, “how to shoot your boss” would be rather eye catching. If you are a photographer, you know how difficult it can be to photograph men; unless you are shooting male models or they need pictures for their company web-site. This is the case in this situation. About a week ago, I… Read more »
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a body painting shoot. I enjoy attending different types of Meetups, because it gives me the opportunity to get out and meet new people and learn different skills. For this event, I attended the Glamour Photographers International Group. Normally, I don’t attend since it takes… Read more »
I know alot of people believe in Karma and I do as well. I think what goes around comes around should be instilled in people; especially these days. Plus, I have been trying to keep up with my New Year’s Resolution for this year. As a San Diego Event Photographer, I try and volunteer whenever… Read more »
The other day I was asked by a friend of I would be interested in doing a Dance Studio Shoot. It was for Center Stage Productions Studio, in Escondido, CA. Now, normally I do not photograph children, but since she was a friend and liked my work; I was happy to oblige. She had requested… Read more »
For some reason, as a San Diego Event Photographer some months seem busier than others. The fall season brings us Christmas parties; I mean holiday parties and family portraits for Christmas cards. Summertime is usually the time for weddings and family events; but also for National Multiple Sclerosis Society events such as: the MS Bike,… Read more »
I would like to touch base on something that is near and dear to my hear, reviews. As a small business owner word of mouth is crucial to any business more than any paid advertisement. Many small business do not have a multimillion dollar budget to spend on marketing. So, getting some positive advertisement is… Read more »
Last month, I was invited to shoot the Recycled Fashion Show at the Escondido Arts Center. Since, it was it was my first official fashion shoot; I wanted to do something big, “Haute Couture” or high fashion, as they say in France. Since I already had space in the gallery, I thought I’d take advantage… Read more »