Title: On the Move. As a photographer… one thing you need to master early on is how perspective affects your photos. So what is perspective? In geek terms it is the dimension of objections and their relationship to the space between them, or in easy terms it’s the way your eyes relate to the objects in an image. Example: The farther the object, the smaller it becomes.  Another interesting thing that happens with perspective is how it plays with lines in your composition. Lines will look as if they are coming closer and closer together the farther away from your eyes and near vanish as they approach the horizon in the distance. Buildings tend to reach out, bend and distort as they jump towards the skyline.Because of everything mentioned above… perspective is one of the most important elements in photography and it is the secret key to any composition. As a photographer your relation perspective determines how a viewer is intended to see your photograph - it moves their eyes and helps instruct them what you want them not only to see, but feel in your photo.

Title: On the Move.

As a photographer… one thing you need to master early on is how perspective affects your photos.

So what is perspective? In geek terms it is the dimension of objections and their relationship to the space between them, or in easy terms it’s the way your eyes relate to the objects in an image. Example: The farther the object, the smaller it becomes. 

Another interesting thing that happens with perspective is how it plays with lines in your composition. Lines will look as if they are coming closer and closer together the farther away from your eyes and near vanish as they approach the horizon in the distance. Buildings tend to reach out, bend and distort as they jump towards the skyline.

Because of everything mentioned above… perspective is one of the most important elements in photography and it is the secret key to any composition. As a photographer your relation perspective determines how a viewer is intended to see your photograph - it moves their eyes and helps instruct them what you want them not only to see, but feel in your photo.

Title: Snapshot.One photo site that I visit daily is The Guardian… okay, it’s a news site BUT their photo journalism is off the hook! Their photographers always seem to nail the shot, produce the image, and tell the story.So as I looked at my photo above from the Winter Beer Festival it got me thinking about cell phones and their place in modern photography. Of course The Guardian did a story… and it really is a must read. Not only for photographers but anyone who snaps photos with their mobile phone! The rise of mobile phone photography / The Guardianhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/nov/16/mobile-photography-richard-gray

Title: Snapshot.

One photo site that I visit daily is The Guardian… okay, it’s a news site BUT their photo journalism is off the hook! Their photographers always seem to nail the shot, produce the image, and tell the story.

So as I looked at my photo above from the Winter Beer Festival it got me thinking about cell phones and their place in modern photography. Of course The Guardian did a story… and it really is a must read. Not only for photographers but anyone who snaps photos with their mobile phone! 

The rise of mobile phone photography / The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/nov/16/mobile-photography-richard-gray

Title: The Diva in the Crowd.You can take the street photographer off the streets… but you can’t take the street sense off his eye.One of my favorite shots taken while on assignment at the Westminster Dog Show in New York City. From the moment I saw her walk into the room I knew she would make a great candid portrait. Image shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens.

Title: The Diva in the Crowd.

You can take the street photographer off the streets… but you can’t take the street sense off his eye.

One of my favorite shots taken while on assignment at the Westminster Dog Show in New York City. From the moment I saw her walk into the room I knew she would make a great candid portrait.

Image shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens.

Title: New Waves.Today I thought I’d share my favorite photo from HotFM’s “Hot New Year’s Eve Party 2013”… it was a long and very cold photo assignment, but I had a blast!I love the street photography feel of this candid crowd shot and the look of the streamers throughout the air - fun composition, the stage screen reading Happy New Year on it really ties it all together. Had to share. 

Title: New Waves.

Today I thought I’d share my favorite photo from HotFM’s “Hot New Year’s Eve Party 2013”… it was a long and very cold photo assignment, but I had a blast!

I love the street photography feel of this candid crowd shot and the look of the streamers throughout the air - fun composition, the stage screen reading Happy New Year on it really ties it all together. Had to share.

 

Title: Nikon Hipster Couple and Their Coffee.I really don’t need to elaborate on this one… the title says it all. Hipster Pride! 

Title: Nikon Hipster Couple and Their Coffee.

I really don’t need to elaborate on this one… the title says it all. Hipster Pride! 

Title: Course of Action.I spend my Thanksgiving morning photographing the annual Turkey Trot 5K race… and yes, this means I was up was before the crack of dawn! Despite the early morning wake up call I really had a blast and photo fun was had!Photo shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and an EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. 

Title: Course of Action.

I spend my Thanksgiving morning photographing the annual Turkey Trot 5K race… and yes, this means I was up was before the crack of dawn! Despite the early morning wake up call I really had a blast and photo fun was had!

Photo shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and an EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM.

 

Title: Wait and See.Street photography from Chicago, IL… taken with a Fujifilm X100 as I stood waiting for the “L” to arrive. 

Title: Wait and See.

Street photography from Chicago, IL… taken with a Fujifilm X100 as I stood waiting for the “L” to arrive. 

Title: Making a Splash.I really love this shot from Celebration on the Grand’s “Ducky Dash”… from the lighting on the young man splashing about in the water - to the ducks that surround him. Wins all around, thought I’d share.Photo taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III outfitted with a EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens. Going on record that if you shoot events; you need to own this lens. Always my go to lens… every single time. 

Title: Making a Splash.

I really love this shot from Celebration on the Grand’s “Ducky Dash”… from the lighting on the young man splashing about in the water - to the ducks that surround him. Wins all around, thought I’d share.

Photo taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III outfitted with a EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens. Going on record that if you shoot events; you need to own this lens. Always my go to lens… every single time. 

Title: Angel Dust.Once again I’m totally into black and white photography… it seems to come and go with me, but for now I’m INTO IT!Photo taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and an EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens.

Title: Angel Dust.

Once again I’m totally into black and white photography… it seems to come and go with me, but for now I’m INTO IT!

Photo taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and an EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens.

Title: Metal-Workings.Street photography shot taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III. On a related note… lately, me and my camera seem to be focused on candid shots of people with tattoos. Take the photo above; I love the way the gentleman’s ink sneaks out of his t-shirt while he is working. That bit of tattoo is what made me stop and have to take this photo.

Title: Metal-Workings.

Street photography shot taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III. 

On a related note… lately, me and my camera seem to be focused on candid shots of people with tattoos. Take the photo above; I love the way the gentleman’s ink sneaks out of his t-shirt while he is working. That bit of tattoo is what made me stop and have to take this photo.