Casting Call Fun

This week I was casting for several magazine spreads. A wide variety of models was contacted to fit the various types we needed. An amazing group of women showed up for the casting. It is always interesting to see how they react to the 2 minute photo session.

Next week the publisher and I will begin to pick the models we will be using. It will be a fun series of shoots.

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Have some fun

Sometimes as a photographer you need to take some time to do something different. I usually like to go out and photograph some nature. I find it retunes my eye as I am forced to look at things a bit different.



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37 Ford Hotrod

This week my favorite shoot was this 1937 Ford roadster. It was an amazing car and the owner really has taken care to keep this car a show winner.



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Help Arizona Pugs

Pug-a-palooza is where I went this weekend. The event was by the Arizona Pug Adoption & Rescue Network. With the tough times in today’s economy, many of the wonderful dogs are being rescued. The group needs foster homes and adoptions for the many dogs they are saving through their efforts. With over 60 pugs needing help, it is a tough time.

There were lots of pugs to adopt and others came in support and took place in the pug costume contest.

Look at these pugs I photographed. Each one has it’s own personality.










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Drawing for Free Boudoir Session

Just in time for the holidays, Orcatek Photography is having a drawing for a free boudoir photo session. Just follow the link below for all the details.

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Photoshop - Going Down

When I rode the zeppelin I took some shots for an image that I had floating around in my head. This became the background for this shot.

I contacted a local model, Maxym and asked her if she would be my victim. It took a lot of hard work on her part to get the fall to look right.

I spent my time matching the lights to the background so the composite would work.

The end result is close to what I had in mind. I will still tweak it a bit to get it perfect.




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Weddings After Dark

This week I had the pleasure of photographing Candice and Daniel's wedding. It was a beautiful event and the couple is obviously very much in love. Their wedding started just a few minutes before sunset creating some challenges and oppoturnities for creating images.

The ceramony was short, which allowed it to complete before it light got too dim. With a little flash and proper camera settings it was possible to capture everything.

As we rounded everyone up the sun set and filled the sky with color. It also got very dark very fast. I could even see to pose and had to trust my camera to focus with the assist beam. Checking the LCD during the shoot allowed me to verify that it was working as expected.

Between the bonfires and decorative lighting there were plenty of opportunities to create some great images. I always like it when a wedding gives me something new to work with.


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