Clint & Becky

A gorgeous & happy couple always produces excellent photographs. Here I had the please to capture this wedding in Herrenberg, Germany. Below are two images from out portrait shoot-- one in a modern, fashion look and the other a bit more traditional. What I've always enjoyed about capturing weddings is the opportunity to experiment with all kinds of shooting techniques-- from photojournalism to fashion to portraiture.

Each couple has a view/perspective of how they would like their special day captured and part of the fun is working with them to create a fun, inspiring and memorable experience.

'An Industry in Modeling' Workshop

This previous Tuesday, I held a workshop in downtown Stuttgart sponsored by Flair Events. This four hour workshop for novice models and individuals who want to learn a little more about the various industries and concepts of modeling is a fantastic steppingstone to improving upon modeling capabilities. The workshop itself is designed to broaden your understanding of what is available to an aspiring model and how to achieve and guide oneself in a satisfying yet lucrative direction.

The class was divided into multiple parts, beginning with a discussion group at which point the various industries were introduced. Here we explored these options and directions and discussed their value within the commercial world and how an aspiring model can best place themselves within this competitive industry. We discussed the legal aspects and model releases. We reviewed campaigns, discussed photography and the value of presenting a broad portfolio.

As part of the workshop we introduced small projects and hands-on concepts such as correct hand placement and the value of portraying certain emotions to the camera. We also tested the models' ability to freely talk into a video camera and give introductions of themselves-- this ties directly into the need to portray a sympathetic and outgoing individual. Finally, we spent about an hour on-location practicing what we discussed and learned in the studio.

Above are just a couple sample images from the six models that part-took in the workshop. They all did a fantastic job and I can only hope they were able to soak up some valuable information for the future. 

Antelope Canyon, Arizona

   A truly unique spot, this little canyon is one of the most photographed places is the US. In the summer when the sun is at it's highest, a beam of light is cast on the canyon floor. Unfortunately I was about a month late in the year to witness this event. However, without the extreme contrast created by sunlight, it allowed the colors to play a greater role. It's amazing what emotions places like this evoke-- a symphony of colors, shapes and lines along with the tranquility, the isolation of the location-- it felt like a dream. Also, the pure natural force required to carve these canyons over many thousands of years, evokes a feeling of drama and respect for nature. This will definitely be a regular stop in future travels out west.