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We haven't ever talked about this on our blog.  I think it's about time we did.

Lauren and I pride ourselves on our work and attention to the details.  Little things, or changes that can make all the difference in an image.  A subtle change that you may not think makes a difference but does.  Sometimes a huge difference.  Our point, Do you want someone to just take pictures, or do you want a photographer to create?

The first couple under the tree, A little suggestion to him.  Lean her into a slight back dip, and we have a much more dramatic image.  The left photo is nice too, however, the right has a more fun dramatic feel.

Next our couple next to the door.

Left is a nice photo of our couple using the door as an accent piece in the image.  "Guys, lean into each other a little.", and we have a much nicer, more intimate feel and look to the photo.

And last but not least, with the hats.  We love this look, but having her turn her hat out and move her arm back gives us so much more to the image.  It gives us the appearance of movement and fun.

These are the things we pay attention to while creating your photos.  The small touches, the little things that can make or break an image.  Laure or I will often "tweak" our posing on the fly while we're working with you.  you may not realize what we are doing by making a suggestion or change, however, you'll notice that in your wedding day photos.

We hope you're enjoying our blog post and that they are helpful whether you select South Street or another photographer.

If you are interested in learning more about South Street, click HERE to set up a meeting you can do an online meeting or meet us in person at our showroom.

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Well, this is the nature of our world today.  We as photographers, need to adapt.  Either MOVE or find a different spot when the bride walks up the aisle.  Or, use phones in our photo.

Years ago when this started to become an issue, we started photographing the bride's entrance from a vantage point below the congregations, closer to the door.  This way I can turn, after the bride and her father, passes me to get the above photo.

Now if you look closely, there are 5 phones or cameras visible.  You can see the Groom's (sunglasses) expression as his about to be wife, walks toward him.  The other thing that gets me about this photo:  That is her mom (hands clasped together) watching her and her father.  The lady in the black and white dress has her hand on mom's shoulder so she doesn't step in front of her. 

The above photo is one of our favorite all-time cell photo photos.  We think we should embrace the cellphone world and use them as a "prop".  Here are a few photos.

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Once the bride and her father pass me, I turn and try to get the groom's expression and emotions between the bride and her father walking toward the groom.  

Most times I can get it as you see here.  Occasionally I'll get the image with the groom to the side, which is still a great photo.

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The plan was to arrive on the church grounds prior to the ceremony to create our family photo, bridal party photos, and couple photos. 

We planned our time so we could finish early enough to hide our couple before their guest arrived.  Our timing worked perfectly.  We got a lot of great photos and had a lot of fun with our couple, their family, and friends. 

The Last photo here is an image in front of the reception venue which they requested.  We typically do a "night" image at most venues.

Since it was a little humid that evening and I was inside an air-conditioned building, my lens fogged over, which I feel added to the image.

Interested in a meeting?  Want to find out how we could be your perfect photographers?  Go to our online scheduler or email us at: [email protected]
 

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Here are a few photos from a recent wedding.

The first one is from later in the day, closer to sunset.  Lots of color in the sky.  Easy pose for our couple and a wonderful sunset photo.

The second is from earlier in the day.  A "Dip" pose with our couple.  Same spot.  Different time of day.  Still a great photo.

time of day, location, lighting, and angle of the photo, all make a difference.

Speaking of the angle, the reason we decided on the lower angle was to hide the golfers behind our couple below the hill.  We were lying down in the grass to capture this photo.  Anything for the image.

Want to find out why we could be your perfect photographers?  Set up a meeting HERE.

We can do an in-person meeting, Zoom meeting, or a quick phone call just to get you started.

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I believe I know what it is that they like.

It's the attention to detail that we take in our approach to your wedding day photos.  It's the little things.  Hand position, Feet position, how we position your body. How to hold your flowers.  How to relax your body during photos and more.
 

One of those little details has to do with your head, yes your head.
 

Take a look at the two example sets.  Example 2
Which of the two do you feel has a nicer feel or a better look?  Notice the heads of our bride and groom in each example.  In the lower image of each example, we ask our couple to tilt their head slightly toward the camera.  It's a small thing that only takes a few seconds to explain or show.  

Things like this will make a world of difference in your wedding day photos.  

There are other techniques we often use.  More on those of future blog posts.

Want to learn more about South Street Photography?  You can set up an in-persom meeting, Zoom meeting or a quick phone call here: Click Here.

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This is a follow up on the previous post about unplugged weddings.

A number of years back we noticed this trend of cellphones and Ipads at weddings. It never really bothered us. We made adjustments and included them in our photo set.
 

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By adjustments, one thing was to NOT be at the top of the aisle where most photographers would stand and have all the phones in the way. I chose to be farther down the aisle. I still get the photo of the bride and her father entering the church walking down the aisle. However, I was also able to get a second image of the groom over, or between the shoulders of dad and her daughter. It's a wonderful image. I'm usually able to get several photos of the dad, his daughter and her soon to be husband.

An unplugged wedding is entirely your choice. If all the phones bother you, do it. If it doesn't, that's fine too. It doesn't bother us.

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blog 11 2020 11 On our website, there is a page for Venue Spotlights.  This page should be helpful when researching venues and photo spots.  Locations are listed alphabetically and the location will pop up at the bottom of the photo as you roll over each photo.

We hope you find this helpful.

Here is a link to the page:

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10 26 2019 Blog 002 (Sheet 2) A great many photographers only deliver your photos by way of a download. No disks, no thumb drives.  

Anyway, you now have your photo files downloaded to your hard drive.  Well, hard drives fail, and computers crash.  You don't want to lose your photos to a computer issue.  We suggest picking up a few thumb drives, they're not expensive.  Place your photo on 2 or 3 thumb drives or an external USB drive.  Another suggestion is Amazon Drive, Dropbox, or other online services.  In my mind, there is no such thing as too many backups.

I keep multiple backups on and offsite. 

Interested in a meeting?  Go to our online scheduler or email us at: [email protected]

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_JPL6072-PanoSony A74 My wife and I took our 40th-anniversary trip a year late, (covid).  We went with another couple also celebrating their 40th a year late and a number of friends.  

We went on a Mediterranean cruise.  Seven (7) ports in nine (9) days, plus 2 extra days in Barcelona to start the trip and 2 days in Rome to end the trip.

The trip was a once-in-a-lifetime type of trip.  We visited places we'll probably never get the chance to visit again.

I came back with around 1500 photos.

Here is a link to the gallery if you're interested.   CLICK HERE

This year we studied with Cherie and Dennis Hammon.  They are nationally recognized portrait photographers from Idaho.

We studied, lighting and posing techniques, and editing techniques.  We also had a lot of fun creating photos, hanging with friends we don't get to see that often, and making new friends.

MARS is our week away to refresh, regroup, and learn.  

Here are a few photos from our class.  Enjoy.

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A few days ago, I had a conversation with a potential wedding couple.  Their first question was, “ What makes you and Lauren so great?”  I chuckled, not really understanding if it was a serious question or a comment on what they saw on our website. So, I ask if they wanted me to answer that or did they have other questions.  To which they said I could answer.

Now, I am not particularly fond of those types of questions, (what makes you better than photographer ABC?) because I don’t know what makes us great.

Anyway, I answered something like this:

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I don’t know what makes us great.  I do know that Lauren and I have been a team for many years.  Our style has developed over those years.  We are easygoing and enjoy what we do.  We have a lot of fun when we're at a wedding and that comes through in our style and how we work with our couples.  If we’re having fun, you will, too.

 

Our experience and wedding day savvy are a few things I feel give us an advantage, especially over newer photographers. I feel our work speaks for itself.  We know how to handle timing, large bridal parties, families, and how to get the photos you want quickly so you’re able to enjoy your day.
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We know what we need to do.  We know how to get it done and we can get it done quickly.  We can “See the scene” for our bride and groom portraits.  We can go into any location and quickly pick our “photo op” spots.  We can move through our posed and not so posed portraits quickly due to the techniques we often use.  Our goal is to get you into your cocktail hour on time so you can spend time with your family and friend and enjoy your reception.

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So..,, that’s what makes us “great”, I'd say.

Want to learn more about us and what we can do for you on your big day? Set up a meeting or a quick phone call HERE.  We could be your perfect photographers.

Or email us at [email protected]

We love these types of ideas.  It special for our couple and we get to play with an idea.  Wedding photography isn't only about documenting the day.  It's about capturing special moments and creating the photos our couples will cherish forever.

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036 Often we're asked for location suggestions for engagement sessions.  We can suggest any number of sites from parks, beaches, city centers, even a sunrise session.   It very much depends on your interest.  Don't be afraid to ask for ideas.  We are here to help and to make your experience with us fun, and easy.

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012 Sometimes it's a budget concern, other times it's do we need a wedding book.  There is no best answer.  Every couple has different, want, needs and budgets.

We offer packages that are photo files only and packages that include books.  It's up to you. We are here to help you make the best choices for you.  

If you choose a package without a book, you can always add a book later.  Many couples decide on a files only package to keep upfront expenses down and add a book later.

016 We also offer a "Gift Registry".  Our gift registry is a way for you friends and family help you pay for your wedding photography.  We set up a page for each couple.  The page allows your friends and family purchase gift certificates you can apply to your balance OR and this is what most do, purchase a book.  

Which way you go is a personal decision.  We'll show you the options and help you make the best decision for you.
 

012 We are here to help.  If you are interested in finding out who we could be your perfect photographers, you can setup a meeting by clicking HERE.   this is our online scheduling service.  you can setup a phone call.  An on line meeting or a face to face meeting.  Which ever is best for your needs.  Or you can email us at [email protected].

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Photography is all about light and how we see and use it.  Many times we'll be working at a location and "see" an idea or a scene.

This particular location was on the Jersey shore.  As I was checking out the house, I noticed the door frame leading out to the small deck.  The sun was lighting up the deck and the Adirondack chair.  Clouds in the sky.  I couldn't resist.  

0070 The second image was on the upper floor.  The sliding door lent to a perfect image for me.  The mirror the shadow all came together in my mind.  I often use the phrase, "I see things."  when I have an idea.

THIS is what I saw. Enough light in the room to give me a balanced (enough) exposure to see the shadow, her reflection, and detail in the back of the dress.  Yes, I lost some detail in the side of the dress due to the sunlight, however, that is part of the creative aspect.  I liked the "look".

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Not too long ago we started to build our Venue Spotlight page.  The Venue spotlight Page is exactly that.  A spotlight on venues, catering facilities, photo locations, parks, and such.  We thought this would help anyone that was still looking for a venue or photo location find something they might like.  

The page has about 160 venues and photog spots throughout NJ.  Not every venue or location, just places we have visited recently.  As we visit a new venue to return to a place we have visited in the past we update that page or add a new place.  Check back for your venue or to search for a photo location for your big day.  We are here to help in any way we can.

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For your big day, you can rely on our years of experience, training, and wedding day savvy to create your perfect photos.

 CALL 732-866-1709 or Text 732-702-1783

Email: [email protected] for our price and info booklet.

OR use our On-Line Scheduler to set up a FREE consultation,

online, in person, or a quick phone call to get you started.

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"Photographers are preservationists by nature.  

We create images to stop time. We commit moments to eternity."

This is something I like to do just for fun.  Trying to photograph a moving object zooming across the sky while holding a heavy zoom lens isn't easy.  It's a bit of a challenge.  The weight od the lens, the jets blasting by overhead very, very fast, all the while trying to frame the image.

Here are a few photos for your enjoyment.  

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We'll be studying with Chneri and Dennis Hammon.  Two nationally recognized photographers.

The week is very intense and lots of fun with friends new and old.

Here are a few photos from last year's class.  Photos from this year to follow.

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Here are a few from a recent wedding.  Enjoy.

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A while back one of our brides made a request.  She did not want us in the church proper during the ceremony.  Saying she had attended a  number of recent weddings where the photographers were very obtrusive during the ceremony.  She didn't want that at her wedding.  We assured her we were discrete and very unobtrusive.  Still, she insisted.  We abided by her request.  

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Once the wedding arrived, we were prepared for the situation.  We stayed in the lobby just outside the church proper.  We photographed the ceremony from the lobby through the doors using long lenses.  We got a lot of great photos despite the restrictions.  Our bride expected no photos of the ceremony due to her request.  We were able to give her the photos she should have by being prepared and knowledgable in what we are able to do with our experience and our equipment.

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Here are a number of photos from a recent session at an Escape room in Lansdale PA.  Enjoy.

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We did not shoot in front of the window, however, along the window, using the curtain more as a backdrop and a defuser to soften the light.  I think it worked out very well.

We need to know exactly what we plan to do at any given moment on any given day.  We never know exactly what we are walking into, especially if we have never been, for example, a particular hotel. The second two are how we saw the images.  This is why you hire an experienced photography team.

First photo is to show the light and view.   Want to learn more and see why we could be your perfect photographers?  Click here.

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We were at the GardenState Expo center for a Bridal Show.  Excellent show.  Many couples attended. We had a lot of great conversations, including one in particular.

0192 One father was looking over our work and said that our work was the best of the show.  I thanked him and we conversed a bit more before he left our display area.  Now, I know photography is subjective and our work may not appear to be "the best of show" to everyone.  There were several photographers there all with great work.  Several are friends who we respect and have worked with over the years as they need an extra hand. I take these things in stride.

004 A little later in the show the same father is back at our display with another, what I would assume was the "other half's" father.  They were flipping through one of our books and discussing our photos.  I couldn't hear what they were saying.  One of them points to a few photos, looks at me, and says "you're old school, aren't you?"   Noticing the photos he was pointing to, I know exactly what he was asking.  He was referring to the lighting in our photos.  Turns out both men are landscape and nature photographers, so they have some knowledge. 

0491 copy I told them I "grew up" on film.  There was NO looking at the back of the camera to see if you got it right, you HAD to know you got it right before creating that image.  We continued discussing photography in general and wedding photography.  We finished our talk after a bit.

I like when a client has some knowledge of photography.  I feel they can see the benefit our booking us.  We are very good at what we do and I believe it shows in our work.  Hopefully, you can see that too.

If you would like to know more about why we could be your perfect photographers, you can schedule a meeting, either online or in-person, or a quick photocall to get you started.

Here is the like to schedule your meeting or call  Click Here.

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Three of our images have recently been published in Meruem Fashion Magazine.

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Here are a few for viewing enjoyment.  Maybe your venue is here.

Check out our Venue Spotlight page HERE.

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Here it is.  Call today 732-866-1709

Want to see more of our work.  Go to our home page and click on portfolio.

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When we're setting up a photo, Lauren will often fix the bride's dress or set the pose.  I'll set up the lighting and help with the posing.  Many times, while we're going through our process, I catch Lauren in all sorts of photos setting or fixing something.  Here are a few of our latest.  Sorry, Lauren...

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Circled in red are the areas where you can see the light pattern.  Our bride's face, arm, dress, and around her waist.

This gives dimension and detail to the image.

See the following photo to see the difference.  Sorry her eyes are closed.  We didn't deliver the one to our couple.  I kept for this example, only.

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10 Questions to Always Ask Potential Wedding Photographers (theknot.com)
 

Typically we don't edit too many photos in this style.  A few for each wedding.  These are "styled" and will possibly be "dated" after a time and may make your wedding album appear old or dated.  We would rather you wedding book to have a more classic look.   If this is something you like and would like to see more of in your photos, let us know.  It's easy to add to your images.

Want to see more of our work and see why we could be your perfect photographers?   Click HERE to set up a meeting, either online or in our showroom.  Or maybe a quick phone call to get us started.  Click HERE.  

Or send an email to [email protected]

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One of our favorite images to create on a wedding day is a night time photo.  A photo, later in the evening at your venue using a picturesque spot and unique lighting.  Something with a little flair, something special.

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We'll use the lights at your venue and/or our own lighting to create a beautiful image.  Here are a few from recent wedding.  We hope enjoy seeing them as much as we enjoy creating them.   

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12 05 2020 01 Assuming a wedding day where we do all of the photos in one location and our couple is doing a first look and finishing our photos before the ceremony, which many of our weddings are, this is how we lay out the timing of our day.

Lauren and I arrive about three hours before the start of the ceremony (we tend to be a little early). We will split up.  She photographs one side and me the other.  Then we do the first look.  Sometimes we'll do the first look, first.  We can do that either alone, just us and our couple, or allow everyone to watch and get their reactions.  First looks are often emotional and touching moments.

013 Then we get into group photos of your party and families and finish with our couple.  Then into the ceremony and reception.  This is a simplified look at this type of wedding, however, you get the idea.  As I said, figure starting three hours prior to your ceremony start time.  The time gives us some room for "stuff".   "Stuff" always happens that eats up time.  Better to have a little extra time built-in.

In a nutshell that's a day in the life of our wedding day.  Our day is anywhere from 8 hours on up most often 10 to 11 hours long.

11 17 2019 005 (Sheet 5) Our next blog post will be on a different type of wedding day, so, check back soon.

We are here to help.  If you are interested in finding out how we could be your perfect photographers, you can set up a meeting by clicking HERE.   this is our online scheduling service.  you can set up a phone call.  An online meeting or a face-to-face meeting.  Whichever is best for your needs.  Or you can email us at [email protected].

Saturday, January 14 Noon start.  Rutgers University Gym. New Brunswick

Sunday, January 29th 12:30 start.  Ocean Place Hotel Long Branch

Thursday, February 9th, 6:30 start. Jacques Caterers, Middletown

Sunday, March 12th. 12:30 start. Montclair University

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We had an engagement photo session at Batsto Village.  I haven't been there in YEARS!  Anyway, we had a lot of fun walking around the village and hitting different spots for photos.  The weather was great.  Perfect place for an engagement session.  A few photos for your enjoyment.

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The play was the Little Mermaid.  Very enjoyable to the point I almost forgot why I was there.  We came away RBC Play (68)_resize RBC Play (97)_resize RBC Play (215)_resize RBC Play (230)_resize RBC Play (260)_resize RBC Play (421)_resize RBC Play (451)_resize RBC Play (279)_resize RBC Play (464)_resize RBC Play (468)_resize RBC Play (591)_resize RBC Play (656)_resize RBC Play (703)_resize RBC Play (680)_resize RBC Play (807)_resize RBC Play (986)_resize with lots of great photos.  Here are a few for your enjoyment.

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The Knot does this annually.   A survey for the average cost of a wedding in the US.  Note your state.  The national average may be higher or lower than your state.  Don't assume 19,000 for the cost of your wedding if your wedding is in, let's say, New Jersey.

The average cost of a wedding in NJ is 47,000 compared to 19,000 nationally.  With that in NORTHEN NJ that cost is higher.

First Article on the average cost: Click here

Second Article on the average cost: Click Here

The average cost of photography nationally is 2500.  Our base package is slightly higher.  However, we offer more than most photographers in our packages.  Many items most photographers cannot or will not do.  Best to compare to find your perfect photographers.  

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Ok, So... Photoshop is full of functionality that no one person will ever master EVERYTHING, I believe.  I use Photoshop for what I use it for.  Occasionally I have some time I'll try to learn something new.  The past week I've been playing with double exposures.  One photo on top of, or blended into another.  Here are a few I've been working on.  I hope you like them.

Want to see more?  visit our Artistry page:Click here
 

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Let's see... Three photos were done as separate images combined into one.

Each photo is photographed with a single light.  We set up a loop light pattern.  The light was to the camera left and a little behind our subjects. 

The difficult part was getting the dog to stay still.  

Once the photos were created the editing begins.  Combining them in Photoshop is easy.  Here is the final image. 

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Like this? Let us know.  Want to do your family portrait in this style? Call, text, or email: 732-866-1709.  [email protected]

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We haven't gone in a few years mainly due to covid and the location. I'm not a fan of flying, I'd rather drive. So, IF I'd have to fly, occasionally I'll skip that location.  I have, in the past flown to Arizona and New Orleans.  Just that flying is not my favorite thing.

Lots of classes and a large trade show, a wonderful image presentation.  Overall a good time with friends I don't get to see often.  Here are a few photos of the trip. 

We'll be using some new ideas in the future. Some ideas and techniques we pick up.  Stay tuned.

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This wedding was at a restaurant in downtown Audubon NJ.   We took a walk into the shopping district b way of an ally.   I loved the red wall and the shadows as we walked by.  I had to stop.  Couldn't resist.  I hope you like them as much as we did creating them.

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10 26 2019 Blog 008 (Sheet 8) For years now we have included in our packages a same day slide show.

We'll take a little time during your cocktail hour to put together about 75 photos from earlier in the day.  It runs on my laptop off to the side.  It's not a big production. It is there for your enjoyment.  Once we get home we'll create a slideshow with titles and music and send a copy to you shortly after the wedding.

We are here to help.  If you are interested in finding out how we could be your perfect photographers, you can set up a meeting by clicking HERE.   this is our online scheduling service.  you can set up a phone call.  An online meeting or a face to face meeting.  Whichever is best for your needs.  Or you can email us at [email protected].

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Hi,  I've been working with Model Me Photography over the past several months. MMP sets up photographers with models for use in the models and the photographer's portfolios.

Always a fun day.  We get to mingle with models and photographers.  

Check out their Facebook page and Instagram:

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Same day editing is nothing new.  We've been doing this for years.  We were one of the first in our area to offer this service.   Ever since the age of digital, we offered same day editing.

We include a 10 photo 4x6 book, ready at the beginning of your reception and a slideshow on our digital frame.

It's one huge sneak peak at your wedding photos.   A quick look a what we create throughout you day.  A way to ramp up the excitement of seeing your full set of wedding photos for the first time.

About an hour into your reception we have our slideshow and book ready for you.  Most times sooner.  

One of the many services we offer.  Give us a call to see what else we can do to make your wedding day special. 732-866-1709 or email [email protected]

For 2022 we have put together two new packages.  The first is a Basic package.  No book included.  Simply Lauren and John for the day, your engagement session, download of your photo file with a print release.  The second includes a photo book.  

We are trying to keep things simple and easy.  The packages can be personalized to fit your exact needs.  Maybe you want a larger book or something for your parents.  Maybe you have no need for an engagement session.  Let us know exactly what you want or need and we'll create a personalized packager joust for you.

To see more of our work go to this link

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Interested in a meeting?  You can set up a meeting with our online scheduler.  In-person, zoom meeting, or a quick call just to get you started.  Follow this link.  

Questions?  Email us at [email protected]

Oh, boy, did I get lucky.  No rain.  Overcast, but no rain.  We had plenty of time for photos.  AND a special visitor.  We were glad he found the time in his busy schedule right before Christmas to stop by.

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Now, finally, they were able to have the reception they wanted.  We were at Perona Farms in Sussex County NJ.  We did more photos of our couple, families, and bridal party before the party.  With the crazy covid stuff over the past year-plus, Katelyn and Chris were able to part.

Below are a number of photos we believe you'll love.

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Ashley and Nick were tons of fun and easy to work with.  They were up for whatever we wanted to do.  Here are a few photos for your viewing enjoyment.

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0220 Lauren will go to the guys and I'll go to the girls.  Occasionally, if logistically possible, Lauren will help me finish up with the girls.  That doesn't always happen.  Depending on drive time to the church, I want to be done with plenty of time for you to pack up, get something to eat, and ready to leave for the church.  Again, depending on drive time. I'll typically start 2 to 2 1/2 hour prior to the church start time. 

If you are doing a full mass, figure being on the church grounds about 2 hours.  Including receiving line and family photos at the church.

Sometimes we'll stop at a photo location for bridal party photos.  Sometimes directly to the reception location.  I'd like 45 to 60 minutes to get photos done so we can get you into your cocktail hour.  This also gives us time to prep for your reception.

03302019 009 (Sheet 9) This is a nutshell version, however, you get the idea.  This type of day can be 10 to 2 hours long for us.

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I believe the reason for this is simple.  We pay attention to the small details when creating your photographs.  Where hands are in your photos, how people are connected or engaged with each other, a slight head tilt here and there.  These little details make a huge difference in your photos.  

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When researching your photography, look closely at the photos.  Look for those details.  You'll see a difference, trust me.  When looking at our photos, you'll notice things like head tilted toward the camera, couples leaning together, not away from each other.   You'll notice clean lines with the bridal party, guys hands all positioned the same, girls flowers all held the same way and more.

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By making these small details (and they only take seconds to take care of) a priority, you can be guaranteed wonderful photos of your big day.

One more reason we could be your perfect photographer.

To find out more or schedule a visit to our showroom, call 732-866-1709, or email  [email protected] OR us our online scheduler by clicking here.

10 26 2019 Blog 006 (Sheet 6) First, let me say, if you are not planning on a first look, expect to use much of your cocktail hour to get photos done.  The reason is, we have to get you and your friends and family with our couple together.  Prior to the ceremony, we would typically do photos with each side of the party separately.  I'll take one side and Lauren the other.  Occasionally, depending on your venue we have to be sure you don't accidentally see each other.  So, we'll work that out.

Since we are not doing a first look, we don't need to start as early as we would with a first look.  That may depend on you venue.  Occasionally your venue will be large enough that Lauren and I can work in different parts of your venue and not risk you seeing each other.  However, there are venues where we have to work in the same areas.  In this case, we'll work with one side, then the other, and may need more time upfront.

007 Then the ceremony and after we will do photos with everyone together. Families, your party, and our couple.  This could take up a good portion of your cocktail hour, depending on the number of people.  Hopefully, we can finish quickly enough to get you into some of your cocktail hour.  Then into your reception.

We are here to help.  If you are interested in finding out how we could be your perfect photographers, you can set up a meeting by clicking HERE.   this is our online scheduling service.  you can set up a phone call.  An online meeting or a face to face meeting.  Whichever is best for your needs.  Or you can email us at [email protected].

Here is a recent wedding album design for your enjoyment.

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Ceremony at Saint Catherine's in Farmingdale.  Photos in Spring Lake and the reception at The Shore Club.

Enjoy the photos, we enjoyed creating them.  

Our wedding for Jennifer and Joe was at the Chapel at Allaire State Park.  A fantastic location for a wedding.  The chapel was build in the 1800's and well maintained.  The grounds make for fantastic wedding day photos.

Here are a few from their day.  Jeffiner and Joe were easy going.  They made the day fun.  Enjoy their photos.

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This was at the requests of our bride.  She had been to several weddings where the photographer(s) were very "present" during the ceremony.  To the point that she noticed enough that she didn't way us inside the church proper.  We were asked to stay back in the vestibule.  I assured her we would not be noticed, we are very discreet.  She was adamant on this point, so we stayed in the vestibule.  We asked that the main doors remain open, she agreed.

We were challenged a bit to get what we could of the ceremony from a greater distance than we normally would and look for different angles.  

Below are a few photos.  She was amazed at what we were able to get.  She expected no photos of the ceremony at all, which she was fine with.  

BTW, The photo with the reflection was captured through the glass wall.  The statue was behind us and visible on the glass.  We thought it made for an interesting image for our couple.

Enjoy.

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Lauren and I have been working together a long time.  It's almost like we read each other's mind.  One of the advantages of an experienced team is their ability to work well together.   This makes it fast and easy for her and I to go from one set up or image to the next quickly.  Here is a look at three different image that we were able to great in a limited time frame.  Quick changes in the pose, lighting and camera angle.  We can create many different looks quickly.

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Blog Pos Rain Lauren and I recently had an engagement session and we got just a little wet.  Our session with Jennifer and Jamie was scheduled for a Wednesday afternoon.  We expected rain so we moved our start time up an hour assuming that would give us the time we needed before the rains came. 

071 We got through about 3/4 of our session when the skies started to get dark and we could hear the thunder off in the distance.  We got a few more photos in and started to head back to our cares when the rain hit us on the trail.  We figure we might as well get a few more photos in the rain.  We would never make it back to our cars without getting soaked. We got our photos and waited under a tree. That didn't help.  The tree was no protection.  We got very wet.  Anyway here are a few photos from our session.  Despite the rain and getting wet (anything to get that great images).  We hope you enjoy them.

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The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for you to update.

No time like the present.  We are quick and thorough in the creating of your new look headshot. 

In-studio or environmental, your choice.

Call or text for info and to set up the perfect time for your new professional headshot.

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009 This has become a common concern for many couples these days, considering many couples are looking to save a few bucks here and there for their big day.

With Covid hitting the wedding industry hard, we are seeing many "Micro" or "Mini" wedding request.  Recently I spoke with a bride recently who notice on our website that we offer smaller packages or collections for exactly this.  We spoke for a while about what she expected from her photographer.  The parts of the day she thought she thought were most important photographically and what photos she wanted.  We appeared to be a perfect fit for each other.  So, she booked us a few days later after speaking with her fiance'.

016 We offer coverage from 2 hours on up to our full-day packages.  We can personalize a coverage package to fit your needs.  We understand things have changed the way our couple are thinking about huge weddings and are adjusting to fit the new thinking.

We are here to help.  If you are interested in finding out how we could be your perfect photographers, you can set up a meeting by clicking HERE.   this is our online scheduling service.  you can set up a phone call.  An online meeting or a face to face meeting.  Whichever is best for your needs.  Or you can email us at [email protected].

The weather was perfect for a spring day.  Jenn and Jamie are easygoing and lot's of fun.  We had a blast with them, their friends, and their family.

Here are a few photos from the day. Enjoy.

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All around fantastic day with photos for proof.

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Our couple Jasmine and Michael made the day easy and fun.  We have lots of time for photos and we took advantage.

A great wedding with a fantastic couple.  Check out their day in their photos.

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Here are a few photos from this past weekend.  

We had a great day with Katelyn and Chris.  A little more laid back than our typical weddings.  Still a fun day with a lot of great photos.

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This post is about a few things.  When Lauren and I are photographing a wedding we often will tell our subject to turn, move, tilt, or do something we feel is necessary for a better look to your photos.

This one is a quick "How we do it"  you can see the flack unite behind our couple in the left photo.  In the right photo, you'll notice a slight"rim" light around them.  This is a look we like to use occasionally.

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This one is about head position.  We tell our couple when looking at each other, to slightly tilt your heads toward the camera.  We feel it's a nicer look.  With his head tilted away from the camera, we feel it loses something, which is difficult to explain, however, we think you can see what we mean in the bottom photo.  There is also a difference in cropping and photographic angle.  We do this to give you several different looks at the same scene. 

We hope you find our post like this fun and educational.

If you're interested in learning more, you can schedule an online meeting or a phone call to get us started.  Click here to do so.

Let's plan your season today.  Check out Laurens's website www.alittlesexybylauren.com or call her directly at 732-672-6049.

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Many times when a child visits us, it's the first time in a new place with new people.  We have to be prepared for anything and everything.  Most times we are able to get the photos we want.   

This time we got exactly what we wanted.  A lot of great expressions.  Take a look.  We think you'll agree.

Want to know more about what we can do for you and how we could be your perfect photographers?  Check out our website at www.southstreet.photography

Interested in a meet or at least a phone call?  Go to our online scheduling system.

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004 Lauren and I have a wonderful day with Bea and Carlos.  The weather was great.  Although they had to reschedule twice due to Covid, they were able to put together a beautiful day with family and friends.  They got ready at their home with the ceremony under a te3nt in their back yard.  After the ceremony, we went to a nearby park, Historic Smithville Village in Mount Holly.  A great location for photos.  Here are a bunch for your viewing pleasure.

Want to see how we could be your perfect photographers?  Click here to go to our scheduling page.  you can select a quick photocall to get you started.  An online meeting or an in-person meeting.

Or email us at [email protected]   or you could call or text 732-866-1709.

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Eric and Sam were fabulous. Fun and easy.  Here are a number of photos for your enjoyment pleasure.

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Wood flowers were a great thing to see.  We had never seen wood flowers before.  Lots of time for photos, here are a few for your enjoyment.

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Despite Covid, our couple Brian and Kristen, still pull off a great wedding day.  They had to make a few last-minute adjustments due to new regulations, however, everything worked out.

From the cutest ring bearers and flower girls to everything g else, we had a great day.

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They had to move the reception to an earlier time.  That didn't affect what we needed to get done photographically.  We were still able to get all the photos we wanted and needed.  

We even got a few fun, unique photos in.

We hope you enjoy this blog as much as we did photograph the wedding.

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We had a special visitor to the studio recently.  Holden came in for his portraits.  Holden is 14 and the perfect little boy.  He was pleasant and easy to work with.  He did everything we wanted and finished his photos quickly.  

Your fur baby could be our next special guest. Call or text today.  732-866-1709

We could be your perfect photographers.

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This past summer we were able to go on our vacation.  It was a bit touch and go there for a while.

Anyway, one of the things we were able to do was go on a Seal watch cruise.  We went out into the bay and we stopped in a few places were seals hang out.  They pop their heads up to see what's going on.  

Interesting and fun.  A few photos for your enjoyment.

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Recently one of my local students and I went for a walk around downtown Freehold to work on photo composition and "how to see the scene".

Here are a few of my photos from that walk.  I hope you enjoy them.

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Hi all.   This was one of our few full weddings this year.   Full as we started with getting ready photos all the way through to the reception.   Matt and Ashley were fantastic.   Easy going and fun.   The bridal party was small only a Best Man and a Maid of Honor. The families were great and very organized.   Which helped to make a smooth day.   The reception was at Avenue in Long Branch NJ.  One of our favorite locations.   Enjoy the photos.

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Hi All.

Lauren and I recently had a Mini-wedding for lack of a better word.  John and Jaime were planning the big wedding and as we know, things this year have been a little wacky.  Making the tough decision, and several phone calls, John and Jaime decided to move their wedding to their home and scale down the guest list.  

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We still did getting ready photos.  They still had a bridal party and their immediate families in attendance.  The ceremony was in the backyard on their deck and the small reception under a tent.  If I'm not mistaken, they were able to make the mover to their home for the smaller event in less than 2 weeks.  

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We hope you enjoy the photos and our blog post.  

If you're interested in finding out more about South Street Photography and finding out how we could be your perfect photographers, click HERE to set up a phone call or a meeting, either online or in our showroom.   

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Most of our weddings for this year have either postponed or have done a mini-wedding.  This was our first full day wedding since this virus mess started.  Our couple chose to do a backyard wedding with plenty of space for social distance.  Laura and Dan made the day fun and a pleasure.  

Here are a few photos for you.  Enjoy.

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It's good to get back in the swing of things.  Photographing weddings, that is.  With the Coronavirus shutting everything down, we've been waiting patiently for things open up and let us get back to what we do. 

Many of our couples have postponed or are having "mini" weddings this year and the reception on a larger scale next year.

This was one of our min-weddings.  A few photos for your viewing pleasure.  Enjoy

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First, a self-portrait.  I Needed to play.  Since this all started I decided to NOT SHAVE.

Everyone says keep it.  We'll see.

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A few of our pets.  The cat belongs to my daughter.

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Out for a walk with Our Mascot Rudy and her buddy Harley.  A near-daily event.

Something just for fun.  Yes, I'm losing my marbles.

And earlier in the month, I was able to get down to our local reservoir where a pair of bald eagle resides.   This time I was able to catch one in flight.

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How it was done. We haven't posted one of these in a while. This was created with the available room light and the videographers on camera light as a fill light. The ambient light around the room makes for a dramatic look. The "spotlight" on our couple's first dance brings the image together. A wonderful image created by Lauren.
 

With the shutdown,  we are unable to meet in person, so, we've been having a zoom meeting with an image presentation.  We pick three topics or categories, with the intention of going out to create photos for those categories and show them at our meeting.  Then discuss what we like or ways to improve on an image.  It's a great, fun way to see other photographer's work and learn and see how others like or see your work.  I've been enjoying this and find it entertaining.  I get to hang out with friends, although, not in person at least we get to visit and discuss all things photography.

Here are a few photos from the past few weeks.  Just some fun photos for your enjoyment.

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Most times when we are working it our couple's church, we have to be considerate of the church and be appreciative of them letting us the church for family, bride and groom photos.  This particular church was very accommodating.

We usually don't have a lot of time after the ceremony and our bride requested a few photos in the church of her and her husband.

This was a single light set up behind and to the (camera) right.  This created a wonderful lighting look on our bride.  We could have added another light directly behind her and one more on the left at different intensities.  However, we did not want to overstep of welcome by turning the church into a studio. 

We hope you like our photo.  Interested in seeing more?  Look back in our blog and stop back often for new stuff.

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Blog Post Template 001 (Sheet 1) We had our second wedding this year.  Our first we a mini, backyard wedding.  This was a church wedding.  There were only maybe 15 guests at the church for Joe ad Liana, but it was a great day. 

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The weather was perfect.  Family photos all around and a visit to Spring Lake for more family photos and photos of Joe and Leana.  There a still planning for a bigger event, vow renewal next year.

We're so glad to be part of their day and their vow renewal next year.  Here are a few photos for your enjoyment.

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Recently while photographing a wedding, Lauren and I worked with Mike Walter of Elite Entertainment.  Mike and I have been in the business for a long time.  We are experienced professional.  We had gotten into a conversation about being a true professional.  Knowing what to expect.  Anticipate things during the day.  Knowing your duties.  delivering beyond expectations.

First, let me say that working with anyone from Elite, we can always expect a great party.  A good music mix that keeps people dancing.  That helps make our job of creating lots of great reception photos that much easier.

Ok, back to my topic.  That conversation and a meeting with a couple that booked us for their New Years Eve wedding got me thinking about what it means to be a true professional.

The meeting with the new years eve wedding had met, previously to our meeting, with seven different photographers.  Each told her they couldn't do anything at night.  "It's night, it's dark there is nothing we can do about that." Was what she was told.   Well, I showed her what WE can do to create night photos.  With experience and skill, we can create the photos you'll want and cherish.  Being a professional, to me means, knowing your job, having the skill and knowledge and means to create your wedding photos under and conditions whether it's lighting or weather, it shouldn't matter.  You should know how to deal with these conditions.

Anyone can CALL themselves a photographer.  An experienced photographer with the skills, knowledge, and proper attitude is a TRUE professional and will deliver as promised maybe even beyond your expectations.

Anyone can take a photo.  It takes someone special to create an image.

Here are a few photos we believe will show you why we could be

your perfect photographer.

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I've been a little lax the last few weeks with our blog post.  I've gotten tied up with household projects lately.  Getting some odd jobs done around the house.  Every year I start projects and finish it months later if not the following year.  Once the wedding season starts it's difficult to finish those projects. (annoys my wife, lol)

We are beginning to see businesses open.  We are allowed to photograph outdoors (keeping social distance in mind).  We have been doing online meetings and a lot of texting with our couples and clients.  We have begun doing engagement sessions for upcoming weddings.  Here are a few photos from a recent session.  I hope you enjoy them.  Some were for fun.

Hopefully, we can get back to completely normal in the next few months.
 

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I reached out to our local hospital to make arrangements for donations to go to the hospital fundraising group.  In the next few days, the fundraising should be set up through a web link and we'll start sessions in the next few days. Hopefully, we'll raise a lot of money for our local hospital. 

As this moves along I'll post a few photos on our Facebook page an here on our blog.

TTFN

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Our latest how it was done.  This is a photo from a recent engagement session at Monmouth University, near the Library.

What we like about the setting is the "rim" light around our couple.  You can see a light around them especially around their heads.  This gives us some separation from the background.  There is also the framing.  Our couple is set to the lower left of the image.  This is a "rule of thirds" look.  Placing our couple in one of four points of a photo as if it were divided with a "tic-tac-toe" grid. 

We then added our flash to add a little bit of light on our couple.  If we didn't add the light they could be in shadows since the light is coming from behind them. 

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I was given the opportunity to go out with a good friend recently.  We went, well, I really don't know exactly where we went.  Somewhere my friend goes regularly.  We had a good day.  I think with the time changing this past weekend and getting there later than we should have,  there wasn't as much activity, as usual, my friend believes.  Still, a fun day and I got to hang with my friend.

Here are a few more.

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The exposure is balanced between the outside light and the room light.  You can see a little bit of light bounced back into her face, off of the white in her dress.  

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BTW photo of Ruby our Mascot.

I had a phone conversation with one of our brides about her upcoming wedding.  She needed to make her next payment and asked if I preferred a check or credit card.  I asked which is better for her?  It didn't really matter.  That some people gain points or miles on card purchases.  I went on to say that the only reason I prefer a check is that I then won't have to pay the credit card company.  She didn't know that when I process a card I have to pay a small fee for processing the card.  She's mail a check.    

So in case, you didn't know when you use a credit card the company processing the payment pay a percentage of the sale to a processing company. 

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Valentine's Day has past and Ruby and Harley had their photos taken in honor of that special day.

As with any pet they really more interested in playing than sitting for their portrait.  After several attempts, they both get the idea and will stay long enough to get some great photos.  Here are a few for you viewing enjoyment.

We can photograph your pet.  If you're interested, give us a call.

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This is a little trickier then you would thing.  Timing the jump,  Getting the best angle.  Lighting the scene properly.

The angle was easy.  I wanted the look to be them in the air with an appearance of height.  He was much taller so we had to do the jump a few times the get the distance between then to look good.

As to the placement of the ball, I had him toss in the air a few times,  the ball was originally in the shot, bu difficult to get it exactly where I wanted it while they were jumping and trying to place the ball.  I added the ball later in editing.

The lighting: I wanted to remove or darken the background so the image centered on them.  The camera was set so the image would be dark except where they were lite by an off-camera flash just to their right so they were both lite well.

I hope you enjoy these How it was done post.

Ruby and her buddy Harley love to wrestle.  It's nearly a daily thing.  Sometimes it's a few seconds at a time.  Other times is a lengthy thing.

Here is a video of several of their tussles.  I hope you enjoy.   the first few are Ruby and Nathan.  And one scene of Ruby howling at a Chewy box.  I have no idea why.
 

Maybe you saw our last post about our engagement photos at Patterson Great Falls.  Before our couple arrived, I had the chance to walk around and check out the location.  We hadn't been there in a while.  I thought it was a good idea to look around first.  I took a few photos for my own pleasure.  Here are a few for you,  Enjoy _AR34552 _AR34559 _AR34553 _AR34549 _AR34550 .

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We haven't posted a Ruby's Tuesday in a while.  We've been busy.  

Ruby and her buddy Harley have very different personalities.  Harley is much more laid back where Ruby is much more, what a good word, crazy, maybe, active also.

Ruby will sit and stare at me and whine or yap at me, for what I can say is no reason.  She likes to sit on me and get right up in my face.  She'll roll around on the floor and like to play with her toys.

She'll often simply lay with Harley anywhere, especially on ME.

She likes her pink sweater.  It helps keep her warm in the colder weather.

They both like to meet new people and get a belly rub.  When you visit our showroom, If you're dog people, you can meet Ruby and Harley and make a new friend.

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AND BTW check out the flowers.  The flowers were made from comic book pages.  Bayman to be specific.  Probably the coolest "flowers" ever.

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Setting up the scene.  How we pose or set up the image to get the look we want.  Hand position, the position of the doors, the groom.  The placement of his hands, all make the scene.  The rest is the exposure setting and a bit of editing magic.

This is an available light image.  We exposed for the light outside of the door.  That is what is lighting our couple in the image.

We hope you like our how it was done series.

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Here is one of our recent book designs.  Our couple wanted a lot of photos in their book.  Their book tells a wonderful story of love, fun, family, and friends.  We hope you like it as much as we and they do.

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