I've realized lately that I'm constantly prospecting for new business. Business cards are always bulging my pockets, my iPhone contains my portfolio and is always ready to show anyone at a moment's notice, and I try to carry my camera around as a conversation starter.
Just the other day, I was in Starbucks on my laptop getting some administrative work completed when I overheard the word "photography". That always makes my ears perk up! I looked over to my right, and a photographer was showing his portfolio to a man. Upon his leaving, I approached the man and told him that I overheard the word "photography". We got to chatting, and I showed him my work. Now he's using his connections in the industry to shop my images! Vincent Kamin is his name. He's my new rep. Although my book needs some work, I'm very pumped up at yet another random coffee shop connection!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
FourSquare Birthday Party
FourSquare Birthday Party at Lincoln Station last night in Chicago was a blast!
Video:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpstyles/4460763377/
Photos:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=408335&id=637635509
Video:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpstyles/4460763377/
Photos:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=408335&id=637635509
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Retouching/Photo Illustration
Inspired and awed by Saverio Truglia's amazingly photographed and retouched images of pit bulls in the most recent "Time Out Chicago" Magazine, I opened his image (go to number 7) and placed it side-by-side with my picture of Kona below, trying my best to figure out what was done in post production/Photoshop to Truglia's image.
For one, his lighting is superior, and unmatched in my photo of Kona (below). For another, the pit bull Nino had been exercising, and was panting. This created the smile that you see so prominently (in #7 on the website link), which I believe was coupled with some warping in Photoshop using the Liquify filter, but subtly enough that the end result looks flawless. Amazing retouching, guys!
This is by far the furthest I've ever pushed the boundaries of retouching. I suppose it's more like a photo illustration. Perhaps somewhere in between. I'm super eager to learn more about photo illustration: techniques, software used, etc.!
For one, his lighting is superior, and unmatched in my photo of Kona (below). For another, the pit bull Nino had been exercising, and was panting. This created the smile that you see so prominently (in #7 on the website link), which I believe was coupled with some warping in Photoshop using the Liquify filter, but subtly enough that the end result looks flawless. Amazing retouching, guys!
This is by far the furthest I've ever pushed the boundaries of retouching. I suppose it's more like a photo illustration. Perhaps somewhere in between. I'm super eager to learn more about photo illustration: techniques, software used, etc.!
(b4andafter Kona; click to enlarge).
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Behind The Scenes: Lights & Mirrors
Mirrors are our friends in tabletop/food photography. In this photo of a thin slice of apple, one light and eight mirrors were used. A big difference from when I started off in photography; back in the day I would use eight lights and no mirrors! Simplify.
McCain Foods' Brew City Shoot
Had a great commercial shoot (food & people) with McCain Foods' "Brew City" brand, beer-battered bar food! Thanks to Elaine Chernov from www.elaineinspired.com for spreading the word about Adam Daniels Photography to The Alchemedia Project, I was fortunate to work with some amazingly talented people!
click images to enlarge
click images to enlarge
Happy Ending for Injured Hawk
See earlier post for first article.
from The Capital, Annapolis, MD:
STEVENSVILLE - An injured red-tailed hawk that was rescued right before Christmas has been successfully returned to the wild.
Bystanders spotted the hawk, with a badly injured wing, off Route 8 in Stevensville on Dec. 23.
Local filmmaker and licensed falconer Stephen Reverand was able to capture the bird, which was eventually taken to Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research in Delaware.
After surgery and recuperation, the hawk was released on Feb. 13 in the same area where it was found.
Reverand said he and others observed the hawk for about 30 minutes until it flew out of sight. He said the hawk appeared to be doing well.
The hawk now sports a small metal band, so it can be identified if it is spotted or ends up in trouble again.
Red-tailed hawks are one of the most common birds of prey in this area. Article by Pam Wood
from The Capital, Annapolis, MD:
Bystanders spotted the hawk, with a badly injured wing, off Route 8 in Stevensville on Dec. 23.
Local filmmaker and licensed falconer Stephen Reverand was able to capture the bird, which was eventually taken to Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research in Delaware.
After surgery and recuperation, the hawk was released on Feb. 13 in the same area where it was found.
Reverand said he and others observed the hawk for about 30 minutes until it flew out of sight. He said the hawk appeared to be doing well.
The hawk now sports a small metal band, so it can be identified if it is spotted or ends up in trouble again.
Red-tailed hawks are one of the most common birds of prey in this area. Article by Pam Wood
Monday, February 22, 2010
Adam's First Addy!
My mother always, and still does call me "Addy", but never did I expect to win one! A big congratulations and thank you to dear friends Richard Hughes from ClearPH Design Studios, and Troy Plota Photography for selecting me to retouch the Florida Aquarium's SeaGrapes Fine Wine & Food Festival poster--the event will take place in Tampa on May 1st, 2010! We won an ADDY® award! Here are before and afters. click photos to enlarge
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