February 25, 10 by admin.

Hey Gang:

An image we created last year, has been selected as the main image for the 2010 Feast of the Hunters Moon.

The image depicts a young Frenchman leaning against a tree along the Wabash river. Everything in the image is period correct, although I did have to remove a couple things via Photoshop.

Keep Shootin!!

John

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February 17, 10 by admin.

Hey Gang:

Today we get to interview models and search for the perfect image.

For those of you who wonder what we look for in a great model: poise, beauty, energy, and attitude. Each committee person seems to focus on one area. I tend to lean towards attitude and energy. Beauty and poise and be created on set and in makeup. The others are in the packaging or not.

Have a great day.

Keep Shootin!!

John

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February 16, 10 by admin.

Today I’m scouting shoot locations and meeting with clients. Tonight, I’m giving a talk on Commercial Photography at Purdue University.

Last year I started looking at doing video blogs and pod casts. That effort stalled because of concerns about quality and cost. Well, I’m happy to say the idea is back on the design table.

Let me know your thoughts on subject matter and backdrops.

Keep shootin’

John

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February 2, 10 by admin.

Hey Gang:

Here it is 2010.My promise to our many fans, is to be more engaged with our blog. We’ve archived the previous posts and changed the post dates. This should make it easier for everyone to look at the previous discussions.

This year is going to be more exciting and educational for all of us.

The year started by winning the Travel and Tourism photo contest.

The Addy awards are coming up later this month. We’re hoping our desktop calendar and the National Group aerial calendar come back with awards.

March will find me in Sugarland, TX for the PAPA Conference.

Keep your eyes peeled for seminar dates and more on line lessons. Remember, submit your questions about photography. I’ll be more than happy to give you my opinion.

Keep Shooting 

John 

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February 2, 10 by admin.

Hi Everyone: Welcome to my first blog.This blog will be used to keep you informed of my many adventures. But more importantly, it will be used as an education platform.The lessons will allow you to unleash your creativity, take control of your camera and the situations you encounter and maximize your efficiency behind the camera. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns.Keep shooting!!John

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February 2, 10 by admin.

Hey Gang:

Today’s assignment took me to the baseball fields of Subaru of Indiana Automotive, for the Greater Lafayette Easter Egg Hunt.

Capturing the joy and excitement of hundreds of children sprinting after candy was more challenging than expected. I was surrounded by children on all sides, that converged on what seemed one spot, me.

Have a great Easter holiday and remember,

Keep Shooting!!

John 

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February 2, 10 by admin.

This afternoon we completed our aerial session of the Purdue Grand Prix.Mother nature, as usual threw us a curve ball. Skies were sunny, temperature was 81 degrees, winds were 29 knots (34 mph). You read that right, 34 mph.Thank goodness for great pilots and their aircraft.I was hoping to use this as a lesson on what you can do by playing with shutter speeds, but the idea of just blurring the race cars became impossible.Great day of shooting though.Spring is here!!!!Keep Shooting!!!John   

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February 2, 10 by admin.

Great News Gang:As some of you know, we have been entrusted with a couple calendar projects. One of them requires a lot of time hanging out of aircraft.We just got permission from the FAA and Homeland Security to flyover and photograph the 2009 Purdue Grand Prix race. Several of the images from this flight will be posted as examples of playing with shutter speeds.Now we just need to hope for good weather. That is the one really bad thing about aerial imaging, we have no control over what nature throws at us. So we just pray and keep our fingers crossed.I’ll let you know how it goes.By the way Nikon is about to release its new digital SLR. Looks like another great camera.Keep shooting!!!John

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February 2, 10 by admin.

Hey Gang:Had a beautiful photo flight on Monday. We flew to Benton County to capture the wind turbines, amid the thousands of acres of farm land.This session was for a calendar project that will go to press in October.Take a look at the colors.Keep Shooting !!!John

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February 2, 10 by admin.

Hey gang:Here’s our new logo. A special thanks to Angela Bruntlett Design.  John  

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