And some fun shots of the girls’ dad – had to include him, too!
Archive for August, 2008
A fun day capped by my luggage actually arriving in Australia finally (and a long trip back to the airport to get it, darn!). This was a fun shoot at the beach featuring several different clients – kids, maternity, and the families of local photographers. I didn’t take as many shots today – it was… Read More
36 hours after I was dropped off at Helsinki-Vantaa airport, I arrived in Sunny Brisbane. My luggage, however, decided to remain in London and do some sightseeing. But I couldn’t wait to photograph and we trooped over to the beach and shot the lovely Taylor.
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 Category: Personal No Comments
Four straight weeks of consistent rain has left the late Summer countryside verdant and flush with moss, mushrooms, and green grass. Below: A fairy ring The Summer grains are just turning golden in preparation for the harvest
I’ve just started to proof a shoot done in the area of Loviisa and RuotsinPyhtää. A beautiful, beautiful area encompossing 18th century smithies, sawmills, fortresses, and castles. And the location of some of the biggest sea battles in Europe (Imperial Czarist Russia vs Imperial Sweden) took place in the waterways in front of these areas. … Read More
Monday, August 18th, 2008 Tags: Coast, Finland, forge, Pyhtää, Ruotsinpyhtää, sawmill, smithy, Treaty of Turku
Category: Artistic, Personal 5 Comments
Just look at that beautiful smile – she’s angelic both in appearance and personality. This was a really relaxed and wonderful mother-daughter session. My only regret was that we didn’t have time to shoot more. And her lovely mother – who is crazy enough to think she is a poor photography subject!
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Tags: botanic garden, Helsinki
Category: Client 13 Comments
Autumn is approaching in Finland and the colors in my yard are changing into the beautiful colors of the season.
I have accepted an invitation to fly to Australia and provide photography mentoring and workshop services to several wonderful portrait photographers in the Brisbane area. And while an all-expenses paid vacation to Australia is wonderful – I have to admit I am most looking forward to meeting the great photographers down under and working with… Read More
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 Category: Personal 7 Comments
I am very proud to have been asked once again to contribute an article to Design Aglow Magazine. My first article was an in depth tutorial and discussion on using textures and blends to create unique photo art. That article was featured in Design Aglow Issue 3: The Art Issue. This current article, published in… Read More
Monday, August 4th, 2008 Tags: Article, consistency and style, Design Aglow, Issue 5, photoshop tutorial, success issue
Category: Artistic 3 Comments