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Showing posts with label Location Shoots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Location Shoots. Show all posts
Today A good photography Friend of mine has organized a walk about in Grinnell Iowa which is just south west of Toledo 20 miles and South west of Marshalltown Iowa 20 miles or so.One of our first stops will be the Spalding Factory.
The Spalding Factory is a neat place to photograph. One of the Reasons is because I have captured the Best
Natural light that I have ever photographed during some of the harshest times to take pictures. The photos that I have posted are all naturally lite and if you view some of the other pictures that I have taken there all are natural light. The old Spalding Factory is one of those places that looks like there is nothing there except a few decaying buildings cluttering the view in basically a residential neighborhood.
However with most things that do not look like they are worth the time or effort to go check out, It is. In almost every direction there is something adding to the story, something that has seen more sitting in one place then most have there whole lives.
Like the Spalding Factory Our small home towns of Iowa have things with as much to tell.
With stories needing to be heard and retold before they are forgotten forever.
If any one would like to join us just send me a message or give me a call.
Corey Brown (Glory 2 Jesus 4 Photography)
I really like location portrait shoot. well I should it is how I make a living. But some days you get to a shoot that is really great and would have no problem taking a few hundred portraits.
Well Today was one of those days I had a family portrait shoot that included two Chow Chow dogs. Some times pet photography can be a huge challenge in it self however today the owners of these Chow Chows show their dogs so they were very easy to work with. ( both the owners and the dogs) Even the pup that is just over 3 months old was already showing good sings of being a very good show dog.
As you can see He is very loved as well being very playful, He is still just a pup.
The older female does not get shown any more but she had no problem posing for us as you can tell with these two photos.
Even all together they just make one happy family and photogenic family.
I really do enjoy the challenges and rewards with on location portraiture photography. It is not like in the studio were every thing is set once and usually stays fairly close to those parameters . That kind of photography can be very repetitive and become boring. I mean if the studio is already set up with very few variables almost any one can take a photo and make it look ok. Look at Walmart and JC Pennies. I really like the sense of achievement when a client says "I want my photo here" and being able to give them just that and make it look good to boot.
If you would like to see more photos from this shoot in a larger size you may go HERE
As you can see He is very loved as well being very playful, He is still just a pup.
The older female does not get shown any more but she had no problem posing for us as you can tell with these two photos.
Even all together they just make one happy family and photogenic family.
I really do enjoy the challenges and rewards with on location portraiture photography. It is not like in the studio were every thing is set once and usually stays fairly close to those parameters . That kind of photography can be very repetitive and become boring. I mean if the studio is already set up with very few variables almost any one can take a photo and make it look ok. Look at Walmart and JC Pennies. I really like the sense of achievement when a client says "I want my photo here" and being able to give them just that and make it look good to boot.
If you would like to see more photos from this shoot in a larger size you may go HERE
Just a Quick update The Fall workshop is just around the corner ( Oct. 17th & 18th) so if you have not singed up yet and are planing on it now is a good time. You can get more info or register at http://www.pilgrimheights.org/groups/Photography_Fall or here is the Registration Form PDF And feel free to contact me directly if you would like
This workshop will be covering the foundations of photography. Anybody from the novice to the advanced hobbyist should walk away with with a greater understanding of photography and the ability to put it into practice. I will update next week when I will have a head count to let everyone know how many opening are still available.
Thanks and God Bless,
Corey Brown
This workshop will be covering the foundations of photography. Anybody from the novice to the advanced hobbyist should walk away with with a greater understanding of photography and the ability to put it into practice. I will update next week when I will have a head count to let everyone know how many opening are still available.
Thanks and God Bless,
Corey Brown
I had the Great opportunity to photograph my daughter right in the Operating room. My Wife and I did not want to have her VIA a C-section However it had to be that way.
Right from the start she is Bright eyed and checking everything out. She is very alert while awake.
Her Color is starting to come in. You can see how her bottom half is still some what blue in this photo. The whole process really can be scary cleaning out her mouth getting her to breath and so forth it can really make you forget that women have been having babies for over 5,000 years.
Isn't she adorable but in the air and fussing. (Thats my Daughter)
I am really happy how well the new camera Olympus sent me handled these conditions. The Focus speed was great and it handled all the mixed lighting very well. All in all it is a great camera to work with in situations where you will never get a chance to retake the shot.
I would like to thank every one for their support and Prayers. I know that it is In God that everything turned out as well as it did.
My wife and I would like to give a very spacial thanks to Our Pastors Wife for being by my wife's side practically the entire time. Thank you so MUCH Joan for living your ministry.
Mom and Baby are doing very well. I would like to say life is getting back to normal but my life has never been normal so no reason to start now. Let the more fun begin.
Thanks and God Bless,
Corey Brown
Right from the start she is Bright eyed and checking everything out. She is very alert while awake.
Her Color is starting to come in. You can see how her bottom half is still some what blue in this photo. The whole process really can be scary cleaning out her mouth getting her to breath and so forth it can really make you forget that women have been having babies for over 5,000 years.
Isn't she adorable but in the air and fussing. (Thats my Daughter)
I am really happy how well the new camera Olympus sent me handled these conditions. The Focus speed was great and it handled all the mixed lighting very well. All in all it is a great camera to work with in situations where you will never get a chance to retake the shot.
I would like to thank every one for their support and Prayers. I know that it is In God that everything turned out as well as it did.
My wife and I would like to give a very spacial thanks to Our Pastors Wife for being by my wife's side practically the entire time. Thank you so MUCH Joan for living your ministry.
Mom and Baby are doing very well. I would like to say life is getting back to normal but my life has never been normal so no reason to start now. Let the more fun begin.
Thanks and God Bless,
Corey Brown
I shot a small intimate concert this Past Saturday and One of the bands that played was Morning will break. They are a five person band out of Lake County, Illinois.
With Daug Weier playing Guitar,
David Rosing playing Bass Guitar,
Chelsea Troemel Playing Violin,
Luke Bowman on the Drums
and Skyler (Sky) Herman pulling every thing together with lead Vocals.
As a young Band they are showing some skills that will give them an edge. They bring a great attitude backed with good energy,
making for a rather enjoyable stage performance that should just keep getting better with each performance.
Morning Will Break brings some well rounded musical skills, With David Rosing not only being the Bass player he also has a background in piano and is not shabby at all. Chelsea Troemel has be developing her violin ability's with the education of classical violin, A very hard area to master and she has shown that her time has not been wasted.
Speaking with Daug it does not take long to see that he has a real passion for his friends and his band. He is seems to always be looking for ways to make things better and more prepared.
I did not get to spend much time with the band and I feel like I missed a lot by not being able to. Despite their young age I think they have a lot to offer. You can check out their music and more about them on their Myspace . If you would like to see more photos please go to the Gallery I shot from Saturday Here .
I will try and post a little bit about the other two band that were there as soon as I can.
Thanks and God Bless
Corey Brown
David Rosing playing Bass Guitar,
Chelsea Troemel Playing Violin,
Luke Bowman on the Drums
and Skyler (Sky) Herman pulling every thing together with lead Vocals.
As a young Band they are showing some skills that will give them an edge. They bring a great attitude backed with good energy,
making for a rather enjoyable stage performance that should just keep getting better with each performance.
Morning Will Break brings some well rounded musical skills, With David Rosing not only being the Bass player he also has a background in piano and is not shabby at all. Chelsea Troemel has be developing her violin ability's with the education of classical violin, A very hard area to master and she has shown that her time has not been wasted.
Speaking with Daug it does not take long to see that he has a real passion for his friends and his band. He is seems to always be looking for ways to make things better and more prepared.
I did not get to spend much time with the band and I feel like I missed a lot by not being able to. Despite their young age I think they have a lot to offer. You can check out their music and more about them on their Myspace . If you would like to see more photos please go to the Gallery I shot from Saturday Here .
I will try and post a little bit about the other two band that were there as soon as I can.
Thanks and God Bless
Corey Brown
Bella is growing up so fast it is hard to believe. At least she lets me take all kinda of photos to keep the memories.
If The scenery does not look familiar it is because these photos are taken in a exclusive location in between Marshalltown and Tama / Toledo Iowa.
She loves to play in the dirt and get dirty. Thats my Girl
Lost in those Child's dreams
Yep still playing in dirt.
Fine I will be lady like if I have to and put my legs together.
Thanks for looking and God Bless.
Corey Brown
She loves to play in the dirt and get dirty. Thats my Girl
Lost in those Child's dreams
Yep still playing in dirt.
Fine I will be lady like if I have to and put my legs together.
Thanks for looking and God Bless.
Corey Brown
Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center has extended an invitation to me to teach a Photography work shop October 17th and 18th.
I happily accepted the invitation and will be opening up registration By next month. ( August )
There is limited openings and this will be handled first come first served.
The registration is only $75.00 and will include meals, room, and board which are being provided by Pilgrim heights.
Zone-10 will also be helping sponsor the workshop by providing curriculum, materials, and some personal assistance. Zone-10 has a strong foundation aimed at helping up coming photographers with necessary resources to teach and develop their Photography into a craft and an art giving the photographer the opportunity to be able to embark into a successful working career.
Please take the time to visit Zone-10 web page at http://zone-10.com/cmsm/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
And see what they are about here.
Please stay tuned for more information on times and registration.
Thanks and God Bless,
Corey Brown
I happily accepted the invitation and will be opening up registration By next month. ( August )
There is limited openings and this will be handled first come first served.
The registration is only $75.00 and will include meals, room, and board which are being provided by Pilgrim heights.
Zone-10 will also be helping sponsor the workshop by providing curriculum, materials, and some personal assistance. Zone-10 has a strong foundation aimed at helping up coming photographers with necessary resources to teach and develop their Photography into a craft and an art giving the photographer the opportunity to be able to embark into a successful working career.
Please take the time to visit Zone-10 web page at http://zone-10.com/cmsm/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
And see what they are about here.
Please stay tuned for more information on times and registration.
Thanks and God Bless,
Corey Brown
