Just a quick note…

I just wanted to drop a quick blog about an event I’m going to be shooting on October 24th, 2009. It’s the DHL Charity Car and Bike Show to be held at the Brick House Tavern and Tap here in Houston. 100% of the proceeds go to charity, benefiting the American Heart Association, and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. Here is a link to the flyer on the website set up for this event: LINK.

Not only that, %25 of the proceeds from the prints that people purchase on my website www.SlickPix.net will also be going toward that same charity. They’ll be listed under “Client Galleries” a couple of weeks after the Car Show. So buy some prints, and donate toward a good cause at the same time. Might I suggest a 16×20 Stretched Canvas wall-art print? :o)

If you’re in the Houston area, feel free to drop by and check out some cool cars. I’m sure it’s going to be a fun time. The Location is: 12910 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040.
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Hope to see you there!

Lates

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Elaine and Michael – Engagement Session

I had the privilege of shooting Elaine and Michael yesterday for their engagement photos. They were an absolute hoot to work with. They’re both really laid back and are so fun to be around. Their personalities complement each other well, and it’s easy to see why they have such a good relationship.

Unfortunately, the weather was working against us. The weathermen promised a nice day with a possibility of rain. What we got was dark gray skies and lots of steady showers that alternated between light and medium downpours.

As mentioned in a previous post, camera gear and rain combine for a disasterous result. I made do with a plastic bag and a rubber band, together with one of my lighting umbrellas and tried to make the best out of the situation.

Edit: I reviewed my primary gear bag a while back, The Lowepro Flipside 400 AW, but I had not used the bag to it’s full potential. I have to add that while it was raining, I did indeed use the optional All-Weather Cover on my Lowepro Flipside 400 AW. It worked really well, and is so conveniently tucked away on the bottom, really easy to pull on, and completely rain-proofs the back of the pack- thus protecting the expensive electronic contents inside.

I should also mention that I walked around for several hours with lots of gear in the bag and it never became uncomfortable. The structure and the padding on the bag really make it easy to focus on your work instead of distracting you with aches and pains.

We shot in the area of The Woodlands, TX. A very scenic area with lots of photo locales, there was a lot I wanted to do, but the setting sun wins again. I still think we got some great shots, especially considering the conditions. So here are a few of the shots we got on a rainy Saturday afternoon.

On with the Photos:



One of Elaine and Michael’s first dates was at The Goose’s Acre in The Woodlands. So they wanted some shots in front of the sign. It makes for a nice backdrop.

The rain really picked up so we took a break and went into The Goose’s Acre for some Mojito’s and Appetizers- Potato Skins and Spinach Artichoke Dip. Good Stuff.

Above is one of my favorite shots of the day. We spent a lot of time under this bridge here due to all the rain.








By the end of the shoot, the sun had gone down, and the lights came on, but the rain was still persisting. The lights change color, but we only took a few quick shots in front of the fountain because I didn’t want to soak my gear, or my subjects.

I have to say thanks again, to Elaine and Michael for picking up the tab at The Goose’s Acre. I have got to go back there. It’s a great atmosphere and the food and drinks are good, too.

I’m going to be shooting their wedding next Sunday, so stay tuned for some shots from that. I’m sure we’re gonna’ rock that wedding- let’s just hope for nice weather!

On another note, you may have noticed my Facebook page to the right of my Blog. Feel free to check it out, leave a message and become a fan. It’s all about networking, and the more people you know, the more you can achieve.

Until next time,
Lates

Adam Cavanagh - December 10, 2009 - 10:21 AM

Love the night shots. Looks great

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Morgin and Patrick’s Wedding

I haven’t been updating lately, but I have been kind of busy.
As mentioned on my website, I occasionally work with various other photographers in the southeast Texas region. I always wait until they have finished posting on their blogs before I release any images.
Last month I had a great time shooting with Allen of BellaFotografica in Beaumont, Texas. It was a bit of a drive for me (just shy of two hours!) but it was definitely worth it. It was heaps of fun and the guys made for some lively subjects that really makes my job a lot easier.

I had the assignment of documenting the guys before the wedding and assisting with shooting the wedding itself as well as the reception.
Here’s some shots before the ceremony:

The guys arriving- Patrick is 5th from the right…


To say it was hot outside is like saying the Grand Canyon is just a ditch. Understatement of the year award. I tried to be as quick as I could outside, and the guys soldiered on even with their jackets on!


Two cool cats- Patrick is on the right:


Everybody is so into texting these days…I think they were messaging each other…


The Girls on their way to the ceremony. What you can’t see is the baseball field to the right, full of players cheering and hollering. It was pretty funny…


Patrick has Morgin in a tractor-beam…”Brrrrrrrvvvvvtt!”


“No Flash-Photography during the ceremony!” That’s OK. The handy, dandy 5D to the rescue!

Lighting the Unity Candles


Exchanging Rings


Seal the deal with a kiss


A little Post-Ceremony ring-shot vintage style…


What an awesome looking cake. Am I right? It was phenomenally delicious, too


Time to cut the Cake!



And an emotional toast…


The night was over early for me since I had to drive back to Houston, but we got some great shots and really covered this Wedding well.

We’re already booking weddings into 2010, so if you’re still deciding on a photographer for your special day, let us know soon!

Until next time,
Lates

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New Addition to the Family!

We recently got a new addition to the family. Just last week, in fact. No, it’s not a baby- not a human baby anyway- it’s a Puppy! He’s a Labrador/ German Shepherd mix, supposedly. I see the Lab in him, but not so much German Shepherd. We’ll have to see if the Shepherd manifests itself later on, I guess. He’s so much fun and so full of energy. He loves water, and loves to chew things, unfortunately. He also happens to make for a great photo prop:

He’s grown a lot in just the week we’ve had him. He seems to be pretty sharp and is showing potential for becoming a loyal companion. We have yet to name him, so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them.

Lates

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Photo Books and Invitations and Products Oh My!

As was seen in the previous post, I had the privilege of shooting Azariah’s Senior Portraits. She had seen a photo book that I designed before, and decided to get one of her own.

If you’re unfamiliar with photo books, they’re a really hot item right now. They have been out for several years now, but recently have become more mainstream and common. There are myriad different companies that make photo books, and the challenge is finding one that makes a quality product at a reasonable price.

This particular photo book is hand-crafted with great attention to detail. Premium Fuji Crystal Archive™ Album photo paper (High-quality archival paper) provides excellent resistance to fading.

The Custom Hardcover book is laminated for durability and superior longevity.
(Click the photos for a closer view)


The highlight of this book, which is my favorite feature, is the Leporello binding process. Instead of more common stitch-bound books where you can see the stitches in the gutter, Leporello Binding ensures the book lays flat for double-page spreads and panoramas that just look amazing.


Some books use thin, magazine-like paper with press-printing.But this books pages are nice and thick, almost like posterboard or cardstock paper, printed with a photo-printing process for a true photo print in book form.




These types of books are HUGE in the wedding photography industry, and are becoming more and more popular among seniors and others looking for classy, quality keepsakes that last generations.

You can’t really compare them with traditional ‘drop-in’ albums where you ‘drop-in’ the photo prints. While they will get the job done, photo books have a custom-designed layout displayed in a story-book format. They’re not just photos on a page, it’s your moments in life as told in a book.


Below is a traditional photo album filled with Polaroids and school certificates and class photos. It’s obviously well-aged, and on the verge of falling apart. And yes, that happens to be my photo album…


I’ve also been printing invitations and announcements. These are high quality double-sided UV-Coated photo prints on cardstock paper with custom designed layouts and messages on them. They look great, are very handy, and are very affordable.


For your next photo session, I would highly recommend a photo book. They look good in pictures, but they really are impressive when held in hand.

Feel free to ask about other products available as well. We have things like large canvas prints (they look awesome stretched over a frame like a fine art painting), greeting cards, sign-in books and more.

Until next time,

Lates

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