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on February 15th, 2010•
I wanted to share one of my most recent photoshoots with all of you. I had the great pleasure of having Andrew Yaniuk as my assistant for the day of this shoot, while we photographed Signatura Dance.
Simple portraits were no problem, however having enough room and background for an 8 person group shot seemed to be more challenging. There are some great behind the scenes shots of how the setup was, along with final portrait photographs.
If your dance team or family is in need of portraits, be sure to get in touch with me via my contact form for a price quote.
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on February 8th, 2010•
A few weeks ago I took my first trip to a Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Castle in Lyndhurst, NJ, as my Christmas present. It was a delightful trip and better than I expected, and even better for photographing the action. I highly suggest everyone take a trip there at least once in their life.
It is very realistic to the actual Medieval era, dinner is served without utensils and with certain period food (whole chicken, spare ribs, potatoes). The fighting was very choreographed and actually very real at times. All of the real action and pain of the Knights was easily seen from our “Royalty” seating -first row of seats with free commemorative DVD, program guide and cheering flag.
The only issue that annoyed me was how much the servers were pushing all the souvenirs, from light up swords to cheer with to the photos they take when you first enter and while you are eating. I did end up giving in and purchase one of the two photos I was offered, since it was only $10, much cheaper than I had been expecting they would charge. I know it is a recession, but with the cost of the ticket I feel that they shouldn’t come around more than once and expect people to shell out more money for something that they probably won’t use after that night again.
The other disappointment was the liquor beverages, I ordered a drink out of their menu book (without prices of course) and certainly expected to receive it in the glass that was pictured. I wasn’t even offered that glass, and was then served what looked like a children’s sized plastic glass for $8. I should have assumed such would be offered at such an event. Aside from that slight disappointment of the evening this was a great trip and great photography opportunity I suggest it for anyone.
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on February 1st, 2010•
In honor of my postcards coming in last week for my photography show in March, I would like to post the final print design with all the necessary information to attend the show.
My work is being displayed at Bouras Galleries March 9th thru April 29th 2010- Monday thru Friday, available visiting hours are 9am-5pm. The gallery address is 25 DeForest Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901.
At this gallery all prints (which are framed and matted in hand-cut mats) will be for sale, with 10% of the sales going towards Overlook Hospital, and another 10% going towards the Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation, both located in Summit, NJ.
All photographs can also be purchased as a print separately, in various sizes. A price list will be made available for reference. Also photo note cards are available for purchase in a set of 6, of the same image.
Any print inquires can be made by using my contact form on my website.
