Visual Excellence

In putting together my photography class (that starts this Monday) I found myself in need of a break. My wife and daughters were in the den watching Pride and Prejudice, the Keira Knightley version. So, I sat down and dutifully watched this extraordinary "chick flick." Even though I had seen it several times before it is enormously impressive. Every scene, every frame is magnificent. The lighting, the framing, the posing, the camera angles are a visual feast. Watch this film as a photographer, you can learn so much. Every visual artist can learn from this. Enjoy.

Nashville & Imaging USA & Photo Tips

Gretchen just returned from Imaging USA, the Professional Photographers of America convention. Every year I come back excited and on fire after seeing so many amazing photographs, hearing some extraordinary speakers and strolling the aisles of one impressive tradeshow.

Some 7,000 professional photographers from around the country (and the world) descended on Nashville for this visual and inspirational feast. They held the event at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center complete with its lush, tropical atriumed world full of waterfalls and walkways, cafes and foliage. This image gives a very small glimpse into that enchanted world.

My plan for this year, one of many, is to offer my readers weekly updates, tips on creating better images. And, if you haven't seen our website in a while, head over to http://www.lorei.com/ , the galleries are fun to stroll through.

Niece Nyla

While very simple, this image captures the sweetness, innocence and wonder of childhood.

"The Magician's Keeper"

This is a painting I did for a good friend's son. He is the goalie on his high school soccer team.

Love in the Grass

We had so much fun at this engagement shoot. I love the expressions, the grass and the lighting. It's one of my favorite images this year.

You can book your engagement shoot by calling 814.868.0888.

Ride Across Pennsylvania

We rode 410 miles and raised $30,000 for YMCA Strong Kids. At this point we were just 10 miles from the finish. Notice the inscription on the rock. I'm on the far left (in picture not in politics).

Dog and Cat Together

My job was to photograph these two together. The dog was fairly chummy. The cat was aloof. The only way to get these two in the same picture would have been to chain them. The wonders of PhotoShop.