On Ninth Avenue by Gene Lowinger

Posted by Admin on August 23, 2010

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By: Gene Lowinger

Biography: Retired photographer/musician

Website – http://www.genelowinger.com

Image Description – Saw this gentleman sitting in front of a store on Ninth ave.

Location – NYC

Photographic Gear – Nikon D700

Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom, PS, NIK plug-ins

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23Aug

Alabaster Skin by Lisa Howard

Posted by Admin on July 23, 2010

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Photo By: Lisa Howard

Biography: I am a multi-disciplinary artist whose interest in nature, travel and the environment is reflected in my work. I currently live and work as a Photographer and Graphic Designer in Pierrefonds, Québec, Canada. My photographs have appeared in books, calendars, advertisements, packaging and catalogues.

Websitewww.lisahoward.ca

Image Description – I love Gen’s Alabaster skin and those amazing cheekbones! Using all natural light in a doorway, I did not use a backdrop to create these dramatic beauty shots.

Location – Maxville, Ontario, Canada

Photographic Gear – Nikon D80, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Image Editing Software Used – Adobe Lightroom

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23Jul

Jen and Jim, Engaged by Doug Levy

Posted by Admin on June 10, 2010

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Photo By: Doug Levy

Biography: Doug Levy is a Sharon, Massachusetts wedding and portrait photographer.

Websitehttp://www.douglaslevyphotography.com

Image Description –From an engagement shoot last weekend in Swampscott, Massachusetts

Location - Swampscott, Massachusetts

Photographic Gear – Nikon D700 and 50mm 1.4

10Jun

Grubby Kid by Peter Caron

Posted by Admin on June 4, 2010

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Photo By: Peter Caron

Websitehttp://www.teaco-photography.com

Biography – I took up photography in 2004 and have been unable to quit.

Location - Laos

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4Jun

Springtime Familytime by Dan McCarty

Posted by Admin on April 29, 2010

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Photo By: Dan McCarty

Website – http://flickr.com/danmccarty

Image Description – Mother and Son in a field of wildflowers

Location - Brenham, Texas

Photographic Gear – Canon 5D Mark II and 70-200 2.8 L

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29Apr

Perfect Storm by Keith Jones

Posted by Admin on April 24, 2010

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Photo By: Keith Jones

Websitehttp://photo.net/photos/maxnex

Image Description – This photo was taken at a studio shoot then reworked in CS3 with a texture.

Location – San Bernardino, CA

Photographic Gear – Canon 5D Mark II, 24-70 mm L 2.8 lens. Black backdrop, 42 inch soft box camera right 30 degrees.

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24Apr

Alyssa By Dona Brainard

Posted by Admin on April 11, 2010

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Photo By: Dona Brainard

Website – http://www.donabrainard.com

Location – Florida


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11Apr

Portrait of a Joyful Dog by Erin Tomanek

Posted by Admin on April 9, 2010

erin_t_dogPhoto By: Erin Tomanek

Websitehttp://www.PawPrintsPictures.com

Biography - Erin is a profession photographer who specializes in pets & portraiture. She loves all things furry, fuzzy, fluffy, and feathery. Scaly critters are okay in her book too. She shoots both in studio and out-and-about in a photojournalistic style, and once in a while she’ll leave the dogs behind and take landscapes, abstracts, and event photos.

Image Description – Shot in studio with a high key setup.

Location – Los Angeles, CA

Photographic Gear – Nikon D300… and a whole lotta lenses!

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9Apr

Megan by Todd Adamson

Posted by Admin on April 5, 2010

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Photo By: Todd Adamson

Websitehttp://www.photernal.com

Biography – I dabble in all genres of photography. Digital only. People are my favorite.

Image Description –This was from a session where Megan modeled hats by Blu Zombie Designs. We’re both hoping for an appearance in Gothic Beauty Magazine.

Location – Iowa City

Photographic Gear – Nikon Gear

5Apr

Friendly Child by Peter Caron

Posted by Admin on March 19, 2010

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Photo By: Peter Caron

Websitehttp://www.teaco-photography.com

Biography – In 1972, Peter was sent to prison by a military court for a crime he didn’t commit. He promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, he survives as a soldier of fortune. In his spare time, Peter is also is a keen amateur photographer.

Image Description – We made an unplanned overnight stop at this village to rest our aching limbs after some very heavy trekking. Everyone was friendly, most photogenic, and some played to the camera.

Location - Remote village, Norther Laos

Photographic Gear – Canon 20d

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19Mar