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Model: Kateri

Carl — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:17:52 +0000

Kateri came to the studio to get some photos for her portfolio. She does belly dance, among others styles, here in the DC area and was curious about trying out modeling as a sideline or something to round out her portfolio.

The funny thing about her was that even with the large number of photos I took (about 900), not a single one was bad. She is not just beautiful, which you can tell from the photos, but is so well poised that every time I snapped a photo she was on point and looking sharp. I have never worked with someone whose gracefulness and beauty made its way into photos as consistently. It was a true pleasure to shoot with her.

Check out some other photos from my shoot with Kateri.

Royal Arch Past High Priests

Carl — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:16:23 +0000

I have been given an assignment to photograph the past high priests of the local Royal Arch chapter. It’s a particularly interesting assignment, as I get to meet a lot of the senior members of this esteemed order as I do so. Getting to hear stories of times gone by and names of others who have passed this way before me is quite inspiring. So far I have three done but more are on the way, slowly but surely.

Betty

Carl — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:00:56 +0000

Betty came by the studio to be part of my tattoo project. Click the photo to see her whole gallery.

Shoot with Vasara: Edited Photos

Carl — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:25:37 +0000

My last post featured an unedited photo of Vasara Noxxul, a model who came by to participate in my tattoo project. Vasara was a lot of fun to work with. She is the type of person who is really an expert at what she does and it is clear that she enjoys it. Seeing that type of expertise and passion is a lot of fun to watch. Here is another photo from the shoot. Click on it to see the select edited images.

Photos from My Shoot with Vasara

Carl — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:49:39 +0000

Vasara is a local model who came over recently for my tattoo project. I am very excited about the photos, as she was incredible at posing and very expressive. I haven’t even edited the photos yet but wanted to post a preview here. Keep an eye out for the whole set of photos.

The Importance of Good Photography

Carl — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:25:58 +0000

I often get questions from people who say, “Why should I pay a professional when Uncle Joe has a perfectly good camera?” The bottom line and the question you have to ask yourself is what you want your final product to look like. Maybe Uncle Joe can do a sufficient job for what you want, but the little touches a professional adds to the job can make a world of difference in the final print.

If you need a portrait to represent you in your business, what you are projecting is a personality and one of the things you will want to do is project the best possible image. This should be a current image, reflecting how you look today, and should show you in a positive light. In short, the professional touch can make a world of difference when it comes to getting the perfect look for whatever your industry may be. Your image is everything. Invest wisely in how people see you.

Likewise, if you are hiring a photographer for a life event, like a wedding, retirement party or something else that carries great meaning for you, think about the pictures you want to look at and pass on to friends and loved ones. The amateur ones may show all the people but the professional knows how to get the right angles and capture all the relevant elements in an artistic way. We all have our snapshot albums that we rarely look at. Why not invest in a quality image that you can hang on a wall and that brings back the memories every time you look at it?

Be sure to check out my line of services and let me know how I can help you.

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Matty on Ice

Carl — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:58:10 +0000

I went ice skating with some friends this past winter at the Smithsonian. Actually, I went to the Smithsonian, where some friends were ice skating. I don’t skate. The only good use of ice, in my opinion, is to chill liquids before I ingest them.

As always, I brought a camera. What kind of photographer would I be without my tools? Here is a shot I got of my friend Matty. She has a great smile, as did everyone there that day. For some reason, being half frozen and that close to ice, which is not only cold but also slippery, brings out some incredible smiles in people. It’s a great opportunity to get some really fun shots. It’s also a very dynamic activity, so you can see people interact in a way they normally would not.

Click the picture to see the full-size version.

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Executive Portraits

Carl — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:37:04 +0000

My friend Alex came by the studio a couple weeks ago to get a picture done.

This was not the photo we had intended on shooting but was an extra I did just as a quick aside. As it is, it turned out better than we expected, especially since I essentially said, “Sit down and look over here.” I had a friend hold up a reflector for a moment, snapped the picture that was that. It ended up being a great executive portrait of a fellow who is a local rising star in the company he works for.

Do you need your portrait done for a brochure, business card, web site or anything else? Let me know and I will take care of you.

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Officers at Cherrydale Lodge #42

Carl — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:33:40 +0000

I was asked to do portraits of the new 2008 officers at Cherrydale Lodge #42, AF&AM. This is a fine group of men and were a lot of fun to photograph. Check out some of the pictures below and be sure to look at the gallery to see all types of pictures.

Later this week I will be covering the installation of these new officers, so be sure to check back soon.

This is the stuff I love to do – portraits and events. Some photographers love shooting pets, weddings, even forensic scenes, but the thing I love to do is portraits. The dynamic that comes from interacting with an individual or a small group is much more interesting to me than most other forms of photography. To each his own, I suppose. I know others who hate doing portraits.

Here’s to doing what you love, whatever that may be!

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New Model: Amy

Carl — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:57:48 +0000

Amy is a model in Arlington, VA and a delight to work with. When I met her, it was like reconnecting with an old friend. We had an instant rapport and shooting with her was a blast. Not only is she beautiful and easy to work with, but she’s smart as a whip as well and willing to work hard to get the job done.

I hope to photograph her again sometime soon. If you need a model, let me know and I will put her in touch with you. Check out some of her pictures:

Amy - Swimsuit

Amy - Dress

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