“Is it alright to have my dog in the picture?” The bearded old man wearing jeans, a western shirt, and a cowboy hat and cowboy boots says. “And my bible?” “Sure” I say with a smile. “Whatever you want.” Cowboy Churches are interesting places. A little more laid back than most Churches. The dress code …
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Yippie Ki Yay-Shooting The Cowboy Church
June 20, 2011 – 5:15 pm
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Posted in Clothes, Directory Work, Old People, props
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Tagged annie oakley, brokeback mountain, buckskins, christian churches, cowboy church, cowboy culture, cowboy hat, equestrian events, finished metal, gospel band, hat and boots, interesting places, late in the day, metal buildings, rodeo arena, rodeo events, team penning, team roping, urban cowboy, western heritage
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If It’s Good Enough for David LaChapelle
“Hey guys, I found some great new videos.” The Boss says with his best telemarketer’s smile. “I think everyone here should buy one.” “If it’s that great.” I say. “Why don’t you buy it for us?” “These videos are for your benefit.” He says and nods sagely. “Don’t you want to improve as a photographer?” …
August 13, 2010 – 5:41 pm
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Posted in Big Box Stories, Directory Work, Equipment, lighting, Money, Photography, props, The Company
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Tagged assembly line work, baby pictures, Directory Work, lighting, Money, photographers, portrait photographers, portrait studio
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Assembly Line Portraits Backgrounds
“Can we have the background of The Beach at Sunset?” Dad says with a laugh. “Or maybe up in the mountains somewhere?” “Nah.” I say as I change the Blue Old Masters Background to a solid black background. “I think what you really need is the one with the Bookshelves.” Most of the Assembly Line …
June 20, 2010 – 9:41 pm
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Posted in Big Box Stories, Children, Directory Work, Equipment, lighting, props
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Tagged assembly line work, baby pictures, Directory Work, lighting, portrait studio, portrait studios, props
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It’s Always a Question of Time
“Is this going to take long?” Mom says as she rushes in. “We need to be at Practice.” “There’s one family ahead of you.” I say. “It won’t be too long.” “Well, I won’t wait too long.” I’ve had this conversation at every Company I have ever worked for. Some people live for the thrill …
May 13, 2010 – 1:59 am
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Posted in Big Box Stories, Directory Stories, Equipment, Photography, props
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Tagged assembly line, educating rita, lighting, Money, portrait photographers, time
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Popular Portraits and The Assembly Line Portrait
“I brought in this book to show you.” The New Mom says as she flips open an Anne Geddes coffee table book with a photo of a sleeping baby balanced on top of a giant pumpkin. “Can you take a portrait like this?” “Well, it’s possible.” I say as I look at the photo, “If …
April 22, 2010 – 4:42 pm
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Posted in Children, Clothes, Directory Work, props
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Tagged advance sales, assembly line, Directory Work, lighting, parents, portrait photographers, portrait studios, sittings
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Props
“We’ve got some exciting news.” The Manager says with her usual bubbly excitement. “We bought you some new props!” On the table in front of me is a pile of four foot long plastic crayons, a regular box of crayons, and some white paper. The large crayons are in random colors. “Nice.” I say with …
March 29, 2010 – 6:08 pm
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By The Photographer
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Posted in Big Box Stories, Children, Equipment, Photography, props
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Tagged angles, assembly line, Directory Work, portrait photographers, portrait studio, portraits, sittings
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