Taking Advantage of Self-Quarantine for COVID-19
March 22, 2020
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COVID-19, The Corona Virus. Currently, we are all experiencing the weirdness of this global event. Some states and countries are completely locked down - others, such as NC, are strongly recommending self-quarantine and making sure to practice social distancing (keeping at least 6 ft between you and the person near you). My company, along with othe...
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How I Got The Shot
March 14, 2020
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"Patience is a virtue", an old adage, but something I find I don't always have a lot of - I'm an instant gratification type of person. This is ok sometimes, but when trying to get good photos, patience is everything, especially when you have subjects who not only move, the move quickly. So, to get a still shot is a definite challenge.
I was in the...
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Photo Style: Black & White vs. Color Photos
March 07, 2020
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The color of a photo in most cases is a matter of taste. For me, I feel like Black & White adds a level of style that is often hard to achieve with color photos, especially with added mid to high contrast. You can often times pull out more emotion and better establish a connection between the viewer and the subject.
With my own personal photos,...
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Why do I do it?
August 04, 2019
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Many people ask me, "Why do I do what I do?" This is a common question I have always asked my employees as well - really, "What makes you tick?", "What makes you get up in the morning?"... all good questions and relevant. So why do I do the photography thing? It's really simple, because I enjoy it.
If you read my bio in my About page, I have a str...
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The City I Love
July 04, 2019
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Charlotte, NC - a small city with a big personality. Of all the places I have lived, Charlotte is among my favorites; with a close proximity to the NC and SC beaches to the east, mountains close to the west, and entertainment close in Atlanta, Orlando and Asheville, Charlotte brings a lot to those who live here.
The uptown area is beautiful and ea...
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