When it's NOT the camera! (rNeil)
posted Mon August 30th 2010 @ 11:12 AM

We all look around to see what other's use for cars, cameras, you name it. But much of the time for family snaps it's more important you HAVE a camera with you than what it is! Read More »

Photographing Models (CherieRenae)
posted Fri August 6th 2010 @ 9:09 AM

Photographing models is very different from traditional portrait photography. The lighting and the posing needs to be MUCH edgier. Hanna is a vocal performance major who would like to earn extra college money by modeling. This session was a chance for her to learn about model posing. Read More »

Have a look at Resurrection! (rNeil)
posted Fri August 6th 2010 @ 1:35 AM

I've just put a new gallery up, on our recent day-trip to Mt. St. Helens, the mid-Washington volcano of the famous explosive eruption thirty years ago. It was a beautiful late-afternoon as we arrived at the Visitor Center just north of the mountain. Read More »

Capturing the Mood (CherieRenae)
posted Mon July 26th 2010 @ 9:38 AM

We often speak of capturing the mood of a person when we photograph. How do we capture the 'mood' of a place? Read More »

Midnight Madness (CherieRenae)
posted Mon July 19th 2010 @ 10:30 AM

OK, so last night I was out walking in a local park with a friend. He hopped up onto a stone wall, squatted down, and said, "Look, the gargoyles are come to life." Read More »

End of an era in Salem arts ... (rNeil)
posted Sun July 18th 2010 @ 4:02 PM

Times are always changing, but some are not as welcome as others. Locally, the Salem Art Association has, over the last few years, become a "professionallly" run association, as they grew too big to be run by volunteers. Their big annual event is the Salem Art Fair, taking place this weekend in Bush's Pasture Park. Read More »

Thoughts on clothing for family portraits (MiriamHaugen)
posted Sat July 17th 2010 @ 3:58 PM

Consulting with clients prior to the session is incredibly important. Especially when it comes to famly portraits. Read More »

Focus, Focus, Focus! (MiriamHaugen)
posted Mon July 12th 2010 @ 8:12 AM

There is nothing more distressing than discovering that you have a great image but it is out of focus. Read More »

Do we ever REALLY see the path? (rNeil)
posted Wed July 7th 2010 @ 6:03 PM

This photo was taken while hiking in a forest preserve on the Kapaa Coast (east side) of Kauai back in December of 2008. At the time, I recall thinking there really NEEDED to be a Hobbit village at one or both ends of the trail, it had that ... feel ... about it. And look. Read More »

Break It Up (CherieRenae)
posted Fri July 2nd 2010 @ 10:10 AM

I've been working on a new website for my studio for MONTHS. What that means is that I've been thinking about it but avoiding actually DOING it, because the work seems overwhelming. It is such a big project! I feel swamped before I even begin. Read More »