July 23rd, 2010
I’ve got a great last minute opportunity for anyone looking to market their nature images. I am doing a 2 hour lecture at Hunt’s Photo and Video in Melrose, MA - just outside of Boston.
Have you ever dreamed of seeing your images in print on the pages of magazines, cards, calendars, or books? Or perhaps earning some extra money to pay for that new piece of camera equipment by having your photographs published? Or even beginning a career as a professional nature photographer.
Author and photographer Raymond Klass will be teaching a 2 hour course that covers what you need to know to start marketing your nature photographs. This course begins with a brief discussion of the equipment and techniques today’s editors are looking for. We will then cover strategies for submitting your images to various markets like calendars, magazines, stock agencies, and book publishers among others. We will then explore the world of self-promotion as we discuss the value of having a website, new marketing opportunities, and how to stay in touch with today’s editors. Lastly, we will take a look at some of the possibilities the digital age has brought for self-publishing everything from note cards to books.
This class if for anyone who has an interest in submitting their images for publication. You don’t need to be a full-time photographer to have your pictures appear in national and international print – you just need to be motivated and creative about marketing your photography. This course outlines in detail many of the opportunities available for nature photographers looking to have their work published.
To register for this class please call 781-662-8822 limited seats are available.
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June 5th, 2010
So I know I haven’t had enough time to post lately, but here goes…
I’m in Rhode Island scouting for a workshop now, and having a great time photographing with my mother here in the coast. We visited some of our old favorites today, and even found a fantastic preserved windmill next to a beautiful farm. The property is preserved through the Historical Society, and they’ve been more than gracious in letting us photograph - a welcome change from some of the sites around the country which are become more restrictive.
This is the windmill, located in Jamestown - between Narragansett and Newport.
This was the rusting Ford emblem from an antique tractor we photographed on Casey Farm - a working CSA in the area.
This was a flag created by local farmers on the Watson Farm - a site preserved and maintained by the Rhode Island Historical Society.
Finally, this holiday enthusiast has created a permanent home for Santa - his roof. On can only guess how many decades this plastic statue has spend atop the roof. The image was taken earlier today - June 5.
Have a great start to summer, and happy shooting.
Tags: garden, kitsch, On-Location, photo, rhode island, tractor
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March 28th, 2010
I spent a couple day this past week at the Local Government Day Conference up in Lake Placid, NY. The meeting consists of state officials, local government attendees, NGOs, and concerned citizens. I met officials with a wealth of knowledge about the Adirondack Park, and caught up on the agenda and issues for the coming year.
Though there were often differences of opinion, I felt an overwhelming care and respect for the park and the area. It has been said that Adirondackers would rather fight than win, and while this may be true, everyone I met was truly passionate about making a difference in their community, and throughout the park. It was inspiring to see so many people gathered to debate and discuss issues that have no easy solutions.
This is the basis for the Adirondack project I am working on - how the park balances community, economy, and ecology. The issues aren’t simple, and the solutions will likely be ever-evolving as the local and state interests strive to balance a well protected environment with the social and economic needs of the truly unique Adirondack communities.
More on this project to come.
While I was up in the area, I shot 2 quick pictures. The first is a portrait of my friend, John Vargo - the owner of the Eat N Meet Grill , a great place for all types of food. The menu includes local favorites, dishes with international appeal, and they are all cooked fresh, and available for take-out if you’re busy.
The second image is of the lobby / bar of the Crowne Plaza hotel in Lake Placid, what a view….
Tags: adirondack, eat n meet grill, john vargo, lake placid, photo, saranac lake
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March 20th, 2010
One of the true pleasures about the Adirondack’s is the lack of pollution. Low light pollution here in rural Arietta (Southern Adirondacks) makes night photography especially good. I’ve had my Nikon D300 for a while now, but haven’t had a proper day to really test the low-light and long exposure capabilities of the camera until recently. Last night as I was out checking on the batteries that power the off-the-grid house I’m staying, I noticed the sky was particularly clear and filled with literally trillions of brilliant stars. I thought this might be a good time to try a long exposure.
The exposure was 30 minutes in length, taken at ISO 200 and f/3.5 with a 35mm lens. The Nikon long-exposure noise reduction did a fantastic job giving a clean result. The pine trees in the foreground were lit with a powerful diving flashlight from Princeton Tech.
We’ll see what tomorrow night brings.
Tags: adirondack, long exposure, night sky, nikon d300, outdoor, photo
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March 12th, 2010
I’m up here is the Adirondacks, and one of my goals while here is to explore some more “adventure photography”. My images have always focused on the amazing trips and travels I’ve been doing, but I realized that while I might have been showing the landscapes or wildlife I saw, my images were often difficult for viewers to place themselves into. I’m starting to work on a series now of adventures that feature people, or are taken from a more personal perspective.
Here’s the first of the images, a shot from a home-made snowmobile cam. Yes, it’s me riding around of frozen Avery’s Lake in the Adirondacks.
Tags: adventure, crusing, frozen lake, photo, riding, snowmobile, winter
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March 9th, 2010
I know it has been a little while since I posted some new images, but here goes. I’m up in the Adirondacks for the month of March, and I thought I would play with a new toy I got for Christmas. My uncle, who’s also a photographer, found a great radio controlled shutter release for Nikon cameras, and got me one for the holidays. I had a ton of fun this morning playing with the new toy capturing everything and anything that came close to the feeder just outside the house.
I’m so excited about this new technique, as it incorporates the sense of place I like about a wide angle lens, with the frame-filling ability of a telephoto. Both images were taken with a 12-24mm Nikon lens, and a bit of fill flash to help define the subject from the background. It’s just a start, but I’m excited already to see where this new technology will take me.
Happy shooting.
Tags: adirondacks, animal, new technique, photo, picture, radio trigger, remote trigger
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February 24th, 2010
One of the great things about winter - beyond the opportunities to ski and sled, is the free time to catch up on my processing from previous shoots during the year. I’ve included some images here that are part of my Adirondacks Project.
As I look toward my schedule for 2010, there will be plenty of time to explore perhaps the greatest of all of America’s parks - the Adirondacks. I will be there for much of the month of March working on both video and stills.
Tags: adirondacks, adventure, canoe, loon, photo, picture, travel, water
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January 25th, 2010
I know it has been a while since my last post, but I’m still busy traveling, photographing, and teaching around the country. On my way to Alabama for some teaching, I stopped to see a dear friend in Atlanta. He insisted that I spend a day and photograph at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
They are gearing up for their annual orchid show. The displays were incredible, and what’s best is that they allow you to take your tripod and get right close to the flowers. If you’ll be passing by, or have a free weekend, you owe it to yourself to stop by and warm up your macro lens.
If you can, my recommendation would be to stop by during the week, as crowds will be minimal, and you’ll have plenty of free space to photograph and explore the magical colors and compositions.
Happy Shooting.
Tags: atlanta botanical garden, flower, macro, orchid, photography
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November 8th, 2009
I’m proud to be included in a new photography exhibit featuring 3 generation of creativity. My grandfather, mother, and cousin are also showing work along with myself at the New City Library http://www.newcitylibrary.org during the month of November.
It is an honor to be displaying my work alongside those in my family that have inspired me, and who I’ve hopefully been a help to as well. If you get a chance, the show is worth checking out. The New City Library is located about 45 minutes north of New York City.
Tags: exhibit, gallery, library, show
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October 8th, 2009
Just a quick post from Vermont. It’s peak for the foliage season here, and I’ve found a new waterfall just south of Newfane. It’s a beauty of a spot, and I had a great day there photographing.
It’s off to teach a workshop here for the next week, and then on to Ithaca for their foliage season. I hope you all out thee are finding good fall foliage and having a great time exploring it with your lens.
Tags: autumn, fall, foliage, location, photo, photography
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