Norman Rockwell was such a great illustrator, that he was practically a photographer.  His photo realistic images and sense of humor in his work have blown me away ever since I was a kid.  My mom used to hang prints of these on the kitchen wall, that she cut out of a Norman Rockwell calendar she got as a handout from the local bank.  We’ve always had beagles, growing up, so these are some of my favorites.  This stuff is just timeless. Read the rest of this entry »

I wish stuff like this took less time.

I still end up spending up to 30-60 mins on one portrait sometimes…sometimes it’s worth it in the end, other times it’s not as cost effective.  You have to remember when you’re just having fun messing around, and when you actually should be getting your work for the day done   Plus, you only learn new skills and techniques by practicing.

I’m not a model, and don’t wear makeup – thank god.  My nose has blackheads (need to get one of my wife’s nose strips or something) I have the occasional zit (don’t we all) and all these little things add up to more time in post processing.

BEFORE:

Me sitting facing a large window, and a $2.50 white plastic shower curtain tacked against the wall behind me.  50mm f1.8 lens at ISO 200, f3.2 and 1/125.

AFTER:

Isn’t photoshop fun !?