Life through a Lens

[Okie Boom]

Man, what a long weekend. Wedding and a family session in the same weekend. I have around 1000 images total between the two sessions! Sheeesh!!

I did get a chance to play around a bit tonight though. I saw an image on the net that I wanted to give a try.

The result:

Chevy by Okie Photo, on Flickr

Here is one from the wedding Sunday. I am SUPER proud of this image...and that doesn't happen often! I am by far my own biggest critic!

web2 by Okie Photo, on Flickr

[Okie Boom]

ROFL, can't say that was the idea, but it definitely works for the image doesn't it!?

[Okie Boom]

Found this on a fellow photogs Facebook today.

Originally Posted by Facebook

I can use a hammer but it doesn’t make me a builder.
I can use a thread and needle but it doesn’t make me a seamstress.
I am able to take a pulse but it doesn’t make me a doctor.
I am able to listen but it doesn’t make me a psychologist.
I own scissors but it doesn’t make me a hairdresser.
I can help my kids with their homework but it doesn’t make me a teacher.
I can make my family dinner but it doesn’t make me a chef.
I can wrap an ankle but it doesn’t make me a athletic trainer.

Just because you own a camera, that doesn’t make you a photographer.
You can take a snapshot outside but you don’t understand lighting.
You can try and pose someone but find it’s harder than it looks.
You take hundreds of “pictures” only to get one or two good ones.
You own photoshop but can only use it to fix your mistakes.

We live in the greatest country in the world... America. Everyone has the
right to own their own business and everyone is in control of their own
destiny. However, do not call yourself a photographer, or open a photography business, if you do not understand light control, posing, retouching, image enhancement, customer service, business laws, or your equipment. Using the “P” setting on the camera does not mean “professional”. Photographing your subject outdoors on vintage furniture does not make it cool. Lens flare, out of
focus images, and blown out highlights does not make it art.

Our studio receives calls daily of regret.... regret that they went to a
“photographer” to save a few dollars. I am saddened by the people who say,
“I wish I would have went to a real professional studio and now its too
late."

I can manipulate light, I am a photographer.
I can create sets and backgrounds, I am a photographer.
I understand color harmony, I am a photographer.
I can pose someone in flattering ways, I am a photographer.
I am able to use my manual settings on my camera, I am a photographer.
I can see lighting outside, I am a photographer.
I can use photoshop to enhance my images, I am a photographer.
I own a camera and I really am a Professional Photographer.

Now, I fully believe in every word of this. There are just to many people out there with digital cameras these days that make it hard enough as is on a full time photographer, trying to earn a living. Now I am not saying there is anything wrong with being a hobbyist. Actually I encourage it, it is a great stress relief, and above all a ton of fun.

Just thinking out loud here!

[Okie Boom]

Here is one of my recent shots:


I have been doing a lot of playing with lighting lately. It is pretty amazing what you can do with a couple of flashes!

[Dznts]

great pictures.. keep up the good work

[SlingShot]

@ontheaccount

Awesome drawing ... You have some incredible talent.

[Okie Boom]

Seems that this thread has sort of died down.....sorry I have been super busy, I will try to do better. Here are a few to get things kicked back off...


IMG_1446edit by Okie Photo, on Flickr


IMG_1265 by Okie Photo, on Flickr


IMG_1271 by Okie Photo, on Flickr

[Okie Boom]

another of my more recents


IMG_0428 by Okie Photo, on Flickr

[Okie Boom]

Some work I did recently for the OKCAMARO guys

http://www.flickr.com/photos/okiepho...08274105/show/

[Dr. Love]

Here is a couple of my favorite pics.

[Dr. Love]

Here's another one: Alcatraz

[Okie Boom]

Wow, I would love to spend a few hours in Alcatraz!

Where is the Cemetery? Looks like something from New Orleans!

[Overflow]

I'm glad someone brought this thread back.

Now if I can find my pictures from Kennedy Space Center..

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by Okie Boom

Some work I did recently for the OKCAMARO guys

http://www.flickr.com/photos/okiepho...08274105/show/

Those are some great shots, but make me realize I shouldn't take super close-up shots of my car. I found myself noticing every little flaw in the vehicles in those kind of shots!