Congrats Nate and Rebekah!

This was a fabulous day. Reminiscent of childhood memories of horses and boots. These two absolutely nailed the ambiance dead on the nose!

And Annie thank you so much! Working with you was flawless!

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Enjoy a few of the memories and happy New Year!

November 26, 2011

The Beddo Family Portraits

I had a wonderful time hanging out with the Beddo family. And by hanging out of course I mean shooting[photo]! Insert smiley face here!

Happy New Year!

Grumpy Old Man

As an artist pent up in a cubicle all day working nimbly on insurance and putting out fires for other people, sometimes a little walk with my camera is needed. Well today was one of those days that aloud for a lunch break and a meander down Pleasant Valley Road. After stopping at the liquor store by the 3 way stop at Bucks Bar Road, you know that intersection next to the creepy house that everyone said was haunted? Yes, fitting for Halloween I thought. Well next to said liquor store is this quaint office looking space that I have never seen occupied but has recently had an address added by the door. Being the photographer that I am and seeing two old lonely barrels I decided that this would be a great senior portrait or engagement session location. 

Until I met the owner of the property. I immediately thought Grumpy Old Men times ten. As he tried to quickly cross the street from the Haunted House at the Intersection he yells at me "What the hell are you doing?" So I replied as I do when I am somewhere shooting and the obvious question is asked, "I am a local photographer and this would make a great location for some portraits. I wanted to document this spot so that I may not forget about it."

The look on this man's face was by far the most evil look that I have seen from a person asking what I am doing. Imagine a 6' 7" or so 300 pound grumpy old man standing in front of you fuming. So I says to this man, "I have no problem in leaving but if you do not tell me that you have a problem and to leave I will continue on about my business of photographing the pretty things of this Earth." 

With that and a few ugly words in my direction I took what he said as "get off my property!" Now I know the truth. The old haunted house at the corner is not so much ghostly haunted as is haunted with negative old close mindedness. I think that I shall make him a print of the pretty little things of this Earth and hand deliver it next week. 

"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."

Mahatma Gandhi 

A Little About Me, Your Photographer

A few important facts that you should know about Stimulate Photography...

How many years experience do you have as a photographer? 

• I have 7+ years experience shooting film as well as digital with the past 3-4 years dedicated mostly to weddings and portraits.

What is your wedding photography style? (ex – formal or more candid shots?)

• I absolutely love shooting candid shots! But attention to detail including posed shots are just as important to tell the magical story of your beautiful wedding day!

What types of packages do you offer?

• I offer packages ranging from the most basic coverage to a full day of royal treatment so to speak. Also, with Stimulate Photography we will work side by side with you to create a personal investment option too! Just ask!

Do you use proofs? Are they printed proofs or digital proofs?

• I always provide digital proofs as well as an online viewing gallery. If you would like printed proofs this is an option added for an extra charge!

(If applicable) Do you have a professional studio?

• I sure do! I have two studio locations that I currently shoot at. One location in Downtown Sacramento with the other located off Sunrise Blvd and highway 50.
  

Are you the person who will photograph my wedding?

• I am the main photographer but if you wish to have a 2nd photographer present at your wedding that can also be arranged.

What is your typical attire when performing wedding photography?

• I usually wear a nice pair of dress type pants/jeans with a dark or plain top. I have just started integrating staff T's into the mix that have www.stimulatephotography.com on the back and Staff printed on the front. 

What type of equipment do you use?

• I am a Nikon girl!

Do you visit the ceremony and reception sites before the actual wedding date?

• Always! This is an important part of knowing the shots I need to get as well as keep timing with your wedding ceremony and plans.

How is overtime calculated?

• I charge $75 an hour if you need more time added to your investment option. That will be added to your final payment at the time you receive your final products. If you have paid in full then you will be sent an invoice for the extra time after the date of your wedding.

What is your payment policy?

• I have many payment options in order to find a fit just for you! You can always pay in full and enjoy 10% off, go for the 20/50/30 plan which consists of 20% down at time of contract signing which also holds your date, 50% by the date of your wedding with the remaining 30% due with delivery of your final products! If these options are not what you are looking for then please ask and we can work out a special payment plan suited just for you.

What is your cancellation policy?

• I have a 3 day cancellation period starting from when you sign your contract. If you cancel during this time all moneys will be refunded back to you. If you cancel out of the 3 day window, you will be refunded your moneys less 20%.

Can we see samples of your work?

• Yes please! Visit www.stimulatephotography.com or check out my fan page through Facebook: www.facebook.com/StimulatePhotog916

Finding the right fit in a photographer is most important. Quality, respect, communication as well as pricing are among the top items on my check list as a professional. 

As always if you should have any questions, please don't hesitate!

email: stimulatephotog@gmail.com

phone: 916.224.0194

KCRA Channel 3 A-List Best of Sacramento

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Wedding Photography

Today I ran across a great site titled Wedding Photojournalist Association. I went surfing through articles as well as what they had to offer photographers and found this great article:

TIMELESS, OR SIMPLY ICONIC?

There are certain standard wedding images that have been captured again and again throughout the decades. We all know what they are: the bride and her bridesmaids preparing for the ceremony, the father kissing the bride, the walk down the aisle, the married couple’s first kiss and many others. These images are iconic in that they’re instantly recognizable and steeped in tradition.

But many of these pictures are also cliché. They’ve been done and redone almost to the point of yawning boredom. They have been seen so many times, in one slight variation or another, that they flirt with meaninglessness, having lost so much emotional “oomph” as we’ve all become desensitized to the same imagery over time.
The quality of true timelessness, photographs that look as though they could have been created yesterday or 50 years ago, occupies another level altogether. Such images require anticipation, patience, recognition and photojournalist skill on the part of the wedding photographer.

New York City, NY, USA-based WPJA member Jacek Wiesnowski believes that the difference between “cliché” and “timeless” is wrapped up in how you capture the moment, whether in the action, the expression of the faces or the gestures of the hands.

“In wedding photography, what’s important is not just capturing the iconic image, but how you capture it,” he says. “You need to capture emotion at the same time—not just the scene but also emotion in the face. This is what is going to make the image not only iconic, but also elegant.”

Please read more here: Timeless, or Simply Iconic

This article really caught my eye. Enjoy!