In the Woods on an April Morning

The morning after a thunderstorm, on April 25 2010 on the trail at Sugarcreek MetroPark. Macro nature photography of wildflowers and other flora.

The kind of September where inspiration blooms

Of the 25 open seats for this September workshop, nine are already filled. I'm expecting registration to be full by early July. The two-day program - in the wonderful light of late September on a landscape that is considered the most picturesque in Ohio - will provide the best in hands-on instruction on how to get the most out of your digital SLR camera. You'll learn the best tips and techniques for capturing nature and landscape photographs that quite simply jump-out from all the rest and cause viewers to say "I can't believe that was taken in Ohio." The classroom location for the workshop will be the new conference and retreat center at The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls. Known as "The Gathering Space," it's where 'inspiration blooms.'

in reference to: Season of Good Light Photography Workshop | Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls (view on Google Sidewiki)

High School Senior Portrait Photography

I'm pleased to announce the addition of senior portrait photography to my offering of professional imaging services. Graduating high school seniors can choose between in-studio portrait sessions at my Centerville, Ohio location or portrait sessions shot outdoors. Senior portrait packages start at $300 and include up to two hour session, proof prints, select custom 5"x7" and 8"x10" prints and select images from the session delivered as high resolution JPEG files on DVD. Other options include a private, online proof preview gallery, custom slide presentations, enlargements on canvas up to 30"x40," and post-production digital editing such as custom black and white conversions, montage composites and spot color.

Also included is a pre-session consultation with the graduating senior and his or her parents. From the consultation meeting I help families in deciding what type of portrait session will best serve the type of senior portraits they have in mind, or perhaps explore some new creative approaches in visually capturing the essence of this very important milestone in a young person's life. The pre-shoot meeting also helps in building rapport between client and photographer.

One thing that's important in capturing the client's true personality is to have fun with the portrait session. I encourage seniors to photograph in a several outfits and bring along items that best symbolize their high school experience, such as medals, letter jackets, art projects, sports items, etc. A favorite playlist on an iPod through studio speakers is encouraged as well.

There's also an option for a post-session get together to review the images from the photo shoot and select the photographs for both prints and disk. Client consult meetings are held in the comfort and convenience of my home studio where client images are viewed on calibrated, LED Mac cinema display screens.

As with my commercial portrait photography services, I utilize professional-grade Canon EOS DSLR camera bodies and lenses, a variety of studio strobe lights and light boxes and muslin cloth backdrops. All client images are captured in digital raw file format for highest quality standards. All original, raw digital files are carefully archived and retained by Picture Ohio, LLC, which can be accessed in the event the client loses his or her DVD with JPEG image files.

To schedule a free, no-obligation consult meeting, call 937-432-6711 or email jim@calmphotos.com. I serve high school senior clients throughout the Dayton area. Professional insured, recommended and certified.

Thank You Rad Prints

One of my most popular prints on my storefront with imagekind.com.

in reference to: Rad Art Prints On Imagekind, Sunflower Moon 1 by Jim Crotty Buy this print on... (view on Google Sidewiki)