Compelling Value: QC Photo
Wed, 11/01/12 – 23:01 | Comments Off

The QC Photo service is open and booking for 2012!
Film35 is a fun service and I have been pleased with the overall response to the offering.  Most of the people I have heard from love …

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The Entrance
Sat, 14/01/12 – 13:53 | Comments Off

Wedding couple enters their reception in Milan, Illinois

Did I create some “standard” photos of this couple walking into their reception?  Of course I did.  But it is this photo that caught my eye in the edit process as one that helped to convey motion and a sense of context.  The image, below, was created as Raquel & Diego were settling in for the evening at the head table.

Quad Cities wedding couple in Milan, Illinois

Settling In: QC Photo 2012
Sat, 14/01/12 – 0:08 | Comments Off
Settling In: QC Photo 2012

It has been a fun 24 hours since releasing the news that QC Photo has been re-tuned for my 2012 clients and already I have had some good response!  As I mentioned in a previous …

POTD: Smoke ‘em if ya got ‘em
Thu, 17/11/11 – 20:55 | Comments Off
POTD: Smoke ‘em if ya got ‘em

Yesterday’s photo reminded me of this, rather different, variation of the front-of-the-church photograph.

POTD: Classic Shot
Wed, 16/11/11 – 11:04 | Comments Off
POTD: Classic Shot

One of the projects I am working on today is Elizabeth & Andy’s Davenport, Iowa wedding.  Aside from including a wonderful wedding couple this photo was one of my favorites from the day because of …

POTD: You May Now…
Tue, 15/11/11 – 21:57 | Comments Off
POTD: You May Now…

I had a great time with Veronica & Paul at their wedding in Rock Island!  Special thanks goes out to their family & friends for their hospitality!  Also, a special special thanks goes to Tracy …

Portrait Session: Tipton Finalé
Mon, 14/11/11 – 20:43 | Comments Off
Portrait Session: Tipton Finalé

In lieu of a “Photo of the Day” post I wanted to share some images from the Tipton, Iowa portrait I did in September.  Molly & Michael’s session took place a year after they were …

POTD: Weekend Edition
Sat, 12/11/11 – 12:54 | Comments Off
POTD: Weekend Edition

This is another image from the portrait session I did in Tipton, Iowa back in September.  Thanks for visiting!  Have a great weekend!

POTD: Czech Week – Friday
Fri, 11/11/11 – 11:23 | Comments Off
POTD: Czech Week – Friday

Wrapping up “Czech Week” is a photo I created while the family & I headed out to explore the downtown and shopping district in Brno.
For more photos and sound from my trip to Czech Republic …

POTD: Czech Week – Thursday
Thu, 10/11/11 – 9:52 | Comments Off
POTD: Czech Week – Thursday

Majak means “lighthouse” which, as I was reminded by Alan, is a bit ironic considering Czech Republic is a landlocked country.  But the term “lighthouse” was not chosen for its literal interpretation but, rather, because …

POTD: Czech Week – Wednesday
Wed, 9/11/11 – 14:16 | Comments Off
POTD: Czech Week – Wednesday

I can’t recall if I have already posted this photo to the blog (I suspect that I have).  If so it was a while back and I figured it would be OK to bring it …

POTD: Czech Week – Tuesday
Tue, 8/11/11 – 14:01 | Comments Off
POTD: Czech Week – Tuesday

While I was in Czech Republic I spent much of my time focused on the family I was there to work with for the Story of the Missionary project.  During the day there would be …

POTD: Czech Week – Monday
Mon, 7/11/11 – 13:58 | Comments Off
POTD: Czech Week – Monday

A change of plans for this week:  instead of weddings I thought I’d share some images I created when I was doing documentary work in Czech Republic.  This photo was created in Brno when photographing …

POTD: The Informal Formal
Sat, 5/11/11 – 11:00 | Comments Off
POTD: The Informal Formal

I am not one to ask people to “do something crazy” but when a group of friends & family come by it naturally, well, I am always more than happy to do my part!
No POTD …

POTD: FishStroll
Fri, 4/11/11 – 11:00 | Comments Off
POTD: FishStroll

Fun with film continues with this photo I created while I walked with the wedding party to create photographs near and around the University of Iowa campus.  While it is not an often-used tool I …

POTD: Laptop
Thu, 3/11/11 – 11:00 | Comments Off
POTD: Laptop

More “fun with film” this week featuring an unnamed model and her 17″ MacBook Pro notebook computer.  Or, is it “laptop”?

POTD: Posed on the Porch
Wed, 2/11/11 – 13:00 | Comments Off
POTD: Posed on the Porch

The next time you want some good coffee try Dunn Bros in Davenport (or is it Bettendorf?).  Why?  This couple would be happy to tell you!  I was working with another photographer that day who …

POTD: The Flower Girl
Tue, 1/11/11 – 1:00 | Comments Off
POTD: The Flower Girl

The Photo Of The Day (POTD) is something that I enjoyed doing during the off-season last year and into early this year.  Once things got busy it became something that I really didn’t want to …

Before & After
Mon, 31/10/11 – 23:14 | Comments Off
Before & After

Just a little something from the “before & after” collection!  With the 2011 wedding season winding down I’m having a blast revisiting recent weddings, processing and getting images out the door to my most excellent …

Don’t Smile. Don’t Say Cheese.
Thu, 29/09/11 – 17:08 | Comments Off
Don’t Smile.  Don’t Say Cheese.

Generally speaking, there are two competing schools of thought when it comes to how a photographer covers a wedding reception.  OK, there’s obviously more than “two” but, in the case of this post, I am …

Lisa & Nick
Mon, 26/09/11 – 11:43 | Comments Off
Lisa & Nick

Right now I’m working on Lisa & Nick’s wedding images and thought I’d share one with you!  We had stopped at an abandoned building before heading to the bar for drinks when I created this …

A Tipton Portrait
Fri, 9/09/11 – 19:54 | Comments Off
A Tipton Portrait

I don’t really call ‘em “trash the dress” sessions.  Instead, I had the opportunity to visit with some old friends for their “post wedding portrait”.  I had a lot of fun reconnecting with Molly & …

Labor Day Weekend
Sat, 3/09/11 – 0:28 | Comments Off
Labor Day Weekend

In addition to photographing Calynn & Ryan’s wedding I am spending part of this Labor Day weekend wrapping up the processing of Kelli & Ryan’s wedding photos.  While there are a variety of fun photos …

Presidential Treatment at Hotel Blackhawk
Sun, 21/08/11 – 17:18 | Comments Off
Presidential Treatment at Hotel Blackhawk

With all due respect to the office of the President of the United States I think that Mr. Obama’s visit was not the most important of the week!  While the black bus tour made its …

Just Got Some Film Back…
Mon, 27/06/11 – 21:45 | Comments Off
Just Got Some Film Back…

…and I’ve got the photos I need to complete a handful of post-production projects I am anxious to get out to my clients!  I expect to get quite a few weddings “out the door” by …

Dance Party!
Tue, 14/06/11 – 0:03 | Comments Off
Dance Party!

I have been having fun at my clients’ receptions!  Here is the Father of the bride who, as you can see, was having a great time with friends and family!  Weddings are a blast for …

Raquel & Diego
Sun, 29/05/11 – 13:20 | Comments Off
Raquel & Diego

I had a wonderful time this past Friday night as Raquel and Diego kicked off the Memorial Day weekend in style at their Quad Cities area wedding!  As usual, I want to thank them for …

Early Look: Beth & Matt
Mon, 23/05/11 – 22:43 | Comments Off
Early Look: Beth & Matt

Just a quick “thank you” to Matt & Beth for having me out this past weekend!   I had a great time and am looking forward to sharing more in the not-too-distant future.

Do You Work With Assistants?
Thu, 12/05/11 – 0:21 | Comments Off
Do You Work With Assistants?

It’s a question I get asked a lot these days and, yes, I do work with assistants!  Of course, they tend to help me out more when it comes to post-processing my digital files by …

Window to Early Spring
Tue, 10/05/11 – 0:21 | Comments Off
Window to Early Spring

I’m not going to go so far as to say I am bringing back the “Photo Of The Day” category but, maybe, I’ll create a new one:  “Photo Of The Occasional” to provide an outlet …

Beth & Matt Portrait
Sat, 7/05/11 – 8:24 | Comments Off
Beth & Matt Portrait

I want to thank Beth & Matt for a wonderful evening, yesterday, on the campus of the University of Iowa in Iowa City!  Their wedding is coming fast and I am looking forward to seeing …

Zoie on Film
Fri, 6/05/11 – 22:42 | Comments Off
Zoie on Film

Something fun for the weekend!  Even the leading frame of the roll can sometimes create an unintentionally viewable frame to enjoy!