Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Historical Gems of Lincoln County, North Carolina
I've always loved to explore historical sites, I think alot of my interest started as I was growing up in Setauket, NY http://www.threevillagechamber.com/. Setauket had a rich colonial history that allowed my imagination to soar as a child. The Setauket Indian tribe, Revolutionary War battles, the local spy ring that aided George Washington's troops and more turned me into a bit of a history buff. When I first moved to North Carolina, I didn't see alot of local history as I had on Long Island. Well that all changed once I began driving the back roads of Lincoln County, NC http://www.co.lincoln.nc.us/. I quickly discovered many abandoned farms, barns, plantation homes, and roads. I joined the Lincoln County Historical Society http://www.lincolncountyhistory.com/ to learn about the places and sites I was discovering. As we close 2011, I'd like to share some photos that I have taken over the past year and hope you enjoy the black and white images as much as I do.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Christmas and 2011 Children Portaits, some favorites
I think Christmas is the time of year that kids love most. It's so enjoyable to hear kids excitedly talk about Santa Claus and tell me how good they have been this year. I love seeing kids look wide eyed at Christmas lights and reach for all those bright decorations.
I've had many great opportunities to capture some precious moments of children this year. Some of my children portraits were the second or third time I had photographed the child. When I see the new photos it reminds me of how fast time goes by and how fast our children grow. I enjoy recording a child's life in photographs knowing that the picture will forever remind us of that time. I'd like to share some of my favorite children portraits from 2011.
I've had many great opportunities to capture some precious moments of children this year. Some of my children portraits were the second or third time I had photographed the child. When I see the new photos it reminds me of how fast time goes by and how fast our children grow. I enjoy recording a child's life in photographs knowing that the picture will forever remind us of that time. I'd like to share some of my favorite children portraits from 2011.
My best wishes to everyone for a Happy Holiday and hope you spend time with the ones you love.
Peace,
John
704-905-9403
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Kryptonite and Concert Photography, Charlotte, NC
I have so much fun when I'm able to combine two things I truly enjoy, music and photography. Concert photography is especially fun when the band is engaging the audience and striking a pose for my Canon 7D. And that's what was going on when I went down to the Visulite Theatre http://www.visulite.com/ and photographed The Spin Doctors http://www.spindoctors.com/about. You may remember the Spin Doctors from their 1991 album, "Pocket Full of Kryptonite" http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Full-Kryptonite-20th-Anniversary/dp/B005694Z6U/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1323813431&sr=1-2. Considered an original "Jam Band", The Spin Doctors emerged from the New York music scene in the early 1990's. The Spin Doctors are now out touring again promoting their 20th anniversary release of "Pocket Full of Kryptonite".
I photographed the band as they jammed through the entire Pocket Full of Kryptonite album along with several other hit songs. The audience was a rocking mix of all ages having a great time singing and dancing as the band played their tight sets.
Hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!
I photographed the band as they jammed through the entire Pocket Full of Kryptonite album along with several other hit songs. The audience was a rocking mix of all ages having a great time singing and dancing as the band played their tight sets.
Hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!
The Spin Doctors
Chris Barron
Eric Schenkman
Mark White
Chris Barron and Aaaron Comess
All that Spinning around the Kryptonite made me thirsty!!
Thanks for viewing the blog and I wish everyone a great week!
Peace,
John
704-905-9403
Friday, December 2, 2011
Photographing the Autumn Colors of North Carolina
It's quickly gotten cold here in beautiful Denver, NC. So before we suddenly find ourselves into winter, I'd like to share some of this year's fall foliage photos. These photos are part of a set that I took on a beautiful October day in the Smoky Mountains http://www.visitsmokies.org/ . I don't believe there are many better places in the world to view the natural beauty of autumn colors than what you find in the mountains of North Carolina along the Blue Ridge Parkway http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/ .
On this day before the sun had risen, I drove up a mountain rim to a favorite spot of mine named Wiseman's View http://appalachiantreks.blogspot.com/2008/07/wisemans-view.html . When you look out east from Wiseman's View you can't help but become part of the great vista of sun rising up over North Carolina. It's a wonderful place to go watch the sun rise any time of the year but on this day the autumn colors made it spectacular. After I completed photographing the sun rise, I drove back down the mountain and to the Blue Ridge Parkway. I made several stops along the Parkway and captured more colors of the season.
Enjoy!
On this day before the sun had risen, I drove up a mountain rim to a favorite spot of mine named Wiseman's View http://appalachiantreks.blogspot.com/2008/07/wisemans-view.html . When you look out east from Wiseman's View you can't help but become part of the great vista of sun rising up over North Carolina. It's a wonderful place to go watch the sun rise any time of the year but on this day the autumn colors made it spectacular. After I completed photographing the sun rise, I drove back down the mountain and to the Blue Ridge Parkway. I made several stops along the Parkway and captured more colors of the season.
Enjoy!
Thanks for viewing the blog and I wish everyone a great week!
Peace,
John
704-905-9403
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Newborn Black and White photography
I have received several positive comments on my black and photography lately. Thank you! I had a previous blog post
( http://noblecoastphotographyblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/black-and-white-photography-yesterday.html ), where I shared some thoughts on Black and White photography.
In this week's blog I am posting my black and white photographs from a recent newborn photography session. I think these timeless photographs would work well individually matted and framed or together in a framed newborn collage.
( http://noblecoastphotographyblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/black-and-white-photography-yesterday.html ), where I shared some thoughts on Black and White photography.
In this week's blog I am posting my black and white photographs from a recent newborn photography session. I think these timeless photographs would work well individually matted and framed or together in a framed newborn collage.
Thanks for viewing my blog and wish everyone a great week!
Peace,
John
704-905-9403
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Watching a Family Grow
Children grow up so fast! How many times do we say that through out the year? A great way to preserve family memories is to arrange for a family portrait session once a year. The recorded images help to forever remind us of the family growing together.
A year ago, Jeff and Terriann contacted me to photograph their two year old daughter, Rylee. During the same photo session, we created a set of family portraits. We did the same thing this year for Rylee's third birthday. Jeff and Terriann will use some of the photographs for family Christmas gifts. They also will choose one of the photographs for their Christmas cards. All of the photographs from the session now become part of their family portrait collection. Such a great way to share and preserve their family memories!
Jeff and Terriann, thanks for letting me be part of your family memories!
A year ago, Jeff and Terriann contacted me to photograph their two year old daughter, Rylee. During the same photo session, we created a set of family portraits. We did the same thing this year for Rylee's third birthday. Jeff and Terriann will use some of the photographs for family Christmas gifts. They also will choose one of the photographs for their Christmas cards. All of the photographs from the session now become part of their family portrait collection. Such a great way to share and preserve their family memories!
Jeff and Terriann, thanks for letting me be part of your family memories!
Thanks for reading my blog this week.
Peace
John
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Children Photography in the Park
I had alot of fun photographing these two sisters and I was using available natural light again! No strobes, flashes or reflectors.
When I photograph children outside I prefer to keep photography gear to a minimum. Reflectors and strobes can sometimes intimidate a young child. You usually get about 30 minutes of attention from children under 4 so I want to minimize distractions and maximize photography time.
When we photographed Kaely and Virginia we found some great light and I was able to capture some fun images. These little girls are too cute! Enjoy!
When I photograph children outside I prefer to keep photography gear to a minimum. Reflectors and strobes can sometimes intimidate a young child. You usually get about 30 minutes of attention from children under 4 so I want to minimize distractions and maximize photography time.
When we photographed Kaely and Virginia we found some great light and I was able to capture some fun images. These little girls are too cute! Enjoy!
Thanks for reading my blog, see you next week!
Peace
John
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