Get in CLOSE!!!

I recently completed a Studio Photography class taught by Matthew Allrand of Allrand Photography. He had one very important lesson that he wanted to convey. Get in close! I had been doing this with my wedding photos already, but my portraits were more traditional 'headshot' style. Noting the photo below, he was right!

What a completely different aspect. So much more feeling & emotion when the background is cut out and the subject is brought forth. Does this mean that we should only shoot close? Absolutely not. Often the photos we take encompass more than just the subject we are shooting.

The basic thing to remember is with your shots at home, don't be afraid to zoom in a bit. If you want some pop in your photos, try a few close ups. You will not regret it. Thanks to Andrea and Tony for allowing me to photograph you in such intimate detail. Thanks Matthew for the tip!

Images taken by Germani Photography. Please do not copy or reproduce without permission.

The Color of Spring

Spring time is one of the best times to take photos. After a cold, at times dreary Winter, everything begins anew in the Spring. The grass is greener, the blooms are more brilliant, the trees are beginning to don their 'Green Jackets'.

The best part of spring is the opportunity to once again take the camera outside and take advantage of natural light. Look at your winter photos. Most are taken inside with a flash in poorly lit rooms. Hey it's cold out there right? Now is your chance to make outstanding photos happen. The weather is right. Not too hot. Not too cold. Lots of moisture to help plants, trees, grass, and flowers grow. So get out there!

Even the grill is inviting a new explosion of color after a season of indoor cooking. Have some fun this Spring. Take that camera and use it to capture some of the most interesting and warm photos you will capture all year long. Spring and it's cousin Autumn, are the best times to take outdoor photos in my opinion. Have fun out there shutterbugs!

Images taken by Germani Photography. Please do not copy or reproduce without permission.