The Canon RF 28-70mm F2.0 L USM lens has been around for a while, but it was recently added to my lens arsenal as I update my equipment to mirrorless. It was purchased to replace the EF 24-70mm lens that I’ve used for numerous years and to this day is one of my favorite lenses.
Why did I take the plunge and spend a lot to get this lens updated?
Well… some of the events we have low lights and the lower aperture is another way to get these images to look better. Also, we’ve been using the EF-RF adapter and even though they do a great job, there always felt to be a little lag when using it on the Canon R5 mirrorless.
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We work with a lot of sports teams and one of our top products is a Senor Sports Banner. Whether it’s at the stadium, gym or arena they can really pop and also make for added touch in both team motivation and athlete support.
Working with a lot of teams, I want to share a few tips in the process. This can make the process easier, less stressful and avoid any last minute rushing. Here are a few steps to get the process going for your sports banner search.
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High School Sports have a long history of downtown rivals and this was evident this past week in Riverview Florida. I’ve had the pleasure of working with both East Bay High School and Riverview High School - both are situated a few miles apart. Before the season started, both teams had their Football Team Pictures and Individual images taken - where the studio was transported to both schools.
Historically, the teams would go out to the field sit on bleachers and you’re at the mercy of all 80 players ready at once and also the weather cooperating. Both sessions this summer with the teams, it stormed as we were already inside.
I’m often asked, what makes our photos different from others. - The answer is simple, we continually focus on ways to create an image that feels top quality and something that could also be present in a magazine or a graphic that you would see on ESPN.
The other part of our editing process is, at times not everyone can make photo day. The edits are done, so in the event the unforeseen occcurs and a student misses the session, we can coordinate with the parent and coach a time to get image completed. This happened recently due to an injury, post team photos the parent and student came to the studio and we did their images. I was able to add the student into the team photo before delivery to the team and we didn’t miss a beat.
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It’s funny how you have to plan ahead when it comes to the holidays. If you do things to early, it takes some of the fun out of the event but if you wait to long you miss the boat and might not get the booking you want. At TAP in the Tampa market we always excited for Halloween
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Photo sessions sometimes come as a second thought after an initial conversation. Things get crazy, we all have some sort of day to day activity that takes us away from a project or thought. To assist in your planning, Pinterest has a unique tool to also give you an overview of when searches are conducted for topics trends.pinterest.com/
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The simplest explanation is the usage of two or more images to create one new image. Composite photography can wear many different hats, so no matter what kind of photographer you are, you may be able to benefit from creating a composite.
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My oldest son is big into theatre, it’s wasn’t something I surrounded myself during my younger years but as he’s progressed in acting I’ve become more involved. What caught my attention off the beginning was the subpar imagery that went out for the cast members and what I saw on social media. It was to the point where my wife and I volunteered to make sure proper images were created - we were a little selfish since our son was involved and wanted those also for ourselves.
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We’ve worked with a lot of teams for their images both full team and individual shots. What has been learned over these are a few tips as a reminder when getting yourself or your athlete ready. We haven’t come across and athlete who doesn’t want good images, so be sure to come with your game face and let Taylor Art Photos assist in the process.
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Being based in Tampa Bay, it seems we’re centrally located to cover a good portion of Florida. Taking the I-75 or the always fun I-4 it allows you to pivot and cover the north, south or eastern portions of the state pretty quickly. This gives us the ability to meet with teams whether they’re in our backyard or down in West Palm Beach fairly quick.
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I was recently approached about doing music edits for a bodybuilding show, which in the past is something i’ve done to help out a few friends here and there. For posing routines, you typically have only 60 seconds to show off in the evening show when it’s just you on stage and I’d match the music accordingly to what was provided. The edits that were done wouldn’t generate any editing awards and when recently asked if I’d do it as a favor but unfortunately my schedule is quite hectic and couldn’t do it.
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In Tampa Bay, we have beautiful weather around the year. It can get chilly sometimes but that may last a few days and we return to warmer temps in our winter months. For our Powder Sessions, the weather plays an important factor - too humid and the powder gets lumpy and if it rains… well… there goes your outdoor studio.
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Working with athletes in the Tampa Bay market, I have the privelege of capture moments in Sports Photography and creating unique photos for both schools and individuals.
In areas of technology, it’s impressive on the continual development of what the camera can do, even more impressive is the ability of what phones can do. Some of these are quickly replacing what photographers would do just a few years ago. So how do you stand out in a crowded field when technology is advancing? It’s a simple answer - you adopt technology to your advantage and utilize it in your arsenal of skills. This doesn’t mean you stop taking images and don’t edit, it does mean you adapt and add the skill when necessary. Before we get too far along with composite imagery, a simple definition is an image where the final product is a single image made from multiple images.
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In this podcast, we are working with powder photography. This is a type of photo created using powder and movement. We will be applying the rainbow effect, creating a fun look for your clients as you look to add a bit more creativity to your sessions.
Read MoreOn our podcast/video session, we created a quick tutorial on changing eye color in Photoshop.
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You are an athlete! You practice day in, day out all year long. Why wouldn’t you want to capture images that are just as unique as you are. At Taylor Art Photos, we’ve added Sports Photography into the composite imagery world. So what does this mean?
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A lot of times when we’re approached by a client, they’re not sure what they want. The conversation is usually starts off with, “what got your attention?”
We create a lot of unique imagery to assist in the process, which also increases our knowledge or new processes and allows for continued improvement.
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Our Portrait Powder Sessions have a season in Florida, where we conduct them outside during the months of late November to Late May. It’s the drier months in the state, along with cooler weather when we’re outside. The Tampa Bay weather at times is tricky, so we plan accordingly.
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