Change in format

Changing this blog up a bit. I am hoping this blog will be an outlet for our creative photographic energies. At the same time, all of our educational materials which will help you get the most from your photography sessions or to learn more about photography, please see our other blog located on our website. I will continue to include links to our educational posts though so you don't have to look to hard to find them.

Photography in the Digital Age

Film photographers used to agonize over minute details in a shot in order to capture what they are expecting on film. This is still a requirement for great photography, but the rules can be relaxed a little in this digital age. Each shot can be instantly reviewed to make sure that the next shot is exactly what the photographer is expecting, however the improvement doesn’t stop there. Most photographers are also using software to enhance their photos after the shoot is over.

I personally use Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to make shot will be a great print or look great on a computer monitor for viewing. I use Lightroom to choose the best photos from a shoot and organize them for easy access later. I can make minor adjustments in lighting, contrast, sharpness or blurriness. I can easily convert photos to black and white, sepia or perform selective desaturations. At this point, a photo is usually complete, but I don’t have to stop processing a photo there. Lightroom works seamlessly with Adobe Photoshop, where many more options are available as needed. With all these options available, even an average photo can be improved dramatically. However, if the photo is captured well in the camera, this great photo can be even better after processing in the computer. This is what I strive for every time the shutter closes on my camera.

Our new Blog

Hello Everyone!

Photos By Orion now has a blog. Check back here for photography tips, great photography deals, and vendor recommendations for those vendors we love to work with!

Lets get things rolling with a great wedding photography tip:

When choosing your wedding photographer, it is important to meet with multiple photographers for a consultation. Most photographers offer these consultations for free. This meeting allows you to get to know the photographer and see if their personality is a good match for you. You definately want to choose a photographer you makes you feel comfortable because, besides your mother, they will probably be the person with you the most on your wedding day. It is definately worth a little price difference to get someone who will make you confortable on your wedding day. All you should have to do on your wedding day is get married, the vendors you choose should do the rest!