Spring is such a colorful time of year.  I just wanted to try a new take on the blooming season.  More sights from the season on the way, the next post will be in color!

Just some random snaps from a location scout at Gravity Hill Farm

New Hope is a really cool town.  If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting this rad little town on the Delaware River, I highly recommend it.  There are funky shops and cool restaurants, a nice view of the River, walking distance from Lambertville, ( another really cool town), and best of all, always good vibes.  It was the perfect setting for Kayla and Daves’s engagement session.  We walked around and took advantage of all angles while chatting and having a nice time.

I look forward to their Memorial Day weekend wedding at Hotel du Village! 

I got down and dirty with the guys over at Mulch Express to create a branding package. 

We flew the drone and snapped some images for their site and promotional material.  I had a blast and look forward to working with them again in the future.  Thanks to the crew at Be Marketing for the connection.

Yo, Josh!? Where have you been?!  It’s has been a minute, eh?  This is my first blog post in a few months.  I miss it.  Real talk, this pandemic slash quarantine was not easy.  Just before Christmas, I decided that I needed a break.   I needed a break from the socials, a break from the news, some distance from the hustle.  This break, albeit necessary, wasn’t easy to do.  I have been on this photo grind for almost half my life.  Before I shot weddings before I was a photo assistant, before I moved to America, art and photo were my life. 

Ok cool, so where you at now, Josh?  What’s up!? What’s next?!   I’m ready.  Ready, and amped to keep this grind moving.  Ready to build new momentum and more ready, and focused on creating new and amazing images than I have ever been.  I look forward to expanding my skill set, trying new things, and learning new techniques.

I. Am. Ready.

This year I look forward to posting more blogs on a variety of topics, not just photos and I may even start daily blogging.  More video content, more drones, and more design work. 

 For real - let’s collaborate. Let’s build something, let’s get coffee, let’s meet up and go for a walk or bike ride, 

Let’s do this!

Ah, these two.  My little homies, best buds, and two favorite people in the world.

Since our worlds changed this time last year, Jalen and Birdie have grown a lot.  At the same time, in some ways, they sort of stayed in the same place, no pun intended.  When the news came in that they would be staying home from school, they both had mixed emotions.  On one hand excited to be home, on the other, they were sad to be missing their friends and all the activities at school. As much as education is important, at their age socialization and the playground are equally important.  It was sad to see them miss out on that.

Then the Zoom meetings started.  This was a whole new world for us.  And real talk, at first it wasn’t easy, as with any adjustment to the norm.  But slowly with the help of the school, we made it work and got into a rhythm.

These days the kids are back at school for a half-day, come home for lunch then jump back on zoom calls at 2 pm, and most of the time they manage to log in and be ready without my help.

Spring is on the horizon.  Vaccines are available.  Brighter days ahead.

Another super fun Photo Walk in the books!  For this session, I met up with a former bride, Erin to spend some time covering the fundamentals of shooting in manual mode in Old City Philly!  Erin is a Philly girl at heart, so she felt right at home.  We talked about the importance of ISO, the relationship between F-Stop and shutter speeds, and how when used properly will help capture the image that you are envisioning.  For a lot of photographers starting out, shooting in manual mode can seem daunting and scary.  But with training and practice making the switch to the M is second nature.  Taking pictures that are true to the eye means mastering the basics.  Truly understanding the fundamentals is key to mastering the art.  The DalaiLama said, “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”  Well, that sentiment applies to photography perfectly.  By the end of our session, Erin was feeling comfortable shooting in manual mode, and looking forward to shooting more on her own!

I am happy to say that Erin is growing her business and we plan to meet up again soon to help her expand on her skills!

Let’s do this!

This fall was totally perfect.  There were so many days that I would have liked to bottle up and keep forever.  The day I met with Amanda and Dan at Ridley Creek State Park was one of those days.  No surprise that the park was packed with hikers and families as well as there was no shortage of photographers who had the same idea as us.  We had a really nice walk through the park, talked about movies and coffee while taking full advantage of the afternoon sun.  Amanda and Dan have a wonderful natural connection and were a lot of fun to hang out with.  I look forward to their wedding this time next year at Normandy Farms!

This fall season has been simply perfect for portraits.  It was a lot of fun to see this crew again!  Isn’t it amazing how fast the little ones grow when they are not yours,??? lol.  These three kids are jam-packed with personality.  Gavin was all smiles, and Matthew was totally curious about all the little things at the Mansion.  At the end of the session, Brielle had her own little mini session and really showed off her dance moves! 

The absolute best part of being a photographer getting to document so many wonderful moments in couples’ lives.  From the engagement session to the wedding day and on to family portraits, it is truly a blessing.  Megan and Mike, thank you so much for having me as your photographer!

Another successful Photo Walk on the books!

On this walk, Kyle and I took to the heel-toe express in Lambertville to talk all things f stops, shutter speeds, and ISO.

We had an absolutely perfect day to take pictures.  Peak fall color, check.  Summer weather in November, check. Lovely sunset, check.  The fall color made working on accurate exposures and talking about F-stops easy.  If you know me and we have worked together, you know I’m a stickler for camera settings. At its core, photography is all about accurate settings.  Once mastered, the possibilities to create and be free with your vision are endless.  This reminds me of one of my all-time favorite quotes from Dorothea Lange “I believe in living with the camera and not using the camera.”  Not only was she an amazing photographer, but she also gifted the world with some incredible insights into life and photography.  Becoming comfortable with the camera and its settings feels great.  Shooting fully manual is liberating.  It is a wonderful feeling to be able to capture what you see exactly how you want to see it.

 Pablo Picaso said, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”  

If you or someone you know would like to learn how to take better pictures and to shoot in manual mode - reach out anytime.

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