We started with the design of a new blog. Although the present blogs are nice, the images are way too small. As a photographer we sell images so we should show them too!
We did this the beginning of the year with our new flash site and now we continue with the blog. Big is beautiful.
But be patient though, we need some time to set it all up.
I just found out that a photographer whoes work I admire is using our own Croatia's filmbrand Efke...
Yeah film. Duh, I thought film was dead? Well, it is not, it is alive and kicking :)
The photographer: Riccis Valladares
Vintage… a word related to winemaking… Well, wine is what I like but that is not the point here. Vintage is also used to describe something old yet very valuable.
Whereas our wedding photography is rather unique and unconventional for Croatia, it does not have to be ultra modern: we just strive to be different then our local colleagues. Therefore it is time to introduce a new photographic package:
the vintage way
Old yet valuable… we will capture your wedding in the old-fashioned way, resulting in a truly unique story. Partially photographed on film, partially digital with special equipment, we try to keep the usage of Photoshop to the minimum. Why? Just to give the photos the chance to focus on you, and just you.
No computer tricks resulting that your images look just as your friends… back to basic. The vintage way: the good old way. A unique way for those who dare, for those who want to stand out…
I can not say enough that, to me, equipment does not matter. Sometimes I do get a question with what brand I photograph… It doesn't matter, it is not the camera which makes the picture, it is the photographer!
This said, lenses are important for the image, as well as flashlight. Recently I was photographing in a 'konoba' which was very dark. Well, I can assure you that I was very happy with my three portable flashes and one assistant to carry this all.
But to come back to the camera question, which brand do I use? I use several brands, several kind of cameras, both digital as film, and depending on the atmosphere, the light, the mood I pick a camera and make the images I want… like a painter takes his pencil…
And all what counts in the end, is the image…
… the wedding season started!
After a long, long wintersleep, it is finally time for the new season. For the updates check out the wedding site and the wedding blog.
Engagement sessions are not yet very common in Croatia. We offer them since we love to photograph and happily our couples do enjoy them as well.
In a recent number of the Rangefinder Magazine, Florida photographer Riccis Valladares explained his vision about e-sessions in a great way.
Here is the article. Enjoy.
Last weekend I had an engagement session on our local mountain, Sljeme. We wanted to take some photos in the snow and probably it was our last chance this winter. It is actually quite funny to make pictures of a couple in love whilst others are skiing around you.
For me, it was a nice closure of the winter. I am ready now for springtime and lots of sun!
The images of the E-session will be shown on this blog next week together with a slideshow which will be shown on our new wedding site.
Next time when you go shopping and you think it might be too expensive, think of this:
"There is hardly anything in the world that someone cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price alone are that person's lawful prey.
It is unwise to pay too much, but it is also unwise to pay too little.
When you pay too much, you lose a little money, that is all.
When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything because the thing you bought is incapable of doing the thing you bought it to do.
The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot... It can't be done. If you deal with the lowest bidder it is well to add something for the risk you run. And if you do that you will have enough to pay for something better."
John Ruskin, 1819 – 1900
Just food for thought...
I am a huge fan of rangefinder cameras (for those who do not know what is a rangefinder, think of Leica and there you have it): they are light, silent, quick and can do the (journalistic) job, although they are in Croatia quite rare.
This weekend I went to a blues concert and wanted to take some pictures, without disturbing anyone. Not with a flash, not with the noisy shutter. And I wanted to capture the atmosphere.
Of course a blues photo asks for a b/w print, or better a lith print. Here it is: Dana Gillespie in BP Club
Something old, something blue, Something borrowed, something new.
Why do we do what we do on a wedding day? The Canadian photostudio 'Red Leaf' made a summary on their 'Red Leaf' blog with the most common habits on your wedding day.
Curious? Take a look, and while you are there, check out their great images as well. They have really wonderful work in their own style.
Of course I do wish every one a nice and lovely 2008. I'd rather wish every one that in person with a nice glass of rakija, but that will take to long.
Yesterday my new project, 52 portraits was launched and within 24 hours the site had more then 1.000 visitors! A very nice start.
As for weddings, we had a nice start as well. We booked already some new weddings in the first days of this year and we received many enquiries. And for those who like to plan in advance, from now on bookings for 2009 will be taken…