Congratulations Vanessa & Elyud! (UPDATED)

Vanessa's Bridal Session...

I wanted to share these images for some time now. These were taken in mid Nov '07 at the Portofino Shopping Center in The Woodlands (TX). It's a beautifully kept "Mediterranean-style" shopping center full of various stores just along Interstate 45 access road (north of Research Forest Dr.). We kept the session a secret to ensure the groom-to-be (now husband) did not 'accidentally' see the bride's dress prior to the wedding. :)

Images captured with Nikon D200 with Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 & Nikon SB800 strobe...

My Vision [2007]...

A simple look at some of the images I captured in 2007...

Urban TTD

Recently, a large group of photographers and models gathered around downtown Houston. Why???


For a good ol' fashioned Wedding Dress Trashin'...

Elijah..An 8 Year Old Hero...

I'm a wedding photographer. It's a genre I love to do. Why? Simple. It's such a sacred and beautiful event. Each one I've covered has been very special to me. An honor to just be a part of. But recently, I had an even greater opportunity. And it came packaged in a lively little Bay City (Texas), 8 year old child, Elijah. He and his wonderful family are survivors of cancer and I had the great honor of capturing their photos for an assigment. Fortunately for Elijah, his family discovered the condition early and were able to start treatment. Now, he's a healthy, typical kid. Full of love, joy and wisdom despite his young age. With the help of his loving mother and father, he's also become a spokesman for a cause that heightens awareness of people about cancer.

Now my post today is not for people to feel sorry for the family. But actually, it's a post for people reading to remember to love and support each other. Do not give up. There is always hope despite how bad your current situation may be.

When I looked into this little boys eyes, it is filled with both innocence and bravery. It just gave me such a positive charge...

Images captured with a Nikon D200, Nikon 80-200 F2.8 & Sigma 24-70 F2.8...






http://www.cancer.org/

Kelly's Bridal Session...

It's been awhile so I'm just gonna jump right in! Thanks to my good friend, Tim, I had the pleasure of meeting a beautiful young lady named Kelly. After some planning and a few invites to some fellow photographer friends, we ended up having a wonderful session around Market Street in The Woodlands that evening...

Images captured with Nikon D200, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8, SB-800 strobe and a 6' gold reflector...

Surviving The Holidays...

Wow! Been awhile since my last entry. Busy..Busy...Busy... Hope everyone survived Thanksgiving and 'Black Friday'. I can't believe I actually got up at 3:30am just to go shopping. If you're willing to brave the tons of people out there, it sure is a great time to really stretch that dollar out. But I'm so relieved I only do that once a year. THOSE PEOPLE ARE CRAZYYYY!!!

Anyway, had another bridal session last weekend. This time around Market Street (The Woodlands). Just finished processing the images. Stay tuned as I'll be posting those very soon.

Portofino Shopping Center bridal session...

Had a wonderful bridal session yesterday at the Portofino Shopping Center located just north of Research Forest Dr and I-45N in The Woodlands. Great location! Beautiful structures and lots of stores and restaurants. Management staff was so great to communicate with and obtain permission to shoot on their property.

I may post a teaser shot or two from this bridal session but the rest will have to wait until after the wedding day. Never know if that groom-to-be maybe looking... :)

In the meantime, here's another ridiculously awesome vid of the great David Jay at work...

http://cutframetv.com/view_video.php?viewkey=e9ba40e2c597ed237664

"Honest Answers About Wedding Photography..."

Wish my wife and I had come across this link when planning our own wedding. Good reading, worth sharing...

http://www.wedfog.com/

The Beauty In Silence...

Keep It Simple...

As the saying goes...beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. As a photographer, my eyes tend to be drawn to things that many people simply pass by. I know... I'm a little weird but I can't help it. I see things and constantly think to myself, hmmm...angle of light, crop possibilities, how do I capture this or that moment... And as a self-proclaimed minimalist, this particular image just stood out to me while I was walking around The Woodlands. A simple brick lined street shot from a low angle perspective...

Image captured with Nikon D200 and Sigma 24-70mm F2.8.

What I'm Listening to....

"You and Me" (Lifehouse-accoustic version)

http://www.strippedmusic.com/cc-common/stripped/test/player.html?apid=2169&son=3&tot=8&type=vid&mid=154601&gateway=exiting

The Musicians...

In an emotionally saturated event like weddings, musicians have that special gift of enhancing all those special feelings. Though photographers work with a different medium: visual versus sound. The ultimate goal is the same. To help everyone in attendance associate and secure all those joyous feelings so they can reflect and experience them all over again at a later date...

All images taken with Nikon D1x with lenses varying from 24mm F2.8D & 80-200mm F2.8D ED. Decided to go with a 'classic' b&w processing on the first two and left the last two as is.




B&G's guest temporarily stealing the spotlight...

I'm back!

Decided to take some time out to rest and enjoy the company of loved ones over the weekend. Enjoyed the weather and nature... A much needed mental and physical recharge.

Now it's back to work...

OUT OF OFFICE....

Another beautiful weather weekend. Another chance to enjoy life. Time to go out there and find your happiness...

Image captured with Nikon D200 with Sigma 24-70mm F2.8.

November thru December 2007 Discount!

To celebrate the approaching end of 2007 and the beginning of 2008, PM Image Photography will be offering a 30% discount off the total cost of our All-Inclusive Wedding Packages.

Up to 10 hours of wedding day photography time
[1] custom designed hard cover book -50 sides
[2] parent books - smaller copy of primary
boxed prints: [all final images] 4x6
bridal and engagement sitting: [2] 11x14
all photos processed to our artistic style
final images on disc

Up to 6.5 hours of wedding day photography time
[1] custom designed hard cover book-50 sides
[2] parent books - smaller copy of primary
boxed prints: [all final images] 4x6
bridal or engagement sitting: [1] 11x14
all photos processed to our artistic style
final images on disc

It's easy! Complete and purchase our service agreement for either of the two packages mentioned above between November 1st, 2007 through December 31st, 2007 and we will immediately apply a 30% discount to the total package price.

NOTE: Discount applies to events occurring between November 1st, 2007 through December 31st, 2008. Service agreement and payment must be completed between November 1st, 2007 through December 31st, 2007.

Fine Tuning The Past...

Probably should have titled this..."Continued from yesterday". As with many people in photography (or any art form), professional or hobbyist, we tend to be our worst critics. We capture an image we truly love...but later, we still develop a great urge to come back and try to tweak & 'enhance' it. At least, I know I do...We'll being true to my nature, I had to go back and enhance images that I already enjoy currently. Just to give it a little more emotional impact...or pop... or something. Again, it's processing that not everyone will be into but I really enjoy that desaturated/chrome look (which reminds me...note to self: watch the movie 300 again). Anyways, I tried not to be as 'heavy handed' on the processing as my previous post.

Images captured with Nikon D1x with Nikkor 24mm F2.8D & 80-200mm F2.8D ED (old push-pull).

*A huge thank you again to Miguel Ramos for allowing me to assist with this event. Looking for a wonderful photographer in the Pasadena, TX area...check out his link under my LINKS I LOVE TO VISIT.

Continuing to Grow...

Had an interesting conversation with a fellow photographer the other day regarding developing and continuing to grow as an artist. A very talented artist from the NW Houston area. If anyone is interested in seeing some of her work, look for "My 3 Peas Photography" under my LINKS I LOVE TO VISIT.

We agreed that as with anything else, in order for one to continue to grow, one has to be willing to actively apply knowledge acquired over time. Meaning one be willing to step out of our own comfort zone, and experiment with that knowledge. Even if the results are not always favorable. Now, I would hardly classify myself an artist but it did remind me of a couple of my own trials. Whether I always found this look to be very interesting or I simply watched the movie 300 way too often...who knows.

Images were captured with Nikon N80 SLR with Fuji Pro160C film. Enhancements were applied in Adobe Lightroom...

Family Connections...

Regardless of age, there is a natural beauty that occurs when children and adults interact. Possibly due to an increase in the child's sense of security & comfort to allow a sometimes hidden personality really shine. A visible loving connection.

Images captured with Nikon D1x except last two. Those were on Nikon N80 with Fuji Pro B&W and color film...