DayDream Photography

Photo Contest Help!

 http://www.ppmag.com/cover-contest-2010/vote/31233/ click here to vote for a photo of london that i just entered in a contest:) pass it on to!!!

Senior Models for 2011

I am still looking for some a few senior models for the class of 2011!!! especially in kennedale, timberview, and midloathian.  you can find the ap at http://www.DayDreamPhotography.net.  do not think you have to be the stero typical runway model to apply:)

Great Opprotunity

So last week I was able to work at Texas School, which is a week of classes for professional photographers.  I worked with a company called Graphic Authority and had a blast! I was able to meet and work with some real experts in the field… maybe someday I can be called that:) The good thing is that I am going to be able to do this more often with them as well as do some other ods and ends things form them such as sample designs and Proselect templates.  I am really looking forward to it!!!

Lens Filters

I was just asked a question about filters for your lenses. 

          The question was… What kind of filter should I have on my camera for daily use??? 

          I am going to answer this in an easy way and then I will dive a little deeper for those of you who care beyond the basics.  You NEED a UV filter for all of your lenses!!!  Most of these are inexpensive and easy to find.  You can even go to Best Buy and find these.  Do not believe the sales man that tells you it will make your photos better or give you better color… he is full of it:)  So then Landon, why do I need a UV filter??? Protection, protection, and oh ya, protection! This screws on the end of the lens and is replaceable if you scratch or break it… like I said, they are cheap (for the most part).  You can tell what size you need most of the time by looking at the front of your lens next to the theta symbol (the circle with the line through it).  Common sizes are 52mm, 58mm, 62mm, and 67mm.  Mine are 67mm, I have 2 that are 77mm, and an 82mm one.  Yes they all have UV filters.  I am not risking a $1000 lens on a small scratch!!!

          There are other filters that do do different things, such as a polarizer (just like sun glasses) it takes the glare off things like water or glass.  Before digital, and even to some extent now, you can use different color filters to make things like the sky “pop” out more.  Do I have any??? No, I can do it all in photoshop:)

          I hope this helps and/or made since.  If there is a photo question that you have send it my way, I love to talk about this stuff:)

Crazy here @ DayDream

I had thoughts when we started DayDream Photography that it might get to this point.  You know, the point where you are so excited because the phone is ringing and the emails are coming in asking me to do photos of them.  I am loving it.  But does it come with its drawbacks?  Have a let the personable side of DayDream diminish at all?  Really, have I?  I love getting to capture these moments, but I have to spend just a little bit of time here on the blog and on facebook not only letting you know what is going on here, but also knowing what you are up to… this is something I am missing (this is not just a gimmick for those of you who may not know me very well).  Thanks for all you support, help, and of course your business because with out you there is no DayDream:)