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“Help Me Help You”…

Published on May 16, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… one of the memorable lines from the movie “Jerry McGuire”.  It’s also my thought today as I look back on a year or so of blogging on photography here in Southwest Florida.  During this time I’ve had the fortune of meeting many readers- some privately, others out at events in town, on Facebook and [...]

“Photograph Your Pets This Weekend”…

Published on April 15, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… and be glad you did.  Surveys show that pets are considered as family members by the majority of people.  Unlike people and other pets like cats or horses, our dogs have a relatively short lifespan yet mean so much.  3 ideas for pet photography- 1- Take close portraits. The eyes say a lot so [...]

“Warning, Try This at Home”…

Published on April 1, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… and get comfortable with your camera.  Do you find that the overwhelming menu of options and settings on your digital camera is taking away from what you’d like to do- take pictures?  If so read and note this blog post as we continue to break photography down to basics in everyday language and have [...]

Photographs Make The First Impression

Published on July 23, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

As the saying goes, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.”  On an architectural photography shoot in Port Royal recently that idea was fixed in my mind as I methodically circled the mansion’s exterior taking a series of photos and looking for that one which would make the prospective buyer just have [...]

Good Pictures From Bad Light…

Published on July 21, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

Even in sunny SWFL, we don’t always get what we expect.  Many times when we’re out shooting photos for work or recreation we’re faced with poor but workable light.  Here’s how to save the day: 1)- Remember that in the end it’s all form and lighting so if  there’s no nice sun shine and classically [...]