We Photographed over 70 groups of award recipients. Congratulations to all who were honored.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Trimble Ag Resellers Meeting 2012
On January 17 we photographed the 2012 Trimble Ag Resellers award's ceremony at Loveland Colorado's Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center. Trimble is a leading provider of advanced location-based solutions that maximize productivity and enhance profitability. The Company integrates its positioning expertise in GPS, laser, optical and inertial technologies with application software, wireless communications, and services to provide complete commercial solutions. Trimble serves a variety of industries including agriculture, engineering and construction, transportation and wireless communications infrastructure. The Company's portfolio of over 900 patents is the basis for the broadest positioning solutions portfolio in the industry. Major Industries include Land Survey, Construction, Agriculture, Transportation, Telecommunications, Asset tracking, Mapping, Utilities, Mobile Resource Management, and Government.
We Photographed over 70 groups of award recipients. Congratulations to all who were honored.
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We Photographed over 70 groups of award recipients. Congratulations to all who were honored.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Denver Judo Team Sports Photos 2012
On Monday January 16 we photographed the Denver Judo 2012 team and individuals. Classes at Denver Judo are taught by Senseis Scott Moore (Yodan) and Heidi Moore (Yodan). Classes are taught and Coached in Martial Arts and the Olympic Sport of Judo. Scott and Heidi Moore, the head instructors, are both 4th degree black belts and have participated in USA Nationals, Worlds, Pan Am Games, the Paralympics, and the Olympics. Scott's favorite quote is: "If you aren't willing to work hard to realize your dreams, why bother dreaming?"
2012 Team photo
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2012 Black Belts
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2012 Team photo
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2012 Black Belts
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Why Hire a Professional Photographer?
Part 2:The importance of good event photography.
Events are a big part of a organizations public relations outreach, both internally and externally. Some events are geared towards employees such as award programs and holiday parties. These give encouragement to and recognize employees and are important for employee morale around the office. Other events are more external in nature and are meant to build the organizations public image. These range in scope from a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of a new district office to sponsorship of an event. Too often, when we inquire about shooting an event for an organization, they tell us that they are using a volunteer instead of a professional photographer because the price is right-FREE!
The old axiom-"You get what you pay for" is true. A lot of people think that because of digital anyone with a camera or smartphone can take a good picture. But there is more to shooting an event than having digital capabilities. Let's take a look at a few of these.
There are lighting concerns-the light changes dramatically from overhead fluorescent to hot stage lights-can your volunteer handle these less than ideal lighting conditions?
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At many events there are multiple "Kodak moments" happening simultaneously, requiring your volunteer to be in two places at once. Can they do this realistically?
These two images are from the same event and they were going on simultaneously so having two cameras was a big plus in capturing the event properly.
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There likely will be single shots of people, a few small groups, and sometimes a group shot of 40 or more will be required. Can your volunteer handle the posing and technical lighting of such a large group? Does your volunteer have the capabilities of a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens to capture different size groups and situations?
All Sizes of groups are some common challenges at events.
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Then there are the candid shots which open up a whole other can of worms. Do you get people interacting, looking at the camera or combinations of both. Candid photos vs staged photos is another decision to be made. Which does your organization want and need? Sometimes you want and need both. Can your volunteer handle the spontaneity and serendipity of the event moments? Does your volunteer have the personality and experience to ask people to move around so the back of their heads are not a prominent feature of the photo.
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Finally there is the editing and prepping of the photos. All digital photos need to be prepped, cleaned up and sized for any use whether it be web or print. We come back to the studio and usually spend more time on this process than on the actual shooting of the images. This prepares the images for any and all uses that may be required. Does your volunteer have the editing and prep software not to mention the time (remember they are shooting this event for free) that can handle this process?
Everyone wants an economical solution to their problems. We at Lissy Brenner Photography are committed to providing high quality images while working within the budgets of our clients, large or small. We can handle extreme lighting conditions both indoor or outdoor. We have two photographers on staff and have the capabilities of hiring more should the situation warrant it. Our company can and does routinely shoot events where everything from a wide angle to a telephoto lens is a must. Our company specializes in making candid event photos look candid when many are actually posed and staged photos look more natural and candid. Our goal is to establish a rapport with our clients so they feel they are getting more than they paid for. This will foster a continuing relationship with them as not only clients but as friends and family.
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The old axiom-"You get what you pay for" is true. A lot of people think that because of digital anyone with a camera or smartphone can take a good picture. But there is more to shooting an event than having digital capabilities. Let's take a look at a few of these.
There are lighting concerns-the light changes dramatically from overhead fluorescent to hot stage lights-can your volunteer handle these less than ideal lighting conditions?
At many events there are multiple "Kodak moments" happening simultaneously, requiring your volunteer to be in two places at once. Can they do this realistically?
© Lissy Brenner Photography
There likely will be single shots of people, a few small groups, and sometimes a group shot of 40 or more will be required. Can your volunteer handle the posing and technical lighting of such a large group? Does your volunteer have the capabilities of a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens to capture different size groups and situations?
© Lissy Brenner Photography
Then there are the candid shots which open up a whole other can of worms. Do you get people interacting, looking at the camera or combinations of both. Candid photos vs staged photos is another decision to be made. Which does your organization want and need? Sometimes you want and need both. Can your volunteer handle the spontaneity and serendipity of the event moments? Does your volunteer have the personality and experience to ask people to move around so the back of their heads are not a prominent feature of the photo.
© Lissy Brenner Photography
Finally there is the editing and prepping of the photos. All digital photos need to be prepped, cleaned up and sized for any use whether it be web or print. We come back to the studio and usually spend more time on this process than on the actual shooting of the images. This prepares the images for any and all uses that may be required. Does your volunteer have the editing and prep software not to mention the time (remember they are shooting this event for free) that can handle this process?
Everyone wants an economical solution to their problems. We at Lissy Brenner Photography are committed to providing high quality images while working within the budgets of our clients, large or small. We can handle extreme lighting conditions both indoor or outdoor. We have two photographers on staff and have the capabilities of hiring more should the situation warrant it. Our company can and does routinely shoot events where everything from a wide angle to a telephoto lens is a must. Our company specializes in making candid event photos look candid when many are actually posed and staged photos look more natural and candid. Our goal is to establish a rapport with our clients so they feel they are getting more than they paid for. This will foster a continuing relationship with them as not only clients but as friends and family.
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Friday, January 6, 2012
Why Hire a Professional Photographer?
Part 1: The Importance of a good headshot.
Putting Your Best Foot Forward:
It's been said that a person you're meeting for the first time will make a judgement about you within the first 10 seconds of meeting you. Today more than ever before that first impression probably won't be in person but rather through a photograph of yourself that you post on LinkedIn, Facebook, your website, etc. Your business headshot will be the first thing people see when they invite you to connect on LinkedIn, "Google" you, "Like" you, or read your blog. Your portrait should be a reflection of who you are and what you want to say about yourself. A closeup portrait is usually preferable to a photo where you can barely make out the person's face. Our motto at Lissy Brenner Photography is "don't shoot till you see the whites of their eyes". (yeah we stole that quote!) Truth be told you can convey a lot through your portrait, your eyes are a window to your soul and potential clients or employers want to see not only what you look like but who you are as a person.
Someone in the arts or modeling industry may want to project a fun, carefree image.
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A business person will probably want to show a more formal yet approachable side of themselves.
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An athlete may choose to be photographed in action or with a prop that represents their sport. In these instances environmental portraiture can be a great way to achieve the desired results.
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While many people think that a friend with a camera (or smartphone) will suffice in capturing what it is they wish to portray do you really want to risk your future and who you are to a friend with a camera? Remember you only have one chance to make a good first impression! Make it a memorable one for your audience. Hire a Professional for those once in a lifetime opportunities.
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It's been said that a person you're meeting for the first time will make a judgement about you within the first 10 seconds of meeting you. Today more than ever before that first impression probably won't be in person but rather through a photograph of yourself that you post on LinkedIn, Facebook, your website, etc. Your business headshot will be the first thing people see when they invite you to connect on LinkedIn, "Google" you, "Like" you, or read your blog. Your portrait should be a reflection of who you are and what you want to say about yourself. A closeup portrait is usually preferable to a photo where you can barely make out the person's face. Our motto at Lissy Brenner Photography is "don't shoot till you see the whites of their eyes". (yeah we stole that quote!) Truth be told you can convey a lot through your portrait, your eyes are a window to your soul and potential clients or employers want to see not only what you look like but who you are as a person.
Someone in the arts or modeling industry may want to project a fun, carefree image.
A business person will probably want to show a more formal yet approachable side of themselves.
An athlete may choose to be photographed in action or with a prop that represents their sport. In these instances environmental portraiture can be a great way to achieve the desired results.
While many people think that a friend with a camera (or smartphone) will suffice in capturing what it is they wish to portray do you really want to risk your future and who you are to a friend with a camera? Remember you only have one chance to make a good first impression! Make it a memorable one for your audience. Hire a Professional for those once in a lifetime opportunities.
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