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By now if you are a professional photographer you have heard of Totally Rad Actions. If you haven’t check them out. They will help unlock your creativity and workflow.
Recently they published a site showing some before and after images along with recipes. Even if you aren’t using the actions its always informative to view images that have been modified. It should help give you ideas for your work.
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So you got your authorize.net account setup. Have an IPhone? There are lots of iphone applications that will allow you to run your transactions on the road. Great thing is run the transaction from your phone and it will still send out a receipt if you have receipts setup on authorize.net. All you need is the clients email and you are done.
Transactions Lite- is perfect for a photography business with a minimal amount of transactions a day. The light version is Free. It works just like the full version but is limited to only 2 transactions a day.
Transaction full Version- Works just like the light version allowing you to. The cost is only 8.99. This is a perfect solution for a photographer that will be doing proms, event work, conventions.
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1. Tell us a little bit about you. What kind of photography do you do?
I have been involved in photography for a very long time but only recently (2006) started my business. I primarily handle weddings, with some family and high school senior portraits also. When I travel for pleasure, I love to capture the essence of the local places and people – which I then apply to how I capture weddings.
2. Show us your 3 favorite photos
Hmmm…Just three? Well, here are three – just not sure if they are my “favorites”. Let’s start with the first (Decca_001). This was one of my very first Indian weddings – which now account for about 40-60% of my clients – and I shot this as she was just sitting during the ceremony. I absolutely love the way this bride looks in this image, the details in her features, the way the light is hitting her, the colors, the jewelry, everything. It was shot with a Canon 20D and a 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS lens.
The second image (Decca_002) is one of those that you want to say you planned but it actually just happened – which tend to be the most natural photos. I was shooting this bride’s bridal portrait session and had decided I’d pose her by this weeping willow tree by a small lake. As I’m looking through the camera (a Canon 5D with an 85mm f/1.8 lens), I tell her to step back just a bit and the wind suddenly picked up – blowing some of the branches toward her. She just took her arms and pulled them back to part the branches and I got this. It is such a natural expression and the colors are just perfect.
The third one (Decca_003) was shot as the couple was exiting the church after the ceremony. I just love the sheer smile she has – which was 100% natural, how he’s holding her, and how the wedding party is reacting to their exit. This was shot with a Canon 20D and a 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens.
There are many others, but these are the three that immediately jumped to my mind.
3. Where are you located?
I am located in the Houston, Texas, area but am ready, willing, and able to serve clients anywhere in the world. I am well traveled (approximately fifteen countries and over 30 states!) and love to explore new places and meet new people.
4. How did you get into photography?
I realize it may be a bit of a cliché, but in high school. One of my math teachers was into photography and he would lend me his cameras (Minolta SRT-101). Eventually, we set up a darkroom in the school basement and he taught me a bit about developing and printing. I went on to photograph just about all the candids in my yearbook and some of the sports photos. While an undergrad, I took some more photography classes to “balance” my computer science curriculum – only to find out they were more work! I have been hooked ever since.
5. Describe your style.
I think weddings are beautiful and romantic events – as a result, I take a documentary style but still strive to capture the beauty, romance, and emotion that is present. I tend toward a bit of a “fashion” and somewhat “sexy” look with portrait sessions and will take it as far as the client is willing to go. I tend to be laid back – but very professional – and like having fun. You have to, weddings are just giant parties celebrating two individuals and their families becoming one.
www.deccaphotography.com
281.413.1204
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I had a photographer call from california today. Excited about his new studio and studio management software studiocloud. He was looking for an authorize.net account to use with studiocloud. So if you have recently purchased or use studiocloud and you are wondering if we can set you up an account the answer is yes. We provide you with the account saving you both money from auth.net as well as lower rates.
Here are a few questions I usually get.
1. Why should I get an auth.net account from you and not go to authorize.net
answer: Our pricing is actually better than what you can get directly from authorize.net. Not only will the setup fee be less the actual rate you will be charged is better.
Please call me if you have a studiocloud setup and you are looking for an authorize.net account or are looking for merchant service provider.
ryan kenny
303.875.0621
Photography Merchant Services
We have been working with the Digital Wedding Forum which is one of the worlds largest communities for wedding photographers. They have shopped around for the best deal in credit card processing for photographers and found that we have the best deal hands down. In many cases the companies that were specializing in merchant systems for photographers were as much as three times more expensive. Photographers didn’t know the questions to ask and have been being overcharged for years. You can rest assured that you are getting the best deal from us. Call today for a no pressure analysis. Even if you don’t go with us you will understand credit card processing and will be better able to make a informed decision.
As we said in a post a few weeks ago we wanted to thank Matt for letting us use his Dallas Divide picture on our cards.
You can see more of Matt Kennedy work at his website
Interview:
1. Tell us a little bit about you. What kind of photography do you do?
I’m 29 years old, married and living in Broomfield, CO. I’m a Colorado native, having been born in Aurora and living all my years in the Denver area. I spent a lot of time in the mountains as a kid, where I developed a love for the high country of Colorado. As such, that’s where my photography is focused, in landscape and nature photography.
2. Show us your 3 favorite photos. Please share the equipment and story.
The first of the three shots is a Colorado Columbine from the summer of 2008. This was shot with my Sony Alpha A700 and Minolta 100mm macro. The east end of the Flattops Wilderness was bursting with wildflowers in the second week of July last summer. After my sunrise shoot at Bear Lake was spoiled by high winds and a clear sky, I went hunting the wildflowers. Luckily the wind died down by about 8am and I was able to find a small field of shaded flowers that were blooming. I made this shot in between swatting mosquitoes.
The second shot is from the fall of 2005, back in my film days. It’s a shot of the Sneffels range in the San Juan mountains in southwest Colorado. As I can best recall, I made the image with my Minolta Maxxum 7 SLR, a Minolta 28-85mm lens and was shooting on Velvia 50. The foreground ranchland is the Double RL Ranch, which is owned by Ralph Lauren. Luckily for us, there’s a National Forest Road that bisects his property that one can shoot from.
Lastly, another shot from the San Juans. Taken last fall, this is Dallas Divide which is near the town of Ridgeway. This was shot with my A700 and my Carl Zeiss 16-80mm. I also used a graduated neutral density filter to bring the brightness of the sky down. The location of this shot is actually in a well known pullout on Hwy 62. It gets really crowded in the fall, like many other iconic landscape locations. This day was no exception, with over twenty photographers there with me that morning. My wife was also with me, but she missed the sunrise since she was sleeping in the car.
3. Where are you located?
I live in Broomfield with my wife, Christine, and my cat, Demon. (Something about your proximity to the mountains.)
4. How did you get into photography?
When I was in high school, I took a photography art course. I found that I loved spending hours looking for pictures to take and then sequestering myself in the darkroom to develop my film and make prints. Back in those days, I was using my Dad’s old Minolta X-570 manual camera. After that, I always enjoyed photography but didn’t really have the time or money for it while I was in college. I bought my first autofocus SLR, a Minolta Maxxum 5, in May 2003 to take with me on my honeymoon. That summer, I started my first forays into dedicated landscape photography and haven’t looked back.
5. Describe your style.
I guess my style is to capture the beauty and majesty of Colorado landscapes as best as I’m capable. Just like every other landscape photographer, I’ve always been heavily influenced by the work of Ansel Adams, with his use of light and lines, and I try to emulate his style. Same with the work of Galen Rowell and the amazing skies he always seemed to capture. That usually means very early mornings and late night hikes back in the dark but I love it nonetheless.
I want to thank Mile High Photographers for having me out to speak with all the great Colorado Wedding Photographers. I was glad to share my knowledge of merchant systems and credit card processing with the group. If you have further questions or would like a free analysis of your current statements please let me know at 303.875.0621.
If you are a colorado photographer and would like a great organization to join check out Mile High Photographers
Ryan
