Carpe Momentum

The Clouds of the Moment

Too often, great photo moments come and go while you stare at them, your camera at home, in the car, or in the bag.  In order to minimize these frustrating lost opportunities, make sure to follow these recommendations:

- Always carry your equipment:  it helps to get a backpack with room for camera, lenses, flash unit(s), and laptop

- Look for situations, events, and locations with some promise for good shots (depending on your particular flavor of photographic interest)

- When faced with a promising scene, don’t get stingy – fire away, Photoshop™ later

If possible, use a monopod or tripod, especially with telephoto or telezoom lenses: there is nothing more frustrasting to get a great shot only to discover lately that is is unsharp

By the way:  Carpe Momentum:  latin for Seize the Moment!

Scene:  San Diego Mission Valley on a stormy day (Nikon D-700)

Desert Plants

Plants in the desert are interesting in their austerity: instead of lush, you get tough; instead of bright colors, you get pastels:

Georges Merx Landscape Photography

For more San Diego East County scenes, do plan to visit our Exhibit, “Look Again!” in February/March 2010;  Grand Opening and Reception – February 19 -  6-9 PM.  R.S.V.P.   619-890-7163 or info@GeorgesMerx.com.

You Are Invited! R.S.V.P.

"Look Again!" --- Art Exhibit on Feb-March 2010

Nice Smile

Nice Smile

 

Not everybody likes to smile, and not all good portraits need to be of smiling people, by any stretch!  

Yet, we often like ourselves best smiling, and so do others when they look at us, so even if you do not like to smile while having your picture taken, just make a little effort, fake it if you have to, and you might end up liking the look … 

Just look at this nice smile!

Lucky Location – Lucky Life!

On the Water

We are lucky enough to live in a location, where others yearn to vacation: San Diego, California!

There is no excuse not to take good pictures in this beautiful spot, and in this slow economy, the commercial projects allow for ample extra time to take non-commercial photos – just for enjoyment and sharing. 

This photo was taken in late Fall 2009 across from North Island off Shelter Island, one of the most beautiful view spots in San Diego: don’t miss it on your next visit.

For more photos and examples of our efforts, please visit our main website at www.GeorgesMerx.com.   We also have another blog at http://georgesmerx.blogspot.com, especially this post.  Enjoy!

(Equipment:  Nikon D700 – Zoom lens – handheld)

Experiment

For a limited time ... ACT NOW! (some restrictions apply)

Equipment Matters?

Often yes, sometimes – no …. this picture was taken years ago at Disney’s California Adventure with a primitive digital camera, yet, it is satisfying, isn’t it?  A Most Happy 2010 to all Georges Merx Photography Blog Visitors!

California Adventure at Dusk

With Special Thanks to Willing Models

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When lovely models like Nathalie agree to have their pictures used in promotion, it provides a great positive benefit to our fledgling business: thank you therefore to all, who have so generously agreed to support Georges Merx Photography in 2009!

Portraits – How Much Post-Processing?

Recently, my young German friend Nathalie came by the studio:

Blue Eyes from Germany

Here is one of the results – with a little bit of Photoshop CS4 post-processing – not much, to be sure: are we happy with the outcome? Yes, why not?!

Preparation

 

Make-Up Services: An Important Preparation

For a professional photo shoot, excellent preparation is a prerequisite for excellent results. While professional make-up services may seem overkill to amateur photographers, it is this attention to detail that results in superior photographs that the subjects can treasure for a lifetime. 

The same goes for presenting a fun and interesting experience during the shoot and during any other meetings.  After all, photography is a splendid opportunity to create a little happiness …