Happy 4th of July!~Thunder on The Mountain, Vulcan Park, AL

Hope everyone had a safe 4th of July. This year, I photographed, Thunder on The Mountain at Vulcan Park.

Vulcan stands 56 feet tall, from toe to spear point, upon a 124-foot pedestal rising to a height of 180 feet and weighs 101,200 pounds. Vulcan is the largest cast iron statue in the world and the largest metal statue ever made in the United States.
http://www.visitvulcan.com/index.html

It was a great show. ISO 100/ f.16/ 2-3 sec open shutter

Vulcan, Thunder on the Mountain, July 4th, 2012

I like this shot, it shows you the actual set up and what I had to work with. The light on the left, right and wires.

Finale

Firework Photography- 4th of July

How to Photograph Fireworks.

You will need :
Camera with creative modes/Manual settings/Dslr
Tripod
Flash Light
Shutter Release Chord
A Great View

Sometimes you have to scout a good parking/viewing area, set up in the light if possible.

Set camera to Manual Mode, rotate the jog dial to "bulb" reads in the info screen.

Control aperture here as well.

When you click the shutter to release it will hold open for the burst of fireworks till you release it. I recommend a 3-5 sec exposure. Longer for Finale.

With out a shutter release chord, if you have a timer, use that to get your hands off the camera, but still use a tripod!

Cant wait to see everyone's photos! Be Good, Be Safe.

Happy 4th of July

Rockerman Wedding Part II

Hello everyone, Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am enjoying mine even if Im working in the heat!

 As you all probably know, my model Lynnette finally was able to put on "HER" dress and get in front of my camera and have fun.

Her bridals were located at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Always a wonderful place , great landscapes and architecture.

Posting some bridals for now.

Thanks for reading.

Consentino-Wedding

Congratulations to Tommy and Marina!
It was a pleasure getting to know you and your families. I appreciate the opportunity to photograph such a wonderful, fun and loving couple.
To view Tommy&Marina's full album Please visit  http://www.collages.net/, and fill in the following information:

Username: Consentino
Password: 10598-51212

I wish you the best. May your futures be bright and always reflect your love for one another. Remember to fight for each other fiercely, say I love you often and forgive one another when its needed.

Rockerman-Wedding

Lynnette is a dear friend to me. I hope you recognize her as the model in my last two projects. 

On April 25th, 2012 she asked me to witness her wedding to Robert.

As her friend, I said yes. As a photographer, I just naturally brought my camera. Id do anything for my friend because she'd do anything for me. Everyone looked great. Mica was stoked and ready to help hold the rings.

I love you guys. I wish you a lifetime of happiness.

New Album & Products

Hello, I hope everyone is well. I am posting new photos of new albums and products. I'm excited to show off the many alternatives to Leather.

Acrylic, Metal, Faux Leather, Photographic Covers, all for you to put your own unique spin on your albums.

StoryBlocks- A great investment for your changing lives.

New Coffee table books are a less expensive route to help you save money with out sacrificing quality and a wow factor. I have put a few images below, but check out the Facebook album for much more details.

 http://on.fb.me/HEOvE3

In Search of.. The Dream Photographer

Neil Colton Photography, DC
http://bit.ly/GD6oRR
Neil is a friend and also a member of the WPPI,The National Press Photographers Association  and is  dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism through portrait, fashion, wedding and event photography.

Interview Layman Photography, Read article Here