Is It Time To Consider “Unplugging” Your Wedding?

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At Jon Elder Productions in Jamestown, NY, we’ve been photographing weddings for years. Naturally, we’ve seen the rise in technology, and the corresponding distraction during a bride and groom’s magical moment. Sometimes, it’s the errant ring of a smartphone accidentally left turned on during a quiet ceremony. Or maybe it’s the sight of attendees turning […]

It is the perfect time to shoot outside

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Fall is the perfect time for outdoor photographs. The climate is not too warm, and the suns rays are at an optimal color temperature. Think of photos now for the upcoming season of giving. You can have the best gift at the gathering with your family photos. Call now to book your times.

This Weeks Feature Model

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Another weekend is here, and I thought I would enter the weekend with a blaze of glory. I had this awesome photo session with Brittany. She was both lovely and whimsical as we explored some simple props found in my studio. Check them out and see what you think.

Beautiful Wedding Day in Wine Country

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Perched on the edge of a cliff, the Groom and Bride exchanged their vows. The weather held out and the photography was great. Later on, while under the tent, some rain drops fell and the party carried on. Congratulations to Kim and Benjamin. #ngg-gallery-1213 .ngg-pro-masonry-item { margin-bottom: 10px; }

Labor Day Fly-by

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As summer came to a close I decided to fly over the lake for my annual scenic shoot. There were a great number of boats this year. I would have to say a record number. I have organized a gallery of images for your viewing pleasure.  

Working on the Railroad Shooting Beauty

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Recently we could be found roaming the industrial ribbon of rails. I was looking for the right spot to contrast the beauty and warmth of the model, with the cold steal rails, and greasy parts of the iron horse. I think I found the spot here. you too can have images like these. Call or […]

Splish Splash

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Here is an exercise in stop action. I love the way the splashes form uniquely each time. These are exposed for only a fraction of a second to gain this effect. 1/1200 of one second will stop this type of action. Stay tuned in for more interesting techniques.

Fun Without Photoshop

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Well it is really still possible to make fun and interesting images without the use of Photoshop to create the trickery. Here are a few images Danielle, and stylist Julia helped me create the other night.  With the proper use of time and light we created interesting images right out of the camera. I did […]