Test Shoot with Gaelle

Yesterday I had a test shoot with Gaelle who was such a blast to work with. She had such a positive and cheerful personality it wasn't hard getting some great shots with her! Gaelle was so easy to work with and we were able to breeze through over 200+ shots. She was so passionate about her work that it really showed and thats what I love to see in any one I work with!

Summer 2010 Shooting Update

I am taking shoots for the summer of 2010 right now.

So far i am booked June 5th and While in LA June 19th. I still have slots open the first two weeks in june. Also i will be traveling to NYC the end of June so i can take shoots while im there as well.

Prices start at $60 for 10 high quality edited photos as well as all photos taken on a CD. Most shoots you will be able to view photos through out the shoot as well.

CONTACT: albina.sveda@gmail.com

Tips: Simple Shooting Fixes

When it comes to photography alot of people think you just take a photo and there you go. Unless you are just taking snapshots that is a fine mindset--but for those who want more than just that simple photo here are a few things to help guide you.

Location: notice where you are taking the photo. Make sure there is not too much behind the subject that could distract from the subject. A common mistake is not checking if there are any strange things around the subject.
Weather: the best day to take photos outside would be on a cloudy day. Why? With the sun not as intense-- the clouds can act as a natural diffuser and make the light softer.
Light: notice the light around you. Having light right on the subject can sometimes be a bad thing. Direct light can washout a person or cause harsh shadows. Go into a shady area, this will help keep the light even. Sometimes you can use your flash to add some light as well if you feel there is not enough.

Copyright Issue / Legal Action

Hey everyone!

Sorry i havent updated in a while but ive been busy dealing with college and a copyright issue.

If you dont know already, So for about 2 years i have been putting some of my photography on stock photo websites. All the sites are free and the photos can only be used for non profit publications and that full credit is given back to the photographer after contact and permission is given.

To my surprise i found my photo on the cover of the DVD "Staunton Hill" a low buget but still retail worthy film. I looked up the film to see it was being sold both online and in stores. To check this i went to Best Buy and there it was on the shelf's.

At first i thought maybe the company had just forgotten to notify me they were using it and so i contacted them and they tried to play it off as if they had hired me to take it. I asked them again how they got my photo and that i should be compensated for the misuse of my photo. They said my claim had been taken to there legal department but i have yet to know how they got my photo in the first place.

Thank you to everyone who gave me advice. I am glad to inform you that new details of this publication has given me even more support to my case and my family has decided to show any support they can around this issue.

Prior to my knowledge the DVD seemed to only be sold online and in stores locally , i have now found not only has it been sold locally but nationally and worldwide. Along with this they have had online promotions and posters in film festivals using my image as there main "face" of the media shown. The official website also uses my image, and the DVD Main Menu Screen also contains my image.

Old News..and new

So a few weeks ago my "baby" camera died =[ I have had it for over 5 years and it took my first ever published photograph so i was very sad when i finally died.
As of now i am looking for a new point and shoot for just some behind the scenes and randome fun photos when i cant lug around my D200.

I really loved my sony and am thinking about getting another one but i also love samsung and canon. I CANT MAKE UP MY MIND! help!

New Model - Bobby

I have just shot a new model - Bobby. He is great to work with and i have created some great work for his portfolio.

Our shoot was very hard because of the rain so between rain downpours we got pics. It was one hell of a day.

Updates

Just the other day my computer crashed and finally died. I have had it for 5 years so it was past due to crap out on me. I have had some resent shoots including one with a client Ashley who is also a good friend of mine. Since my computed died i only have a few from the shoot i can share.