Check Out Markisha Thomas - Miss Raleigh USA 2015 - I had the pleasure of doing her first professional in studio photoshoot as Miss Raleigh. Below the image, you'll find some of the photo setup details for anyone who likes that kind of information: camera used, background, etc. Be sure to LIKE Markisha's Miss Raleigh…
Read moreAbout: David Williams
Short Bio About The Author: I'm David Williams a professional commercial photographer focusing on corporate and business clients with some personal branding, lifestyle photography in the mix. My love for photography began in late 1981 while still in High School. I started making money with his camera in 1982. Brenda, my wife, and I started working together in photography in 1988 shortly after we met. Brenda and I married in 1989 and have two adult daughters. Please be sure to get a quote for services if needed. Call or Text: 919.723.8453. Please reach out to connect with me on LinkedIn.
Recent Posts by David Williams
Spotlight: Kevin Snyder, Author and Speaker
This week, we are spotlighting Kevin Snyder, professional speaker and author. Kevin’s business is motivational speaking and coaching others to become paid speakers. He formed Inspir-Active Solutions, a speakers’ bureau that matches incredible speaking and consulting talent with organizations who seek powerfully-rich content. He has keynoted in all 50 states and given presentations almost 900…
Read moreTaking Product Photography Images: Simple Tips for Using a Camera NOT a Phone
Having good product images is important for promoting your business, particularly if you are selling merchandise online or if you are selling food products. It kills me when I see a bakery or restaurant with unappetizing photos taken from an iPhone on their web sites. Food is trickier, but if you do some basic simple…
Read morePhotography Social Round Up From Last Week: The Week of April 7th
Below are some of the photography stories that David Williams highlighted on his Social Media Channels for the week of Monday, April 7th David calls this the “Photography Social Round Up.” Marketing Monday: “The Closer” – 9 Tips To Help You Close More Photography Business https://www.rtpphotoandvideo.com/marketing-monday-the-closer-9-tips-to-help-you-close-more-photography-business/ It’s Official: The First Instagram From Space Has Been Posted http://petapixel.com/2014/04/08/its-official-the-first-instagram-from-space-has-been-posted-and-its-a-selfie/ LOCAL Spotlight: Wendy Gates…
Read moreCorporate Event Photography in Raleigh NC – Choosing The Right Photographer
Hosting a special corporate party event? Planning a huge community fundraiser? You should consider hiring a professional event photographer to assist you! Capturing these special moments at your big event will allow you and your guests to remember your big event for years to come. These images will also be a wonderful keepsake for…
Read moreLOCAL Spotlight: Wendy Gates Corbett with Refresher Training
Wendy Gates Corbett runs Refresher Training, a company that redesigns presentations and training materials for individuals and businesses. She’s been in the training industry for 20 years and is fanatical about helping others learn. Her mission is to rid the world of painful PowerPoint presentations (and their less-than-impressive presenters) by transforming them into powerful visual…
Read moreMarketing Monday: “The Closer” – 9 Tips To Help You Close More Photography Business
A fellow photographer friend of mine, Kevin Seifert, recently gave me the nickname "The Closer." My assumption is that it stemmed from my ability to turn a lot of the inquiries that I get into paying clients which I usually do pretty well with: Tip #3 is the number one reason that I don't turn…
Read morePhotography Social Round Up From Last Week: The Week of March 31st
Below are some of the photography stories that David Williams highlighted on his Social Media Channels for the week of Monday, March 31st. David calls this the “Photography Social Round Up.” Phase One Unveils Compact and Light iX150 Digital Medium Format Camera for AerialPhotography http://www.pdnonline.com/gear/Phase-One-Unveils-Co-10547.shtml Photography Spotlight: Leslie Flowers https://www.rtpphotoandvideo.com/photography-spotlight-leslie-flowers/ Photography Stories From Around The Web Via Google Alerts: April 3rd, 2014 https://www.rtpphotoandvideo.com/photography-stories-from-around-the-web-via-google-alerts-april-3rd-2014/ Toying With…
Read moreKarl Taylor Photography: Broncolor Studio Lighting Video Tutorials – Part 1 is 7:10 & Part 2 is 8:53
Karl Taylor in the UK produces some fantastic video tutorials that are both FREE and PAID. You'll find lots of FREE Videos here and PAID Videos here. The purpose of this post is two share two short videos that Karl recently produced in partnership with Broncolor. The first one is "Broncolor Lighting (How To Part1)…
Read moreRecent Comments by David Williams
- October 16, 2016 on Canon 1DX Mark II In Low Light At 6400 ISO – Straight Out Of Camera
- February 15, 2016 on First Time DSLR Purchase – What Canon Model To Get For $900 Or Less?
- November 28, 2015 on Thumbtack For Photographers – It’s Frustrating! But It’s A Numbers Game!
- May 22, 2015 on Minolta Auto Meter IIIF – Using a Light Meter with Strobe Lights – Including Balancing Strobe with Daylight
- March 7, 2015 on Minolta Auto Meter IIIF – Using a Light Meter with Strobe Lights – Including Balancing Strobe with Daylight