I don't know what it is with so many people using selfies for their LinkedIn profile and especially images shot inside their car. I just saw someone who updated their LinkedIn headshot a few minutes ago post a headshot taken in the backseat of a car. What's up with that? That's not the only inside…
Read moreCanon 5D3 On MeFOTO Globe Trotter Tripod – HDR Images – 5 Blended Exposures
Canon 5D3 on MeFOTO Globe Trotter Tripod HDR Image - 5 Blended Exposures Although people photography is how I make my living, nature photography is my escape from all the things that are involved in running a business. Yes, photography is both my profession and hobby. The image of my camera above was taken with…
Read moreUsing A 640WS Einstein Strobe Outside To Light Up A Home And Fill Shadow
The image above shows the before and after results of a home that I recently shot. The before was "Natural Light" and due to the time of day, the house was in the shade. The sun was just off to my left. I decided to break out my 640WS Paul C. Buff Einstein and put…
Read moreThe Power Of A Professional Headshot: Some People Get It – Some Still Don’t!
Headshot For LinkedIn Profile Picture A professional headshot is one of the most powerful and affordable pieces of your personal brand. The image on the left is of a lady who came into our North Raleigh Studio for the purpose of updating her LinkedIn profile picture. In her case, she didn't have a picture on…
Read morePhotography Video Blog: Behind The Lens With Joel Grimes
Joel Grimes is one of my favorite photographers not only because of his work but also because of his many online videos as well as his down to earth approach. Two of my absolute favorite things that I have heard Joel same numerous times on video are something along these lines ... 1) Not everyone will like your…
Read moreExecutive Business Portraits Taken At North Raleigh Photography Studio Monday-Friday
Brenda (wife and editor) and I have a photography studio located in North Raleigh just off Six Forks Road. The executive headshot portrait that you see to the left was taken in our studio. One of the primary focal points of our business is both in studio and on location business headshots. There are numerous…
Read moreAs A Photographer, Should You Decline When It Compromises Your Creative Integrity?
I've recently shot for two different financial firms and received an inquiry from a third. The third firm is one that I declined because the style they wanted did not fit my idea of flattering professional photography. Although the image to the left was not the style they wanted, I'm using the image to help…
Read moreRaleigh Artists – Use A Professional Photographer Before Selling Prints Of Your Art
View a collection of nearly 80 pieces of art that David photographed by clicking here! Raleigh Artist - Stephanie Hester - https://www.facebook.com/Paint4PTSD You can view the piece above for sale at http://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-spirit-of-christmas-stephanie-hester.html. The image on the left is one the artist took with her phone. The image on the right is one that I took in…
Read morePortrait Photography In Raleigh NC By Photographer David Williams
4 Lighting - Studio Portrait - Shot At 162 Wind Chime Court In Raleigh NC By Portrait Photographer David Williams The dictionary defines a portrait as a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders. With that said, I do a lot of portraits, but…
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