I just finished uploading Jamie and Brian's wedding gallery this afternoon, a couple days earlier than I anticipated.
It really was a wonderful day! They were staying at the Nagel Warren Mansion that night so Jamie also used that for her location to get ready for the wedding. She also had the great idea of having me meet them there to get some bridal portraits before heading over to the Community House in Lions Park for the ceremony. Though the mansion was tight on space, it was a beautiful location and made for some great portraits. I just wish we had a little more time, there are so many wonderful nooks and crannies.
From there we made our way to the Community House for the ceremony. The back porch overlooking the lake made for a great location the weather cooperated wonderfully with the clouds covering the harsh sun and cooling things down a bit, even the wind seemed to die down a bit for the evening. After the ceremony, fun was had by all with dancing, darts, and karaoke!
The full wedding gallery can be found at:
http://Shutter-Vision.instaproofs.com
Keith T - Photographer
www.Shutter-Vision.com
Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming
2008/09/25
2008-09-20 - Jamie and Brian
2008/08/22
7482 Huntz Dr. - Cheyenne, WY.
Getting off of work at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon and looking to the west was not an uplifting sight... storm clouds. Normally I love the rain, but this night was different. I had a home to photograph. A downpour, a typical late summer rain here. As luck would have it though, the storm is just a quick one and as we're rolling up to the house, the rain starts to let up a bit and you can see some hope of sunshine to the west.
Since it's still raining a bit, I decide to proceed with the interior photos first. This house is amazing, there is a sitting area with a fireplace that is in addition to the breakfast nook and is just off the kitchen. I could image, one lazy, cold winter morning, just sitting in the comfy armchairs that were there drinking some coffee by the fire. Finished walkout basement had an entertainment and game room, and two bedrooms in addition to the master bedroom on the main floor and two bedrooms on the second floor. One of the basement bedrooms I would call a guest suite, as it was almost as large as the master and it had it's own bathroom. Finally, nestled upstairs, above the garage, was an room that would make an extremely nice office or play room.
Waiting to photograph the exterior really paid off... the sun was just below the horizon, basking the front of the westward facing home in a warm glow and creating some great colors in the clouds behind the house.
Keith T - Photographer
www.Shutter-Vision.com
Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming
2008/08/16
1646 Silver Moon
It's been a busy week. I had a wedding on the 8th and working on those photos has been keeping me busy for the most part. On Wednesday though, I got to take a little break from those to photograph a beautiful home.
The house is part of Cheyenne's Parade of Homes, going on this weekend and next weekend, under the listings for #1 Properties, and is the type of home I just dream of having (though don't see it happening anytime soon). Walk out basement, large entertainment room with wet-bar, roomy kitchen, terrific master bedroom with master bath. The previous week I went out to get a photo of the house and a great sunset, which with all the clouds and rain lately, was a lucky surprise. This last Wednesday I went back and focused on the interior photos. If you look at the windows in the photos, you can see the awesome views of the surrounding plains.
Keith T - Photographer
www.Shutter-Vision.com
Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming
2008/07/17
On Monday, I wad a wonderful session with these two very active little boys. Mom and Grandma got them to sit for a few shots, then we just let them run around for a bit. They eventually settled themselves on a bench where I captured the above photo, my favorite of the day.
More can be found in the gallery at:
Shutter-Vision.Instaproofs.com
Keith T - Photographer
Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming
2008/07/11
1564 Co Rd 215 - Cheyenne, WY
Last night I got the opportunity to photograph a property for June Casey of #1 Properties. It was a really special case as they were hoping to obtain a twilight. I arrived a bit early so I could update some of their interior images as well.
Given the open views from the property, I wanted to incorporate, these into the interior photos. This is where my expertise and equipment comes into play. Our eyes have the amazing ability to see within a wide dynamic range of light. Technology hasn't been able to duplicate that ability yet, which, is why what we see isn't always what's captured in camera (film or digital). I have portable flashes that, strategically placed, allow me to bring up the brightness of the light inside to match what's outside in a way that even a single flash on camera is unable to duplicate.
Follow the link for more images:
Keith T - Photographer
Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming
2008/07/09
Wyoming Bank & Trust Session
• I had a great session with some of the employees from Wyoming Bank & Trust yesterday! Despite the threat of rain we decided to proceed with the session and produce some great images. I did did actually start sprinkling a bit, which had me a bit worried because I was using my studio light.
• I recently purchased a large battery pack that allows me to take my studio lights on location when my smaller flashes just don't quite have enough power for the situation. It is a bit of a bulkier set-up though so it's probably not something I would use for weddings where I'm constantly moving. I really look forward to getting more use out of it though.
To see more images from the session, follow the link:
Keith T- Photographer
Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming
2008/06/25
What's going on...
So what's been going on?
• Well, over the last couple of weeks I've been taking less work to spend more time with my family. Since my daughter started T-Ball for the first time this summer I wanted to be there for all her "games," and take pictures of course. *BUT* this last weekend she fell and broke her arm... which unfortunately for her means no more T-Ball. Right now it's just splint and wrapped, and the actual cast is being put on Thursday. Really though, it's barely slowed her down. She's running around like nothing is wrong, tough little girl.
So what does that mean?
• It means I have more time available for creating images. As a result, I'm starting a...
Summer Portrait Session Special!
For the months of July and August, I'm running a special on the session fee for portraits. For only $75, we'll create a portrait session at a location of your choice and include a free 8x10 desk print. Also, for everyone that orders a 24x30 or larger canvas print, the $75 session fee will be applied to the to the print cost.
The weather has been gorgeous and everything is green!! It's a perfect time to start thinking about those Family photos, Senior Photos, and even photos for this year's christmas cards! If you're interested, please call or e-mail me to make an appointment. I look forward to creating some wonderful images for you!
Keith T- Photographer
Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming
2008/05/26
Information overload...
Boy is my head spinning...
A few days ago I just got back from a 5day photography workshop in Breckenridge, Colorado and I'm still trying to filter through the information. This was actually my third year attending, I get so much out of them I already signed up for next year.
This year the focus was wedding photography. While I'm happy with what I've been doing so far, I now see where I can improve. There's so much I can do that'll push me to the next level it's hard to know where to start: new equipment, new techniques, and finding an assistant.
Unfortunately it'll probably mean an increase in prices for next year, especially if I can find an assistant to work with. That alone will help push the quality of images; having someone help move equipment, assist with lighting, and help with some of the details (where one pair of eyes is good, two can be better).
The worst part about attending workshops is the feeling that you need to buy new equipment. While the instructor said "The last thing I want is for anyone to feel like they need to go out and buy more equipment," it's hard not to feel like one needs to go out and spend tens thousands of dollars on equipment. The things the newest pro cameras can produce are amazing. Having said that, there are still things I can do with my current cameras that I wouldn't be able to pull off with those new ones. Also, with more equipment, the need for the assistant seems to pop up again. And to think... I was going to try and start cutting down on the amount of equipment I carry.
Ultimately I see a chance to start producing images that no one else seems to be doing right now, at least from what I've seen. I do still have a lot to work on before I reach that point, gotta practice those new techniques and really start putting them into use.
With that here's a few images from the workshop. While I didn't get a chance to take too many images, there was one day where we each got a chance to set-up create one image. The rest of the images were created at the Sunrise Safari, where a few of us insane photographers got up and hit the road by 5am to catch the sunrise at the top of one of the passes up there. While it was a pretty cloudless day, we made the best of it. At least, unlike last year, it wasn't foggy and snowy.
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Brittany and Thomas - May 17th, 2008
I just finished up the images for Brittany and Thomas, whose wedding was last weekend. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful location, the First United Methodist Church. Brittany's daughter was so cute.
There were several times she was running up and down the aisle during the ceremony, but I think that provided some great opportunities for photos. Having a three-year-old myself, I try to look for the wonderful candid moments that young children can provide.
The gallery for the wedding can be found with my event galleries here: http://Shutter-Vision.instaproofs.com/
2008/05/15
Katie and Ryan - May 10th, 2008
Braving cold, wind, and the occasional snowflake, Katie and Ryan had a wonderful wedding this past weekend.
With the threat of weather, a tent was set up in the Cheyennne Botanic Gardens the night before, so though it was a bit chilly, the guests were at least shielded from the elements a bit. The fire department even assisted the tent set-up by filling several 55gallon drums with water to help ensure the tent didn't meet an untimely demise due to the expected Wyoming winds.
Katie and Ryan's wedding gallery can be viewed: HERE
2008/03/11
Susan and Mike - March 1st
I had a great time at Susan and Mike's Wedding on the first of March. Originally we had planned to photograph the formal groups inside but it ended up being such a nice day that we ended up taking them outside. Good thing too, with the size of the family groups on either side, I doubt there wold have been enough room inside! Coming from a small family myself, it always boggles my mind when I work with the larger family groups. I'll get photos posted this evening, until then, check them out at: http://Shutter-Vision.instaproofs.com in the featured gallery.
On a Side note, I'm working with a program to create slideshows. I'm just playing with the demo version right now, but once I have the bugs worked out and if it works how I like I'll most likely purchase the program (or something similar) and start implementing it on my webpage (which may see another face lift here in a month or two, Stay Tuned!). What this also means is that I may be able to have the option of creating DVD slideshows as a purchase option as well!!! It's it a lot of fun for me to create. Let me know what you guys think of it in the comments or by e-mail.
Until next time, Stay in Focus.
-Keith
2008/02/09
Katie and Ryan - Engagement Session
Last weekend we finally had a break in the Wyoming Winds (gusts of 50mph and up) and was able to get out and get a location session in...
Despite the lack of wind it was still pretty darn cold, colder and cloudier than it was supposed to be. Katie and Ryan did a great job of keeping their sense of humor and their smiles throughout the session. 
Thanks for braving the cold with me guys!
Stay in Focus,
-Keith
View a slideshow from the session here: SLIDESHOW
View a gallery from the session here: GALLERY
