You know what? Keith and I had a beautiful wedding. August 4th, 2001 - our 7-year anniversary is coming up, and we've had a pretty good run.

I was just out of grad school; he had just moved up from Denver. Both of us were in pretty crappy jobs - although mine, at a flower shop - provided the "friends and family discount" on our wedding flowers. So as a result, I had two or three thousand dollars worth of flowers for about $1100.

As a bride who didn't know any better, I thought I could skimp on a few things: we'd have the reception at my mom & dad's and do a nice spread of veggies, cold cuts, tea and lemonade, etc. We'd go camping in Estes Park for our honeymoon. We'd have my sister's psycho best friend be our wedding nazi (but THAT, my friends, is a post allllllll it's own).

We even interviewed a few photographers; but in the end, my jones for flowers won out - as well as my insistence on a Martha-esque treatment of the wedding cake. We decided to have a friend of the family do our wedding pictures.

Honest? They were okay. But they were snapshots. Underexposed, overexposed, poorly composed.

It just comes to mind now because Keith is getting ready to deliver a wedding album for Katie and Ryan, who were married in March. And I'm jealous. Their album is exquisite. Exquisite.

With the wedding snapshots we have, Keith and I can never have anything like that - and I really regret it now. I didn't think it mattered. But oh, it does. Our wedding photos say only that we were married. But they'll never tell the true story of that day.

~Erin

Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming

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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.

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Keith T - Photographer

Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming

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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.

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Keith T- Photographer

Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Billboards!

I just saw something really exciting today! Actually, two of them!
The new billboards for the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009
They are REALLY snazzy looking, which I'm sure has a lot to do with the photo. ;)
I am really happy with the way the photo itself turned out, as it was a concept that popped into my head as soon as I was approached for the project and they told me the title for the season: Great Expectations. It just made me think "the sky is the limit" and it was something I had to do. If you want to check them out there is one westbound Dell Range after Office Depot on the left side of the road. The other is on southbound on Yellowstone just past Story, again on the left side of the road (pictured below).



You can find out more about the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra at: http://www.cheyennesymphony.org/
Unfortunately they don't have the upcoming season info up yet, but my wife tells me it's going to be a great one!


Keith T- Photographer

Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming

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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

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06-21-2008 - Jennifer - Casper, Wyoming

• I had a great time this last weekend visiting my friend, and fellow photographer, Jennifer of Steed's Photography in Casper, WY. It was a perfect morning, not a could in the sky and no wind. We drove up to a little waterfall area and took a short walk up to scout out the location before hauling our gear up. After discussing what she wanted and what our options were we headed back down to grab my camera and flash. We were lucky to get set-up while no one else was there, but after a few while more people started showing up...

• Jenn was feeling a bit awkward with everyone watching, so we packed it up and headed back down to the car. Plus we didn't want to get in the way of people hiking up there to enjoy the falls. Just before getting to the parking area, we hiked around the stream a bit and found where it passes under the bridge to be a pretty cool location so we set the equipment up again and created a few more images before heading out.



• Hanging out with friends is always fun, it's also a lot of fun to get out to a new location and create some images that were a bit different than I had done before. I applied a few techniques I had learned at the workshops in Colorado this last spring, and I'm looking forward to using them a lot more.

Keith T- Photographer

Shutter-Vision@bresnan.net
307-631-2719
Cheyenne, Wyoming

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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/

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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

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The gears are turning....

The gears are turning....

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately...
I've been doing a lot of reading lately...
I've been doing a lot of studying lately...

What does this mean?
It means I'm feeling the need to grow as a photographer and it's time to start pushing myself in directions I want to head instead of trying to do what everyone else around me is doing. I have one or two projects coming up that will allow me to stretch my creative muscles a bit and apply techniques I've been itching to put into good use.

BUT I WANT TO DO MORE!!!

I feel if I can show what I can really do, everyone else is going to want more as well!

Over the next few months, starting in June, I'm going to be looking for a few good men and women – people who want to get out and have some fun!
• I'm looking for a few Individuals: Are you an Outdoor or Sports Enthusiast or part of a team? Are you a Hobbyist? Have a favorite Past-Time? (fishing, mountain or road bikes, hiking, kayaking, bowling, darts, climbing, dancing, ballet, riding motorcycles, just about anything).
• I'm looking for a Couple or two: Do you want some portraits that really let your personalities and the love you have for one another shine through? Looking for those artistic Bridal or "Engagement" photos? Even if you've been married for years, let’s show people how much fun you still have together and that the feelings haven't diminished.
• I'm looking for a couple Artists, Musicians, and Bands: Need a new CD cover photo? Need photos for promotional materials (flyers/posters/websites)? Looking for that certain feel or mood? Want people to take your endeavors as seriously as you do?

Let's make it happen!!! E-Mail Me or call me at 307-631-2719. Let's talk about what you're looking for and what I can do for you. There will be discounts available(not sure exactly what yet and will probably vary by project and use) for the first few Individuals, Couples, Musicians, Bands, and Artists who get in touch with me. I look forward to hearing from you and hearing your ideas.

Until then, Stay in Focus!
– Keith

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