Pring Photography Blog

About a week ago, I had the opportunity to take another fun workshop from my friend master photographer Jeff Johnson. Our group headed to the middle of nowhere in Colorado Springs to a fantastic salvage yard with acres and acres of wonderful rusty old cars. I like these excursions to photograph something different because they force me out of my comfort zone. I started off a little slow because I couldn’t decide what lens I should use. After changing lenses three times, while everyone else was off and running, I decided I should experiment with my wide angle.

I bought my wide angle lens a couple years ago and have rarely used it. After using it for this workshop, I realize its a lens that requires a little practice to really appreciate it capabilities. Dan Greenberg who was Jeff’s assistant for the day shared some of his expertise on how to photograph cars to create interesting angles and eliminate the clutter of the other nearby cars.

Toward the end of the day, I tried out my new close-up lens for a few shots. This was my compromise purchase instead of investing in a 100mm macro. The Canon 500D Close-Up lens looks more like a heavy duty filter that you screw onto the front of a lens. Here I was using my 70-200mm Canon lens with the 500D Close-Up Lens attached. I was amazed at how it shortened the focusing distance. I’m very happy with my purchase.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think of the car images.

Pring Photography specializes in family portraits, baby photography, children’s photography, high school senior photography, and business headshots. Pring Photography serves Boulder, Superior, Louisville, Lafayette and surrounding areas.        

On April 21, Pring Photography will participate with an elite group of photographers around the country in a very special portrait promotion. On that day, we will be providing a wonderful opportunity for you to update portraits of yourself and any family member you wish (Babies 3 months and older, children, teens, and adults of all ages). In doing so, you will help support Operation Smile, which provides free surgeries for children around the world who suffer with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.

Along with other member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), I am offering the gift of a mini individual portrait session and a  5×7 desk-size portrait (or Facebook image) in exchange for a $24 donation to PPA Charities, which has chosen Operation Smile as its charitable partner.

For every 10 individuals I photograph, another child will receive the gift of surgery! It costs as little as $240 for Operation Smile’s medical volunteers to provide a life-changing surgery that can take as little as 45 minutes. One hundred percent of each donation will go to Operation Smile.

For these mini sessions, I will be offering fun, fresh, expressive, headshots with a simple white background. Sessions are for individual portraits. (In other words, this isn’t the session to update a family portrait. However, you could have each family member photographed in their own mini session and create a fun wall grouping.)

Your mini session will last about 10 minutes. But, don’t worry, I am able to capture quite a few images in that short time so you’ll have plenty of choices. The image you select will be fully retouched and your finished print can be  in color or black and white. For your convenience, your images will be displayed online on a personal web page and you can simply call in your order. Specially priced package will be available for this promotion.

Here are a few sample images  to give you an idea of what you can expect.  

I hope you will join with us in helping to make this vital work possible, and I look forward to creating a portrait you will treasure.

To schedule your session appointment, please call me today at (303) 494-4723.

Pring Photography specializes in maternity photography, baby portraits, children’s photography, family portraits, high school senior portraits, executive headshots and select events throughout the year. 

Maternity photography sessions capture such a special time in a family’s life. It’s a time of excitement, expectation, hope and lots of love. It’s my goal to capture all these feelings in a maternity session and also make it fun. Here are a few of my favorite images from a recent maternity session with a wonderful family who was welcoming their second son into the world.

I like capturing a variety of expressions and interactions between the family during these sessions. I think the best way to enjoy the finished images is in a beautiful coffee table style album where I can create layouts and include 20 plus images that tell the story of the loving relationship within the family. It becomes a keepsake the family will enjoy for years to come.

Pring Photography specializes in family photography of all types including maternity and baby photography, children’s photography, family portraits, high school senior photography,  and executive headshots. Visit www.Pringphotography.com or call (303) 494-4723 for more information.

I think it’s always good to try something new. It not only helps me learn, it gets the creative juices flowing. That’s why I was excited to have the chance to take a workshop on creating fine art images from Jeff Johnson, a master photographer and a friend I’ve known for many years in the photography world. We spent the morning photographing what some might consider junk, others consider salvage and I consider really cool old stuff.

I had a great time looking for treasures in the salvage yard. Of course as a photographer I’m always looking for how the light strikes something. But, this was also a creative challenge to look for stories to tell, creative angles and what lens would work the best. Jeff let me borrow his Canon 100mm macro which is a beautiful lens. The clarity and the minimal focusing distance are fantastic. So, of course, I’m convinced I now need to add that to my arsenal of camera equipment.

Here are a few of my favorite images from the workshop. Let me know what you think.   

I know I’ve said it before, but I really do enjoy photographing the dancers at Grace Studios School of Dance. Here are a few of my favorite Winter Recital images. I love the positive energy and attitudes that shine through these dancers! 

    

I think if you ask any kid whether he would rather have his photo taken in the studio or the park, chances are he will vote for the park. Obviously, a portrait session in the park gets easier as kids get a little older. When they’re really young, the containment of the studio certainly makes things more productive.

Of course my friend’s boys, featured here, are well beyond the running wild stage. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing them since the youngest was only three months old. It’s so fun to watch them grow over the years.

We did a sibling pose by my favorite little waterfall. It’s pretty and it creates a nice environment in which kids can relax and look natural.

It’s always rewarding when I come away with a sibling pose where everyone has a good expression and appears to be having a good time. These boys are wonderful kids to work with and made my job easy.

As much fun as the group poses are, my favorite time is working one on one. I enjoy getting to know the kids and what interests them. Getting them to talk takes their mind off of the picture taking and allows their personality to shine through.

Pring Photography specializes in family portraits, children’s portraits, baby photography, senior portraits and executive headshots. To see more examples of my work, visit www.PringPhotography.com To schedule an appointment, please call (303) 494-4723.

Look at those beautiful eyes! As a photographer, I’m always looking at the eyes. You’ve probably heard that the eyes are the window to the soul. I completely agree. But, I’m also fascinated with how beautiful lighting can create a kaleidoscope of colors and bring them to life. Mira’s big brown eyes were like mirrors of the world around her.

Her brother Max shares those good looks as well. It was such treat to photograph both of them again this year. My very first session with them was years ago when Max was only three years old and Mira was one. They are very sweet kids and a lot of fun to photograph.

Their mom treated dad to a surprise birthday gift of a beautiful photo book containing all her favorite images from this session.

Dad loved it!

Pring Photography specializes in family portraits, children’s photography, baby portraits, high school senior photography and executive head shots. Located in Superior, Colorado, I serve Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, Boulder, Broomfield and surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.pringphotography.com or call (303) 494-4723.

I have always loved the beauty of Red Rocks Park, but since I don’t live nearby it hasn’t been one of my regular locations for portrait sessions. After doing this senior portrait session with Akio, it is now one of my favorite spots. The color, texture and shapes of the red rocks create a beautiful and interesting backdrop for portraits.

It was such a pleasure to work with Akio. Besides being a great looking senior, he is a genuinely nice guy. He had a natural ease with posing which made my job easier and just plain fun.

Best of luck Akio with all your future plans!

Pring Photography specializes in creative and classic portraits of high school seniors, families, children, babies and executive head shots. To view more of my work, visit www.PringPhotography.com To schedule your appointment, please call (303) 494-4723.     

I recently created a book of my favorite scenic photographs from the past several years. It’s a personal project I have wanted to do for a long time for my family.  As I sorted through which images to include, I was reminded of how lucky I am to have traveled to these beautiful places. I thought you might enjoy seeing some of them.

My family and I love to explore national parks. I think America is blessed with so many amazing and diverse landscapes and we are wise to protect them through the national park system.

Glacier National Park in Montana will always be one of my favorite parks. We visit every year when we are in the area to see family. Each visit is a little different depending on the weather that day and the spring leading up to our arrival.

Yellowstone National Park is so unique with it’s multi-colored geysers bubbling up across the landscape. It’s like stepping onto another planet. I love taking in all the details of the vibrant colors and textures.

Mammoth Hot Springs in north Yellowstone is another beautiful natural phenomenon created by mineral deposits.

Carlsbad Caverns was my first introduction to caves. and now I won’t pass up an opportunity to explore one. I find the formations fascinating.

I enjoyed rediscovering Mount Rushmore as an adult. We took the time to walk the path and see the monument closer and learn more about the history of its creation. It really is an impressive work of art and engineering.

I was thrilled to go on the photography tour of Antelope Canyon in Arizona. The swirls of orange rock are perfectly illuminated for a brief time when the sun is directly overhead of the slot canyon.

Bryce Canyon is one of those places that I could enjoy looking at for hours. The bright orange of the hoodoos against the blue Utah sky is spectacular. It’s easy to see why the early natives thought their ancestors turned to stone when they died because so many of the formations resemble humans and animals.

Capturing the  vastness of the Grand Canyon in a photograph is a challenge. I liked how the sweeping clouds help convey how this canyon goes on and on for miles.

Grand Teton National Park is truly a gem with it’s rugged mountains and pristine lakes.

Mesa Verde is another marvel. I found it interesting to learn about the ingenuity of these ancient people in building their homes on the protected cliffs, farming above them and disposing of waste below them.

I’ve also been fortunate enough to explore a few Canadian National Parks including Banff and Waterton. The mountains are even more impressive there and the limestone laden water is an incredible emerald green.

If you have the opportunity, I encourage you to hop in the car or rent an RV to explore the beautiful landscapes of America. It’s awe inspiring, educational and sure to revitalize your spirit.