Digital Painting – New Service for 2010

Digital painting is an emerging art form in which traditional painting techniques such as watercolor, oils, impasto, etc. are applied using digital tools by means of a computer, a digitizing tablet and stylus, and software. These are hand painted works often based on photographs, not computer generated art.

Trained by internationally renowned portrait artist, Fay Sirkis, we will transform your portrait, landscape, or architectural image into a lasting piece of art. We would love to create a portrait session for you designed to establish a foundation for your painting.

We offer paintings from 8″x10″ up to 40″x50″, all work is by consignment. Please email us at info@galliherphotography.com for more information and pricing.

Published in: on January 28, 2010 at 12:04 pm  Leave a Comment  

Gavin and Christian

Gavin and Christopher arrived at the studio in a HumV version of a double wide stroller. Sleepy from the ride over, they took a few minutes to wake up while munching on some Cheetos. It’s always good to let little ones get use to the new faces and surroundings. A little shy at first when mom zipped them into their Halloween Bee costumes, but they soon rallied. Just as you would expect, the 9 month old boys quickly took attention to the lights, reflectors and props. Not walking wasn’t a problem for these two. They could army crawl faster than mom and I could react. Kids are so much fun photograph, you never know what will happen. And, you can’t rush things. Patience, persistence and a good attitude are a must when working with children.

The boys really did a good job for their first time. The only real challenge was getting this shot their mother wanted. They were quick, and without toys in hand, they improvised with what was available. The weekend is their one year birthday – hope to see them soon for another session. Happy Birthday boys!

Published in: on January 8, 2010 at 11:57 am  Leave a Comment  

Thoughts of warmer days

Disney - Port Orleans Riverside

All this recent wet cold Texas weather has me thinking a lot summer and past vacations. Disney World is a playground for kids and photographers. The image at left was obviously a night image, pre-HDR (for me) in 2007. Taken with a Canon 40D, ISO 320 F/8.0, 20 sec very late at night. If you don’t want a people in the shot, you have to wait until the kids go to sleep.

These images are of the Colonel’s Cotton Mill. Night photography is challenging and fun. Most point-and-shoot cameras can be set in manual mode and used with a tripod, can get really nice shots. Try it.

Colonel's Cotton Mill - Disney

Published in: on January 1, 2010 at 2:06 pm  Leave a Comment  

Making Business Portraits Fun

Jennifer
I photograph people, that’s what I love doing. But, people don’t always like to be photographed. In fact most clients tend to be very stiff and uncomfortable being around all the lights, reflectors, and gear. They are afraid that the images will not turn out as they had hoped. The best results always come from having a relaxed and confident subject.

It’s not that hard to make a fearful client relax. And, I give credit to photographer/author Joe McNally for the importance of spending time talking with the subject(s). I like to have fun, make jokes, act professional, but be relaxed. Making fun of myself seems to work the best. I want people to come away great images and a feeling that “that wasn’t so bad, kind of fun actually”.

Published in: on December 29, 2009 at 8:48 pm  Leave a Comment