Photographer Archives


New Camera – New Lens

Around Here, Photography Gear, photos on January 23rd, 2009 9 Comments

One fun part of being a photographer is getting new toys to play with. Maybe it’s the inner-geek in me, or just being a guy who likes shiny stuff, buying new gear is always fun. And as a business owner, it’s a nice tax write-off But beyond that, part of being a good artist is [...]

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before the wedding

The Engagement Session

Around Here, Engagement Sessions, photos, Wedding Recommendations on January 17th, 2009 1 Comment

Every now and then I get the opportunity to do some “advance” wedding photography for a couple – often called an “engagement session“. These are always fun, and are great at providing myself and the couple a chance to get to know each-other better… and of course the opportunity to take great pictures. I just [...]

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Non-Wedding Photography

Around Here, photos, Random Writing on January 7th, 2009 3 Comments

Between May and November, about 80% of my photography revolves around weddings, and I love it! Because Photography is not simply a career for me, but a way of life, I always love to show off some of my pet projects. Whether it’s shooting personal family events, doing corporate ad work, or even just screwing [...]

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megapixels and all that non-sense

What Camera Do You Use?

Frequently Asked Questions, Photography Gear, Tips & Tricks, Wedding, Wedding Recommendations on December 30th, 2008 11 Comments

A great question way to get a feel for the skill-level of any professional you’re considering working with (not just a prospective photographer) is to ask about the quality of their equipment.   This holds especially true for a wedding photographer. Although I am of the school of thought that an expensive camera doesn’t make the [...]

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Merry Christmas!

Around Here, Bookings, photos, Random Writing, Tips & Tricks on December 24th, 2008 No Comments

Merry Christmas Indeed – and it’s a rainy one this year! A growing tradition in our marriage is the creation of the annual “Yacovella Christmas Card”. Going on year number 2 (of the card and our marriage) I proudly present to you the 2008 Yacovella Christmas Card. With a little bit of help from my [...]

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