It has been way too long since I have posted. Busy with seniors this year. It has been busier on the commercial end of things as well.
I will head out this weekend to shoot some nature photography here in Oregon and will post some of the pictures either on flickr or my portfolio, www.adamphotographic.com.
I am wrapped up in this election stuff. I think I have election-itis!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Computers and file management
My portfolio - www.adamphotographic.com
OK, I am old enough to have had a Commodore 64 - that would be 64K.
I am wrangling my 35,000 images today, using 6 externals and 2 internal drives. I have 2 terabyte drives, 3 500 gig drives and 1 300 gig drive. I finally have enough for a simple 1:1 backup of everything with lots of space left for Photoshop to use as a scratch disc when editing.
This is a project that I have been putting off, but filling my 750 gig internal caused so many problems that Lightroom virtually stopped. Hopefully I will get it all square today to get out the photos I need to get done before I see So You Think You Can Dance tonight with the family.
In any case, here is how I will break down my files:
1 terabyte esata drive will hold my photos. There are about 650 gigs.
1 of the same will be backup
1 500 gig usb2 drive will hold family photos + drive image and Outlook backups
1 of the same will be backup with my music library back up as well
1 500 gig usb2 will have my higher value commercial work backed up monthly and kept off site
My 750 internal will hold my business and personal files as well as my Lightroom catalogue. Lots of space will be left for Photoshop scratch (temp) files.
1 300 gig usb2 will back up my internal 750
My 400 gig internal will have the OS.
Total = 4.95 Terabytes (Not counting my laptop, other desktop on which we use quickbooks or my passport drive that I use to ship photos to commercial clients)
I see myself outgrowing this in a year or two, so I may buy one of the network attached storage solutions - or add another 2 drives in my main machine.
Just to get away from the tech stuff, here is a photo from a recent shoot with Marissa. As soon as I am done with the file management stuff, I will edit some more and post again.
(Click to visit my flickr site for a bigger version)
OK, I am old enough to have had a Commodore 64 - that would be 64K.
I am wrangling my 35,000 images today, using 6 externals and 2 internal drives. I have 2 terabyte drives, 3 500 gig drives and 1 300 gig drive. I finally have enough for a simple 1:1 backup of everything with lots of space left for Photoshop to use as a scratch disc when editing.
This is a project that I have been putting off, but filling my 750 gig internal caused so many problems that Lightroom virtually stopped. Hopefully I will get it all square today to get out the photos I need to get done before I see So You Think You Can Dance tonight with the family.
In any case, here is how I will break down my files:
1 terabyte esata drive will hold my photos. There are about 650 gigs.
1 of the same will be backup
1 500 gig usb2 drive will hold family photos + drive image and Outlook backups
1 of the same will be backup with my music library back up as well
1 500 gig usb2 will have my higher value commercial work backed up monthly and kept off site
My 750 internal will hold my business and personal files as well as my Lightroom catalogue. Lots of space will be left for Photoshop scratch (temp) files.
1 300 gig usb2 will back up my internal 750
My 400 gig internal will have the OS.
Total = 4.95 Terabytes (Not counting my laptop, other desktop on which we use quickbooks or my passport drive that I use to ship photos to commercial clients)
I see myself outgrowing this in a year or two, so I may buy one of the network attached storage solutions - or add another 2 drives in my main machine.
Just to get away from the tech stuff, here is a photo from a recent shoot with Marissa. As soon as I am done with the file management stuff, I will edit some more and post again.
(Click to visit my flickr site for a bigger version)
Monday, September 1, 2008
Salem fashion photographer
Marissa is one of my favorite folks with which to shoot. So far, I have edited only one photo, and here it is:
I used a lensbaby, sold by a Portland company. Neat little gadget that is a really good value. I encourage you to check out their stuff!
I used a lensbaby, sold by a Portland company. Neat little gadget that is a really good value. I encourage you to check out their stuff!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
New shot
At my portfolio site, www.adamphotographic.com, under Personal. Third photo is my new infrared.
Also, looking for some models for a couple of TFP personal projects.
Adam
Also, looking for some models for a couple of TFP personal projects.
Adam
Friday, August 15, 2008
Nature and infrared photography
I just got one of my cameras converted to infrared, so I will be taking some nature pictures this weekend. Any cool dark-haired models out there want to do a vampire shot for an advertisement? Drop an email!
Adam
Adam
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Salem senior photography
I have not had as many seniors this year, instead focusing on editorial and advertising photography. While the money is better with advertising stuff, there is something I miss about shooting more seniors. I will share an email I got from a senior from last year, who is now working on her BA in Art.
"This is Lauren - you did my photos last year, and I stopped by your website to see if you're up to anything new when I saw a friend's senior pictures and was reminded of mine.
It may seem totally weird I'm emailing you, but I just wanted to thank you for the encouragement in pursuing my dreams/passion for art, even though I'll probably be pounding pavement and living in a cardboard box later on, haha. I pretty much tore apart that communication arts book you gave me looking at it so much... I'm going to the UO as an art major next year, and when I dropped by your page I just thought I would thank you again for the inspiration and encouragement. Hope you're doing well in life and with your photographs."
I can't tell you how awesome that was of her to send me the email, and, during a tough week, it really lifted my spirits and reminded me why I love photography.
Adam
www.adamphotographic.com
"This is Lauren - you did my photos last year, and I stopped by your website to see if you're up to anything new when I saw a friend's senior pictures and was reminded of mine.
It may seem totally weird I'm emailing you, but I just wanted to thank you for the encouragement in pursuing my dreams/passion for art, even though I'll probably be pounding pavement and living in a cardboard box later on, haha. I pretty much tore apart that communication arts book you gave me looking at it so much... I'm going to the UO as an art major next year, and when I dropped by your page I just thought I would thank you again for the inspiration and encouragement. Hope you're doing well in life and with your photographs."
I can't tell you how awesome that was of her to send me the email, and, during a tough week, it really lifted my spirits and reminded me why I love photography.
Adam
www.adamphotographic.com
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Salem model photo
Just a quick edit of one of the shots of a model. The clothing store that the model counted on being open was actually closed. So all we had was the one bikini, which was not what we planned on shooting at all. Just went for the crazy alley near my studio - light wasn't great out, and I knew this alley would be mostly in shadow.
Used the wide angle to make the walls converge and create more interest. Broke the rule of thirds and lots of other rules, but it seems to work here.
Used the wide angle to make the walls converge and create more interest. Broke the rule of thirds and lots of other rules, but it seems to work here.
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