digital work

". . . if only that old parking sign wasn't . . .", and ". . . look at those ugly utility lines cutting across . . ." Words to this effect about cluttered exterior views are voiced by clients all the time. Using various digital editing tools, signs, power lines and most other eyesores can be removed, leaving clean, distraction-free images.

 

	This shot at the site of a pre-owned, luxury car dealer contained distracting utility poles and lines left and center. Cropping out the left pole would have moved the border in too far, ruining balance and cramping the photo. Removing it and all other poles and lines produced a better image. • cursor-over = edit • click = large
With trees on both sides I had little choice in where to set up the tripod for this twilight shot. I kept the camera to the right of, and as close to the house as possible to minimize the intrusion of the broken, hanging bough. It still proved to be a significant detractor, so eliminating the bough altogether was in order. cursor-over • click •
	This photo for the foundry was okay but left room for improvement. The window "hot spots" around the head were distracting, and a part of the base support was showing. After fixing these I saw that elminating the lower corner shadow would create an even cleaner image. • cursor-over • click
The lower etched glass provides some privacy, but the upper clear glass lets all that's outside, in, corraling far too much attention at the top. I always wanted to "fix" this, but in 1994 . . . how? Later, when digital arrived, I went to work. I think the result is much more in tune with the architect's clean design. cursor-over • click •
	"This photo of the design center is very good, but what can be done about those power lines?!" This was the first remark made about this dusk shot by the business owner. The utility lines running straight across the gables are eyesores, and the center looks much better without them. • cursor-over • click

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copy work for artists

My perfected copy and lighting techniques have continued to yield excellent results over the years. I've photographed hundreds of paintings and other types of art and often hear from artists that the copy looks better than the original.

Large format photography set the standard for this craft, but digital capture has become a viable alternative to film in most cases. I offer digital copying, yielding very high resolution – 18.0 megapixel – RAW files. Such files can be "processed" to suit, allowing control of color balance and a dozen or so other adjustable image factors. These files can produce outstanding results in prints up to 11X14 or even 16X20 inches. I'll be happy to discuss what will best suit your copy needs.

Oil, acrylic, water color, pencil, pen and ink – here are some copy work examples of two dimensional art.

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On-site copy work: Art works can be photographed on-site (indoors or out) as in the case with murals, fixed sculptures, built-in pieces or paintings too large for in-house service.

	Here's a unique and striking sculpture adorning a fireplace I photographed for the sculptor/artist in the owner's home. Lighting was set up so as to accentuate the three dimensional quality of the work. • click = setting
This is a 21 foot wide mural I captured in a restaurant which was still under construction. I shot it at night using several, carefully placed, diffused light sources to ensure an even distribution of light. click = mural •

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photo restoration

Working with old photographs of my own family introduced me to this satisfying work. I can't think of a better way to put digital imaging to use! You, yourself, probably possess cherished family and other precious photos that are in poor condition. With a high resolution scanner, choice image editing tools, and some know-how, new life can be found in photos that appear to be unsalvageable. And, with a digital record, deterioration is no longer a concern – the restoration can be reprinted for all posterity to enjoy.

Here is a "tintype" photo made circa 1877. This is exactly how the tintype currently looks including its size and shape. The contrast is very low making it appear muddy and lacking in details. It also has its share of dents and dings. • click = restoration

 

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Please see the prices & rates page for more information about digital work, copy work, and location photography. Other examples of art and design work photographed on-site may be seen on the architectural page.