Sunday, July 31, 2011

Elmira College

Elmira College by Louis Q
Elmira College, a photo by Louis Q on Flickr.

Happy to share that my friends at Twin Graphix in Elmira, NY are proudly displaying some of my work in their studio. This is a shot of the fountain at Elmira College. It looks inviting but was still in the high '90's the day I shot this. I seriously felt like jumping in !!! Anyway, thanks to Cory and Corin for showcasing my work...

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Update and news

Elmira Water St, a photo by Louis Q on Flickr.
Elmira Water St by Louis Q
Again, it has been WAY too long since I posted on this blog. I have been quite busy with my other site http://www.machiiiphoto.com
I have been attempting to streamline and organize a little better. I wish I knew more about web design. At any rate, I am happy that my great friends Cory and Corin at Twin Graphix on Water St. in Elmira, NY have granted me permission to showcase my stuff in their Graphix/Art studio. To date I have several metal prints, large poster size and several 16X20 prints for sale at their Water St. location including the photo here which was taken directly across the street from their shop. I took an hour last Saturday to try out my carbon fiber tripod in preparation for my trip out West in a month when Gary and I will begin our photo-inspirational/motivational book project. We will be spending a week in the Wyoming wilderness hitting the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and the Beartooth Highway. Stay tuned for more stories from our trip and hopefully some amazing photos as well.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Americana

 '50s tractor and shed by Louis Q
'50s tractor and shed, a photo by Louis Q on Flickr.

Was out for an engagement shoot this past Saturday with a terrific couple and uncle Duane stops and asked if I could grab a shot of his old 1950's tractor that he so proudly restored. I was more than happy to. We meandered down to the old outshed on the farm and snapped off a couple shots. Then I decided to try a 3 exposure shot to process in HDR. It was def. sunny so I again was able to handhold a -2, 0, +2 shot and post process in photomatix. Then is was off to photograph my cousin Nate and his bride to be, Stacey, they were a joy to work with despite the early morning sun and heat. Got some decent basic shots for them, but in retrospect, I can think of other ideas I would have liked to try. Oh well, live and learn. I hope they are happy with and enjoy the shots and wish them the best of luck with their marriage.