Welcome to J. Michael Strange - Photography Blog.
To tell you the truth, I'm not much of a writer. I don't even update my Facebook status that often.
I will try to leave photography related notes here, when I think of something that may be worthwhile.
Thanks for hanging out with me.
J. Michael Strange
Dark Romance Collaboration Shoot
It was a great day. On the road before the crack of dawn, Suzy, Sharlene and I headed for Joplin. We made our way to the Prosperity School bed and breakfast, which was the location for out photo shoot. Rumored to be haunted, Suzy and Sharlene could feel a strange energy as soon as we arrived. I don't believe that ghosts can't exists, but I have never experienced them. Maybe I am just not sensitive enough.
I picked my location in the B&B, and set up my lights. I shot 13 models, and over 1200 picture. I am selecting and editing them now. Hopefully, I will have some of my images selected for publication.
I concentrated on the fashion photos for the cosmetic line, but did get to take some romance themed photos. I had a great boudoir session in one of the bedrooms, using both natural light, and mixing natural light with flash.
I made a lot of new friends, got to hang out with old friends, and took lots of photographs, which is what I love to do. What a great day.
Overland Park Boat Show
I went to the Overland Park Boat Show today. Lots of very nice boats. It made me wish I had won the lottery, but I didn't (You didn't either). The best thing about the boat show was meeting Harriet and Keith Dowlin. The have an apparel company from Branson, Missouri called Lake 30. Check out their website at http://Lake30.com. The t-shirts are super soft and comfortable. The also have hoodies, ball caps, tote bags, and more! We talked about going down to Branson to do a photo shoot with their apparel. I think that would be GREAT!!!
52 week picture challenge
I few years ago, I started a 365 day picture challenge. I attempted to take a new, unique picture and post it on Facebook every day. I was well into February before the challenge got the better of me. It was a great experience though, and I made some creative and unique photos.
A friend of mine is hosting a 52 week picture challenge. This seems to be more manageable with my busy schedule. If you would like to learn more about it, or even join the challenge you can find the information here: http://dogwood.photography/52weekchallenge.html
Thank you Kathi Brundage and Dale Foshe for the inspiration. Let's make 2016 a great year.
New Years Eve
This will be my last post for 2015.
I hope you had a good year, and I hope next year will be better. I am looking forward to the things I will accomplish in 2016. I want to grow my photography business by working with outstanding professionals, and new clients. I want to be more creative, but also get better at the basics.
I have some new personal interests that I am pursuing, and I hope I will have time to spend on them.
God bless you all in the new year.
Family portraits
I did family portraits for a great young couple last night. They requested a particular style, and I think we nailed it. The shoot went very quickly, and they seemed to like the images we were getting. What more could a photographer ask for. :)