Friday, September 11, 2009

Studio SHOWCASE

Ok so my last post was about the possibility of a studio and now it's a reality! We are in the final stages of getting everything ready to go and we want to invite you to a huge party we are having to celebrate!

Saturday, June 6, 2009

The Click Studio Co-Op

Hey Guys!

I just want to put some feelers out there to see what people would think of having a group studio. I personally am going to be getting a studio to use for my business, and would be willing to turn certain days into co-op days when members of the co-op could use the space for meetings, and use all the studio equipment (backgrounds, lights ect). I would most likely just set up a google calendar and people could sign up for time slots. I would also be open to doing full day rentals of the studio for those interested. The Co-op fee for 3 hours a week of studio space would be a monthly fee of $100.00, single use, full day rentals would also be available for $100.00 for the whole day (subject to available)

I haven't rented the space yet, and want to get some feedback as far as who would be interested in either renting space 1 day at a time, or participating in a group Co-op. If you are interested in the Co-op let me know, since if we do set one up we will only be accepting 5 people into it.

I need to know by next week who would be interested in this, thanks guys!

This photo is horrid, and of course we would have to finish it out, right now it's just bare bones. But here is an idea what the space would look like....

It's right off a main road with a very cool street entrance and parking right next to the front door...

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Had An Epiphany!

Ok so maybe everybody else on the planet has already thought about this but it just dawned on me the other day and I am super stoked about it.   If you know me, you know I am an avid blog stalker.  I love viewing other peoples work and being inspired by it, and when I see a photo I like I always download or make a screen shot of it and put it into a file on my computer I call inspiration.

One of the biggest challenges I always face and I know many other photos face as well is posing.  And when I say posing I'm not talking about traditional posing techniques here, I'm talking a cool modern poses to make sure we're giving our clients a great mix of imagery.  So before a session I would always go back through all my photos in my little inspiration folder and try to fix the poses I liked and wanted to try during my session into my memory.  Well time after time when I would start shooting my mind would just go blank... and they would all vanish... or I just couldn't figure out how the hell they had actually gotten a certain pose to look natural and not really really uncomfortable.  

Then I had my epiphany!!! Which was that I own an Ipod! I quickly sat down one day and organized all the photos in my inspiration folder into categories: men, women, couples and loaded them all up onto the photos section of my Ipod touch!   Can you see why this is so awesome!?  People make flip books you can buy, playing cards, flash card whatever, they sell it for you to buy with posing ideas, but this way you can take all you favorite images that you like and put them in a small portable device way better than carrying around a large flipbook FOR FREE... did I mention the part where it is FREE! (well that is if you already have an Ipod or Iphone, and if not you aren't up to date with modern technology and you should buy one anyway lol...)  So now, I have my hubby/assistant standing by with the Ipod and when he sees me floundering for different posing ideas, he just has to pull out the Ipod, flip to the appropriate sections, and jump in with a posing idea to help me out.  Works so so so well!

Just thought I'd share!






Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Top 100 Photography Blogs

Hey Guys :) I just found this cool list of some great photo blogs for all aspects of photography, so if you are looking for some places online to get some great photo info you might want to check out some of the blogs on this list!


Sunday, March 22, 2009

Some Sharpening Love

Hey All :)

Just wanted to let you know about an awesome action that the super talented and sharing Dustin Francis made and is sharing with the photo community. I'm sure you've all heard of "Magic Sharp" a poplular sharpening action made by Kevin Kubota . Well Dustin has made a very similar sharpening action that he is sharing, free of charge, with people. So if you don't have the money to drop on one of Kevin's action packs to get the legendary "Magic Sharp" this is a great alternative!


Enjoy :) THANK YOU DUSTIN!!!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Retainer vs. Deposit

Ok so since I just posted up about that cool blog I figured I'd pull one of the videos to give you a taste of what they have over there. Here is a good video talking about the difference in your word usage for photography contracts.  If you aren't using the word RETAINER for a clients 1st initial payment beware!  Robert Nowell explains in this video from EnlightenMe:


Robert Nowell talks "Retainer vs Deposit" from enlightenme on Vimeo.

EnlightenMe

I just came across this awesome website full of little videos talking about a wide range of photography related topics and thought I'd share with you guys :)


Monday, March 2, 2009

MOVIE NIGHT!

WHEN:  Tuesday March 31st
WHERE: The Pangburn Place!  7063 S. Brickellbush Lane, Tucson AZ 85706
WHAT TIME: 6:00pm - 12:00am
WHAT TO BRING:  We're going to go old school potluck stye on this so if you are coming please RSVP by commenting below and let us know what you are planning on bringing to munch or drink. :)




Come join us for a fun evening of learning and fun.  We will be watching an educational photo video and discussing off camera lighting. We would love to have you join us!

Here's just a quick example of the type of lighting we will be discussing:





Oh and since Google Maps tends to totally mess people up when they try and find our house, here is my revised version for you guys to make it a little less likely you'll get lost :)

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

SEDONA ADDRESS LIST

Hey Guys :)

I just sent out an e-mail to everyone with the model's addresses. I thought that was a little more private for them than posting it up here on the blog. But if for some reason you came, but didn't get my e-mail I just sent out, let me know and I will forward it along to you so you can get your cd's out for them

On a side note I know I mentioned it in the e-mail but I'll say it here again:

PLEASE SEND CD'S OUT TO THE MODELS

These guys really did us a favor and spent money coming all the way down to Sedona to model for us and put up with all of us and our photo madness. They helped us build our portfolios, the least we can do is send them a CD with the photos we took on it. If you don't have time to edit all the images, just edit your favorite 10-20, but include ALL images of the model on the disk for them. (you don't have to put the blurry, crappy, or bad expression ones on there though). If the models don't get photos we might have to start charging for these shoots and actually paying models to come out and I'd like to not have to do that.  Thanks guys :)

Sunday, February 8, 2009

The Sedona Photos!!!!!

Hey guys I hope you have all recovered from our whirlwind weekend! The photos are starting to roll in from the shoot and it looks like you guys got some amazing images! Here are just the first few to roll in, I'll be posting up more as I get them so make sure to keep checking back!

Shaun Roby




Kadie Pangburn





Sierra Blanco



Dazzling Images



Pati Pakulis







Gretchen Knoblock




Darcy Jacobs Martin



Amanda Rockafellow




Leah Simmers




Angela Simpson




Rachael Earl




Carlos Benjamin




Erin Durband





Thanks Everybody!

We had such an awesome time with everyone at the shoot! I am so excited to see the awesome photos you guys were able to grab of the great models we had. If you'd like to share an image from the shoot I would love to post it up here on the blog. Just send me an image sized 640 pixels wide to kadie@pangburnphotography.com along with a link to your blog or website.

I can't wait to see the pics!!!

Here's just a quick one I grabbed off my card to let everybody who didn't come get an idea of the awesomeness to come!!!



And here are just some fun action shots I snapped...

How Leah can bend like this I would love to know! I guess when you spend a lot of time on the ground taking pictures of kids you must get flexible!


Apparently laying on the ground is a popular past time for us photogs... lol


Or sitting.... lol


There was a crazy big mass of us in this one spot at once during the day...






This is part of my "good little hubbies standing around holding their wives things" series... Jeremy was such a trooper all day!


This is my fav lol! Nice little brand placement for Casia too lol...

Friday, January 30, 2009

THE SEDONA SCHEDULE

Hey Guys!

So we got down to business today and got everything we needed to taken care of and here is the plan for the day:

9 am SHARP - Models meet to get hair and make-up done (location will be announced for this in the next two days) You guys need to be there right on time and if any of you can come over sooner than 9, that would be amazing!

10 am - Photographers meet at Talaquepaque 

10:05 am - Photographers must pay "The Click" $5 cash per person towards shooting and reservation fees.

10:15 am - Photographers break down into teams of 5

10:30 am - Models meet up with the photographers and shooting starts

1:30 pm - Lunch break at The Oak Creek Brewery And Grill (inside of Talaquepaque)

3:00 pm- Carpool in no more than 10 vehicles to Red Rock Crossing, Crescent Moon State Park

*We have reserved a ramada at the park under the name Joe Pangburn or "The Click", however with our reservation only 10 cars will be let into the park.  After that you will have to pay an extra $7 per vehicle to get your car in, so people should try and carpool together to avoid the extra charge*

8:00 pm - Shoot concludes, and park closes so everyone must leave

Thanks guys, Travel safe!!!!  And remember to review the post below, and if you are planning on bringing any models e-mail me or post a comment letting me know.  Also post your e-mail so I can send you all the info that the models will need to know.

And just in case anybody gets lost while you're there you can call our cell at: 520-405-2419

I will be getting there friday night.

Monday, January 26, 2009

UPDATE FOR SEDONA SHOOT

Hey All!

I am so excited to be getting super close to our next big group shoot. We are still trying to figure out final details such as our initial meet up location and such. But that should all be coming in the next couple days or so. Real quick though I do just want to mention a couple things

1) If you are bringing a model PLEASE e-mail and let me know @ kadie@pangburnphotography.com I am trying to get a handle one how many models and what type of models we are going to have. Since a few of my models that I posted up are unfortunately not going to be able to make it now. So if you are bringing a model shoot me an e-mail and let me know how many and what kind (bridal, senior, child, ect)

2) Models need to be IN SEDONA by 9 AM for hair and make-up.

3) I have had a lot of people ask me about carpooling and sharing rooms. I personally do not have the time to organizing anything like that for you guys, so if you are interested in sharing a ride to and from sedona or sharing a room while there. Please leave a comment on this post leaving your name, your interest, and your e-mail so others looking to share can contact you.

That's all for now. Thanks guys!!!

REMEMBER IF YOU WANT TO CARPOOL OR SHARE A ROOM PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS POST WITH YOU NAME AND CONTACT INFO SO THAT OTHERS LOOKING TO DO SO CAN CONTACT YOU.

Friday, January 2, 2009

MEET THE AMAZING SEDONA MODELS

Hey Guys!

We're getting closer to our big up and coming group shoot so I wanted to get you excited by showing off some of the most amazing brides I've ever had the chance to photograph that have agreed to come model for us!!!  SO GET EXTCITED... VERY VERY EXCITED!!!

The amazing Mrs. Rutchsman


The one and only Mrs. Donovan


My best friend ever the gorgeous Mrs. Brown


The breathtaking Mrs. Carlon


And the prettiest girl next door Mrs. Kaplan


If you are interested in coming we would be more that happy to have you, just RSVP by commenting on the post below!