Angela and Jake

I had an opportunity to be 2nd shooter for Eric Langlois (Raw Photo Design). I thoroughly enjoy 2nd shooting, especially when there is nice, strong backlighting for the photowalk/ bridal party portraits. I like working with Eric because his style is very different from mine. There will probably be a few more from this wedding in the next few days. Congratulations, Angela and Jake! Best of luck!

Tim and Hilary Engagement Session

Growing up, Hilary spent many days at Roton Point in Rowayton. When She and Tim suggested it as a location for the engagement session, I thought, "What a good idea!" Hilary and Tim were a lot of fun during the session. They came up with a few ideas for shots, which is very cool. Their wedding is coming up on June 6th. I'm already excited about it!

Flashback Friday: Night Fishing

This is another one from the A80 days. It was taken at Gulf Beach in Milford.

Learn Photography

I will be teaching a photography class in the fall: Digital Photography I. It will cover the same material as a college intro photography course, including some depth of understanding of how a digital camera works and photography basics.

It will be geared towards beginners and enthusiasts who would like to learn more about the fundamentals, so no prior knowledge is necessary.

It will focus on:
Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
Manual, Av mode, and Tv mode.
Camera/sensor maintenance
Focusing
Understanding metering and exposure
Understanding histograms
Use of tripod: when is it necessary?
Proper technique
Understanding basic lighting situations
And more!

-It will only be $10 per session per person—compare with college rates!
-Once-a-week sessions on a weekday evening TBD
-90 minute sessions with a break in the middle
-Number of sessions TBD
-Location is likely to be in Milford
-Recommended that student has a digital SLR, but any digital camera with manual and Av mode is good
-Having a computer/programs is not necessary for this course
-All adults ages 16+ are welcome

Class size will be limited to 15 in order to maintain a great learning environment. There is no commitment, but if you are interested please email:
travis@travisflynnphotography.com

Anyone who replies with interest in the next five days will be guaranteed an opportunity to partake. Replying will not commit anyone in any way.

Feel free to forward this message to friends/family who may be interested. And remember: photography education makes a great gift!

This course will include some basic information about organizing image files and using Photoshop to process images, but it is NOT a Photoshop course. Charles Fleischman often teaches a basic/intermediate Photoshop course through Milford Adult Education:
http://www.milforded.org/adult_education/computer.asp

If you have any questions or comments, please email:
travis@travisflynnphotography.com

Happy Easter!

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..."

-1 Peter 1:3

Flashback Friday: Comfort

This one was from a cemetery in Bridgeport. More pictures to come from this cemetery.

Literary Thursday: Patience

Patience

Because
The darkest of clouds
Create
Magnificent rainbows

Link-Me-Up Wednesday: Education Reformation

This is another one that I received from Dave, I believe. It is an interesting view about education from a talented speaker. It is funny and it provokes thought:

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Send your favorite links to travis@travisflynnphotography.com for possible use for future Link-Me-Up Wednesdays.

Reflective Tuesday: The World Within

Here is another quote from The Shack:

"You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you."

Frederick Buechner, Telling the Truth

Q+A Monday: Day-of Preparation

Q: What should a bride plan for so the wedding can be sure to go smoothly from a photographer's point of view?

A: I find that two of the most common things that brides and grooms forget to plan for are the amount of time it takes for transitions and the amount of time it takes for a receiving line.

For multi-location weddings, brides and grooms need to account for the time it takes to travel from one place to another. In addition, depending on the situation, a bride may need time to refresh her makeup once or twice during the day. Guests need time to transition from cocktail hour to the reception. Transitions need to be accounted for.

From my experience, it appears that twice as many guests results in 3x or 4x as much time that is needed for a receiving line. I surmise this is because the longer guests wait in line, the more they are compelled to say a few extra words to the bride, groom, and family. A few extra words from each person adds up! For 150-200 guests, plan for at least 30 minutes. It may not last 30 minutes, but it's better to have extra time than not enough!

Askers will remain anonymous, so please email questions relating to blog or photography in general to: travis@travisflynnphotography.com

Flashback Friday: Boca Swim

This is one from Boca Raton, Florida about three years ago. I love being able to photograph from a high angle. Even better when the subject's outfit blends with the background.

Literary Thursday: Your Assignment

This one I wrote towards the end of my sophomore year at Sacred Heart University. I was taking a poetry writing course taught by Professor Michael Sweeney. I thoroughly enjoyed the course, but I am not sure whether this was written during or after the class.

Your Assignment

Devise a poem in twenty lines or less
That challenges your reader
To write his own poem.

Please keep the topic vague,
In order to encourage a wide range of
Spontaneous creativity.

Make sure you set line length restrictions
Because the unschooled poet desperately needs a sense of structure and limits
Or he will include unnecessary information.

If he decides to write about ninjas,
That would be great.
Aardvarks are good too.

Be sure that your poem sounds like poetry.
If it isn’t poetic (if it sounds more like awkward prose),
You can’t expect your reader’s poem to be either.

Remember, the worst enemy of poetry is redundancy.
Repeat after me: “Redundancy will kill my poem,
Redundancy will kill my poem.” Don’t forget.

And be sure to keep it under twenty lines,
Because attention spans are much lower
Than… oh, is it snowing outside?

Link-Me-Up Wednesday: Flying

This one was passed onto me from my good friend, Dave. I love the L.J. Alberts quote. Enjoy!

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If you have any interesting links, please email to travis@travisflynnphotography.com for a possible posting on upcoming Wednesdays.