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Entries by TJ GETZ (581)

Friday
Sep262008

planes, tanks and 'er...automobiles?

We are in the midst of a commercial project, working with a local ad agency. I can't go in much detail right now, but wanted to show some of the results thus far.

Wednesday
Sep242008

....and the poet dreams....

Monday
Sep152008

big bang theory

Chemistry. What makes a moment fill with wonder? Where does it hide, and how does it find you? We all want it, yearn for it and will take it if we have the chance. Inside it calls to us, beating underneath our normal pulse, begging to be found. And then suddenly.... it's there!

In our latest FUSION, we peel back the wonder and set it aflame with a kiss. What better way to makes two bodies beat as one; then the spark of something beautiful!? It's in the kiss.... sending ripples through space, ending in a breathless rush and sonic boom.

See? The big bang theory does exist.

Monday
Sep152008

the story

When a couple asks us to shoot their wedding, they're asking us to tell a story. But just not any story, their story. And we're not telling it in any ol' fashion, we're telling it in an artistic fashion, using our unique creative "lens".

What amazes me, is you don't always need a fancy place to tell that story. Look at the two photos below, and you'll see what I mean. It's true, the train adds an element of interest compared to a plain wall, but even if it was a plain wall, the other elements in the shot create a fine drama, even in the absence of a strking background.

I'm not going lie, a nice background will add to any photo. All I'm saying is, all of us can look at the "majestic" and easily find beauty, intrigue or mystique. But sometimes all you need, is what you have around you—and a good idea.

Stretching the mind purposely, and not looking for the best backdrop can keep you from getting lazy. I encourage any photo enthusiast to focus on the idea using a plain background, so that your photos will shine that much more when you have the chance to shoot with an incredible background!

Saturday
Sep132008

NC Cover/Fashion Shoot

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