Understanding the Difference Between Lens Focal Lengths in Portraits – Photo IQ
One of the most common photography questions I hear is, “How do you decide what lens to use for portraits?” That question, like just about every one in photography depends on what it is you want to do. There are the cut and dried answers that are often seen as hard and fast rules but [Read More...]
Harris Family – Salt Lake City
Tyler and Rose Harris and their kids have lived all over the world in conjunction with Tyler’s military service. They came to Salt Lake City, Utah a while ago and we went out with the intention of creating some amazing family photos that expressed their love for travel and the unique relationships that they have [Read More...]
North America and Other Local Adventures
A new fine art print available on my print sales site! “Airstream America.”
Amateur Photos from the 1960′s Show a More Peaceful Afghanistan
“In 1967, Dr. William Podlich took a two-year leave of absence from teaching at Arizona State University and began a stint with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to teach in the Higher Teachers College in Kabul, Afghanistan, where he served as the “Expert on Principles of Education.” His wife Margaret and two [Read More...]
Sundance Concerts 2013 – Double or Nothing
So, I’m shooting every night at Sundance so I’ll continue the 12 BEST of 2012 series afterwards. For now, busy yourselves with my ongoing concert images from the Concerts at Sundance series. On my proofing site here: http://www.jonwoodburyphoto.com/event/Sundance-Concerts-2013. Double or Nothing at Flanagan’s on Main in Park City, Utah. From Thursday. More to come.
Jamison and Amy came up all the way from Las Vegas to have me do their engagement session and a formal session (That one’s next.) It’s a shame I couldn’t do their wedding but these sessions allowed us a lot of freedom and creativity. We basically spent all weekend together and I felt like I [Read More...]
“Rock Star Lighting”. It’s one of my favorite setups. It’s really quite simple but has amazing impact. It’s basically using remote flash firing directly at the camera to throw a separator halo around the subject. I often use it the during the first dance at weddings to really pop the couple away from what usually [Read More...]
Andrea Hanks has become one of my best friends.I will refrain from calling her my bestie–because it’s lame–but I am grateful for her friendship. She and her studmuffin husband John eloped to Vegas 14 years ago and deep down she’s always wanted some wedding photos…especially now that she is a wedding photographer herself. So we [Read More...]