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.
I wanted to put this shot out there. It was shot at a wedding earlier this year in Torrey, Utah, just outside of Capitol Reef. I saw these two boys holding hands in an innocent gesture of comfort and protection and it instantly had a timeless feel to it. I knew as I pushed the [Read More...]
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Family portraits used to be a hit and miss process of hoping that everyone can pull it together for one great frame. There was a lot of pressure to smile and look happy. Family pictures have traditionally been a little like going to the dentist with the whole family. Photoshop has changed that forever. Digital has [Read More...]
What was supposed to be a happy, fun, quick shoot with my Hannah (basically documenting her prominent shiner) produced a photo that has been very powerful for me. It makes me think of all the children who are the subjects of domestic abuse and simply have no voice. Anyone who knows me knows that I [Read More...]
Creativity of any kind inspires me and pushes me. Here are some examples of advertisers who are earning their money and creating art along the way. I wish it were more common! (Post originally from www.theberry.com.) 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 [Read More...]
I’ve been enjoying the wedding off-season by doing a little of the work I’ve been piling up for years. Lori and I went to Europe in 2006 for the World Cup and I came home with about 4500 images. It was the next year that I started my photography studio and haven’t taken a breath [Read More...]
