Friday, August 26, 2011

Dawn's Aeronautic Art Adventure

So, my awesome wife and cohort in crimes of photography, Dawn Sketch, did it again.  She got some outstanding images at last week's airshow.  Here are some samples.













Thursday, August 25, 2011

Facebook to Add Photo Filters to Mobile App | Popular Photography

Facebook to Add Photo Filters to Mobile App | Popular Photography:

'via Blog this'

Next Big Canon Announcement in Mid-September

Next Big Canon Announcement in Mid-September:

'via Blog this'

1Ds Mark 4? Or 5D MIII ? I'll certainly be interested to see what it is and all the specs involved.

Zack Arias' Intro to DOF

Nice little video talking about the THREE elements that determine depth of field.



Zack has a bunch of videos on Youtube, just run a search for "Zack Arias" and you should get 'em all. Collect the whole set, as they say.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Another Airshow Coming Up Sunday!

See this post from Dawn's "Brilliant In My Poverty" for info on another airshow and airport open house this coming Sunday in Waterford.

See ya there!

Monday, August 22, 2011

one more

Have to post one more because it is my personal favorite (ironically more for the drama of the sky than the actual airplane here).


Sunday, August 21, 2011

Selfridge ANG Airshow

Went to the big airshow today.  Here are a few pix.






Thanks Selfridge, for putting on this terrific free event for the community.  Just awesome!

2011 Selfridge Airshow


2011 Selfridge Airshow

Big airshow at the Selfridge Air Force Base. Wish me luck -- I'm told this is a very different and challenging type of photography.

If you go, here are a couple of sites with tips and tricks:




Also, because today's airshow, like many of them, is on a military base, there are a number of rules and restrictions for security reasons. See this FAQ page for good general info: http://www.selfridgeairshow.org/faqs.aspx#11 .

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Wedding Photography Blog | Melissa Jill Photography

Wedding Photography Blog | Melissa Jill Photography

Melissa's Part 11 on lighting for weddings and events. Amazing info and all offered to you for nada! How very generous of her!

Foba BALTE Quick-release Plate Manages Tethering Cables (Professional Photographer Magazine Web Exclusives)



Foba BALTE Quick-release Plate Manages Tethering Cables (Professional Photographer Magazine Web Exclusives)

Clever little quick-release plate has channels for your cables (for tethered shooting).  Takes the stress off the port connection.  Kudos!

PhotoBlog - Outside the Frame: Using an old camera, instead of a new app, to get that vintage look



PhotoBlog - Outside the Frame: Using an old camera, instead of a new app, to get that vintage look

Very cool article about a very cool photographer using some very old technology instead of all of our fancy digital bells and whistles to get a very specific look.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Indiana


I think the whole credit was to Wabash, Indiana.  Found on the ground in downtown Rochester, MI last night.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

'Roots in Detroit' Photo Competition Winners Showcased in Farmington - Farmington-Farmington Hills, MI Patch

Me being all artsy fartsy!


Last night was the Roots in Detroit Contest Photography Exhibit at the Historic Winery building in Farmington, MI.  I was fortunate to be picked as the second place winner and Dawn received an honorable mention.  I believe there were over 100 entrants.


Lesa Ferencz, the creator and organizer of the event had everyone's winning piece printed and mounted at 24 x 36 inches and displayed in the middle of the room.  Each participant got a large chunk of wall to display other work.  There was something like 125 people who came through for the one-night-only show.  Dawn and I are so pleased and grateful to everyone who came out.  Apparently a big storm blew through during the showing. I was pretty much oblivious to it.


Joni from the Farmington Patch was there and interviewed Dawn and myself (I now kind of regret mentioning Batman!  -- read the article and see what a dork I am!).


'Roots in Detroit' Photo Competition Winners Showcased in Farmington - Farmington-Farmington Hills, MI Patch


It was an awesome event and we were both honored to be part of it.  Thank you Lesa and all the participants and supporters and a special thanks to all our friends and family who came out to see!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Reasons to Hire a Professional Commercial Photographer | eHow.com

Reasons to Hire a Professional Commercial Photographer | eHow.com

So, how cool is this? I just googled myself (something I only remember to do about once a year) and I see that I am listed as one of the references for this article (specifically the page on one of my wedding websites where I answer the burning question, "Why should you hire a professional photographer?").

Outstanding!

Ron Warren Photography - Oak Park, MI

Ron Warren Photography - Oak Park, MI

Some reviews of our wedding work over at ProjectWedding.com. Y'know, testimonials rock!

The Best Book Demo Ever (and it’s not even for my book) « Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider Blog » Photoshop & Digital Photography Techniques, Tutorials, Books, Reviews & More

The Best Book Demo Ever (and it’s not even for my book) « Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider Blog » Photoshop & Digital Photography Techniques, Tutorials, Books, Reviews & More

Kloskowski (one of the Photoshop Guys in Scott Kelby's stable) has put out a book on compositing images that looks well worth a look.

And his book trailer is very clever. Check it out.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

baby photography

http://virtualphotographystudio.com/photographyblog/2011/08/photographing-baby-a-quick-primer/

great tips for photographing babies.

it's hip to be Square


Ron Warren Photography now accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Discover via Square. So what sort of photography shall we schedule for you?

I'm very tempted to say, "What's in YOUR wallet?"

But I won't.

Dig Ten Graves (why dontcha?)

http://www.amazon.com/Dig-Ten-Graves-ebook/dp/B005G4GMGQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1312813882&sr=1-1%E2%80%9D

New Kindle e-book by Heath Lowrance. A great follow-up to his premiere novel, The Bastard Hand. This is ten (i.e. the title) plus one bonus short stories that really make you think about your place in the universe.

Also, that cool-creepy cover is an original photo by my über-talented wife, Dawn Sketch. Like some tv detectives who always get their man, Dawn always gets the shot, the one best, greatest keeper!

Saturday, August 06, 2011

Studio Lighting for Portraits ~ with Stina Sanders | Creative and business resources for photographers - ProPhotoNut

Studio Lighting for Portraits ~ with Stina Sanders | Creative and business resources for photographers - ProPhotoNut

historic Detroit Club

Last fall we had a cool secret project and now we can talk about it! We were commissioned to photograph the historic Detroit Club at Cass and Fort. The club dates back to 1882 and the current building is about ten years newer. Lots of history has taken place here.














Thursday, August 04, 2011

the ONLY art deco lighthouse in America

Is right here in Detroit on Belle Isle in the middle of the Detroit River. Just lovely!






Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Saturday, July 09, 2011

macro fly

Caught this little stinker in the backyard this morning. Now we look for that pincher beetle from last week..... wish me luck.

Friday, July 08, 2011

City Voter

Hello All....

Shameless pitch to all our clients, past clients, friends, family, and supporters.... We are on the list for City Voters, best area photographer. Won't you take a moment and go to this link


and vote for Ron Warren Photography? We would really appreciate it! Thanks so much,
Ron and Dawn

Monday, May 09, 2011

please to vote for my photo ??

Hello all my fine feathered friends.

May I impose upon you for a small favor? Yes? Yay!

OK, here it is.... please click on this link:


then hover over the lovely picture of the garden and gateway (it should be the largest one). A window will slide out and you can (please?) click on the "thumbs up". You'll be casting a vote for this (my) image for a photography contest. I need your help. I really can't do it without you, ya know.

Thanks so much for taking a moment for this. Take care!

Monday, April 04, 2011

Cat Playin'




most recent fave. this is Cat playing music @ AJ's in Ferndale,
MI

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