Tabletop – David Price Photography – SF Bay Area Editorial, Portrait, and Commercial Photographer

The Black Dragons

As part of Don Giannatti’s Project 52, we learn quickly, and often, that we should be conscious of subject-centric lighting. “Everything reflects light.” “What does the subject do with the light that is presented to it? Is it shiny, dull, or something in between?” “What light does the subject see, and how does that affect… Continue reading The Black Dragons

Violin Pirate Flag

Years ago, some friends and I were messing around, experimenting if you will, with some concept photographic sketches and some writing. We got onto the idea of an extended piratical adventure and ran with it. It was all in fun; purely expressions of art, and the art of the written word, for our own humor… Continue reading Violin Pirate Flag

Macro – Peppermint Bark – December 2015

We made peppermint bark from scratch the other day, largely because we liked it, but also because we had never tried to make it before. And yes, there’s nothing like your kid holding a sledge hammer in the kitchen. Happy Holidays, Everyone, no matter how you celebrate.

Flowers, Just Because

Here’s a cornucopia of flowers, just because.

Money Macro – The Five And One Hundred Dollar Bills

Last week, I was telling you about a day shooting micro-printing on paper currency using a macro lens on a macro bellows. It’s part of a personal project I am building on money concepts. Today’s post is about showing the results of exploring the five dollar bill and the one hundred dollar bill. To be honest,… Continue reading Money Macro – The Five And One Hundred Dollar Bills

Money Macro – The Twenty Dollar Bill

I am building a personal project out of money concepts. I’ve done several across the past couple of years it seems, and this is a project I can add to going forward. I have a macro bellows, and I love that it lets me get in close, really close, to things. Sometimes things don’t look good in… Continue reading Money Macro – The Twenty Dollar Bill

Just For Fun – The Tea Collection

Some of the members of Project 52 were playing around one afternoon not that long ago, and we challenged each other to take whatever tea we had on hand at the time, and make something interesting of it. I started with an idea of how to show it, and I started to build a set.… Continue reading Just For Fun – The Tea Collection

Tabletop Triptych – Snap Press

I was playing with a piece of simple machinery. It’s a snap press. You use it to install grommets and snaps on clothing. People will sometimes ask why a professional photographer is needed, when an iPhone or equivalent is right there… I’ll show you one reason why, right after the jump.

Proverbs and Idioms – An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Today’s image is my take on the old proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Eat healthy to stay healthy.

Proverbs and Idioms – Nest Egg

This is another image in the personal project I’ve got going on Proverbs and Idioms, a series trying to bring common wisdom and phrases into photographs. The idea of a Nest Egg most often refers to money, being able to have enough of it later in life if you start saving earlier in life. Hmmm, money concepts.… Continue reading Proverbs and Idioms – Nest Egg

Proverbs and Idioms – Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket

Last week, I said that I was starting a personal project on the idea of Proverbs and Idioms, common turns of phrase and bits of wisdom brought into an image. Today, I get to show you not just one of mine, but also one from a different art director – my daughter. Yeah, my daughter came… Continue reading Proverbs and Idioms – Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket

Wooden Angel

I came across this wooden angel figure, and it was just one of those pieces that, in my opinion, just needed to be photographed. Happy Holidays, Everyone, no matter how you celebrate.

Macro Electronic Circuit Board

Over at Project 52, the assignment came in: Double-page spread, color, macro shot of electronics. Go.

Artisan’s Hands – Waterford Crystal

Last week, I showed you some recent still life work. By now, most of you know I have a fondness for Hands Of The Craftsworkers. I make a point of working to get those kinds of shots wherever and whenever I can. You might remember that a couple of weeks ago, I showed you the… Continue reading Artisan’s Hands – Waterford Crystal

Something Black And White In Black And White

I realize, coming off of my last post about Baby Ada’s hands, that you might think that I like to work in black and white. Yeah…I’m guilty! I do like the look of it. It still reminds me of growing up, chemicals for developing (Yikes, my eyes are watering just typing that…), and the wonder… Continue reading Something Black And White In Black And White

George Crumb’s ‘Black Angels’

As part of Don Giannatti’s Project 52 this year, we were given the challenge of photographing a CD cover for George Crumb’s “Black Angels.” This is a piece of music for electric violins, viola, and cello, as well as metal thimble, tam-tam (a type of gong), crystal glasses of various sizes, maracas, and a few other things.… Continue reading George Crumb’s ‘Black Angels’

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