Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wade & Jenna | Lincoln, NE Wedding Photography by 40 Nights Photography
Wade and Jenna tied the knot and then jetted to Jamaica. Then they barely made it back before Wade had to fly back to work in Texas. Here's hoping that this awesome couple will find a new place to live -- together -- very soon.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
I Wrote this Discovery Channel Article | All about Aperture
Over the past few years I've written dozens of articles for Discovery Channel.
Here's a photography article I wrote recently for a Discovery web site many of you are already familiar with...HowStuffWorks.com.
"How Aperture Works"
Light is an essential part of the human experience. It's no wonder, then, that we've developed ingenious methods for creating, manipulating and capturing light. Cameras are one way we can record light. Whether we use an exorbitantly-priced professional camera or a cell phone, many of the principles for sensing light levels and capturing images are the same. One of the most important principles is aperture.
Read the rest of the article here!
Here's a photography article I wrote recently for a Discovery web site many of you are already familiar with...HowStuffWorks.com.
"How Aperture Works"
Light is an essential part of the human experience. It's no wonder, then, that we've developed ingenious methods for creating, manipulating and capturing light. Cameras are one way we can record light. Whether we use an exorbitantly-priced professional camera or a cell phone, many of the principles for sensing light levels and capturing images are the same. One of the most important principles is aperture.
Read the rest of the article here!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
More Baby Pictures | Lincoln, NE
A quick Harper update for everyone. We took her out to the park during a sunny and unseasonably warm day last week. She has a new tooth coming in so she wasn't terribly happy but we did get a few fun giggles out of her.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Paul & Carrie Engagement Photos | Malcolm, Nebraska
We hit the back roads, chased the dog, and had a great time making some really cool images. I will really be looking forward to see these two later this year at their wedding!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Professional Photographer vs. The Friend with a Camera
Once in a while I receive a panicked phone call from a bride who's looking for a photographer at the last minute. The reason? The couple originally opted to let a friend or family member shoot their engagement pictures or even wedding pictures, and now...well, they're having second thoughts.
Usually this scenario develops due to a combination of two main factors --
1. a desire to save money on wedding expenses
2. and/or a relative or friend who pushes the couple to let them take the pictures "because they have a professional-style camera."
It's easy to see how couples might opt for the friend photographer. Not only are they knocking out the expense of a professional shooter, but their friend gets an opportunity to expand his/her portfolio. Everyone wins and everyone has more fun that way, right?
Only it doesn't always work out quite that well...which is why I get those last-second calls from people desperate to find a good photographer.
Let's start with number one in our list above -- the desire to save money on your wedding expenses. I can tell you that your photography probably the last place you should cut corners. Why? The answer is very simple. You don't get to keep anything else to remember your wedding 20 years from now. The cake will be long gone. The dress will be gathering dust. You'll watch the video two or three times and be done with it. And all of the expensive flowers? Right.
But still images are different. They freeze bits of emotion in time; they snag drama and story and encapsulate them into images that rekindle a feeling. So as mementos of an important day, pictures are irreplaceable and vital.
Then there's point number two. Yes, the price of digital photography equipment continues to drop, making great gear more affordable for people who take up shooting as a hobby or even as a part-time gig. And yes, the camera and lights are important.
But a lot of people who own that equipment don't really know how to use it. That's true even if they can show you a few nice pictures that they took.
In addition, here's what non-photographers often misunderstand -- photography isn't about cameras and equipment.
Making great pictures is about connecting with people...and it's about service. Your friend or relative will certainly have your best interests in mind, but their perspective will be entirely different that than of a professional who is there for the express purpose of making the best possible pictures of your day.
So as you're planning your wedding, be sure to prioritize the things that are most important to you. If timeless, powerful photography is near the top of your list, you'll want to find and hire a photographer you like and trust to handle your big day...because you'll never have a chance to do it over again.
Usually this scenario develops due to a combination of two main factors --
1. a desire to save money on wedding expenses
2. and/or a relative or friend who pushes the couple to let them take the pictures "because they have a professional-style camera."
It's easy to see how couples might opt for the friend photographer. Not only are they knocking out the expense of a professional shooter, but their friend gets an opportunity to expand his/her portfolio. Everyone wins and everyone has more fun that way, right?
Only it doesn't always work out quite that well...which is why I get those last-second calls from people desperate to find a good photographer.
Let's start with number one in our list above -- the desire to save money on your wedding expenses. I can tell you that your photography probably the last place you should cut corners. Why? The answer is very simple. You don't get to keep anything else to remember your wedding 20 years from now. The cake will be long gone. The dress will be gathering dust. You'll watch the video two or three times and be done with it. And all of the expensive flowers? Right.
But still images are different. They freeze bits of emotion in time; they snag drama and story and encapsulate them into images that rekindle a feeling. So as mementos of an important day, pictures are irreplaceable and vital.
Then there's point number two. Yes, the price of digital photography equipment continues to drop, making great gear more affordable for people who take up shooting as a hobby or even as a part-time gig. And yes, the camera and lights are important.
But a lot of people who own that equipment don't really know how to use it. That's true even if they can show you a few nice pictures that they took.
In addition, here's what non-photographers often misunderstand -- photography isn't about cameras and equipment.
Making great pictures is about connecting with people...and it's about service. Your friend or relative will certainly have your best interests in mind, but their perspective will be entirely different that than of a professional who is there for the express purpose of making the best possible pictures of your day.
So as you're planning your wedding, be sure to prioritize the things that are most important to you. If timeless, powerful photography is near the top of your list, you'll want to find and hire a photographer you like and trust to handle your big day...because you'll never have a chance to do it over again.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Kevin & Heather - Fairbury, Nebraska Wedding Photography
I took a trip to Fairbury for Kevin and Heather's day. The wind was a bit brisk but there was some great sunshine.
Heather didn't find me until late last fall but I'm so glad she did. They have one of the cutest little boys (Drayton) ever, and their family and friends made the whole day a blast.
Heather didn't find me until late last fall but I'm so glad she did. They have one of the cutest little boys (Drayton) ever, and their family and friends made the whole day a blast.
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