• Not All Photographers Are The Same

    February 27, 2019

    I had an interesting conversation yesterday with a woman who told me that she has a new found respect for photographers. She explained that she had bought a nice camera after hiring someone to photograph some horses for her to try photographing her horses on her own without a professional. I think she assumed all photographers are equal. I’ve been saying it for years that this is definitely not true. She admitted she had no idea there was so much involved with photography.

    She went on to tell me that out of 300+ images, only 3-5 were usable. All of the images were not what she was wanting for her business and the photographer she used was unwilling to admit that the mistake was on his/her end of things. Taking the “I’m an artist and you get what I tell you is good” route instead of being willing to give the client what was needed for her business.

    After viewing a few photographs taken by this photographer, it was apparent to me that the images were created by a novice. We all start somewhere and please do not think I am being rude in my analysis here. I’m trying to point out a key difference between myself and the large number of inexperienced photographers that sell themselves as professional. This photographer was told what was expected out of the images and did not deliver anything close to what was requested. I completely understand the need to fulfill one’s self artistically and I definitely strive for that for every piece of work that I create. However, it must be done within the confines of the client’s expectations.

    If I was the one being hired to photograph these horses, I would of course want to create something beautiful and artistic and something I could be proud of but first and foremost, the client’s needs must be met. If those needs are not to my own personal taste, it does not matter! If I feel there’s some way I can improve upon their requirements I will bring it to their attention and make any suggestions I can but I must provide the expected product that is best for them, no matter what. This is something inexperienced photographers just do not understand.

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    Here are a few portraits of a senior I’d like to share. He was such a talented and well spoken young man and it will be no surprise to hear of his future success and achievements!

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  • Senior photography is meant to showcase your uniqueness

    March 24, 2015

    Meet Becca. Becca is an artist who found my Las Vegas senior photography website. She said she wanted me to photograph her senior portraits because my work “looked different” and “more artistic” than other photographers she had seen. These are great compliments for me and I receive them quite often. Since Becca is an artist and from Colorado, she said she did not want a typical location for her portraits. In Colorado, the scenery there is stunning but she said she was used to seeing greenery and mountains and things like that in senior portraits taken there. Being an artist, I suggested we go down to the Las Vegas Arts District  since that would be more her style. She was thrilled with the idea and she admires graffiti artwork and spray painting so the choice was a good one. She also had her own mural we showcased in her backyard!

    It was really a lot of fun being out in the Arts District. At one point, we passed by a metal shop that had the rolling door up. I saw a worker putting together a very large metal whisk that was obviously going to be on a sign somewhere. Note: I think it’s now on a store in Boulder City.

    Enjoy and don’t forget to call me for your own customized senior portraits!

    (702)809-9763

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  • Senior portraits: why you need them and why you’ll love them more than your phone…

    January 30, 2014

    Dear Class of 2014,

     

    It’s not quite February yet but at some point in the next few weeks, you’re going to have to decide who you are going to trust with your senior photos. Big deal right? Actually, YES! This is a HUGE deal! Aside from your future wedding photos and maybe a jail mugshot or two (I kid, I kid 🙂 ) there is no other set of photos or images of you that are going to be seen by more people. I repeat: A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SEE HOW YOU LOOK. This was true before the internet and it’s even more true these days with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (a.k.a. MomBook), phones, and ultimately, your final prints that will be displayed until an angry mob has to force your mom to take off her wall one day.

     

    So………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

     

    DO YOU WANT TO LOOK GOOD OR WHAT???

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    Here’s what I promise you:

    You’re going to look better than you ever thought you’d look in a portrait. No joke. Your mom is going to cry (happy tears of course)  when she sees these and you’re gonna be showing everyone how great you look. I don’t ever want seniors to all look the same — BORING! I’m going to make sure you look amazing and you aren’t going to look corny.

    I know your busy so head over to my Las vegas senior site here: http://www.TNGseniors.com

    The first 6 seniors to call  or text (702)809-9763 , mention this blog and get 2- FREE MOVIE TICKETS when you book your session!

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  • Outdoor Senior Photos in Las Vegas

    May 2, 2013

    I had a few really fun sessions recently. It’s senior season again and this is when my mind switches to overdrive! Seniors are challenging portraits for many reasons–each person has a unique personality to convey, different body types to flatter, and lighting in the warming desert is always a challenge, just to name a few. I was thinking the other night about how senior photos will be seen by more people than any other portrait except maybe your wedding photos. There’s a lot of pressure for seniors to look good to their friends and their classmates. No one wants to look unnatural, corny or embarrassing…luckily, and this is going to sound cocky but, I’m extremely good at making sure seniors WON’T be embarrassed. 🙂 Enjoy the portraits!

    SENIORS: The time is now to get your portraits taken! Call (702)809-9763 and read more at TNGseniors.com for more info!

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    Ok, so these aren’t really seniors but I couldn’t resist posting it! These are actually juniors who were only about an hour away from heading to their prom and they wanted some nice images created of themselves in this beautiful location. After we took some portraits by the fountain, I hopped into the bed of this young man’s truck and he drove us down the street a few blocks to this great area right in the middle of the neighborhood. I was a little nervous here and there though because sprinklers kept turning on and off in the hedges across the street from us so we made our escape plans with each other just in case the water turned on where we were. Luckily, we made it out alive and no sprinklers laid a hand on us. 🙂

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    I had a ton of fun with this lacrosse player’s senior portraits! Along with all of the nice portraits of smiles, teeth and different outfits, I always try to make sure I try something different, artistic, funky or just plain fun. In this situation, the young man brought the eyes on his helmet to my attention and told me he wanted to find a way to show it off. I was happy with the dramatic feel of this one.

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    This is a more traditional portrait of this senior. I remember while I was photographing her here, I knew I wanted this to be black and white. The beautiful soft, natural light coming in from the right side of the image is very flattering and I didn’t need to even add a reflector or subtract light from her at all. It was just as flattering as light comes at the time. I loved the way the background is so bright (but still visible and distinguishable) and her clothes are dark so she really pops out at you here!

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    -Nate



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