Pets - The Other Family Members

Our pets are an extension of our family!   We love them for as long as we are Blessed to have them.   Don't forget them in your family portraits or take one of their own.  These too are priceless memories.

Pets - The Other Family Members

Our pets are an extension of our family!   We love them for as long as we are Blessed to have them.   Don't forget them in your family portraits or take one of their own.  These too are priceless memories.

Senior Portraits

With the recent photo of a senior in the papers in a provocative pose, we as photographers need to be very careful.   Most senior girls want that runway/model experience!  They sometimes get carried away by the things they see in magazines and TV.  And if they are pretty subjects it seems the more provocative they want the pictures.  We have to remember that these girls are any where between the ages of 17 to 19.   We have two clients we must satisfy, [...]

Bride and Groom meeting prior to ceremony

As a wedding photographer, I have been asked a lot lately about the bride and groom meeting, or seeing each other, before the wedding ceremony.There are several reasons for them to meet prior to the ceremony, or as I call it, the First Meet. At the first meet, I have the bride and groom alone, usually about an hour or more prior to the ceremony, in the church or veneu where the wedding will take place.I have the groom stand at the alter facing the alter.The bride comes down the [...]

Senior Portraits

With the recent photo of a senior in the papers in a provocative pose, we as photographers need to be very careful.   Most senior girls want that runway/model experience!  They sometimes get carried away by the things they see in magazines and TV.  And if they are pretty subjects it seems the more provocative they want the pictures.  We have to remember that these girls are any where between the ages of 17 to 19.   We have two clients we must satisfy, [...]

Advertising Practices for 2012

One of my favorite sites to follow is Mashable. From watching, reviewing and learning from what they say and articles they offer here is my thoughts for Studio 21 Design and Advertising to practice in 2012. Steve Jobs showed that to create value in the 21st century, you need to connect creativity with technology.With all the focus on the amazing technolgy that enables our new era of advertising, it’s easy to forget that what’s in the ads matters too. You can roll out a [...]

Advertising Practices for 2012

One of my favorite sites to follow is Mashable. From watching, reviewing and learning from what they say and articles they offer here is my thoughts for Studio 21 Design and Advertising to practice in 2012. Steve Jobs showed that to create value in the 21st century, you need to connect creativity with technology.With all the focus on the amazing technolgy that enables our new era of advertising, it’s easy to forget that what’s in the ads matters too. You can roll out a [...]

How to get a good interstate move!

HOW TO GET A GOOD INTERSTATE MOVE   We've all seen the 60 Minute expose' showing how someone got scammed on thier residential move.  How the moving company held their household goods hostage until move money was paid, how stuff was broken and the customer was left with nothing but match sticks...etc.  Well I am here to tell you some inside secrects of getting a good move.  If you follow these guidelines your mover should meet your expectations.Check the BBB for [...]

How to get a good interstate move!

HOW TO GET A GOOD INTERSTATE MOVE   We've all seen the 60 Minute expose' showing how someone got scammed on thier residential move.  How the moving company held their household goods hostage until move money was paid, how stuff was broken and the customer was left with nothing but match sticks...etc.  Well I am here to tell you some inside secrects of getting a good move.  If you follow these guidelines your mover should meet your expectations.Check the BBB for [...]

Good Photographers Aren't Cheap...

.. and cheap photographers aren't good. Famous saying like "You get what you pay for" are around because there is a lot of truth to them. When it comes to your When it comes to starting your life together with your soul mate it is important to hire a good photographer who will capture the love between the two of you and to provide you with an experience as well as amazing photography. Therefore, it is important to hire a photographer that is professional, reliable, easy to get along [...]

Tips on Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

Tips on Choosing Your Wedding Photographerby Zuriana’s Elegant OccasionsShould you choose an independent photographer or a large photography studio for your wedding photography needs? As with any business there is a benefit to working with a smaller company as opposed to working with a larger company. This philosophy applies to the wedding industry as well. I personally recommend that my clients work with independent photographers. There are a number of benefits to working with [...]

7 Things that Photographers need to know/keep

* I am a wedding/event photographer since 2008 and I have been influenced by many clients and other photographers and these things are the basic attitude and I always keep! 1.  Right Integrity/Motivation      The Photography is not just Taking-Photo. I believe that the photography is to capture the moments of the life/lifestyle. Therefore, it is really important to have right attitude and integrity all the time. Also, in order to keep the photography or be [...]

7 Things that Photographers need to know/keep

* I am a wedding/event photographer since 2008 and I have been influenced by many clients and other photographers and these things are the basic attitude and I always keep! 1.  Right Integrity/Motivation      The Photography is not just Taking-Photo. I believe that the photography is to capture the moments of the life/lifestyle. Therefore, it is really important to have right attitude and integrity all the time. Also, in order to keep the photography or be [...]

Tips on Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

Tips on Choosing Your Wedding Photographerby Zuriana’s Elegant OccasionsShould you choose an independent photographer or a large photography studio for your wedding photography needs? As with any business there is a benefit to working with a smaller company as opposed to working with a larger company. This philosophy applies to the wedding industry as well. I personally recommend that my clients work with independent photographers. There are a number of benefits to working with [...]

Wedding Photography FAQ

Duende Photo is an award winning husband/wife wedding photography team based in the San Francisco Bay Area , who share a passion for photographic art. We combine many different techniques, cameras, lenses, and perspectives that result in a wonderful combination of images for weddings and events. With two photographers, a location & lighting scout, and photo stylist, we offer complete coverage for the wedding day. We do not have a set number of hours to photograph weddings or [...]

Wedding Photography FAQ

Duende Photo is an award winning husband/wife wedding photography team based in the San Francisco Bay Area , who share a passion for photographic art. We combine many different techniques, cameras, lenses, and perspectives that result in a wonderful combination of images for weddings and events. With two photographers, a location & lighting scout, and photo stylist, we offer complete coverage for the wedding day. We do not have a set number of hours to photograph weddings or [...]

Maintaining your client connection

Keeping the lines of communication open between yourself and your clients is essential. You will be surprised how important your business is to your clients. Keep them updated on what you’re doing. This shows them just how important they are to you! Check out a few tips for maintaining your client connection.    6 Ways to stay in contact with your clients 1. Promotional gifts: This can range from calendars, magnets, keychains, pens, etc. [...]

Maintaining your client connection

Keeping the lines of communication open between yourself and your clients is essential. You will be surprised how important your business is to your clients. Keep them updated on what you’re doing. This shows them just how important they are to you! Check out a few tips for maintaining your client connection.    6 Ways to stay in contact with your clients 1. Promotional gifts: This can range from calendars, magnets, keychains, pens, etc. [...]

Location, Location, LOCATION!

I was recently asked to shoot photos for a family that I know.  There would be 4 adults and 2 kids ages 2 and 4.  When I offfered them a $150 locaton shoot for less than half off they decided that shooting on location would be too hard and they wanted the confined space of my studio.  It killed me as an artist to have a sunny 50 degree day in the middle of December to shoot a beautiful family andthey wanted a plain black studio backdrop.  I guess what I wanted to [...]

Location, Location, LOCATION!

I was recently asked to shoot photos for a family that I know.  There would be 4 adults and 2 kids ages 2 and 4.  When I offfered them a $150 locaton shoot for less than half off they decided that shooting on location would be too hard and they wanted the confined space of my studio.  It killed me as an artist to have a sunny 50 degree day in the middle of December to shoot a beautiful family andthey wanted a plain black studio backdrop.  I guess what I wanted to [...]