ABBACOM PHOTO and THRESHOLD IMAGES

Your Bio

Welcome to Abbacom Photography and our parent company, Threshold Images.

Threshold Images has been in the photography business for over 20 years, specializing in Commerical and Fine Art Photography, along with Graphic Design. We have strived to produce the finest promotional imagery for the business community.

Ten years ago, Abbacom Photography was formed to bring the same level of excellence to Portrature, Weddings and Private Engagements to all clients.

As co-owner, Gary Shaver brings his Fine Art background and B.A Degree in Art Education to the business. When you employ our company services, you can expect quality, creativity and technical expertise that provides a unique look to each image.

SCROLL DOWN TO BROWSE OUR GALLERIES AND VIEW SOME OF OUR WORK.

From Threshold, you can submit your commercial photography request and reserve your photography date. Rates start at $75.00 per hour, plus travel expenses, etc.
You can also order home or office decor prints and originals, which include oil and water color paintings, chalk and metallic inks, and digital photography, to name a few. Prices will vary according to size and texture of images choosen.

From Abbacom, you can reserve your event date and get tips on how to look your best on your special day. You can also order your prints and merchandise directly from our web-site to be mailed directly to your home address.
Prices start at $750.00, and includes some special effects, soft focusing, and digital manipulations. Bridal and engagement photos, are extra.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SERVICES AND/OR PRODUCTS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT:
(260) 760-0013, or SEND US AN E-MAIL:
abbacomphoto@aol.com (Portraiture, Weddings, etc)
or, thresholdimages2@aol.com. (Business Commerical, etc)

Galleries

Fine Art - FOR SALE : If I can live and breathe with grace and mercy showering me from above, what more does a man need, but a paintbrush and a palette to show how his mind works...

Fine Art - FOR SALE

If I can live and breathe with grace and mercy showering me from above ...

Updated: Oct 02, 2008 1:14pm PST

Fine Art  Photography - FOR SALE : God has molded a fantastic array of life in its truest form. 
Life and nature has shown God's beauty with a pure motive; look and you shall see the beauties unfold...

Fine Art Photography - FOR SALE

God has molded a fantastic array of life in its truest form. Life an ...

Updated: Oct 04, 2008 3:51pm PST

Abbacom Photography : How to receive great Wedding Pictures:
- Spend your budget on making your theme look rich, and not cheap; your dress, his tux, your wedding party's attire, small and condensed bouquets, table toppers, a good photographer and DJ, as well as a limo, should top your list.
 - Avoid using "picnic" snacks, room decorations and expensive itinerery; an elegant table will say volumes rather than a cheap standing flower arrangement.
- Choose deep true colors for bridesmaids' dresses and flowers; off colors will only work if is it deep and complimented with your white or cream dress.
- Small weddings with 1 or 2 attendendants for the Bride and Groom, can improve the wedding's apperance if the attendants wear elegant gowns and suits.
- If you are going to be too nervous during the shoot, ask for your pictures to be taken either after the wedding and reception is over, or, arrange for another date and time when you can work one on one with the photographer. (This will be at an extra cost, but the results are outstanding!). 
  Nervous couples tend to show strain and reluctance to pose when the full audience is watching the shoot, so plan ahead!
- If you like heavy digital manipulation, or none at all, tell your photographer so that your Wedding pictures would be tailored to your taste.
- Finally, GO WITH THE FLOW; Brides and Grooms tend to believe that a wedding day should be a perfect day with no mistakes. Remember, you are working with a cross section of people and professionals, so, delegate and monitor, and be gracious; your family and friends want to see you happy, so do not allow pressure to make you unhappy.

Abbacom Photography

How to receive great Wedding Pictures: - Spend your budget on making ...

Updated: Jun 05, 2006 4:21pm PST

Wedding Information : How to reserve your Wedding date, Wedding prices and, Contract terms: 
- Call: 260-760-0013 to find out if the date is available. We will then schedule an appointment with you and your fiance to discuss contract terms, and accept payment.
- All paperwork must be signed and returned, and payment received in advance in order to reserve your Wedding date.

What to expect from us:
- 1 hour arrival prior to your Church ceremony, the Wedding Party and Family members must be ready for their shoot.
- Coverage of the Church ceremony.
- 1 - 2 hrs after the ceremony for combination shots of the Wedding Party and Family members.
- Coverage of the Reception.
- Total coverage of 7 hours, more time can be purchased, if needed. 
- Total cost  =  $750.00 for photography services, only, and will be taken at the Church and Reception. (Photo sizes, print preferences and memorabila prices are at additional cost and begin at $1.00.)
- Posting on our website for easy viewing and direct ordering to your home address. (Clients are advised to take the time to become familar with the ordering process and cropping techniques.)
- All photos will be digitaly retouched for correctedness while retaining originality.
- Allow up to 4 - 5 weeks for posting on our website.
- Couples are encouraged to shoot their Engagement and Bridal/Groom photo sessions on the same day, at an additional cost.

What we expect from you:
- Read and understand the contract terms and legal stipulations.
- Pay your bills on time.
- There are no refunds; all sales are final.
- Be ready, available and flexible for great poses; do not suggest what your best sides and poses are, nor expect to look like a model in a magazine. 

Tips on composing a Great Wedding Album:
- Choose a combination of large and small prints to break up the monotony of the wedding event.
- Order different prints with different backgrounds, similar prints do not indicate progress with your event.
- Order some prints of just your family and friends and not just you and your spouse, it is an all-encompassing event that should show diversity.
- Buy an album that is acid free and keep it safe from extreme temperature changes.
- Choose the largest prints for framing, and use a heavy duty frame to hang your pictures.
- Add small tit-bits and left overs from your wedding to your album; dried flowers, the wedding invitation, and your husband's lapel flowers are some great suggestions.

Wedding Information

How to reserve your Wedding date, Wedding prices and, Contract terms: ...

Updated: Jun 06, 2008 7:34am PST

Tammy & Devon

August 9th, 2008?

Updated: Dec 26, 2007 8:12pm PST

Joni & David McCarran : July 21st, 2007

Joni & David McCarran

July 21st, 2007

Updated: Aug 17, 2007 12:55pm PST

Liane & Ryan Falk : May 19th, 2007

Liane & Ryan Falk

May 19th, 2007

Updated: Jun 10, 2007 2:35pm PST

Kelly & Andy Allcock : October 28th, 2006

Kelly & Andy Allcock

October 28th, 2006

Updated: Dec 15, 2006 3:24pm PST

Nakaisha & Shane Banks : Sept. 9th 2006

Nakaisha & Shane Banks

Sept. 9th 2006

Updated: Oct 26, 2006 4:59pm PST

Kristina & Travis Miller : Sept. 3rd, 2006

Kristina & Travis Miller

Sept. 3rd, 2006

Updated: Dec 04, 2006 4:31pm PST

Tara & Matt Perez : August 5th, 2006

Tara & Matt Perez

August 5th, 2006

Updated: Aug 21, 2006 4:53pm PST

Ruyla & Sam Koudsia : May 13th, 2006

Ruyla & Sam Koudsia

May 13th, 2006

Updated: May 19, 2006 8:36pm PST

Chrissy & Ronny : September 24th, 2005

Chrissy & Ronny

September 24th, 2005

Updated: Feb 17, 2006 12:38pm PST

Jami & Dan : July 30th, 2005

Jami & Dan

July 30th, 2005

Updated: Feb 17, 2006 12:46pm PST

Daniela & Tim : June 11th, 2005

Daniela & Tim

June 11th, 2005

Updated: Feb 18, 2006 8:36am PST

Amber & Todd : June 4th, 2005

Amber & Todd

June 4th, 2005

Updated: Jun 22, 2005 5:48pm PST

Michelle &  Lindon : April 24th, 2005
While on vacation in Trinidad, West Indies, I was fortunate enough to be invited to an Indian Wedding. Though not the offical photographer, I was thrilled by the opportunity to share this event with visitors to my site. Enjoy!

Michelle & Lindon

April 24th, 2005 While on vacation in Trinidad, West Indies, I was fo ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2006 8:49am PST

Michaela & Ryan : Nov. 6th 2004

Michaela & Ryan

Nov. 6th 2004

Updated: Nov 17, 2004 9:55am PST

Erica & BJ : July 17th 2004

Erica & BJ

July 17th 2004

Updated: Oct 08, 2004 5:17pm PST

Jennifer & Chad : July 24th 2004

Jennifer & Chad

July 24th 2004

Updated: Oct 11, 2004 1:20pm PST

Mandy & Michael : Aug. 7th 2004

Mandy & Michael

Aug. 7th 2004

Updated: Sep 29, 2004 3:55pm PST

Bridal Information : What makes a great Bridal photo:
- Keep your hair up and away from your face, especially if you are planning on wearing a veil.
- Wear make-up that compliments the color of your flowers.
- Wear jewerly and shoes that compliments your dress.
- Bring your flowers to complete your poses.
- Make sure your dress and veil has no wrinkles.
- Do not suggest poses; a professional photographer will bring out your best side on camera.
- Arrive early to dress on time for your shoot.
- Expect several shots of the same pose; sometimes a small detail can change a picture.

And for the Groom?
- Arrvie on time and early for your shoot.
- Clothing must be free of wrinkles, and should be exactly what you will be wearing on your wedding day.
- Shoes should be polished and clean.
- Wear colors that match your hair and eyes.
- Wear your hair away from your face, and use a gel that shines your hair.
- Face must be be free of facial hair, or, beards, moustaches and sideburns cut short and well combed.

Procedure for ordering photos:
- Your pictures will be posted on our website after 3 - 4 weeks.
- Submit your orders for printing through our website, they will arrive at your address.

NEW! - Speciality Gifts: T-Shirts, mousepad, keyrings, photo canvas and many more

Bridal Information

What makes a great Bridal photo: - Keep your hair up and away from yo ...

Updated: Jun 09, 2006 4:53pm PST

Tarra Crabtree : July 23rd, 2006

Tarra Crabtree

July 23rd, 2006

Updated: Jul 26, 2006 4:43pm PST

Amber Hall : May 1st, 2005

Amber Hall

May 1st, 2005

Updated: Jun 14, 2008 7:33pm PST

Engagement Information : Tips on a great engagement picture:
- Wear your best outfit.
- Cordinate your colors with your fiance.
- Your clothes must be wrinkle-free.
- Keep your hair away from your face.
- Arrive early and fully dressed.
- Do not suggest poses; a good photographer will know what poses works best for you and your fiance.
- Expect several shots of the same pose.
- If you have your flowers ready, bring them to the shoot.
- If you have your rings ready, wear them at the shoot.

Procedure for ordering photos:
- Your pictures will be posted on our website after 3 - 4 weeks.
- Submit your orders for printing through our website, they will arrive at your address.



NEW! - Speciality Gifts: T-Shirts, mousepad, keyrings, photo canvas and many more

Engagement Information

Tips on a great engagement picture: - Wear your best outfit. - Cordi ...

Updated: May 22, 2006 4:55pm PST

Kelly and Andy : August 6th, 2006

Kelly and Andy

August 6th, 2006

Updated: Oct 10, 2006 7:28pm PST

Tara & Matt : May 14th, 2006

Tara & Matt

May 14th, 2006

Updated: Jul 09, 2006 6:45pm PST

NaKaisha & Shane : Sat. May 13th 2006

NaKaisha & Shane

Sat. May 13th 2006

Updated: Jul 16, 2006 11:10am PST

Jami & Dan : July 5th, 2005

Jami & Dan

July 5th, 2005

Updated: Jul 22, 2006 5:23am PST

Daniela & Tim : May 9th, 2005

Daniela & Tim

May 9th, 2005

Updated: Jun 05, 2006 4:48pm PST

Portraiture Information : Information on Portraiture prices and how to order prints.
- Call us at 260-760-0013 to discuss your shoot and to schedule a date and time.
- Read and understand your contract, legal terms and payment procedures.
- Pay your bills on time.
- There are no refunds, all sales are final.

Tips on getting the best pictures at your shoot:
- Arrive early to your shoot.
- Wear your best outfits that compliments your hair and eyes. An elegant outfit can always be toned down with a casual pose.   
- Style your hair away from your face.
- If posing with a partner, or  a family member, try cordinating colors and outfits.
- Do not suggest poses; a great photographer will capture your best on camera.
- Let us know what moods you want to create: romantic, business, fun, alternative, or a combination.
- Finally, if you are planning on changing into a series of outfits, let us know in advance.

Procedure for ordering photos:
- Your pictures will be posted on our website after 3 - 4 weeks.
- Submit your orders for printing through our website, they will arrive at your address.

NEW! - Speciality Gifts: T-Shirts, mousepad, keyrings, photo canvas and many more.

Portraiture Information

Information on Portraiture prices and how to order prints. - Call us ...

Updated: Aug 20, 2006 12:52pm PST

Dick Read : Commercial - March 2007

Dick Read

Commercial - March 2007

Updated: Apr 06, 2007 5:10pm PST

Tammy & Devon : Dec. 25th 2006

Tammy & Devon

Dec. 25th 2006

Updated: Dec 26, 2007 8:08pm PST

Just the Kids : July 5th, 2006

Just the Kids

July 5th, 2006

Updated: Dec 27, 2006 12:47pm PST

The Knapke Family : Family Tree Portrait Nov. 2005

The Knapke Family

Family Tree Portrait Nov. 2005

Updated: Nov 30, 2005 11:25am PST

Cierra Oetting : Senior Portrait Oct. 2005

Cierra Oetting

Senior Portrait Oct. 2005

Updated: Oct 21, 2005 6:37pm PST

Commercial and Band Information : Call Threshold at 260-760-0013 to reserve your date and time.
- We will meet with you to review the details of the contract, terms, and payment.
- Pay your bills on time.
- All sales are final; there are no refunds.

Process of ordering prints:
- Photos will be posted on our website 3 - 4 weeks after shooting your event.
- Log in and place your orders directly to our website for delivery to your address.

Tips on receiving the best photos:
- Notify us early when your event will take place. Short notices may result in your date already book for another client.
- Allow us 1 hour of prior arrival to your event; scouting and setting up our equipment will take time.
- Specify any special requests early, try to avoid on site requests.
- Travel mileage is extra.
- You can request memorbilla for your fans, or company through ordering on our website, no need to go 
   through a 3rd party for T-Shirts.
- Your fans or your employees can order directly through our website.
- Be organized; do not leave ends loose or go with the flow. Large gatherings require direction and agendas, so plan accordingly.
- Negotaite extra time for your event; crowd control is not as easy as it sounds.

Commercial and Band Information

Call Threshold at 260-760-0013 to reserve your date and time. - We wi ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2005 5:10pm PST

BAND PHOTOGRAPHY : Finest in Band Promo Photos and Album Cover Design

BAND PHOTOGRAPHY

Finest in Band Promo Photos and Album Cover Design

Updated: Sep 24, 2008 8:36am PST

Joseph and Mary :

Joseph and Mary

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 5:43pm PST

10 Fold Back : Concert @ Columbia St. West 12/05

10 Fold Back

Concert @ Columbia St. West 12/05

Updated: Jan 25, 2006 9:55am PST

ASH ROAD :

ASH ROAD

Updated: Apr 05, 2005 7:27am PST

AUDIOTOPSY : Event location: Columbia St. West

AUDIOTOPSY

Event location: Columbia St. West

Updated: May 25, 2005 7:46am PST

Band Promotion : Welcome to Threshold Images Band Promotional Images.  Please Brouse The site to find your favorite band

Band Promotion

Welcome to Threshold Images Band Promotional Images. Please Brouse Th ...

Updated: Feb 09, 2006 12:33pm PST

BENEATH THE SURFACE :

BENEATH THE SURFACE

Updated: Apr 12, 2005 10:34am PST

BIORYTHEM :

BIORYTHEM

Updated: Apr 27, 2006 11:24am PST

BLAME IT ON RIO : Benifit concert at Columbia St. West.
1-26-06

BLAME IT ON RIO

Benifit concert at Columbia St. West. 1-26-06

Updated: Jan 27, 2006 8:18am PST

BROWN BOTTLE BAND :

BROWN BOTTLE BAND

Updated: Jan 25, 2006 9:43am PST

CERTIFIABLE : Event Location: Columbia St. West

CERTIFIABLE

Event Location: Columbia St. West

Updated: Jun 01, 2005 9:45am PST

CONSPIRACY OF SILENCCE : Event location: Columbia St. West

CONSPIRACY OF SILENCCE

Event location: Columbia St. West

Updated: May 25, 2005 7:27am PST

COOKIEPUSS :

COOKIEPUSS

Updated: Mar 22, 2005 6:30am PST

Definitely Gary : Columbia St. 1/17/06

Definitely Gary

Columbia St. 1/17/06

Updated: Jan 19, 2006 7:14am PST

Down Like Honey : Concert at Columbia St. West. Dec.6th 2005

Down Like Honey

Concert at Columbia St. West. Dec.6th 2005

Updated: Dec 07, 2005 7:41pm PST

DRED LEVEL :

DRED LEVEL

Updated: May 11, 2005 8:13am PST

EKRMOPLAN : Event Location: Columbia St. West

EKRMOPLAN

Event Location: Columbia St. West

Updated: Jun 01, 2005 3:18pm PST

Drysdale :

Drysdale

Updated: Dec 24, 2005 8:18pm PST

ELEMENTAL :

ELEMENTAL

Updated: Apr 27, 2006 10:01am PST

FORTHCOMING :

FORTHCOMING

Updated: Jun 10, 2005 8:31am PST

FREAK BROTHERS :

FREAK BROTHERS

Updated: Jan 25, 2006 9:47am PST

FREE PARKING :

FREE PARKING

Updated: Jun 22, 2005 10:41am PST

FRIDAY THE 13TH :

FRIDAY THE 13TH

Updated: Jul 01, 2005 7:30am PST

G MONEY BAND :

G MONEY BAND

Updated: Mar 30, 2005 7:16am PST

Gambling Christmas :

Gambling Christmas

Updated: Feb 14, 2006 7:11am PST

Gel : Columbia St. gig 10/05

Gel

Columbia St. gig 10/05

Updated: Nov 01, 2005 7:27am PST

GODSOUND :

GODSOUND

Updated: Jun 22, 2005 10:45am PST

GOOD NIGHT GRACIE : Benifit concert at Columbia St. West. 1/26/06

GOOD NIGHT GRACIE

Benifit concert at Columbia St. West. 1/26/06

Updated: Jan 27, 2006 8:32am PST

GRAVES OF THE ENDLESS FALL :

GRAVES OF THE ENDLESS FALL

Updated: Jun 22, 2005 11:09am PST

GYPSY :

GYPSY

Updated: Mar 22, 2005 6:17am PST

House of H.E.M.P :

House of H.E.M.P

Updated: Apr 27, 2006 10:59am PST

IRONYX :

IRONYX

Updated: May 11, 2005 8:37am PST

JEFF LIPMAN & THE INFORMERS :

JEFF LIPMAN & THE INFORMERS

Updated: Apr 12, 2005 10:57am PST

Jettison : Columbia Street West
December 12th,

Jettison

Columbia Street West December 12th,

Updated: Dec 16, 2005 7:18am PST

Lee Miles :

Lee Miles

Updated: Feb 14, 2006 6:33am PST

Left Lane Cruiser :

Left Lane Cruiser

Updated: Jan 18, 2006 6:16am PST

LEFT LANE CRUSER :

LEFT LANE CRUSER

Updated: Mar 22, 2005 6:32am PST

LEGENDARY TRAIN HOPPERS : Colubia St. West 1/10/06

LEGENDARY TRAIN HOPPERS

Colubia St. West 1/10/06

Updated: Jan 13, 2006 12:09pm PST

LEO K3 & THE DARKSIDE CLIQUE : Event location: Columbia St. West

LEO K3 & THE DARKSIDE CLIQUE

Event location: Columbia St. West

Updated: May 25, 2005 7:37am PST

MAD COW BOYS :

MAD COW BOYS

Updated: May 19, 2005 9:12am PST

MAD COW BOYS : cOLUMBIA ST. WEST CONCERT
1/19/06

MAD COW BOYS

cOLUMBIA ST. WEST CONCERT 1/19/06

Updated: Jan 23, 2006 9:33am PST

MATT STRUM BAND :

MATT STRUM BAND

Updated: Mar 30, 2005 7:24am PST

Midwest Express : Columbia St. West Concert
1/24/06

Midwest Express

Columbia St. West Concert 1/24/06

Updated: Jan 25, 2006 6:51am PST

MIKE CONLEY BAND :

MIKE CONLEY BAND

Updated: Jun 10, 2005 8:55am PST

MODERN DAY GENTLEMEN :

MODERN DAY GENTLEMEN

Updated: Mar 30, 2005 6:39am PST

Mojo Dub :

Mojo Dub

Updated: Jan 25, 2006 5:42am PST

NURSE :

NURSE

Updated: Apr 12, 2005 10:47am PST

NURSE : Benifit concert at Columbia St. West 1/26/06

NURSE

Benifit concert at Columbia St. West 1/26/06

Updated: Jan 27, 2006 8:46am PST

PERFECT ORANGE :

PERFECT ORANGE

Updated: Jun 10, 2005 9:07am PST

PHEEN :

PHEEN

Updated: Jun 22, 2005 10:59am PST

POSSUM TROT ORCHESTRA : Clumbia St. West.
Tues. 1-10-06

POSSUM TROT ORCHESTRA

Clumbia St. West. Tues. 1-10-06

Updated: Jan 13, 2006 11:46am PST

PROJECT 9 :

PROJECT 9

Updated: Jun 22, 2005 10:28am PST

ROLEO & EDS :

ROLEO & EDS

Updated: Jan 27, 2006 9:13am PST

ROXY BLUES BAND : Event Location: Columbia St. West

ROXY BLUES BAND

Event Location: Columbia St. West

Updated: Jun 01, 2005 9:38am PST

RUDISILL :

RUDISILL

Updated: Jul 01, 2005 7:22am PST

SANKOFA : Concert @ Columbia St. west 1/06

SANKOFA

Concert @ Columbia St. west 1/06

Updated: Jan 26, 2006 6:42am PST

SATURNINE SMILE :

SATURNINE SMILE

Updated: May 11, 2005 8:05am PST

Scott Mathews Viisits Columbia Street West - 6/23/05 : Sponsered by Monkey Wing Records: Scott Mathews with a Discussion on Band Promotion and the Record/Music business
Featured Band: The Legendary Train Hoppers

Scott Mathews Viisits Columbia Street West - 6/23/05

Sponsered by Monkey Wing Records: Scott Mathews with a Discussion on B ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2005 10:29am PST

SEALING PANDORA :

SEALING PANDORA

Updated: Apr 05, 2005 7:45am PST

SECOND SUN :

SECOND SUN

Updated: Jan 25, 2006 9:32am PST

SECOND SUN : FW. 2005 Battle of the Bands

SECOND SUN

FW. 2005 Battle of the Bands

Updated: May 19, 2005 9:27am PST

SEVERENCE : Event Location: Columbia St. West

SEVERENCE

Event Location: Columbia St. West

Updated: Jun 01, 2005 10:20am PST

SIRFACE :

SIRFACE

Updated: Mar 30, 2005 7:57am PST

SketchMachine : Jan. 3, 2006 Columbia St. West

SketchMachine

Jan. 3, 2006 Columbia St. West

Updated: Jan 06, 2006 6:20am PST

SLACK FACTOR :

SLACK FACTOR

Updated: Jan 25, 2006 9:39am PST

SLAGG :

SLAGG

Updated: Jun 22, 2005 10:37am PST

SLY DAWG :

SLY DAWG

Updated: Jul 01, 2005 7:42am PST

SOULFYRE :

SOULFYRE

Updated: May 11, 2005 8:20am PST

STILL GROOVE : Columbia St. West Gig

STILL GROOVE

Columbia St. West Gig

Updated: Nov 07, 2005 8:25pm PST

Still Grove_2 : Columbia St. 1/5/2006

Still Grove_2

Columbia St. 1/5/2006

Updated: Jan 06, 2006 11:32am PST

SWIFT KICK : Event Location: Columbia St. West

SWIFT KICK

Event Location: Columbia St. West

Updated: Jun 01, 2005 10:06am PST

Teays Vein : Columbia Street Concert Dec.13,

Teays Vein

Columbia Street Concert Dec.13,

Updated: Apr 27, 2006 10:41am PST

THE MIGARAINES :

THE MIGARAINES

Updated: Apr 12, 2005 10:42am PST

THE MOONCRIKETS :

THE MOONCRIKETS

Updated: Jun 10, 2005 8:38am PST

Tito Discovery : Columbia St. West Jan. 3, 2006

Tito Discovery

Columbia St. West Jan. 3, 2006

Updated: Jan 06, 2006 6:44am PST

TRI-STATE KILLING SPREE :

TRI-STATE KILLING SPREE

Updated: Mar 22, 2005 6:27am PST

TRUCK STOP CUTIE : Columbia St. West concert 2/3/06

TRUCK STOP CUTIE

Columbia St. West concert 2/3/06

Updated: Feb 03, 2006 5:58am PST

Interview and Blogging with Threshold and Abbacom : Question: I like your style, it's different, have you ever had any bad photos?
Answer:   Yes, it is a common mistake to assume that every photo taken is a good photo. I may take 5 - 7 shots of one pose just to balance the subject in the background. It can be uncomfortable for a subject  to reason away how many shots for one pose, but in the end, it is worth it.

Question: So what makes a picture a great picture?
Answer:   The correct ingredients of lighting, pose, color, background and expression of the subject.  To really apprecaite great photography, you have to appreciate the photographer's work, if you don't like the photos, find another photographer more suited to your style.

Question: I have had a lot of friends who said that their photographer did not take the pictures they asked for, and that it was a long drawn out process. What makes you unique?
Answer:   It is a common mistake to state that anyone behind a digital camera can take better pictures than a professional photographer. Research your photographer and the get to know the body of his work. A pro. will always submit consistant work to clients, and yes, good shots take time, so be prepared.  Also, do not expect great shoots from an ametur, or poor shoots from a pro. Once you have choosen your photographer, you have accepted his style, so don't complain.

Question: What are some of your favorite pictures to take?
Answer:   I love cleints who allow me to use my full artistic creativity to express how I see them reacting in their environment. People have an idea of who they are, and sometimes when they see themselves outside their own skin, they tend to either love what they see, or hate it. I believe it is a matter of pride that one has to humble oneself to the gift of nature, rather than bending nature to oneself.
       
Question: Are some shots more difficult than others to take?
Answer:   I find that difficult shots radiate from the detailing of the client. One client of mine wanted a complete face lift, another client complained about everything.  I love shooting, and enjoy challenges, so, a difficult client turning up every now and then keeps me on my toes.

Question: Who was your most memorable client?
Answer:   It was for a race car driver for the Indy 500 back in 2006. Rights and rules remain confidential. I took his photos at his house, and it was an interesting shoot. I felt like I was working for the FBI because I had to turn over the entire CD to him right after the shoot with no clean ups.

Question: I don't think I can afford your pictures, any suggestions?
Answer:   A bride from Indianapolis saw my website on the net, and booked me 6 months in advance. I worked on a payment plan to allow her to pay a certain sum each month, right up to her wedding date. She was thrilled, and ever so often, she calls to see how I am doing.

Interview and Blogging with Threshold and Abbacom

Question: I like your style, it's different, have you ever had any bad ...

Updated: Dec 07, 2006 6:10pm PST

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