Ryan O. Hicks Creative | Designer | Photographer

28Dec/090

Case Study of the Trevor Stinson Firefighter Photo

Below is a small case study put together to show the process of how I came about the firefighter photo of Trevor Stinson.

This was shot for the Monticello (Indiana) Fire Department Calendar that I am currently finishing up.  It was originally scheduled as a 2010 calendar, but I think it might end up being their 2011 version.

Case Study

Final Image

Trevor Stinson

Trevor Stinson: Monticello Fire Department

24Nov/090

Case Study: MFD 2010 Calendar

Case Study

Client: Monticello Fire Department – 2010 Calendar
Photographer: Ryan O. Hicks (me)
Model: Matt Schroeder

Strobist Settings:
Canon 5d2
50mm f/1.4
1/200s - f/5.6 - ISO200 - 50mm
580ex2 shot into 28” Apollo Wescott softbox camera left

Click to enlarge images.

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1Jul/090

10 photography tips to better your skills

Photography is an art and another way to express the way the world reflects upon an individual.  It is simply capturing a moment in time that reflects what you can hear, smell, taste, feel, and see.  As some say, “You are writing a story with light”. Everyone has a great photograph in them, but not everyone can be a great photographer.  Creating a visual narrative, consistently, is the gift that photographers have.

In this article I will be sharing with you some basic tips to help you improve and advanced your photography skills.  This article is geared toward the amateur photographer or the beginner that is just starting out and looking for a path to help guide them.