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Photography, Questions
Photography, Questions 
I'm Phil and I hope that some part of my work here brings a smile to your face. I love everything about photography, including the discussion of it. I post here about recent weddings and photo sessions as well as photography topics that are on my mind.
Whether you have come here as a future bride or photographer looking around the web, I'd love to hear from you. Make sure you leave a comment on your favorite post or click on the contact link in the top menu row.
Sunday
04Jan
Do You Shoot in Black & White or Digital
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 3:30PM I'm often asked by brides, "Do you shoot in black and white or digital." I think this questions has roots both in the legacy of film photography and from consumer cameras with their B&W setting.
For those unsure of how this works, I shoot in digital in what is called a RAW format. Unlike outputting JPG's from a digital camera, RAW files retain all of the information collected by the camera sensor at the moment of exposure. Using this type of file gives me the maximum amount of data to use when developing the images on the computer. The sensor, collects color information, therefore the files are color to start with. Any of my B&W conversions are processed on the computer.
I made this short video to demonstrate this process. I used Photoshop CS3 and a few Totally Rad Actions. I suggest watching it in full screen.
Thursday
01Jan
Frequently Asked Questions for Brides Shopping for Wedding Photography
Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 9:54PM I've been wanting to create a FAQ for brides. Instead of making another boring list I thought I'd create a video to talk through some of the things I think are important in your hunt for a wedding photographer.
This is my first video post so I'm excited to be sharing it. My biggest lesson learned...allow enough time for out takes when you're shooting video with natural window light:)
Planning a wedding is an intimidating process. I hope that you will get some ideas from watching the video to help in your search.
If there is anything you feel I missed or questions you'd like to ask, let me know in the comments. Happy New Year!!
Wednesday
31Dec
Wedding Chick [dot] Com-Amazing Wedding Planning Resource
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 8:07PM If you are in the planning stages for your wedding...run, don't walk to the Wedding Chicks Blog!
Jocey and Amy are the Wedding Chicks. In their words...
Jocey and Amy live, talk, breathe, and work weddings, all weddings all the time!
It doesn't matter what aspect of your wedding you are looking to research, you should bookmark their page and do a search there. Vintage wedding dresses, cool jewelry and even wedding insurance are all covered. You name it and they are covering it on the Wedding Chicks blog. As a man, I love that there is plenty of information for the oft neglected groom as well.
Here are some of my favorite posts I've uncovered...
- Groom's Survival Kit
- Going Vintage Without Breaking The Bank
- Murphy's Law Insurance
- First Dance Music Tips
- Save The Date Cards Videos
I love working in this industry and meeting people that genuinely love going over the top in helping make your biggest day a complete success. Even though I haven't met these gals in person yet, you can tell a lot from a blog's consistency. I love people that love to give!
Wednesday
31Dec
10% Off 2009 Wedding Packages!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 10:27AM I'm excited to announce a sale for the entire month of January. Holland Photo Studio is offering 10% off of all wedding packages!
Your wedding date must be in 2009 and our services must be retained by January 31st for the discount to apply.
This discount applies for any location, be it Dallas or points unknown. Let's get your wedding photography crossed off of your planning list and save some money for the honeymoon while we're at it.
Contact Holland Photo Studio with any questions and to set up a consultation.