Tag Archives: photography
Class Of 2015 Photography
Say Hello to Taylor. She was recently in the the A Thomas Image studio for her graduation portrait. I love photographing high school students. They’re happy, eager to try different poses and in general are very easy to work with. … Continue reading
A Portrait – Just Because
It amazes me that people will schedule a visit to the dentist every 6 months or yearly but hesitate to have a portrait created. I’ll guarantee sitting for a portrait is a lot more fun than going to the dentist! … Continue reading
Infant Photography – Thanks For Being Cute!
What do you bet every photographer, could tell you horror stories about photographing infants and children in the studio. There have been many a time I’ve scratched my head after a sitting with a child or children. I’ve even gone … Continue reading
MAST In-Water Training
I’m very fortunate to be able to enjoy some really cool hobbies. The two major ones are photography and scuba diving. If I’m able to enjoy both at the same time, life just can’t get any better! As a member … Continue reading
High School Student Learns About Starting A Business
You read in my earlier post about Brandon McClain, who was asking for help with his market research. Brandon has been hard at work launching his business. To learn more about Brandon and B-Kind Cards, check out this You Tube … Continue reading
Photographer Digs Up Gold!
Photographer Tom Szabo recently dug up Gold at the Lake Communicators APEX Awards on April 9, 2014. A commercial photography assignment for a wood framed sunglass manufacturer was submitted to Lake Communicators for it’s annual APEX Awards. The assignment was … Continue reading
Planning Photography For A Youtube Video
Youtube is fast becoming the “Go-To” resource for entertaining, instructional and promotional videos the world over. Businesses have begun to use Youtube as a promotional tool. These videos often are produced by individuals using some basic video recording equipment or … Continue reading
Photographer Helps Lake County Marketing Professional Group
Small businesses are often looking for ways to stay in the mind of their customers. In many cases, it’s almost a full time job. Here in northeast Ohio we are fortunate to have some of the best marketing and communication … Continue reading
Can Painesville, OH Become An Art Meca?
I had a couple meetings with some local folks in the City of Painesville to discuss boosting the arts presence in the city. Think about it – we have some very artistic people in north east Ohio, Lake Erie College … Continue reading
To Flash Or To Not-Flash, That is the question!
After spend what might be way-to-much time on social media and watching people use camera phones and I-pads for photography, I’ve decided that I’m a “Camera-Snob”. Yep that’s right, a Camera-Snob. Watching the general public take pictures makes me … Continue reading
5 Reasons To Not “FRIEND” Me.
Social media continues to grow. More and more people and businesses use these tools. At the heart of social media is the concept of “friend”-ing. You know, you click the “like” or “friend request” button and the person at the … Continue reading
Photography And The “Retail Syndrome”
I don’t know why, but so many clients feel that by paying a photographer for service, they OWN the results. Perhaps it’s what I’ll call the “Retail Purchase Syndrome”. You walk into the store, give the cashier the money and … Continue reading
School Photography Day
Yeah, Yeah, I know it’s too early to start thinking of school picture day. But tuck this little gem in your favorites for future reading. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/school-photo-day-expert-tips-for-getting-a-picture-perfect-school-portrait/2013/07/09/391d9348-e8bf-11e2-818e-aa29e855f3ab_story.html Enjoy your camera or come see me.
Are Picture-Takers Getting Carried Away At Weddings?
Here’s an interesting article about guest photographers at weddings: http://kplr11.com/2013/06/29/wedding-photos-when-snap-happy-guests-go-too-far/ Give me your comments.
Photoshop Shortcuts For The Photographer
Here’s a link to a list of shortcuts for Photoshop. I hope they help. http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WSD578BD7D-07BC-46f6-AAC2-6E491E8AD818a.html
Tom Szabo, Photographer Exhibit – “Shrimp To Sharks” helps Project Hope!
Everyone in business will tell you that opportunities can come about at any time and from anywhere. Recently Environments By Design invited me to display my underwater photography in their showroom. In addition, the gallery opening provided an opportunity to … Continue reading
Is Cheap Photography Really Good For The Customer?
There is no doubt this economy has taken it’s toll on small business. I get offers to shoot for organizations for free in hopes their event will generate leads for my studio – Yeah right! Brides call to get pricing for … Continue reading
Love, Anticipation and Excitement in Portraiture
Erika and Mark called to schedule a maternity photography portrait session. When they arrived, we talked about their thoughts on the session. After deciding on wardrobe and colors, we get ready for the photography. The three of us talked about … Continue reading
Child Photography
If you’re a Parent, and you want to see how much energy your toddler/young child has, schedule a studio portrait session! As a photographer it just amazes me how much energy kids have. If only we could bottle that … Continue reading
No Shadow Product Photography
No Shadow Product Photography! I use Google Alerts to send me web notices about photography topics. One day a listing about shooting whites without shadows caught my attention. I clicked on the link which took me to a Youtube video … Continue reading
Portrait Photography Dilemma – Solved!
Families are becoming more “transient” as time goes by. Meaning, as family members move for job opportunities more frequently now. Most every Christmas, my wife’s brother, his wife and two boys join us for Christmas day. This year due to … Continue reading
New Portrait Photography Backdrop Becomes Name Badge
In an earlier post I talked about my new brick wall backdrop. At a resent event, my good friend Donald Wayne McLeod pointed out my name badge was missing. I actually forgot to bring it. So Donald Wayne suggested putting … Continue reading
A Suggestion Made About My Recent Photography Studio Newsletter!
In the A Thomas Image studio E-Blast for October 2012, I mentioned a new brick backdrop. A friend of mine asked: “Why didn’t you include a picture of the new backdrop”? I actually thought about doing just that, but I … Continue reading
IS THE WHITE IN YOUR CAMERA’S WHITE BALANCE REALLY WHITE?
Sorry you have to click the link below. This was the best way I could figure to get the data in the post. IS THE WHITE IN YOUR CAMERA’S WHITE BALANCE REALLY WHITE
Photographer and Scuba Diving Instructor Now A MAST Board Member
On April 14, 2012 the Maritime Archeological Survey Team unanimously voted area photographer and scuba diving instructor Tom Szabo to its board of directors. The Maritime Archeological Survey Team, also known as MAST is a nonprofit avocational group. Members work … Continue reading
CLASS OF 2013 PORTRAIT SPECIAL
Package consists of: • 1-hour studio sitting • 1 – 8X10 Color print on premium paper • 2 – 5X7 Color prints on premium paper • 16 – Wallets on premium paper imprinted with student’s first name and graduation year … Continue reading
March 29, 2012 Business-After-Hours at Quail Hollow Resort.
Quail Hollow Resort entertains Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce members in the Bronze Bear Lounge.
A Thomas Image Has Booth At Shop Lake County 2012
Check out the details on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/221663951232192/
Corked, Labeled, Waiting to AGE!
I am pleased to introduce you to my personal stock of Cabernet Sauvignon for 2012 under the label of “f-stop cellars”. What else can one do during the winter in N-E Ohio?
The “Scattered Family” Portrait Photography
When’s the last time you actually had the entire family together in one room? If you’re like most today, you have family members living in multiple states. Or if you’re like me, I still live in my home-town, but my … Continue reading
Having Photography Fun With An Oversized I-Phone
Recently some of my business friends and I promoted our businesses during the local holiday lighting ceremony. Since this was the first time anyone exhibited during the event and our location was somewhat remote, no one was sure what … Continue reading
How Photographers Spend Their Time
If you’re a photographer or other business owner, you’ll probably get a kick out of this article. Remember to look over the pie charts identifying the tasks performed by a photographer vs the perception. http://www.ispwp.com/the-secret-life-of-wedding-photographers.html
Photographer, A Member Of Award Winning Creative Team
My good friend and client Erica Kosinski had a vision for a combined educational and marketing periodical for a local supplier of architectural granite. Realizing that “stock” photography would not convey an accurate view of the business. Some images used … Continue reading
High School Senior Portrait Photo Session
Portrait Session for high school senior Carry. Let’s think back to our senior year of high school. … Continue reading
Photography Assingment – Too Good To Be True?
This was an inquiry I received through marketingtool.com After going through this inquiry, I made up my mind I would not participate in the assignment. You know what they say about “too-good-to-be-true”. Hello I will like to confirm if you … Continue reading
