Photogpher Gary Harwood will be holding a retrospective of 30 years of work. Not to be missed! “The exhibit is a collection of my best images taken over 30 years as a photographer and will open with a reception from 5:30 to 9pm on February 4. It will include a book signing for Growing Season.” Opening Reception – February 4 from 5:30 to 9pm The Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography 520 Cleveland Avenue Northwest Canton, OH 44702-1563 (330) 438-0030
Really happy with a series of portraits executed successfully for the Lance-Rusyniack wedding reception last weekend at Coppertop, in Valley City, Ohio. The bride and groom and I were a little depressed over seemingly never ending rain as we had pre-planned multiple outdoor locations for portraits. At one point, by the grace of a god — any god will do — I noticed a clearing. I was able to shoot all the required portraits, except two, outdoors on the balcony after sunset. With the light indoors being purely tungsten, or even more yellowish, I grabbed my strobes and stand and immediately threw ‘em up outside, forgetting to take the gels off the two Nikon SB800’s. The first test shot revealed my oversight, but also reminded me about other alternative lighting techniques to produce different moods, so I switched the camera’s white balance and snapped a few frames. (I like the effect.) As for the rest of the session, I went with a 1/3 CTO for a little warming, and two Gary Fong domes over the flash heads pointed directly at my subjects — (diffusers on), lights high and tight. I was essentially looking for an “enhanced deck lighting effect” that would kind of yield a candid aesthetic. Success?
Michaelina Sexton, 91, left, and her brother Mark Kishton, 93, were born in Youngstown, Ohio. Uncle Mark, who is Liz’s grandfather’s uncle, served on the front lines of WWII with General Patton, in the 3rd Infantry 1st Batallion. Attaining only the rank of Pfc. First Class after turning down an offer to become an officer, Kishton is decorated with seven Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and Medal of Valor. Michaelina resides in Tampa Bay, Florida, and was reunited with her brother, again, on this Memorial Day, 2009.
© Andrew Dolph, 2009
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