Project Delays and New Projects....

So, I was working towards getting some projects shot, but have been having a terrible time getting the models I want, with the look I want, for the price I can afford..isn't that always the case..No worries though, I am patient, I will get these done. I also decided on a new project for next spring called "Queen of Hearts". I was going to do this entirely in the studio this winter, but recently switched the plan to do the majority of the work outdoors on location. I am really excited by the concept I have in mind, and it will be PG rated, I think my mother will be happy about that....not to mention my wife.
Anyway, this time off from serious shooting for my personal work has given me time to work on some technical skills in Photoshop that I always wanted to learn and to start the learning of Premiere, After Effects and Mocha. I always wanted to do movies, so now I am learning that process as well.
I will be heading to Cincinnati on 12-5-10 to photograph the Saints at Bengals, so that will be fun, haven't shot a Pro Football game in a couple years. I always enjoy that, but it is looking to be cold and snowy...yuck. Drop by my website sometime next week, and I will get photos from the game posted.

Zenfolio

As you may know, I have been using Zenfolio hosting service for organizing and presenting my photos online. You can view my site at http://toddtaulman.zenfolio.com/

I think Zenfolio is a great service, and I wanted to recommend that you open an account as well.

Some of the features Zenfolio offers are:
• Unlimited storage for your photos
• Elegant pages with a variety of layouts and designs including creating your own completely custom designs that you can edit without any knowledge of coding
• Beautiful presentation of your photos
• A very easy to use and intuitive interface
• Full screen Slideshows with music (50 free songs are included)
• Ability to link to many image sizes and share your photos on Facebook and Twitter directly from your account. This way, you can upload photos only once and share them any way you like.

You can use my referral code VZQ-NFH-CDF during sign up to save 10% off your own subscription. Once subscribed, you'll get your own code, and if you get enough referrals, you may never need to pay for the service again.

Zenfolio offers a free Trial account for two weeks so you can see if you like it. I really think you should give it a try.

http://www.zenfolio.com

New Work On It's Way.

Well, it has been a while since I have really done anything of personal artistic merit, but that is about to change. I am currently working on no less than 4 different projects. I have begun casting models, looking for the props and doing some back-end work. I am really excited by some of the ideas I have and believe the finished pieces will be a whole new direction in my work.
Some of the new pieces in production are:
Sculptor's Creation
Hands of Life
Avenging Angel
Money Man

I am also working towards starting a new side business of Bridal Portraits.

Stay tuned for some of the new pieces.

Big News....

Here is the Big News:  For the rest of the year, I am offering in studio maternity sessions for a booking fee of only $25. That is a savings of $200 off the normal price. This is a great deal for anyone about to have a baby and would love to have some family heirloom photos from this amazing time. Please check out some of my maternity photos at my website: http://toddtaulman.zenfolio.com/maternity

Seriously, this is a great deal. There is no catch on the booking fee, and no additional charges for the in studio booking fee.
If you want a professional makeup artist, that can be arranged, but that is an additional fee.

Sessions at a location of your choosing will be billed at the regular rate, sorry.
For complete details, or to book your maternity session, please send me an Email me at todd@toddtaulman.com

My Shoot with Emily

Well, I finally started getting back to shooting. This past weekend I worked with the very lovely Emily from out Ohio way. She made the trek over to do some fashion/glamour work with me. I saw this photo for the TV show "Caprica" (I think it airs on SyFy) and I loved it. So I wanted to create my own image. Emily liked the idea so we finally got together and did the shoot. Here is my image based on the "Caprica" shot. Emily stuck around for a few hours and we were able to shoot a few more looks. I also have to give a big shout out to the make-up artist - Rachel (http://makeupbyrachel.com). To see more of the shoot with Emily, drop by my portfolio drop site: http://toddtaulman.zenfolio.com/
Well, got some more ideas in my head...got to get back to work...