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...

'Bout time to get back to work

I have pretty much been on hiatus, doing commercial work for the past 4 months. I will probably take off a couple more months before I get back to shooting some new model work. Been a nice break. This isn't to say I haven't been working on ideas, revisiting some old ideas, and working on some new techniques...I have. Believe me, there is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into just about everything I shoot. With that said, I do have a list of a few ideas, and will publish those her 1st. These are the ones I want to get completed this year, don't know if I will, but I hope to.

Here they are, in no particular order (some are just working titles):

"Alice"
"Path to Righteousness"
"Jesus of Suburbia"
"Pan and His Satyr"

More details will follow, including model calls..so stay tuned.

Also, I plan to shoot more bridal portraits this year, ideas have been welling up inside my head...got a few leads on new brides, so this may work out really well. I will need a makeup artist and hairstylist for these..hint, hint.

Live Music.....

Today, one of my favorite musicians, Bob Schneider, released a new album. If you have never heard of Bob Schneider, you need to head over to his website: Bob Schneider and check out his stuff. Bob is from Austin, TX and I have enjoyed his music for years. He was gracious enough to allow me to photograph him during one of his concerts here in Indy a few years ago. Here's a pic from that show. This got me to thinking about how much I love doing concert photography. I think I may branch out and see if I can make some more connections and photograph some more shows. If you wanna see more of my concert photos check out my portfolio of concert photos here Live Concert Photography by Todd Taulman

I will have to upload a few more from Bob's show and some of the others I have done over the years. Now, who wants me to come photograph their show. I do have a few requests of those that I would love to photograph in concert, here is my list (in no particular order):

Green Day
Hall & Oates
Bryan Adams
Crowded House or Neil Finn or both
Weezer
Duran Duran
U2
Chris Isaak
Chickenfoot
Harry Connick, Jr.
Counting Crows
Cheryl Crow
Dave Matthews Band
Bon Jovi
Eric Clapton
Five for Fighting
The Fray
Gavin Rossdale
Gavin Degraw
Gomez
Howie Day
Billy Joel
Elton John
John Mayer
John Mellencamp
Lenny Kravitz
Madonna
Maroon 5
Nickelback
Old 97's
The Outfield
Rick Springfield ( gotta be right in the front, I always get stuck 8 rows deep)
AM
Spoon

If you have connections or happen to be one of these artists, hit me up...I will work for access...

Get Bob's new album here: Lovely Creatures

Giving away free Bridal Portraits

I am expanding my Bridal Portrait business. To do this, I want to update and improve my selection of bridal portraits. I am therefore looking for brides who would like to be featured in my photos. If you are a recent bride or a bride to be and would be interested in posing in your wedding dress, please visit my website. As compensation, I will provide your session at no cost, hair and makeup included and one framed 8x10 print. Bridal portraits sessions normally start at $225 before hair and makeup costs.

To qualify, you must sign a full model release, provide the wedding dress, shoes and flowers. You must also be available on weekends for the photo session. All sessions will take place at my home studio on the east side of Indianapolis. If you are outside of Indianapolis, you are welcome to apply, but you will be responsible for all travel costs. You are welcome to bring along anyone to the session you wish, but please limit this to one person. Sessions typically last around two hours, not including hair and makeup time. I will also need to see at least two photos of you, one of your face and one full length.

www.toddtaulman.com

Look for the Bridal Portraits link at the top.