Power

Chase Jarvis had a great blog post about the power of the image. I thought I would repost it here for my reader!

If you’ve ever questioned the power of an image, consider the current news cycle. The US government has decided it won’t show images of the dead Bin Laden.

If you’re wondering why, the answer is simple. A photograph–an image–is an incredibly powerful thing. It can be a tool, intentionally or incidentally. It can tell an entire story of a month, year, decade, or a generation, captured in perhaps just 1/1000 of a second. An image change a life, end a war, start a riot, bring someone joy, inspire a revolution, open or close a debate. An image can move the world.

My point has nothing to do with the governments treatment, or lack thereof, of the Bin Laden image…should or shouldn’t, left or right in America, good versus evil, or any other debate along political lines. That is not my point, and this is not the forum here for those discussions. Don’t go there. Instead it has everything to do with the proof of the power of an image. Therein lies the only reason that this debate rages on. If it weren’t powerful, there would be nothing to say.

My point is a simple one and specifically this: if you’ve ever doubted if, in this modern era with technology moving a light speed, whether there is still respect and value for the 130 year old concept of a photo, think again. If you’ve ever wondered if the power of a photograph is waning, think again. The power of a photograph is at an all time high. Sometimes we… need these reminders.

Consider this as you go to work with your camera.

How Will You Remember?

Tis the season.

Wedding season, that is!

If you are one of those procrastinators with a wedding coming up and you haven't booked your photographer yet, it's time! 

Plus it's oh, so easy to book Steve Lewis Photography. Call me up, I'll tell you if I'm available, and we'll go from there. How can you go wrong? 

So stop holding off, the right photographer for your big day is one of the most important aspects of planning your wedding. Contact me today for detailed pricing and availability information.

How will you remember?

iPhonery

I've wanted an iPhone since they were first launched way back in 2007. But I was also a Verizon customer, and that meant that I was left out unless I was willing to switch back to AT&T.


And that wasn't gonna happen.

So I waited and was rewarded in February when I got a special email notifying me that the iPhone4 was coming to Verizon! So of course I was one of the first to get my grubby mitts on it, and I love it.

So instantly of course I started taking pictures with its 5 megapixel camera.

Let me tell ya, when you do not have any control over the aperture or shutter speed or iso, it is extremely freeing. You have to find other ways to let your creativity flow, and the image really takes on a new importance when you don't have to worry about settings. I think that as photographers we get too bogged down in the technical aspects of the craft and forget that it's really about the image.

Using my iPhone has increased my sight and how I see things. 

I am actually toying with the idea of shooting a wedding exclusively with the iPhone.

We'll see if that works out.

These few shots were taken with my iPhone 4. These and many more can be viewed at my  Facebook page. Go to the photo album "iPhonery" to view more and maybe be my friend as well.

Cuz it's good to have friends.

Weekend Fun For You!

Have you ever wondered what makes Apple products so much better than anything else out there? If so, here is a video that tries to answer that question as we visit the Apple Factory with your tour guide Steve Jobs. Enjoy!

New For The NEPA Seniors!

One of the challenges to every business is offering new and exciting products for their clients. Over the next couple of posts, I will be showcasing some of the things I'm excited to offer my seniors of 2012. I hope you'll think they are as awesome as I do.

Prints are great, don't get me wrong, but there are so many new ways to display the fine works of art I produce here at Steve Lewis Photography.

Gallery wraps bring an even more contemporary edge to your portrait art. If you have gallery-quality expectations (and why shouldn't you?) this is the product for you.

A stylish alternative to traditional framing.

Gallery Wraps are available in sizes from 8x10 to 24x36.

Your  image is printed directly onto museum quality canvas.

Hey, high school seniors! Don't forget to book your appointment now, you don't want to be disappointed!

Mini Sessions!

What better time than Spring to take some wonderful new photos of your family?

I am offering mini sessions! Shake off the winter blues, lets get outside and make some art for your walls!

And the price? $75 for a 30 minute session which also gets you a dvd of the images and a free 8x10 of your choice!

Don't delay, book your session by April 30th to get in on this great offer!

This little guy was happy to get his session booked.  You can be too!

2012 Senior Pictures!

OK, here we go! For those of you that were asking, here are my available photo sessions for 2011!


$99 BOUTIQUE
1 hour session at a location of your choice
*Session includes 2 outfit changes
*Fully edited images available to view and order from an online gallery
*Prints are not included in the fee


$175 CLASSIC
2 hour session, up to 2 locations of your choice
*Session includes 4 outfit changes
*Fully edited images available to view and order from an online gallery
*Prints are not included in the fee


$275 COUTURE
3 hour session, up to 3 locations of your choice
*3x3 Couture Book
*$50 print credit
*Unlimited outfit changes
*Fully edited images available to view and order from an online gallery
*Hi-Res DVD of all images can be added for $150


$400 LUXE
4 hour session, up to 4 locations of your choice
*4x8 Luxe Book
*$100 print credit
*Unlimited outfit changes
*Fully edited images available to view and order from an online gallery
*Hi-Res DVD of all images included

What's next? Call me at 570-592-2938 to schedule your 2012 Senior Sessions Now!

And since blog posts are always awesomer with a photo, here is Seth Kurilla, one of my seniors this year.

A Year Ago Today

A year ago today we arrived at the hospital at 6am. We hadn't really slept, the excitement was almost too much, knowing that you would soon be here.

A year ago today we waited and waited for your arrival. The doctor kept saying "soon". It seemed like forever, but it really wasn't.

A year ago today they said something was wrong. They rushed to deliver you and my heart sank as the doctor looked around at the lack of staff and yelled out "help!"

A year ago today they tried to make you breathe, for a few helpless moments we watched them work on you.

And finally we heard a tiny little cry.

Thank God!

Now today as I look at you, I marvel at everything you do.

Except spitting your food at me. That's not too marvelous. But everything else...love it!

Your constant smile, your big bright eyes that look out at the world with wonderment, your index finger that boops me on the nose. I love it all.

A year ago today I couldn't wait to see you, and today I can't wait to see what you'll do next.

I love you, buddy.

Happy birthday, Little Man!

stevelewisphotos.com!

Hello, true believers! If you thought I was excited over my new logo that I blogged about last week, you ain't seen nuthin' yet!

My new web-site is going live. TODAY!

Be one of the first to check it out.

www.stevelewisphotos.com

It's not up yet, but will be live soon! Check back often during the course of the day and be the first to leave me a message here at the blog, on facebook, or twitter when you find it live!

I told you things were happening!

New logo!

I'm pretty excited right now! There's LOTS going on here, and there's plenty more that I'll be sharing in the days and weeks coming up.

The first thing I wanted to tell you about is that I just concluded a logo design contest over at www.48hourslogo.com . In 4 days I received 80 different logo designs from 10 different designers. 48 hours logo is a great way to have a logo designed by professional designers, and I highly recommend it if you are in the market.

Pretty sweet, huh? So check back here true believers, lots more great stuff coming up!

Cassie + Matt Slideshow

Fooling around with Animoto this evening in my search for a kick ass slideshow program. This is pretty sweet. Let me know what you think.

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