Did you say 20,000 Free Tickets?
Last night, the Tampa Bay Rays gave away 20,000 tickets to their final regular season game! The Rays are in the playoffs and wanted to show some love to the fans.. We definitely packed the house. Filling the stadium with almost 37,000 people! Though the Rays did not win, falling 2-0 to the Orioles, it [...]
ST. PETE RECYCLES!!!
After the vote by City council to adopt a recycling program on September 2, residents can now sign up and start with the program as soon as October 1st. If residential single-family homes register now, they will be prorated through the end of the year and then receive a new bill for 2011. The fee [...]
You’re Going To Be Fine
You’re Going To Be Fine via Retinart. Honestly, totally fine. No problems. It’ll work out just dandy. The ad that came back from the booking agency? Oh well, a mistake was made. So fix it. Client didn’t catch a spelling error after six proofs, now there’s 25,000 flyers with ‘sperm train’ rather than ‘steam train’? [...]
Photos from Gallery Walk at the ArtLofts!
This past Saturday was a lot of fun! Second Saturday’s Gallery Walk brought a great crowd of people to the ArtLofts. We have a great community of artists and all were there, representing their work and their studios. I had fun taking photographs of people in my studio, offering free headshots to those who wanted [...]
Blogging from my phone.. who needs a computer?
Today was a lazy day. Spent most of it on the couch watching movies. It was just what I needed. I feel relaxed and ready to get at it tomorrow! I downloaded WordPress for my phone and I am posting from it for the first time. It was easy to set up and it’s easy [...]
Oh no! My lens is foggy! Read on..
This post tackles an issue many Florida photographers have. The issue is, when you leave your air-conditioned home (or car) and take your camera with a nice glass lens outside into the humidity of the Florida environment, the lens tends to “fog”. This happens because your lens is cold and outside in Florida, it certainly [...]
New Nikon Lenses!
Source: NikonUSA.com Today, Nikon Inc. announced four new lenses to the legendary NIKKOR line to meet the needs of all types of photographers, from those looking for the ideal lens for capturing memories of the school play to pro glass that captures client work in the studio. The new AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, [...]
I love being a photographer in St. Petersburg..
Here is a gallery of photographs from downtown St. Pete.. most of them taken while on rollerblades.. Enjoy! www.BrianJamesGallery.com
Headshots!
Some of my favorite headshots.. Making photographs. Not taking photographs. -Brian James www.BrianJamesGallery.com
Thank you!
Hey hey! I wanted to thank each and every one of you who came out for Second Saturday’s Gallery Walk. I had a great time talking about photography, life and even old times. I am excited to move into my new space later this month and will put together a grand-opening for you. I’ll probably [...]
Come out for Second Saturday Gallery Walk!
Come by the ArtLofts for Second Saturday’s Gallery Walk. 5:30pm-9pm at the ArtLofts(5th and Central). 10 5th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Stop by Studio211 and say hello! Every Second Saturday Gallery Walk is always a fun night to gallery hop, meet local artists and have some wine, beer and snacks along the way. [...]
Lovin’ St. Pete these days..
I just have to say that I am loving the scene downtown. The art community is growing fast, galleries are presenting some wonderful artwork and the crowds have been up and down Central Ave. every Friday and Saturday nights. I am so happy to be a part of this and I cannot wait for what’s [...]
The Top 11 Things Photographers Wish They Learned in Photo School
The following article is brought to you by Grover Sanschagrin of Photoshelter.com The Top 11 Things Photographers Wish They Learned in Photo School by Grover Sanschagrin We’ve all learned a lesson “the hard way.” We all wish we paid more attention in school. We all think that life would have been easier if someone just [...]
Get Vertical Tampa Bay!
Recently, I had the pleasure of shooting a fashion spread for Vertical Tampa Bay Magazine featuring the designs of Ben Chmura. It was a great shoot and everyone had fun.. Below is the spread. Get Vertical. Tampa BAY! www.VerticalTampaBay.com
Photo attack! “Catch Me Rollin’” Tour complete.
I had a blast on my “Catch Me Rollin’” midwest tour! 3600 miles, 40 gigabytes and two weeks later, I am home. I am excited and ready to show you all of the fabulous photographs captured, but, first, they must be organized, tagged and uploaded. Back on track.. photo attack! -Brian James
Halfway through my midwest tour!
I am halfway through my midwest “Catch Me Rollin’” tour and it has been a blast! I have had such a good time photographing all of these wonderful people.. We have laughed alot.. sometimes too much! I always keep things light on a shoot, I make jokes, funny faces and sometimes even dance! I want [...]
Hittin’ the road..
The time has come.. hittin’ the road on my “Catch Me Rollin’” midwest tour. Stopping for photoshoots in Huntsville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Wichita and Tulsa before returning home. I am excited and ready to rock out great images.. In the meantime, check out my new updated gallery “LIFE”. Just some photographs from everyday situations. [...]
OB.
OB. The best cat to ever live. 1999-2010. OB had many names (Boeb, Joeb, Turkey boy, Turkleton, Uncle Boeb, Joseph T. Boeb, Chuckles and more), he had so much love to give and was always showing you how much he cared. He was confident and trusted others. He would lay on the ground and not [...]
Working with a Photographer Consultant
Working with a Photographer Consultant by D.A. Wagner Being a seasoned professional means being an expert when it comes to lighting, directing, editing and post-processing an assignment because we are experienced with all the requirements of photography production. But where do we stand when it comes to reinventing ourselves, creating a fresh, new body of [...]
Big Sky Country..
A couple years ago, one of my best friends and I took a long, but, beautiful road trip to Whitefish, Montana. One of our great friends had been living there for a while and nobody had been out to visit. We decided we had to go. I am so glad we did.. I have never [...]
Camera Tip #2
Camera Tip #2. Remove Lens Cap (if required). The lens cap MUST be removed to move on to Camera Tip #3. Pay attention and take notes.. I will make you a PRO! -Brian James www.BrianJamesGallery.com
Camera tip #1
For camera tip #1, we will start with the basics: Camera tip #1. Turn the camera on. Tomorrow we will move on to Camera tip #2. Pay attention and take notes.. I will make you a PRO! -Brian James www.BrianJamesGallery.com
Today was National Doughnut Day?
Always getting good information from my friends at Photoshelter. Check out the Photoshelter Blog HERE Also, I just announced out my “Catch Me Rollin’” promotion for the month of June. More than 60% savings on portait sessions! More details HERE. -Brian James
