I am proud to announce the launch of my new book:
Civil War
Battle of Gettysburg
Remembering America's Past Through Images
These photographs were composed at the 143rd through 145th Reenactment Anniversaries in Gettysburg, PA. The photographs of General Lee and General Meade are courtesy of the Library of Congress.
My father Sheldon Shapiro captured amazing action shots that I have included in the book.
Order today and enjoy!
Ryan Shapiro, owner of Ryan Shapiro Photography, has had a scenic image published in the upcoming July 2008 issue of Shutterbug Magazine, both in print and online. Shutterbug, which has an international audience, is the number one information and buying source for serious photographers.
Each issue contains a column called "Talking Pictures", to which hundreds of photographers from around the world submit photographs and describe the meaning behind their image.
Shutterbug Magazine can be purchased at any major newsstand, or viewed online at http://www.shutterbug.com/.
Composed at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, MD, Ryan captured an image with a unique perspective. "When Shutterbug Magazine contacted me, I was thrilled they chose my photograph out of hundreds of submissions. Seldom do I get to define the meaning behind my photographs to such a large audience. Imagery is subjective to one's own interpretation and this scenic image had me looking introspectively on its meaning."
Upcoming projects for Ryan Shapiro Photography include a 10"x8" coffee table book on the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg due out in August 2008, and a marketing initiative to promote his infrared fine art photography to major corporations and interior designers.
"Currently my infrared image of the U.S. Capitol has created quite a buzz from people that have seen this canvas enlargement, which last year was on display at Marriott International headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Infrared photography creates an ethereal feeling to an image that pulls people right in - it is almost a spiritual experience."
Ryan Shapiro specializes in portraiture and fine art imagery in the Greater Washington D.C area. His photo portrait sessions are conducted at any location of his clients’ choosing, utilizing natural light and true surroundings. Ryan’s gift is to create timeless works of art for his clients.
To learn more about Ryan Shapiro Photography, please visit online at http://www.digitalfotopro.com, where you can view galleries. To schedule your photo session, e-mail Ryan at rshapiro@digitalfotopro.com, or call (301)379-4594.
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Each issue contains a column called "Talking Pictures", to which hundreds of photographers from around the world submit photographs and describe the meaning behind their image.
Shutterbug Magazine can be purchased at any major newsstand, or viewed online at http://www.shutterbug.com/.
Composed at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, MD, Ryan captured an image with a unique perspective. "When Shutterbug Magazine contacted me, I was thrilled they chose my photograph out of hundreds of submissions. Seldom do I get to define the meaning behind my photographs to such a large audience. Imagery is subjective to one's own interpretation and this scenic image had me looking introspectively on its meaning."
Upcoming projects for Ryan Shapiro Photography include a 10"x8" coffee table book on the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg due out in August 2008, and a marketing initiative to promote his infrared fine art photography to major corporations and interior designers.
"Currently my infrared image of the U.S. Capitol has created quite a buzz from people that have seen this canvas enlargement, which last year was on display at Marriott International headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Infrared photography creates an ethereal feeling to an image that pulls people right in - it is almost a spiritual experience."
Ryan Shapiro specializes in portraiture and fine art imagery in the Greater Washington D.C area. His photo portrait sessions are conducted at any location of his clients’ choosing, utilizing natural light and true surroundings. Ryan’s gift is to create timeless works of art for his clients.
To learn more about Ryan Shapiro Photography, please visit online at http://www.digitalfotopro.com, where you can view galleries. To schedule your photo session, e-mail Ryan at rshapiro@digitalfotopro.com, or call (301)379-4594.
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I ordered a $37 Hoya R72 filter off of eBay about a week ago and it arrived. I am very pleased with it. I have used the Hoya R72 with great success in the past. That was many years ago when I had an Olympus Camedia C-3000.
Last year, I had LifePixel convert my Canon 10D to a dedicated infrared camera for around $300. It was great because I didn't need a tripod, but for this type of specialty photography, I wanted something more compact, so I sold it.
I have the Canon G9, which is perfect for IR since it has live view. I thought I'd give it a 'go' without having to invest in anything other than the Hoya R72 filter and the Lensmate Adaptor.
I purchased the Lensmate 58mm Adaptor for the Canon G9 so that I could effectively screw on the filter to the front of the camera. Visit Lensmate and check it out.
I was able to get nice sharp images from f4.0 to 5.6 all at ISO 100. Exposure times starting from 4 sec. to 8 secs.
So if you are thinking of getting into infrared photography and want to get creative with a minimal investment in equipment, I highly recommend just using the Hoya R72 on your Canon G9. It's worth it.
Ryan
www.digitalfotopro.com
Just an FYI to existing and potential clients, within the next 30 days or so, Ryan Shapiro Photography and its print partner will be adding gallery-wrap museum quality canvas enlargements as a print option -- available upon online checkout.
My focus is on you, and offering you an array of high quality products.
Ryan
www.digitalfotopro.com
For a while now I have been maintaining two web sites. One was my flash-based site (I pulled it off the Internet over the weekend) and the other is my Zenfolio for online viewing, online archiving, and customer proofing.
Although my former site was a very attractive site, it was lacking some important functionality issues on the back end (i.e. no batch uploading, no auto-resizing, etc.).
On the other hand, Zenfolio is maturing and is really coming into its own. If you visit their forum section on their web site, you will learn about the exciting changes that are in the works. I find that Zenfolio serves 97% of my needs, therefore I have made a decision to make Zenfolio my main photography web site.
There are three area's that are weak, however their programmers are working on incorporating these features that are essential for serious photographers.
- Optional Slideshow Feature on the Home Page (instead of just displaying thumbnail galleries)
- Google Analytics for Detailed Web Statistics
- Ability to set prices for digital downloads
I also love the fact that I can upload large TIFF files so that customers can order 20"x30" + enlargements without encountering any quality control issues or print size restrictions. Batch uploading is important and they've got it!
Zenfolio has three pricing levels and I highly recommend you check them out - particularly if you wish to remain organized and offer your customers a one-stop shop. Their lab partners are MPix.com and EZ Prints.
Use code: BER-THH-3WZ for $5.00 off your subscription. It's not much but every little bit helps.
Keep smiling...
Ryan Shapiro, Freelance Photographer
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