by Kevin Thom | Apr 25, 2010 | Advanced, Intermediate, Tips
For me, the ability to control depth of field–the area that’s in focus–has been essential. It’s a major tool in my toolbox when I go about isolating a subject in the frame. Some of the other tools include negative space, color, and contrast,...
by Kevin Thom | Apr 14, 2010 | Advanced, Beginner, General, Intermediate, Tips
I had some fun today. It was a beautiful spring morning, and the parking lot at my building was mostly empty. I decided to play with my new car and my Hartblei Super-Rotator lens. I picked up this lens on eBay last year, but haven’t used it a lot. The Hartblei...
by Kevin Thom | Apr 9, 2010 | General, Intermediate, Tips
I did a shoot a couple of weeks ago for my good friend Lissa Hill, who is launching her brand new line of motorcycle leathers. Lissa makes beautiful custom motorcycle and fashion leather garments, and it was great fun to find different ways to showcase them....
by Kevin Thom | Mar 27, 2010 | Intermediate, Philosophy
Tonight we’re observing Earth Hour, which means we turn off our lights for an hour in consideration of the environment. Of course, it’s a symbolic gesture. After we turn the lights back on, most of us resume our normal lives. But, in terms of raising the...
by Kevin Thom | Mar 14, 2010 | Advanced, Intermediate, Tips
I had a very messy photo shoot with local model Agatka the other day. She came to me with a dress that said “Ice Cream” on the front of it and asked if I’d like to develop a concept for it. I’ve been toying with the idea of interpreting song...
by Kevin Thom | Mar 1, 2010 | Advanced, Beginner, General, Intermediate
Laura and I are continuing to shoot our series of photos depicting scenes from her inner world, like the ones we exhibited at the Birth Your Dreams exhibition in August. We work well as a team. She comes up with these brilliant and beautiful concepts and I refine...
