Cyclocross season is back and we couldn’t be happier to be back out there!
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It’s always fun to set the shutter really fast to freeze water or to slow the shutter down to give it the nice fluid motion feel.
Here I decided to slow it down quite a bit to try and show the power of the flowing water while the kayaker surfed the swell on this river rapid. I’m pleased with the calm and contrasting energy that this captured.
“Your life is a sacred journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path… exactly where you are meant to be right now… And from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life story into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing, of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity, and of love.”
– Caroline Adams
At Austin Vivid Photography we would be honored to be a part of capturing your life story whatever it may be.
We love thinking outside of the box when working with our clients. If you have a project in mind we would love to be your go to team.
It all starts with shooting us an email on what you’re thinking and we’ll get you taken care of.
Getting a new head shot is a huge investment into your business with such a small financial investment! Contact us today and let us help get your unique head shot out there.
Happy National Park week because,
Without wilderness, we will eventually lose the capacity to understand America. Our drive, our ruggedness, our unquenchable optimism and zeal and elan go back to the challenges of the untrammeled wilderness.
-Harvey Broome
Co-founder, The Wilderness Society
Austin Vivid Photography teamed up with Austin’s very own BoneShaker Project to capture the 2016 Pace Bend Road Race.
We feel very blessed to not only do what we love for a living but to then work with such an amazing group of people on top of it. If you have a company that’s looking to capture an event, no matter how big or small, contact us to see how we can be of service. In the meantime feel free to check us out on Facebook or my personal Instagram account to stay in the loop of the AVP happenings.
Wether you need one head shot or your company photographs, contact us for a hassle free quote. We’re happy to come to you for your convenience or meet you at a setting that works for your company image. The goal is to make this as comfortable and easy as possible for you. After all, we know how stressful it can be to get or even update your head shots. We like to take the stress out of the equation. Please contact us today, we’ll come up with a plan that works for you!
We love creating lifestyle photos and head shots for folks. Most people are surprised at how enjoyable and easy it ends up being.
When your in the market for new or updated photos for your brand don’t hesitate to contact us to see what fun we can come up with together.
Austin Vivid Photography loves capturing you being you no matter how big or small the moment.
Feel free to contact us so we can help dream up your next adventure.
In honor of this cold weather that’s swept the nation I wanted to share a few tips on shooting in cold weather.
• Batteries- Simply put, they drain faster in cold weather than in warm weather. The modern lithium-ion batteries do a pretty good job unless it’s extremely cold. In that case they can can be reduced to 50% or more. A great way to keep them from draining so fast is to keep them warm in your pockets while you’re out shooting or over night in your sleeping bag with you. Keep this in mind if your using an external flash. Those batteries need to stay warm too. It never hurts to have a couple of back ups to help compensate for the extra drain on your batteries.
• Pick up a pack of hand warmers. I never used these until I moved down to Austin, Texas which is strange since I used to live in the northeast. I guess the warm weather down here has made me a bit of a wimp when it comes to cooler temps. Anyways, when your out shooting in the cold for more than 6 hours at a time the warmers make a big difference in my comfort. Of course your hands are out on your camera most of the time but when your moving around in between shots it’s nice to get your hands warmed up in your pockets if even for a moment.
• Lens Fogging – If your shooting in the cold you’ll face your lens fogging up with condensation at some point or another. Essentially condensation is water forming on surfaces that are significantly colder or warmer than the air surrounding it. So this means that if your camera goes into a cold air area and the camera is warmer than the dew point, condensation can form. The opposite is also true. So this typically happens to me from being in a warm car on the way to the shoot and then hoping out of the car on a crazy cold day. What I do to combat this from making me wait around until my lens stops fogging up is take my camera out of my bag and toss it around my neck right away. That way it has a chance to start coming to temperature while I’m getting to the location I am going to be shooting at. I also keep my camera in the coldest part of my vehicle which for me is in the back. If I had a trunk that would be where it would be. I also arrive at my shoots with plenty of time to spare so my vehicle is pretty cool by the time I’m getting out. That’s one of the many advantages to being punctual. The next little tip is also very helpful for this condensation issue.
• Condensation/Lens Fogging- After shooting in the cold you’re not going to want to take your camera straight into a warm building or tent. You’re going to want to give it some time to acclimatize to the warmer interior. While you’re still out in the cold seal your camera in an airtight bag before taking it in. This way, any condensation will form on the bag instead of the camera as the air and camera gradually equalize to the new environment. It’s also a good idea to keep it in the coolest part of the building you’re going into like by a window or even better if there’s a vestibule. Two hours should be plenty of time for your gear to warm up gradually. Don’t forget to take your camera cards out of the body before you place it in the bag if you need to upload them right away.
I hope some of these tips are helpful. In the meantime I’ll be dreaming of warmer weather.
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“Who hears the rippling of rivers will not utterly despair of anything.”
-Henry David Thoreau
Cyclocross season is here! Sandpits, barriers, and smiles; what’s not to love!?!
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I had the amazing privilege of shooting with some of the top photographers in the adventure sports industry while in the Tetons. This is one of the images I captured while having some down time.
Please feel free to contact us if your looking to capture your lifestyle down here in Austin (sorry, mountains not included). We can come up with an amazing setting that is uniquely you.
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Did you all know I finally started an Austin Vivid Photography Facebook page!?! I have so many amazing people who follow this blog, and I would be absolutely stoked if even a fraction of you would “Like” my page. You’ll get to see more images that don’t go up on this site. And you’ll get to know some other things we’re up to at Austin Vivid Photography, like there’s a behind the scenes video from this photo shoot that’s going up in couple of days. I had an amazing opportunity to shoot a book cover with one of the funniest people I’ve ever met! That video will only be seen on our Facebook page so please head on over to: Facebook.com/AustinVividPhotography and don’t forget to hit the “Like” button.
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Get your head shots done like a boss. Well this guy actually is one of the boss’ but you get the point.
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One of the things I really enjoy about doing head shots is the one on one interaction I get with people. There’s something really special about seeing how amazing and vibrant people are and then getting to convey that same special spark through a frozen moment in time.
If your looking for a new headshot I would love to be a part of making that happen for you. Feel free to contact me anytime.
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Here’s a preview of a shoot I had the privilege of doing with the wildly talented Krystal Morton.
It was an absolute blast hanging out with this girl. She was so much fun and down to earth. She seems to be keeping pretty busy being cast in plays around town and I highly encourage catching her in action if you have the opportunity.
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“We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understandings and our hearts.”
-William Hazlitt
Don’t have a boring photo session. Here at Austin Vivid Photography we love getting creative with our clients.
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