Successful Portrait Session I have been shooting models, actors, families and others for a number of years now and have 5 suggestions that I think will be helpful for those considering a shoot especially for the first time. 1. The Appointment.Sit down and discuss with the photographer the purpose of the photography and what youContinue reading “5 Tips for Good Portrait Sessions – Working with Photographers”
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Alaska Vacation – Beautiful Day Trip
Alaska Railroad train ride from Anchorage to Seward was a vacation highlight. Starting in Anchorage during the early morning, the tavelled along the countryside showing beautiful greenery. Other spectacular views included wildlife, glaciers, and aircraft parked in backyards. As a photographer I could point my camera in any direction and see something unbelievably beautiful. SoContinue reading “Alaska Vacation – Beautiful Day Trip”
The Great but Barely Known African American Photographer J P Ball
Black Photographer James Presley Ball like a lot of others made tremendous contributions to art and history but few know of him. by Lonnie Dawkins J.P. Ball at one time was considered the best photographer in the Cincinnati area and later one of the best and most successful in the nation, yet few people have ever heard of him. PriorContinue reading “The Great but Barely Known African American Photographer J P Ball”
Family Portraits: Mother and Daughters by Maryland, Washington DC Photographer
Last Saturday I was asked to photograph a ladies event at church. I took advantage of the opportunity to make portraits of some of the attendees. When I asked my dear Sister McElveen if I could take her picture, she jokingly said she was afraid that she might break my camera. Well, you can seeContinue reading “Family Portraits: Mother and Daughters by Maryland, Washington DC Photographer”
Big Bold Pictures in Big Bold Frames
We believe that one should not settle for digital images. Make beautiful images and print them large. Then pick big beautiful frames to show them off. Put them on your wall where all can see or gift them for friends. Lonnie Dawkins Photography
DrewT – DC Based Model – Photo Session
DrewT The Bird Cage The Picture Frame Lonnie Dawkins Photography
The Beauty of Age
Beautiful Women “And the beauty of a woman, with passing years only grows!” ― Audrey Hepburn Here are some examples of ladies who are beautiful inside and out. Fun happy people who have seen and been through a lot of experiences throughout their lives and have kept smiling and bringing joy to others. Pinterest
Power of Cameras – Michael Brown protest in DC
Michael Brown protest at Pentagon City in Northern Virginia. The power of cameras! The presence of so many cameras definitely affected the way both protestors and police acted at a recent Ferguson demonstration in the Washington, DC area. Demonstrators took over a full block of Hayes St. at Pentagon City- a busy pedestrian and trafficContinue reading “Power of Cameras – Michael Brown protest in DC”
Sweet Rest Dear Ladies
Saying Goodbye August 2014 has taken away 2 special people in my life. These two ladies will be sorely missed but there is comfort in knowing that they both lived long full lives. They both enjoyed their lives and spent their 90 plus years each helping others. Two great examples of how to live. RestContinue reading “Sweet Rest Dear Ladies”
5 Reasons Prints and Albums are better than Digitals Images on a CD
By Lonnie Dawkins Here’s my opinion about digitals vs prints. When you go for your photography session instead of walking away with images on a disk, ask for wonderful prints and albums. Big beautiful prints and albums are where it is at. It’s not about getting a bunch of pictures. You don’t need a copyContinue reading “5 Reasons Prints and Albums are better than Digitals Images on a CD”