Professional level cameras like the Nikon D3 and D300 that I use have the ability for fine-tuning the focus parameters of each lens. I just spent all day yesterday re-calibrating every lens to every camera body combination. It was a chore. But now all my glass will be at peak sharpness as we head into wedding season. J
Come hang out with me at the Chic-fil-A on Magwood (West Ashley) between 5:00-8:00 tonight! Chic-fil-A is generously donating 10% of all sales for our mission trip to Tanzania this summer!!!
Come hang out with me at the Chic-fil-A on Magwood (West Ashley) between 5:00-8:00 tonight! Chic-fil-A is generously donating 10% of all sales for our mission trip to Tanzania this summer!!!
World No. 8 and defending champion Samantha Stosur has officially entered the 2011 Family Circle Cup. Stosur, the first player to commit to the tournament, returns to Daniel Island where she set the event’s mark for the fastest championship victory on record by defeating Vera Zvonareva 6-0, 6-3, in just 52 minutes. Marking the tournament’s 39th consecutive year, the Family Circle Cup, a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier event, will be held April 2-10, 2011 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in historic Charleston, South Carolina.
Samantha Stosur, the 20th champion in the Family Circle Cup’s storied history, said, “I’ve always enjoyed competing in Charleston, and I really look forward to defending my title at this historic event. The city is beautiful and the fans are very knowledgeable, so it’s always exciting to play this tournament.” She added “Winning the Family Circle Cup has certainly been an important highlight of my career”.
As one of the Official Photographers of the Family Circle Cup, I’m always honored when one of my images is selected for the Stadium Banner!!! This shot was taken on a rooftop overlooking the Charleston city skyline during a private photography session Samantha granted us after winning the title. I used a Nikon D3 with 70-200VRI. Since she was back-lit by the sun, I used an SB-800 off to my left to light her and placed a second one behind her to add a little bling to the trophy. Flashes were triggered via RadioPoppers and a camera-mounted SB-900 in commander mode.
Chris Smith
Chris & Cami Photography, LLC
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I was goofing off with my good friend and fellow photographer, Gary (www.colemanphotography.com) while he was doing a series on “Eyes”. Here’s a couple of the shots he did of mine. Pretty funny stuff!!! J
Last year Cami & I started offering Photo Guest Books to our brides and grooms. We can’t BELIEVE what a huge hit they have become!!! These beautiful coffee-table books are printed on fine-art silk paper, containing each couple’s favorite images from any of their Signature Shoots...like The Proposal, their Engagement Sesssion, or the Bridal Shoot. Each page has space around the images where guests can sign the book, leave fun comments, or write a few words of wisdom. Folks just love looking through all the pictures, often passing the book around the reception. And the couple loves all the personal comments and well-wishes that make the book a very special keepsake instead of just the generic guest book with blank lines as a record of all who attended. It’s a win-win and we love being a part of that!
Last year at the Family Circle Cup, Caroline Wozniacki and Vera Zvonareva were locked in a semi-final battle when Caroline slipped and twisted her ankle…a very scary moment for ANY athlete. But she recovered quickly and both players had an excellent 2010. This year at the Australian Open, Caroline came in ranked #1 and Vera was #2!!! They’ve both played some exceptional tennis throughout this first Grand Slam of the year. So I was pretty sure they were going to be our finalists!!! But Na Li, who has been on fire in 2011, and Kim Clijsters, who’s always a tough competitor, had other plans for the top seeds. Yup, I’m sad to say Caroline Wozniacki and Vera Zvonareva are out of the 2011 Australian Open Tennis Championships.
