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Feb 03 2012

‘Heaven Come Down’ CD Release Concert Photography

Posted in: Concert Photography

I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I am in a band called ‘Brothers’ and we played a little show with some awesome other bands this past Sunday. We had an amazing time and are really glad we got to be a part of it.

The concert was the CD release show for a band called The Nonparell. These guys are are worship band from the area and they rock! It was an awesome show. Another sweet band called Favoretta that has been around the area for awhile opened with us and they killed it too. This was my third time hearing them and I always love them.

I took pictures for the two bands that I didn’t play in and my wife got some sweet shots of us.

Favoretta

Brothers

The Nonparell

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Alex - I really enjoyed the fact that each band had a different style. I hope your band of “Brothers” keeps at it and makes an album. Thanks for helping to make an awesome night of music worshipping the Lord!

nathangilmer - Thanks man! We had a blast and were honored to be a part of it.

Jan 31 2012

Link Love

Posted in: News and Updates | Personal

Good morning everybody! I hope you are having an amazing week.

There is a lot going on and I wasn’t sure how to post it all, so if you don’t mind, I am going to do a little mind dumb of all the things I want you guys to know about.

  • Our concert Monday night was awesome! Here is a link to us playing one of our songs. My friend Ian recorded it on his iPhone so the bass is a bit too much for it but you can get an idea. It was fun. I am playing the iPad on this one.
  • Lightroom 4: demo is out and is awesome so far. The editing capabilities are so much improved over the previous version. I am so stoked about it. Seriously.
  • VSCO Presets: These things kinda set the photography world ablaze a couple of months ago. They recently released the newest version with support for the D7000 and I must say I really like them! They are natural looking but do give shots that “film” look. Now if only they worked in LR4…
  • 85mm 1.8G: A couple of months back I posted that I wished Nikon had an 85mm lens for less than 1k. Apperently they read that tweet because they are in production of an 85mm 1.8G for right around $500. I am pretty stoked. Most of Nikons new “G” lenses have been pretty great so I have high hopes for this lens. It is the perfect addition to my bag.
  • Why I Love Photography: This blog post is so simple and amazing. Quit whining and just go out and have fun.
  • Yan Photo: I discovered a new photographer that I have really been digging recently. Her work is amazing and her writing is so good too. This is one of my new favorite photoblogs.
  • I ordered a vertical battery grip.
  • I also ordered new business cards with a new design to match my branding. I am super stoked to get them. I will post shots of them on here when I do.

And just because blog posts are super boring without pictures, here is a couple pictures of me and my beautiful wife that we took a couple weeks back in Orlando. I think she looks super pretty in this shot.

…but it does appear that she isn’t eating her broccoli.

…and I look like Waldo.

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Jan 27 2012

TWiT Photo: Jeremy Cowart

Posted in: Personal | The World as I See It

Brothers Concert

Some of you may know that I play in a little band called Brothers. Well we are playing a show this Sunday night at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. Were opening for a really sweet band named Heaven Come Down. Tickets are $5 at the door or $3 if you bring socks, towels or blankets. I am stoked. I hope to see you there. It’s going to be LEGEN…wait for it…DARY!

TWiT Photo: Jeremy Cowart

Jeremy Cowart is one of my favorite photographers. Not just because his work is absolutely amazing, which it is, but because of how he consistently uses his art to do good. That is something I always want to do with my photography. It is a gift that has been given to me and I absolutely cannot be selfish with it.

This interview is chock full of goodness but the best part is when Leo (the host) realizes that Jeremy is a follower of Christ just by the good he is doing. He doesn’t have to say he is. He doesn’t have to be obnoxious. He just does what is right and imitates Christ and people see the difference. There is a lot to be said about that.

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Jan 25 2012

Photography Tip: Kid Pictures – Get on Their Level

Posted in: Photography Tips

Photography Tips

I mentioned in a previous post that I was going to start a swerves on photography tips. Now these are aimed at everyone. I don’t want to get all technical, I just want to give you some practical tips on how to make your pictures look less like snapshots.

Get on Their Level

My first tip is going to be aimed at taking pictures of kids. Weather you have kids your self or just know some kids, this is a helpful tip. For safety I would avoid taking pictures of random kids at the park. This normally doesn’t go over well. Try to keep it to kids you actually know.

Kids are small obviously. We all know that. That’s why we like them right? The problem is when taking pictures of kids from the heigth of an adult makes them look insignificant, which we dont want. Our goal is always to try and make our shots look better than a snapshot and with kids, getting on their level is one of the best ways to do that.

Get down on your knees or your stomach or whatever you have to do to make sure your camera is at or below their eye level. This greatly improves the picture for several reasons:

  • It gives more depth to the picture. When shooting down at a kid the background is only the ground and it makes it very two dimensional. If you shoot at their level, the background can be much more expansive and can also blur with some nice “bokeh” really putting the emphasis of the picture on the child.
  • It is much more personable. It puts the viewer of the photo on the same level as the child. It makes them more relatable and human.
  • It is more attractive. Nobody really looks good when they are craning their neck to look up at the camera. Kids included.

So that is it! I hope this little tip helps you out. I love seeing people take great pictures of their family and friends and I want you to be able to do the same.

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Jan 23 2012

The Everitt Gang: Port Orange Family Portraits

Posted in: Families | Portraits

I got the opportunity to take family pictures of a wonderful family (including their dogs) a couple weeks ago. They were really sweet people and look darn good on camera. We first met at a park to start out and got some shots there with the dogs, before heading to the beach to end off the session. We had some wonderful light and I am super excited about these shots, and about having some new friends.

You can see all of the photos and order prints here.

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Harry Brindley - What a photogenic bunch you make — or is it just Nathan’s good photography? = )

Jean - Beautiful family, gorgeous images! PS: I LOVE the dogs, too. So cute!

Leah Kua - You are SO right. What a gorgeous family. Great job!

shyann - Super cute! Love the doggies and the signs! :)

Matt and Katie - A great collection of images! Cute puppies too! :)

Nick - These are great! Love the shots on the beach, and of course anything with a dog!

Kari - What a fun session… i love the dogs!!

Kyle - So many fun shots!

Paul Nguyen - Great photos! Love the use of colours!

James - Nice family shots, i can imagine these going on their family wall! Good job!

Razvan - The seconf photo of the set, with the dogs, is so awesome! They really know how to steal the show:)

Stephen Rotondo - Very cool. Love that last image especially.

Jessica Schilling - What a sweet, cute family session! I always love when people bring their pets along!

adam houseman - Fun. I can almost taste the puppy kisses. Well done Nathan.

hank springer - Nice images. Oh why must an old man like me especially enjoy seeing pictures of a pretty girl and her dogs? The guys are ok too, I guess.

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