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I am pleased to announce that a collection of my marine related photography will be on display at the Westport Public Library for the months of February and March. It's been a busy time getting everything framed and ready for the Feb. 1 installation but I'm looking forward seeing the work in such a great public venue. The library will be hosting a reception on Friday, February 5 from 6 – 7 p.m. This is open to the public so please stop in if your in the neighborhood.
I recently put the final touches on a golf course job for a local country club. It had just gone over a major renovation and I was asked to provide a new image library. It was a fun job because the course was local allowing me to watch the weather and jump over quickly when the conditions were just right. On the other hand, I couldn't wait too long as fall was quickly approaching and the leaves would soon be off the trees. I was fortunate to have great people at the course to work with and the final results really came out well. A small sampling of the shots can be seen by clicking here.
I'm being asked to shoot more & more headshots as people realize that a fuzzy camera phone photograph is not the best way to portray themselves on networking sites. Let's face it (no pun intended), how people see us is important and if we are using network sites for business purposes, especially job hunting, a great photo can only enhance your presentation. Additional headshot samples may be viewed on my website here.
This is a screen shot from a newly posted website for a really fine woodworker named David Bartlett. The photo, along with many throughout the site were taken by yours truly. David does remarkable work and this particular piece is one of many he did for an absolutely incredible house here in Connecticut. It's a magnificent Adirondack log cabin style home perched on the upper edge of a beautiful valley. Every piece of wood in the house is hand crafted and a number of Dave's works are the center pice of many rooms. Dave is located in Easton, CT and this is the link to his website. http://www.davidbartlettwoodworking.com/
Dave's website is designed Cindy Wieting, a Fairfield, CT graphic designer who really does fantastic work. I have had the pleasure of working with Cindy on a number of projects and you can visit her website at http://www.wietingdesign.com/. (You may also remember her from an earlier post on this blog.)
A large selection of my studio gallery prints have been chosen by Mitchells of Westport for display throughout their store and a couple of their front window displays. Mitchells is an upscale clothing retailer for both men and women that is renowned for their exceptional and over-the-top customer service. Jack Mitchell even wrote a book about it... "Hug Your Customers". They also own Richards in Greenwich, CT and Marshs in Huntington, NY. (Sorry, the photos are only at the Westport store.) Here is a link to their website.They did a fantastic job of displaying the photos and the store is such a beautiful space that it exceeds any gallery I have been in. Needless to say I am very please with the results. If you would like a peek of the photos inside the store please click on this link.
Last week I was able to finished shooting the course mentioned in the previous blog. It was a beautiful day and I was able to get some great shots of the back nine. I also added a few of these images to my online golf gallery. Click here to visit. Enjoy.
Back to golf courses... it's that time of year in New England when the trees are just getting their new leaves. I've been waiting since last fall to shoot this particular course and finally the weather cooperated with a beautiful sunny morning. I've updated the Golf Gallery on my website with a number of photos from this shoot. You can see them here. If you are interested in having your course photographed, now is the time to schedule as the season goes by quickly. Contact me at dan@danmurdoch.com.
I got a call last night from a good friend who is also one of the top fishing guides in the area, Captain Chris Elser. He wanted to get a few publicity shots and asked if I would like to join him this morning while he was on a scouting trip for a charter later this week. Needless to say, he didn't have to twist my arm very hard and I met him at the dock just after sunrise. As usual, the weather report was a little off and there was more wind than predicted, but the skies were blue and crystal clear, making for great photographs. After catching a number of striped bass Chris gave me a much needed casting lesson with the fly rod. Being a professional, he never laughed out loud at my feeble attempts but I'm sure he was tempted many a time. It wasn't long before I was back behind the camera... where I belong.
If your interested in some great saltwater fishing, either conventional or fly, I strongly urge you to give Chris a call. He offers both charters on his own well equiped boat or he can act as a guide on yours. Either way you will have a great time and learn a lot about fishing. Chris is based out of southwestern Connecticut and you can find out more at his website. Here is the link... http://www.ct-fishing.com/
A few months ago I met Cindy at a local Chamber of Commerce meeting. Turns out she is a graphic designer, a really good graphic designer. Over time we have gotten to know each other's business and have made a number of referrals to each other. One day I mentioned to her that the headshot she was using, which was taken with a camera phone, wasn't doing her justice and I offered to re-shoot it. She came over for a photo session and I took a nice series of shots that she can use for all her self-promotion needs. Cindy has great energy and it was a fun shoot.
You can check out Cindy's website at http://www.wietingdesign.com I really like her design approach and I especially like her opening statement which ends with "it can be that simple". Her email marketing and web design is top notch. Check it out.
One of the services I offer is personal yacht portraits, giving the boat owner the opportunity to obtain high quality dynamic images of his yacht underway. Packages are custom designed to fit the needs of the client and can include photos with the boat at anchor, night and interior shots, with or without people, open water or scenic backgrounds. Some owners are looking to sell and understand how great photos will make their boat stand out amongst the competition. Others are looking for a really special photograph that can be enlarged, framed, and hung on the wall as a piece of art. Printing on canvas with the right image can be as striking as a beautiful painting.
The shoot usually takes place in one day and may last from two to four hours. The location is up to the client but this will all be discussed ahead of time. Locally, Fairfield County offers islands, lighthouses, shorelines with classic New England cottages or stately mansions. All can be utilized to make a great photo.
Like any portrait session, the subject should be looking its best and the owner should plan on prepping the boat and putting it in "Bristol" condition. The crew should be dressed appropriately, lines stored in their proper places, unnecessary gear stored away, the hull waxed and the bottom cleaned. And then there is the weather, which can change by the hour here in New England. Ideally, we can arrange for a window of a few days in which to select the perfect conditions. If it all comes together the client will end up with a photo of his boat that he will cherish — at least until he gets his next boat!
This is a screen shot from a newly posted website for a really fine woodworker named David Bartlett. The photo, along with many throughout the site were taken by yours truly. David does remarkable work and this particular piece is one of many he did for an absolutely incredible house here in Connecticut. It's a magnificent Adirondack log cabin style home perched on the upper edge of a beautiful valley. Every piece of wood in the house is hand crafted and a number of Dave's works are the center pice of many rooms. Dave is located in Easton, CT and this is the link to his website. http://www.davidbartlettwoodworking.com/
A large selection of my studio gallery prints have been chosen by Mitchells of Westport for display throughout their store and a couple of their front window displays. Mitchells is an upscale clothing retailer for both men and women that is renowned for their exceptional and over-the-top customer service. Jack Mitchell even wrote a book about it... "Hug Your Customers". They also own Richards in Greenwich, CT and Marshs in Huntington, NY. (Sorry, the photos are only at the Westport store.) Here is a link to their website.
Last week I was able to finished shooting the course mentioned in the previous blog. It was a beautiful day and I was able to get some great shots of the back nine. I also added a few of these images to my online golf gallery. Click here to visit. Enjoy.
Back to golf courses... it's that time of year in New England when the trees are just getting their new leaves. I've been waiting since last fall to shoot this particular course and finally the weather cooperated with a beautiful sunny morning. I've updated the Golf Gallery on my website with a number of photos from this shoot. You can see them here. If you are interested in having your course photographed, now is the time to schedule as the season goes by quickly. Contact me at dan@danmurdoch.com.
I got a call last night from a good friend who is also one of the top fishing guides in the area, Captain Chris Elser. He wanted to get a few publicity shots and asked if I would like to join him this morning while he was on a scouting trip for a charter later this week. Needless to say, he didn't have to twist my arm very hard and I met him at the dock just after sunrise. As usual, the weather report was a little off and there was more wind than predicted, but the skies were blue and crystal clear, making for great photographs. After catching a number of striped bass Chris gave me a much needed casting lesson with the fly rod. Being a professional, he never laughed out loud at my feeble attempts but I'm sure he was tempted many a time. It wasn't long before I was back behind the camera... where I belong.
A few months ago I met Cindy at a local Chamber of Commerce meeting. Turns out she is a graphic designer, a really good graphic designer. Over time we have gotten to know each other's business and have made a number of referrals to each other. One day I mentioned to her that the headshot she was using, which was taken with a camera phone, wasn't doing her justice and I offered to re-shoot it. She came over for a photo session and I took a nice series of shots that she can use for all her self-promotion needs. Cindy has great energy and it was a fun shoot. 
One of the services I offer is personal yacht portraits, giving the boat owner the opportunity to obtain high quality dynamic images of his yacht underway. Packages are custom designed to fit the needs of the client and can include photos with the boat at anchor, night and interior shots, with or without people, open water or scenic backgrounds. Some owners are looking to sell and understand how great photos will make their boat stand out amongst the competition. Others are looking for a really special photograph that can be enlarged, framed, and hung on the wall as a piece of art. Printing on canvas with the right image can be as striking as a beautiful painting.
