Thursday, December 28, 2006

Portrait enhancments

Ever since embracing digital technology, I've tried to make use of the educational opportunities that were offered to improve my skills.

Of course, it's really important to have technical and artistic knowledge and skills in photography itself and digital should be used to enhance the photograph. One can fix a mediocre photograph but it'll look a lot better if it was captured properly in the first place.

The two images below illustrate some minor (if you call it that) adjustments in the portrait to enhance the image.

Monday, December 25, 2006

How Kids Change...

Photographing kids can be a challenge or a joy. Generally up to 18 months, it's not too bad, then the terrible twos set in and it becomes a major challenge, then they get older and it becomes a routine to them that some of them look forward to. When I started photographing these kids, it was an early challenge with #2 girl. Now, you can't pry them away from the camera.

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Valentine's Day Special Packages



I know it's not even Christmas and too early to think about Valentine's day but some of these packages require a bit of time to photograph, edit, and select photos then get printed so I'm starting early.


The first package item that I'm offering is a framed 8x20 wall hanging with three images. The images can be taken on location (preferred) or in the studio. I'm still working on the pricing so check the website for a Valentine's day special link.


Here's a couple of samples of what it'll look like framed.


Sunday, December 10, 2006

My Yearly Christmas Card


Thanks to Angela, Christy, Tracy, Tiara, & Ashley along with my niece Breanna for being the models for this year's card. As usual, it's a where's waldo thing for me. Photo taken courtesy of Keely Luke. The snow scene is courtesy of Photography by JD in Wisconsin (no way could I get a snow scene here.
Season's Greetings to all.
For the full size image, you can download it at http://hayashiphoto.com/imageweek/xmas07.jpg

Sunday, December 3, 2006

2007 Miss Chinatown Hawaii Court Photos





Finally got to photograph the new Miss Chinatown Hawaii Court (top photo), Queen Sonja Tam (large crown) and her two princesses - Marie Soon (green cheongsam) and Rachel Mark (red cheongsam).