A person with a backpack sitting on a hill taking a photo of a giant glowing light bulb floating in the sky during sunset.
Black background with the text 'COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY' in gray capital letters.

What is a picture worth

A thousand words? Yes of course. Humans communicate with all of our senses and as they say, “seeing” really is believing. Images portray what is unspoken to the observer, so a great image may make all the difference in what you are trying to sell.

In my professional career, I started taking photographs out of necessity as well as convenience. If the budgets were tight or time was of the essence, I found that having the ability to capture images as well as to design the graphics gave me more options and control of the outcome of a project.

These examples below highlight my skills as a photographer, and how photography plays a major part not only graphic design, but other uses such as Architectural, Real Estate or other photographic applications.

A clear lightbulb with a visible filament against a white background.
Partial view of a sign with the word "PRODUCTS" in uppercase letters.
Images of various technological and scientific equipment, including a solar-powered drone, cans of beer, a network storage device, an SSD drive, a machine part, and a robotic motor.

Some of my projects have included photography of various products, from construction and data storage industries to consumer items like candle collections, olive oils and health beauty products.

Pictured (photo examples: A) clockwise from the top left are:
Solar Powered Attic Fan from US Sunlight Corporation, used in their collateral materials as well as website.
Santana Shaman commemorative candle set to highlight and promote the Milagro Foundation, it was designed for a candle making company in San Jose, CA.
Drobo Storage Array for Data Robotics, used in marketing materials and company website.
DC Motor Fan Assembly for use in product manuals for US Sunlight Corp.
Stand-Alone Desktop Data Storage for Axcient Corporation for use in marketing materials.

Text displaying 'ON LOCATION' in capital letters.
A large, vine-covered stone building with a balcony, surrounded by a manicured lawn and trees. The second image shows a wine cellar with stacked barrels, and the third image displays close-up wine barrels. The setting is a Napa Valley winery.

Sometimes for a brochure or other marketing piece, it may be necessary to go on location for just the right shots. Proper Imagery can be a must for creditability of design. Sometimes the shape and mood of a place can inspire and give a design the life it needs.

Capturing the action (photo example: C)
A Solar Attic Fan installation which required me to be on the roof with the installer to photograph for training and marketing purposes for US Sunlight Corporation.

A man installing a solar panel on a roof under a clear blue sky.
Close-up of a sign displaying "REAL ESTATE" in capital letters.

I offer both Real Estate and Business Photography. Capturing the spirit as well as architectural details of a building takes practice and intuition. I use wide angle lenses when appropriate, but try not to make them the standard offering in the photo sets.

My approach to shooting interiors and exteriors is to avoid distorting the photo so much that it deceives the viewer, or to saturate the colors to a point where they seem unrealistic. I edit all my images in both Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop for proper exposure and color correction. I do make sure the colors are vibrant but not so much as to be surreal.

Collage of four images: The top image shows a cozy living room with a blue wall, a fireplace with a tiled surround, a large clock, a beige sofa with colorful pillows, a coffee table, and a window with greenery outside. The second image displays a porch with white railing and columns surrounded by pink flowers and greenery. The third image features a dining area with a round wooden table, four chairs, and large windows overlooking a yard. The fourth image shows the exterior of a house with solar panels on the roof, white siding, a large lawn, and trees.
Text reading 'EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY' on a dark background.

Event Photography has its unique challenges, I try to capture both the larger overall context as well a small details. If you have a tradeshow, concert or performance event I can provide both photos and video capture services. 

Pictured here: a recent Summer Concert Series in Seymour, CT featuring the band BackTrax. 

A collage of band members performing outdoors at a music event, including guitarists, a drummer, and vocalists, with audience and vehicles in the background.