Welcome to the blog of Ryan Shapiro Photography, where you will learn about my upcoming freelance projects, reviews of products, and get to know my clients, too! I love to give back to my clients by highlighting their business or background on my web site. I welcome the opportunity to learn more about you and I'm excited about the prospect of building a long-term business relationship.
George Clooney Following his Arrest in Washington D.C.
Actor and Activist George Clooney was on a media blitz to raise awareness in Washington D.C. regarding the Sudan crisis. "Innocent civilians in southern Sudan are being subjected to genocide through bombings, starvation, and ethnic cleansing," said Clooney.
This photo is of George Clooney following his arrest and release outside the Second District Police Station in Washington D.C. Clooney was arrested earlier in the morning for protesting on the steps of the Sudanese Embassy.
The Art of Composition
There are times when you come across a scene that is compositionally deserving of attention. This was one of those times.
This colorful red and green lighting created a soft glow into the night that caught my eye, so I set-up my tripod and composed the image one evening last week.
Notice the distinctive vertical lines on the wall and the balance of the horizontal lines on the bottom half of the image. The geometric shapes on the brick, the unique window framing, and the shadows pull you right in.
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On-location Portraits with Jessie
Periodically I like to try out a new location or experiment with camera settings. This is where having a great model can help for self-assignments. Jessie is not only attractive but she's very comfortable in front of the camera. It was only two weekends ago, we came together and headed out to a field located in Gaithersburg, Maryland to create some on-location portraits.
The light was particularly strong this day and the wind was picking up, so I made a decision to only use available light and a reflector while positioning Jessie's back against the harsh sun. When the sun is this strong, it is advisable to use an on-location strobe to overpower the sun but luckily we were able to get away with a simple reflector.
I am always looking for models to test out and I welcome model inquiries. Contact Ryan, (301) 379-4594.
Portrait of an Artist - Kirk McEwen
When on-air radio personality and comedian/actor, Kirk McEwen, was in need of headshots, I found myself traveling to Bethesda, MD early one morning to set-up my photography gear. Kirk was wrapping up his morning show, The Kirk McEwen and Mike O'Meara Morning Show on 105.9 The Edge.
One of the area's leading radio on-air personalities, Kirk has worked for the likes of WHFS, 98 Rock, and DC 101.
"When I needed headshots I went to the guy I'd heard so much about, Ryan Shapiro! I couldn't have made a better choice! Ryan really captured "me" and I'm extremely happy with the finished product! Have Ryan do the same for you."
It's not uncommon for radio talent to need headshots for promotional and freelance activities. Kirk is truly multi-talented and a consummate professional in the area's of radio, voice-over work, and acting/film, too, appearing in the former show Homicide, and in John Water's Cry Baby.
To learn more about Kirk McEwen and hire him for your next project, please visit his web site: www.kirkmcewen.com.
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