July 27, 2009

Explorations

Creative vision doesn't come from the tools we use as photographers, but sometimes a new toy can help to force a shift of perspective. I spent some time this weekend at Roaring Camp Railroad, photographing trains with a new lens and just playing with light, perspective, and inspiring myself to start a new creative project. More to come, of course...






Copyright 2009 Kimberley Bermender
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December 20, 2007

Bands, Babies, Chocolates and More

It's been a hectic few months, and I really have not kept up with my blog very well. So, in one giant post, I'll bring you up to date on the highlights of recent maginei activity.

Family Time

I've had the pleasure of photographing a number of families both in the studio and on location. Here are some of my favorite images from these family photo shoots:

Rob and Yolanda Look Forward to Baby

Rob and Yolanda

Mikey, Laurel and Quinn at the Beach

Quinn Discovers the Ocean

Mikey and Quinn Warm Up

Mark, April and Reyna

Reyna Moves Fast - Keep Up Folks!

Mark and Reyna - Quiet Time
Snack Time
Food photography is an entirely different beast from people, and I'm not sure which is more complicated. The technical detail needed to make meat and other food items look realistic and appetizing is quite the challenge!

Godiva Chocolates

Hoffman's Bakery - Beef On Pastry

Hoffman's Bakery - Crab Cakes

Hoffman's Bakery - Fruit Tarte

Hoffman's Bakery - Dessert Selection

Party Time
The following images were taken on location at the Catalyst, Santa Cruz, where the band Five Eyed Hand played on Dec. 8th.

Five Eyed Hand - Catalyst

Drummer/Singer Derek Bodkin, Five Eyed Hand

Chris and Jeb Rockin', Five Eyed Hand

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May 26, 2007

maginei Studio

Work begins on the new maginei studio! Located in downtown Santa Cruz, it will offer studio sessions for clients, workshops, and studio rental space for photographers, continuing my personal mandate to work in and support the photographic community.

We'll be having a grand opening celebration, probably July 1st timeframe to properly celebrate this big step for maginei photography.

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April 12, 2007

Commercial: Architectural

This home had fantastic circular granite counters in both the kitchen and bar. The great open space, amazing craftsmanship, and flow through the home gave me plenty to work with and I ended up shooting from many different angles. The biggest challenge was the shifting light on a bright day. But a little realism in a photo session isn't a bad thing.

Kitchen

Bar/Family

Family Room

Copyright 2007 Kimberley Bermender
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