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2013-02-20 18:19:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2012-12-22 01:00:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2012-10-24 03:24:06 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

So True!

2012-07-17 12:15:27 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Great portrait session with Asheville's newest Realtor Melissa Levine with Prudential Lifestyles Realty.

I'm also using it for my Compulsory- Broad Light for my CPP Image Submission.  If you'd like to know more about the CPP you can find all you need to know here: http://certifiedphotographer.com/

Also - #portraittuesday  curated by +Laura Balc 

Have a wonderful day everyone! 

2012-07-05 17:51:46 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Wow!  First shoot and blog post since surgery!!  Visit the blog, click on the photo to access the full gallery.  Hope everyone here in the US had a happy and safe 4th of July!

2012-07-05 11:47:47 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

SOOC from last night.  More to come later after a bit of time in post.

2012-07-03 12:35:10 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 19 +1s)

My first ever entry in international competition. Uploaded for the IPC (International Photography Competition) in the portrait category. I'm not hoping for a ribbon, just acceptance into the collection (and the accompanying merit).

And I'll throw it in the mix for #portraittuesday  curated by +Laura Balc while I'm at it.....  And for +TruePortraits curated by +Ray Bilcliff 

As always more samples of my work as well as prints for sale are available on my website: http://www.HotchkissGroup.com

2012-06-29 14:57:48 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

Another old favorite as I'm still recovering from surgery.

For Four-wheeled Friday - Curated by +Matthew Costabile  #fourwheeledfriday  

2012-06-28 12:36:18 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Sorry I've been absent as of late y'all.  I had some issues with my neck that started early this year and culminated in major spinal surgery 2 weeks ago.  I'm fast on the mend now, and ready to get back to work (though the doctor wants me to wait a few more weeks).  

In the meantime here is an oldie but goodie.  For Long Exposure Thursday - photos taken with long exposures (weekly, curator +Le Quoc and +Francesco Gola +Long Exposures  #longexposurethursday  +Asheville DowntownAssociation  #asheville  

2012-06-03 01:51:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Really liking the new Adobe Creative Cloud!!!  All the apps I need wherever and whenever I need them.....  Not to mention 20gigs of cloud storage so my projects can be wherever I am!!!  +Adobe 

2012-04-18 01:04:12 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Yesterday I declared my candidacy for Certified Professional Photographer through the PPA (+Professional Photographers of America (PPA)). Shooting to have it a year from now!

2012-04-10 21:30:47 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

My final contribution for +PortraitTuesday! More next week. Sorry to be absent for so long!

2012-04-10 20:11:27 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Another, from the same session, for +PortraitTuesday.

This 8th grade shoot was my mid-level session, with 4 hours of shooting at 3 major and 7 sub locations.

Find more on my site: http://www.HotchkissGroup.com

Enjoy!

2012-04-10 18:25:15 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

A little something for +PortraitTuesday.

More examples of my work are available here: http://www.hotchkissgroup.com

2012-04-06 02:07:22 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

‎UPS says "Delivered @ 6:30 pm - Front Door". But I've been here all afternoon and evening waiting, and UPS has not so much as driven down the street.

I need what they were supposed to deliver by no later than 8 am tomorrow.

Rat Bastards. I'll be switching to FedEx as my standard shipping company.

2012-04-05 16:59:45 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

This is a good representation of my "Signature" Package. Includes 4 hours of shooting at multiple locations and outfits.

It's a great time to have portraits made and give them as gifts!! We have Mother's and Father's Days, Graduations, Easter, May Day coming... and I bet you have someone with an upcoming Birthday.

I'm offering 25% off all portrait sessions booked in April. Send me a message and get on my calendar!

More information is always available on my website: http://www.hotchkissgroup.com

Thanks!

2012-04-02 14:20:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

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           Here's the completed circle of
             200 great photographers              
          with less than 7500 followers 

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I was very selective in choosing the people in this circle. I have looked at hundreds of profiles and I have selected the ones that I like. Most of what you'll find here is fine art photographers, B&W photographers, andlandscape photographers, with a few street photographers, one astro-phootgrapher and some eye-candy. :-)).

Here's a circle of photographers with less than7500 followers. All have some great images to share. Some are fantastic, some awesome. Add this circle, find the ones you enjoy, remove the ones that just aren't to your taste. I think ... more »

2012-03-30 21:48:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

A Question for my Fellow Pros

Currently I use +SmugMug for my online galleries and sales. I use +StudioCloud for managing my clients and time.

I'm considering moving away from SmugMug and hosing all my own galleries and sales with SudioCloud's online proofing module.

Anyone have thoughts? Experience? Opinions?

2012-03-27 20:30:59 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Please give me your opinions on this one. It is so completly different than anything I've ever attempted. Way outside my comfort zone - but that is the point of this project!

2012-03-22 15:57:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

StudioCloud or Tave?

2012-03-19 18:15:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

At long last, I'm back on my feet and in production. Welcome to all you new folks! Enjoy!!!

2012-03-15 00:08:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Downloading the Lightroom 4 upgrade!!!

2012-02-22 15:04:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Was notified there was a "essential" update to my video card last night.

Now I've lost half the morning having to recalibrate and re-match my monitors.

Grrrr.

2012-02-15 18:58:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

If it is going to insist on feeling like spring and depriving me of my winter.....

Then I'll play with my LensBaby!!

2012-02-15 18:57:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

2012-01-18 19:32:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

One example of how SOPA can impact a photographer.

2012-01-18 14:09:14 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Take a moment to sign.

2012-01-18 03:00:07 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

World's best Photographers in G+ (Circle 1/5)

Pro photographers circles is a collection of world's best photographers.
(if you are not in these circles (and you should be), just + this mail, re-share it and you will be added (your profile will be checked)

2012-01-14 15:06:10 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Wow.... Very cool! Time-Lapse around the world in less than 5 minutes.

2012-01-12 03:09:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Any of you fine folks have an extra Bitcasa invite?? Please?????

2012-01-11 03:23:57 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 4 +1s)

This is not mine, but it is brilliant. Please re-share. As many end-users as possible need to see this.

2012-01-11 02:51:09 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

A little something for portrait Tuesday. This was a shoot I did a couple of months ago (over Thanksgiving actually). This may be the most photogenic little girl ever. I swear I didn't have a bad image. On the contrary it was hard to pick the best!!!

For #PortraitTuesday curated by +Laura Balc

Enjoy! As usual, prints are available from my website: http://www.hotchkissgroup.com

2012-01-10 21:11:22 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Who has a Bitcasa invite for me?? Pretty, pretty please!!!!!!

2012-01-08 22:43:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

An explanation and an image! Happy New Year All!

2012-01-04 23:00:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Can I just say how much I love +Nik Software? Its versatility pushes me to take risks I might not otherwise.

Today I've been playing with tone mapping a couple single exposures in HDR Efex Pro. As many of you all know I don't really do HDR or Tone Mapping much. As a matter of fact I've only even tried a few times.

I'll have a pair of new images for you soon!

2012-01-04 18:35:48 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

Ran across this earlier today via Borrow Lenses. It is truly unfortunate, but has a deep kernel of truth. Enjoy!

2012-01-02 17:08:29 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Re-evaluating my organizational structure.

How do YOU structure your image files? Date? Subject? Combination?

Please, do tell!

2011-12-24 12:03:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Happy Christmas Eve! Some think this is funny. I think it shows that the holidays transcend social and economic status. Hope y'all have a great day!

2011-12-23 21:40:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Another 4 day post. Still going strong! I'll be around but am not planning on working much until a couple portrait sessions next week... so I may not post much.

I hope all of you can celebrate this time of year in your own unique way, whatever way brings you and your family the most Joy!

Shalom!

2011-12-23 15:33:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Christmas Giveaway: Over $1,000 of Gear and Software for your Photography

Hey all, looks like the original post was somehow deleted so I'm reposting it.

Note: If you all ready shared this and commented it, no need to do anything again, you're already all set as I saved the names and comments of everyone who shared/commented the first time.

So you need some new gear and software to jump-start your photography? How about a chance to win the items below between now and Christmas?

December 13th: +BlackRapid RS-7 Camera Strap ($58.95)
December 16th: $100 +LensRentals.com Gift Certificate
December 18th: A copy of Photomatix Pro ($99 value)
December 20th: Induro AKB0 Tripod ($140 value)*
December 22nd: +Think Tank Photo SpeedFreak 2.0 Bag ($157 value)
December 24th: TopazLabs... more »

2011-12-22 14:54:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Fa - La - La - La - La - Post - Pro - ses - ing
To the tune of "Deck the Halls"

Yep, that's my day!

2011-12-19 19:40:31 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Another multi-day post, but that is what I'll be doing until we are through the holidays! I hope you are all having a wonderful Monday! Cheers!!

#365Project
#365Group

2011-12-16 00:24:04 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Pretty sure one of my monitors is getting ready to die.

Do you have a monitor you especially like? I'll be looking in the 27"-32" range. Wall mountable. Photo quality (obviously).

Thanks!!!

2011-12-15 02:48:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

I'm working on a new self-portrait today, and it isn't ready yet.

Fortunately, I am already a day behind, so I give you some shimmery sauce on ribs, which was dinner last night.

Have I told you today that y'all rock?!?!

#365project
#365group
#foodporn

2011-12-14 23:31:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Group "10000 Photographers Around The World"
Due to massive technical problems it is necessary to transfer the group "10000 Photographers" to a new server with new rules and conditions:
10000 Photographers around the World
http://gpc.fm/l/10photographers
As a new and special service I'm going to share all members of this group periodically in circles. So you do'nt need individually add them to your circles. This new service is only in this group and list available and very comfortable.
Google+ Counter has been created by +Ralf Rottmann We thank for that! Therefore, it is only fair that all members of the group "10000 Photographers“ add +Ralf Rottmann in their own circles.
Unfortunately, there is no automatic way. Therefore, I must register all members of the group individually. This is very tedious and timec... more »

2011-12-14 00:38:18 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Here is a little something recent to end my day and contribute to #PortraitTuesday, curated by +Laura Balc!

Hope all you folks have a great night!

2011-12-13 17:14:34 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

A re-share for all the newer folks. Welcome one and all!!

This is Millie riding Titus (Israel's Quixote) in May of this year at the Carolina Region Pony Club Eventing Rally. Shortly after this they had a disagreement during the show-jumping phase - which resulted in an exciting ride to the hospital and a broken arm.

#Equinetuesday curated by the amazing +Jillian Chilson
#PonyClub
#Dressage
#Eventing
#Arabian

2011-12-13 15:58:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Well, I must learn that combining the holidays, Help-Portrait, house-guests, and a 365 project makes for a busy time. So I will be happy with this multiple day post. I'm getting the pictures everyday. They aren't always way I want, but I am experimenting.

Thanks everyone!!!!

#Help-portrait
#365project
#365group

2011-12-10 13:20:08 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2011-12-09 23:24:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Hey Folks!

Sorry I have been largely absent the last couple of days. I've been busy getting ready for the Help-Portrait event in Asheville tomorrow.

I am Thrilled and Honored to be hosting the event this year here in WNC!

I may not be around much tomorrow either, but I'll make up for it next week. I promise!!