Rob Domaschuk Photography - Latest Comments

Re: So You Want to Shoot Weddings?

Polarizing_Images — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:08:22 -0000

Hey Steve, There is ample free parking on the street right beside the studio. Not sure about class size yet because it's still a little ways away. However, I keep this limited to a small class size to ensure the best possible experience.

Re: So You Want to Shoot Weddings?

Steve — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:21:46 -0000

what is the parking situation? I am interested in attending. What do you believe class size will be?

Re: What Inspires You? (A Guest Post)

Chris Smith — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:08:06 -0000

Great post Angie,

I need to do a better job of picking a project and sticking with it. I also could use some inspiration from the museum of art. Great idea.

Re: What Inspires You? (A Guest Post)

rsmithing — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:00:23 -0000

Very cool post. I regularly look to the work of others I admire for inspiration. Even if it isn't direct like, "hey, I should try that," it still nourishes my subconscious.

Re: Someone Asked Me, What Was My Hardest Shoot?

Polarizing_Images — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:57:00 -0000

Thanks Steven!

I've taken flak from other photographers who believe the best thing to do is go out and "just shoot". They abhor the idea that a photograph should be purposeful, planned, and executed with intent. Just "capture life as it happens." Although I can see their argument to a point, I can't let go of the idea that it's a cop-out for non-creative people. It's a way of never having to force yourself to grow. It's letting the everyday control and dictate what you're doing as an artist.

So, if "pure dumb luck" is a person's SOP then I wish them all the luck and I look forward to seeing that 1 great image for every 3000 clicks of the shutter.

In a less polite fashion, I refer them to the closing words of every PI episode, fucking step it up, buddy!
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Re: Pinterest and Instagram – I Need Some Help and Ideas

Polarizing_Images — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:22:10 -0000

Thanks Ken! I think I am starting to get some personal direction to use with Pinterest. Although I wish I could write a bit more text than it allows (although I tend to be verbose so maybe that's a good thing that I'm limited), A "product" review board makes a lot of sense (especially with Christmas coming up).

Lots to think about!
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Re: Pinterest and Instagram – I Need Some Help and Ideas

Polarizing_Images — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:19:29 -0000

Thank you Donna - that WAS really helpful. For those of us who work in a visual environment, I think Pinterest has a lot of value since it is such a visual platform. What I am still figuring out now is how *I* should use it. But the more I use it, the more ideas that come to mind.

Again, thanks for replying with such a thoughtful response.
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Re: Pinterest and Instagram – I Need Some Help and Ideas

Polarizing_Images — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:16:34 -0000

Thanks Richard! Our podcast, Polarizing Images, has a Flickr group and I am just starting to use Instagram.

We have a boudoir photography business as well, and I've been using Pinterest to create boards to help clients get inspired with wardrobe, settings/environment, shoes, etc.

But, other than that, I've been using this website (which I am rebuilding the gallery for) instead of Flickr or other galleries. But I am going to read your post right now to see if it would be something for me.

Thanks for replying!
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Re: Pinterest and Instagram – I Need Some Help and Ideas

rsmithing — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:23:20 -0000

Hi Rob. I came to your post via Triberr. I'm curious - do you use any other photo networks like Flickr? It's an easy leap to Pinterest from there if that's something that might work for you. I did a post on exactly how to do that here: Link Instagram and Pinterest with Flickr. Let me know if this is helpful.
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Re: Someone Asked Me, What Was My Hardest Shoot?

Steven Chappell — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:23:34 -0000

As a former photojournalist (and occasional revisiter to that field), I can give many answers (the time I was stabbed in the groin; shooting bodies of children after a tornado, a mass execution), but I think he hits the nail on the head. Each shoot is a new challenge, and as such, more difficult than the one before. I always find myself asking, "How do I shoot this in a way that isn't trite or cliche"? or "How do I shoot this in a way that will both capture the essence of the moment but also captivate my audience"? and "What I can I do here that no one else has done before?" These are difficult and challenging questions, but should be asked by everyone before each and every shoot.
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Re: A Story, A Photograph, A Photographer

Polarizing_Images — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:27:35 -0000

That's a great point!

Re: A Story, A Photograph, A Photographer

Steven Chappell — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:07:19 -0000

There's a reason why photojournalists attach a cutline to every photograph they transmit.
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Re: Pinterest and Instagram – I Need Some Help and Ideas

Donna Lee — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 09:10:43 -0000

Hi Rob, As an engineer, I find pinterest quick and to the point .It has been effective for me to have several subjects, and others w/similar interests trade info. for example a new style camera sling strap was demonstrated on all the various uses by another professional photographer. We trade info quickly and efficiently. It also is a spring board of two of of my concentrations: photography and NativeLandscape Restoration. Native landscape design to large areas of Resortation. The photo documentation one is Native area restoration :the process itself. Plus, areas of open to use i.e. hikiing, scouts, youth education documentation, needed for investors, or nonprofits grant proposals , government boards and fundraising. I have Native plant(areas,or gardens) design/ large site Restoration expertise. People want to learn how to do both of them them. tips and tutorials no wading thru bunch of adds and postings. then can go direct to your website. Targeted networking .Those learning from each other for different or even similar purposes. Like years ago a relative of mine got honest help from one of the main Producers of Wild Kingdom. The WK gentleman that said Chicago used to be in the realm of people helping others in business I agree w/JH only use a social network if it works for your goals. I prefer to be helping others, be out shooting for the Resoration/Sustainablity customers or getting paid for a begining/advanced yard, townhouse front ,porch, rooftop native plant design class. Not sitting at a computer. Being native the drought only affected my downspout planting area, nothing died just not as dense foliage.Low maintenence, High Beauty . And I can photograph amazing butterflies, birds, hawks without leaving my small yard.
hope that helps,Donna
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Re: Pinterest and Instagram – I Need Some Help and Ideas

Ken Wasetis — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:00:13 -0000

Hi Rob,

I haven't personally used them much yet, but one of our clients - Chicago History Museum - made great use of Pinterest, I think: http://pinterest.com/chicag...

Of course, it helps to have such great photo archives as they do.

At an even more local level, Pinterest seems to be really popular with the mothers in our social network who like to share recipes, project instructions for helping kids make things at home, etc.

And a HS friend/photographer I know seems to be using Instagram more as an easy way to quick show teasers of shoots she's on. Maybe that will help with interest in your biz as well.

Cheers!
Ken
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Re: Pinterest and Instagram – I Need Some Help and Ideas

Polarizing_Images — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 02:35:10 -0000

Thanks for the answer, Jeremy.

Truth be told, I don't necessarily want to use either but potential clients are using them and I wonder if/how I can use these two services (particularly because they are visual-based) to reach them. And that's the point of seeking the insights of people - to see if it can be such a tool or not.

Pinterest is starting to make a bit more sense to me and your comment on it being a "cork board" is absolutely true. For Windy City Boudoir (the boudoir studio that my biz partner and I run), I think it can be an effective way to communicate ideas and clothing suggestions, etc. to help build excitement among our potential clients. For Polarizing Images (our podcast), I've been thinking about trying out a Twitter Chat and using Pinterest as a way to summarize the discussions.

Instagram, on the other hand, does just seem to be an entertainment kind of thing.

Thanks again, Jeremy!
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Re: Pinterest and Instagram – I Need Some Help and Ideas

Jeremy Harris — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 02:08:52 -0000

Hi Rob,

Why do you want to use either? Because it's expected? Or because you want to? I for one am growing tired of every new fangled "social networking" app that I feel I have to use because everyone else is.

As for your questions: Pinterest is on online cork board. A place to post photos in little categories for people to see and share. I use it mostly as a place to keep ideas for shoots and new tattoos. I do have a collection of photos of my favorite cameras and junk I find that I like and want to someday purchase.
As for Instagram: it's just another photo sharing app. It has a variety of filters you can run a photo through (for that old timey look), and allows you to share with others on it's own platform or on Facebook, Twitter, etc. You can also order prints of your photos, which is cool.

I don't find much value in either. They're just fun.

Hope that helps.

-JH
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Re: The Fuji X-Pro1 – What the Leica Intended to Be?

Polarizing_Images — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:41:46 -0000

Thanks John! I was just blown away by the film emulations. Like I said, at $1700 it's not a camera I'll have in my bag anytime soon but I am thrilled to see a Leica alternative at a substantially lower cost.

Let me ask you - if Fuji were to add RAW capability, would you feel the need to use it? Admittedly, I like having that safety net to fall back on so it would take a fair amount of time to feel comfortable not using it.
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Re: The Fuji X-Pro1 – What the Leica Intended to Be?

John Smith — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:38:18 -0000

I agree with you, especially with the RAW subject. I prefer shooting RAW and the lack of RAW support on the XP1 drove me to use jpg settings. (I know, there is Silkypix, but it it terrible.) I was blown away by the camera's jpgs. The black and white applications are almost film-like. The XP1 is a remarkable camera. Once the AF problem is addressed fully, it will be unmatched. I have shot with a Leica M3 for over 30 years and the XP1 is the only digital camera that I have enjoyed as much as the little rangefinder.
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Re: These are a few of my favorite things…

Anthony Moran — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:30:40 -0000

In no order:
- Blackrapid Strap
- Circular Polarizer
- 5 in 1 Reflector
- Battery Grip
- Cable Release

Re: Squirrels (Don’t Ask)

Polarizing_Images — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:33:23 -0000

I may ask you to do that! But I gt to return the favor.

Re: Squirrels (Don’t Ask)

Polarizing_Images — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:33:00 -0000

Thanks Ruth Anne! A lot of my posts are fairly boring (although I try not to be). I guess mocking hillbillies brings out the best in e.

Re: Squirrels (Don’t Ask)

Ruth Anne Hill — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:59:06 -0000

Rob, this is the first time I have read your blog...what an entertaining writer you are! I'll be following you much closer...I must defend the poor little critters...they are entertaining to watch! We had a number of bird feeders in the yard of the parsonage in Vermont...it was an on going 'meeting of the minds' between Arne and the critters as he tried to come up with a squirrel proof method of delivering seeds to the birds...hate to report that 98% of the time, the squirrels won!! thanks for bringing back those sweet memories...

Re: Squirrels (Don’t Ask)

Tab Mccausland — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:13:55 -0000

Hahahah I think I should come up with all your blog posts! ;)

Re: Class and Workshop Registration

John S — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:54:13 -0000

Hi Rob,

Sorry I didn't notice there was an early bird price for tomorrow's wedding seminar. Please let me know when this will be offered again so I can sign up on time.

Thanks

John S

Re: Fantastic Article...

vwolff — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:22:06 -0000

Cool article, Rob. And it could be applied to fine art as well as photos