Welcome to my photography blog! I am a professional wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer.
Do you or your families/friends want an hour FREE portrait session (will include High Resolution files on a DVD/CD), valued at $350, from Yusuf Gunawan Photography? I will pick a winner on October 27, 2011.
Rules:
1. Head out to my Facebook business page
2. Press "Like" button
3. Upload a picture of you on the page and write a short story why you need to be chosen. After that, you can share the link to your families/friends to like your story or maybe they want to enter it for themselves.
Let's roll!!!
Notes:
* No cash values and must be redeemed within 6 months after it is issued.
* Travel fees may incurred for any locations more than 75 miles from Somers Point, NJ
Be Creative Part 3 - Water Marble
My favorite shot from the same location that I posted in the Be Creative Part 1.
I just can't get enough to see this picture. It is straight from the camera, only enhanced in PhotoShop for sharpness and optimized for web view.
"Water Marble"
Thank you for reading and have fun shooting!
I just can't get enough to see this picture. It is straight from the camera, only enhanced in PhotoShop for sharpness and optimized for web view.
"Water Marble"
Thank you for reading and have fun shooting!
Be Creative Part 2
Image below is another picture that was taken from the same spot from my last blog post but different angle and perspective.
As in mathematics, a problem can be solved at least in 2 ways. So what do you think?
Thank you for reading and have fun shooting!
As in mathematics, a problem can be solved at least in 2 ways. So what do you think?
Thank you for reading and have fun shooting!
Be Creative Part 1
To be a good photographer, you need a good set of eyes and be creative.
Since I came back from the Skip's Summer School last month (see my last post, I have been keeping myself busy to perfecting with my creativity/technical aspect of my photography.
I also discipline myself to take at least 3-5 pictures wherever I go, as prescribed by Roberto Valenzuela.
Most people will see this picture as boring... Right???
As a creative photographer, I see things differently:
What do you think???
Thank you for reading it.
Since I came back from the Skip's Summer School last month (see my last post, I have been keeping myself busy to perfecting with my creativity/technical aspect of my photography.
I also discipline myself to take at least 3-5 pictures wherever I go, as prescribed by Roberto Valenzuela.
Most people will see this picture as boring... Right???
As a creative photographer, I see things differently:
What do you think???
Thank you for reading it.
Skip's Summer School 2011 Wrap-Up
Most photographers will say that they learn something new each day on their journey to fine tune their photography skills, want to move forward in their business, and also want to be able to networking with others. Last month, I got a chance to do all of those things by participating at the greatest photographer conference, Skip's Summer School, in Las Vegas for 3 days.
I want to thank you to Skip Cohen who called me on the phone and told me to go to the event. It was one of the best moment in my photography business to be able to talk to the man who has helped the photography industry to be where it is now. He is a humble and knowledgeable person who is ready to help others to grow/develop their skills. Thank you Skip for the phone call and the friendship.
Skip Cohen, Tony Corbell and myself
At the conference, I learned from best of the best in the wedding/portrait photography: Jerry Ghionis, Clay Blackmore, Tamara Lackey, Bob Davis, Kevin Kubota, Jules Bianchi and Joy Bianchi Brown, Doug Gordon, Roberto Valenzuela, and Bambi Cantrell. Lastly but not the least: Skip Cohen, himself, and the man of social media, Scott Bourne.
With Scott Bourne
On the second day, we had a chance to get involve in hands-on workshops with the speakers of our choices. They showed us on how to improve our photography skills from lighting, posing, and composition.
A photo from Clay Blackmore hands-on workshop
They are famous and successful. They are also willing to help us to be a better photographer/person in any way they can for us to be excel on what we love to do. It was a wonderful thing to be able to connect with them and just talk ... and talk... not just about photography but also our personal life with them... (what amazing moment to share!!)
With Jerry Ghionis, the only Australian named by American Photo magazine in their first ever list of Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World.
Picture together with Dustin Meyer.
Tamara Lackey gave a lecture. She never forgot her Grand Latte Coffee :)
With the duo: Jules Bianchi and Joy Bianchi Brown
Posing with the master of Flow-PosingDoug Gordon
Picture from Bob Davis's Hands-on workshop
The platform programs in the conference taught us about how to take care our business and how to hone our photography skills, from developing great photography skills to ensure that clients are receiving the very best of our skills, maximizing our marketing, and caring our clients. Thus, we are able to GROW!! in every aspect of our business in this challenging economy.
Throughout the conference, we're able to get connected with AWESOME vendors from photography equipment, software, and photography products.
Corina and Roxanne from Pixel2Canvas
Kevin and Clare Kubota from Kubota Image Tools
Joel from Adorama
On the third day/the last day of the conference, we had the honor to listen the closing keynote presentation from Vincent Laforet. He shared an amazing thing that will help us to adapt to the ever-changing technology landscape and bring your story-telling ability to a new level (from mei500.com ).
A picture with him after the presentation.
The best part of the conference:
I am so glad that finally be able to meet in person with some of my friends I met over the social media (Twitter and Facebook ) at the conference. It is all about networking!!!
With the local celebrity Kenny Kim
With Gustavo Fernandez
Tried to get a snapshot with Clay Blackmore at the end of the conference
The man behind WPPI, George Varanakis
Lindsay from PIF Photo
With Beverlee Barthel
Christy Penn, Tracy Moore, Hanssie Trainor and me.
A good time to be able to get together again with my friend from West Coast Tamara Young, and introduced to a new friend, Ara Roselani
P.S.: I never eat In-n-Out Burger before; thus, Tamara Young took us there for the treat. Now, I can declare myself that I am not "In-n-Out Burger Virgin." LOL....
This is the proof of it: :D
What a memorable and learning experience that I had over the Skip's Summer School.
"If you want to be a better photographer ... be a better person." ~Jerry Ghionis
See you all next year at the conference again.. or might be sooner as now we are a family!!!
***Note: Pictures on this post were compiled from cell phone, point-and-shoot camera and DSLR***
I want to thank you to Skip Cohen who called me on the phone and told me to go to the event. It was one of the best moment in my photography business to be able to talk to the man who has helped the photography industry to be where it is now. He is a humble and knowledgeable person who is ready to help others to grow/develop their skills. Thank you Skip for the phone call and the friendship.
Skip Cohen, Tony Corbell and myself
At the conference, I learned from best of the best in the wedding/portrait photography: Jerry Ghionis, Clay Blackmore, Tamara Lackey, Bob Davis, Kevin Kubota, Jules Bianchi and Joy Bianchi Brown, Doug Gordon, Roberto Valenzuela, and Bambi Cantrell. Lastly but not the least: Skip Cohen, himself, and the man of social media, Scott Bourne.
With Scott Bourne
On the second day, we had a chance to get involve in hands-on workshops with the speakers of our choices. They showed us on how to improve our photography skills from lighting, posing, and composition.
A photo from Clay Blackmore hands-on workshop
They are famous and successful. They are also willing to help us to be a better photographer/person in any way they can for us to be excel on what we love to do. It was a wonderful thing to be able to connect with them and just talk ... and talk... not just about photography but also our personal life with them... (what amazing moment to share!!)
With Jerry Ghionis, the only Australian named by American Photo magazine in their first ever list of Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World.
Picture together with Dustin Meyer.
Tamara Lackey gave a lecture. She never forgot her Grand Latte Coffee :)
With the duo: Jules Bianchi and Joy Bianchi Brown
Posing with the master of Flow-PosingDoug Gordon
Picture from Bob Davis's Hands-on workshop
The platform programs in the conference taught us about how to take care our business and how to hone our photography skills, from developing great photography skills to ensure that clients are receiving the very best of our skills, maximizing our marketing, and caring our clients. Thus, we are able to GROW!! in every aspect of our business in this challenging economy.
Throughout the conference, we're able to get connected with AWESOME vendors from photography equipment, software, and photography products.
Corina and Roxanne from Pixel2Canvas
Kevin and Clare Kubota from Kubota Image Tools
Joel from Adorama
On the third day/the last day of the conference, we had the honor to listen the closing keynote presentation from Vincent Laforet. He shared an amazing thing that will help us to adapt to the ever-changing technology landscape and bring your story-telling ability to a new level (from mei500.com ).
A picture with him after the presentation.
The best part of the conference:
I am so glad that finally be able to meet in person with some of my friends I met over the social media (Twitter and Facebook ) at the conference. It is all about networking!!!
With the local celebrity Kenny Kim
With Gustavo Fernandez
Tried to get a snapshot with Clay Blackmore at the end of the conference
The man behind WPPI, George Varanakis
Lindsay from PIF Photo
With Beverlee Barthel
Christy Penn, Tracy Moore, Hanssie Trainor and me.
A good time to be able to get together again with my friend from West Coast Tamara Young, and introduced to a new friend, Ara Roselani
P.S.: I never eat In-n-Out Burger before; thus, Tamara Young took us there for the treat. Now, I can declare myself that I am not "In-n-Out Burger Virgin." LOL....
This is the proof of it: :D
What a memorable and learning experience that I had over the Skip's Summer School.
"If you want to be a better photographer ... be a better person." ~Jerry Ghionis
See you all next year at the conference again.. or might be sooner as now we are a family!!!
***Note: Pictures on this post were compiled from cell phone, point-and-shoot camera and DSLR***
Matt's Portrait Session
As wedding season is winding down, we are starting to take more of portrait sessions. Book your portrait session as soon as possible as it will fill up quickly.
Couple weeks ago, we had a chance to shoot portrait session for Matt for his acting portfolio. The weather was perfect... Cloudy and a bit of sunshine, even at the end it was raining.
He is a quite an actor. He did some stunts in local independent movies and had been directing movies on his own too. Matt is a talented guy for sure!
Some infomercial: If you need an actor or stunt or just a fill-in guy for your movie, he is your go-to-go guy!! Contact me and I will hook you with him.
We still shooting even it was raining, and the result...
Hope you enjoy it and don't forget to book your portrait session with us.
Follow us on
Couple weeks ago, we had a chance to shoot portrait session for Matt for his acting portfolio. The weather was perfect... Cloudy and a bit of sunshine, even at the end it was raining.
He is a quite an actor. He did some stunts in local independent movies and had been directing movies on his own too. Matt is a talented guy for sure!
Some infomercial: If you need an actor or stunt or just a fill-in guy for your movie, he is your go-to-go guy!! Contact me and I will hook you with him.
We still shooting even it was raining, and the result...
Hope you enjoy it and don't forget to book your portrait session with us.
Follow us on
Breaking NEWS!!!
Couple weeks ago we created our new and innovative Facebook Fan page to keep in touch with all of you.
Please check it out yourself!
With this new/another way to communicate with you, we offer this great deals:
BREAKING NEWS: Refer a friend to Yusuf Gunawan Photography, tell them to like our awesome Fan page; when they book a session, you'll get $50 off your future session! Refer 4 friends and your 1 hour portrait session is FREE!
Fine Print: Valid only for anyone within 75 miles from Somers Point, NJ
Thank you all and spread the word!!
Please check it out yourself!
With this new/another way to communicate with you, we offer this great deals:
BREAKING NEWS: Refer a friend to Yusuf Gunawan Photography, tell them to like our awesome Fan page; when they book a session, you'll get $50 off your future session! Refer 4 friends and your 1 hour portrait session is FREE!
Fine Print: Valid only for anyone within 75 miles from Somers Point, NJ
Thank you all and spread the word!!
Tom Retirement Party
Congratulations to Tom for his retirement from Cape May Lewes Ferry after 24 years of service!
His co-workers and also his band crews "Special Occasions" had a surprise retirement party for him at Sunset Lounge in Cape May Lewes Ferry Facility.
He definitely surprised!!!
The retiree tried to take a photo me?? YOU CAN'T SEE ME ;)
He was totally surprised now!! He even wanted to do some push-up LOL
Let's bring a notch!
Lastly...
Congratulations again Tom on your retirement! We wish you the best of luck!!!
His co-workers and also his band crews "Special Occasions" had a surprise retirement party for him at Sunset Lounge in Cape May Lewes Ferry Facility.
He definitely surprised!!!
The retiree tried to take a photo me?? YOU CAN'T SEE ME ;)
He was totally surprised now!! He even wanted to do some push-up LOL
Let's bring a notch!
Lastly...
Congratulations again Tom on your retirement! We wish you the best of luck!!!
