Tulip Time!

I spent an enjoyable evening at the Minnesota Arboretum yesterday. Tulips are on the main stage right now and, in spite of the lousy Spring weather, they are in abundance. There were lots of people roaming around; it was especially fun observing the young children and how they interacted with the flowers.


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This image was created using a Digital Stylizer effect:

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PUG Promotional Shots

We took pictures of each other at the PUG (Pictage Users Group) the other night. I shot pictures of Tanya and Paul.

Tanya's web site is:

www.tanyavillanophotography.com

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Ashley and Jared's Engagement Session

We shot engagement photos the other day, both in the studio and on location at the Minnesota Arboretum. Enjoy!








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Executive Portrait Options

We can deliver images using a multitude of effects depending on the client's wishes and the specific application. The above image is a "classic" color image. The images below have been modified. A glamour glow has been applied to the first image giving it a warmer more romantic look. The second image has had a vignette blur applied to bring more focus to the face. Polaroid transfer has been used on the third image. This is more stylized but may work well depending on the piece it is designed to be used for. The fourth image is a high contrast black and white, used primarily for use in publications that will print it in black and white. It will result in a sharper, more distinctive image that will stand out from others on the same page.



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Get Your Project Published!

We have numerous editorial contacts that enable us to tailor shooting, not only to your needs, but to create the kinds of images magazines and other publications are looking for.



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Commercial/Industrial Photography

Click on this image to enlarge it:



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Before and After

Here are a couple of examples of how are image creation and editing set our pictures apart from the casual photographer with a digital camera. In both cases, the photo on the left was the one taken right off of the camera. Not bad, huh? ...Until you compare it to the edited image on the left. You'll see greater clarity, intelligent cropping, much better color balance, and overall more vivid images. You'll also notice the perspective has been corrected in the image on the right, eliminating the distortion (keystone effect).





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Pink Tulips

The first two images are a continuation of the "Dream Flowers" sequence, images that more painterly, dream-like or ethereal.





This image was created using a 24mm tilt/shift lens, normally used in architectural photography to correct perspective distortion. In this case, the angle is distorted to resemble a view as though you were leaning down to view the flowers at eye level.



The two images shown here were created using a panoramic tripod head. Eight images were taken and later stitched together using specialized software.





These images are simply cropped to panormamic 2:1 ratio. There seems to be a lot interest in this aspect ratio.






Some of the most popular images I've produced have been in a square format like this one.



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Parrot Tulips

This image was originally conceived as a series of 16 images mounted or framed together. Each panel could be anywhere from 12 to 20 inches square depending on the space it was meant to fill. After I composed it, I realized that it could stand alone as a single piece of any size.



The single tulip evolved into a series of 4 duplicate images, each one processed differently, and composed as a linear panoramic. The aspect ratio on this piece is 16x52.



The aspect ratio for this image is 2:1.



This image was also conceived as 4 separate images, mounted or framed together. It appears as though a light is coming from off of the image, far right. The 4 images could also be combined into one large image.



This is the first image created from this project. This is envisioned as a series of separate pieces, all hung together, in sizes ranging from 16x20 to 11x14, 8x10, and one 5x7.

Let me know what you think of this new concept.

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Melissa and Johnathon's Wedding Book

Click on this link to view this phenomenal wedding book:

jsdigitaldarkroom.com/steve/RademacherAlbum/album

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Executive Portraiture Evolves

We've recently acquired new software that has enabled us to add an almost infinite number of effects to portraits. Here's a few examples:










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Ellery's Head Shots

An example of head shots for an actor:











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LIsa and Cameron

Click on this link to see their wedding book design:

jsdigitaldarkroom.com/steve/PhelpsAlbum/album

Here's what they said after they received their completed wedding book:

"We received the book and are THRILLED with it! Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in to making our wedding photography so special!"

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Commercial Photography

Recent work, with the help of graphic designer Arik Nordby:



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Fine Art Experimentation

Recently, I've acquired new editing software that enables me to apply an almost infinite number of effects to my images. I wanted to try a couple of them to one of my favorite North Dakota landscapes. Here's the original:



Here's an abstract:



Here's one of my favorite photographic techniques, infrared:



Let me know what you think!

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Executive Portaiture Taken to a New Level

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Fall at the Minnesota Arboretum

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Bailey's Senior Portraits at the Minnesota Arboretum

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Megan and Jason's Wedding

Click on this link to see the slide show we produced on Megan and Jason's wedding day:

www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/KNI090707

Click on this link to see a unique panoramic of the entire wedding party:
(once you open this, it takes a moment for it to fully load)

www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/KGPano

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Senior Photography Taken to a New Level

Click on this link to see our Senior Portrait Showcase:

www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/SR101807

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Allie's Senior Portraits

Click on this link to see a slide show of some of Allie's Senior Portraits:

www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/EMC101307a

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Testimonials

"We both feel so truly thankful to have had the opportunity to have a 'master' photographer like you to capture the special moments at our wedding. Every time we look at the photos online, we immediately feel that we're back in the day!!! We appreciated how we are able to have memories from our rehearsal to our first dance! There was absolutely nothing left
out. The photos are just absolutely stunning. Not only were we extremely impressed but I think you were the "talk of the town" for quite some time. I am still in awe of the beautiful job that was done with the slide show. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the spectacular job that you did! We can't wait for the wedding book."

Angie and Jim

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May yer and Say...A Most Unique and Beautiful Wedding

Click on this link to see a slide show featuring May yer and Say on their White Wedding Day:

www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/LYT100807

Baci Ceremony. The most unique and touching aspect of this very special day was the Baci Ceremony (in American parlance, the String Ceremony). With the Bride and Groom seated before them, all of the guests lined up to tie strings around their wrists. As they tied a string, first around the Groom, then around the Bride, each person heaped loads of every good wish in the World upon them. They wished them great health, prosperity, beautiful children, happy lives, and more. This was an exciting wedding to shoot and a privilege to attend.


Here's what the bride and groom said:

"We had a great time with Steve and his crew. They were all very personable and we felt as if they were part of the family and friends that were invited to the wedding! Our pictures were beautiful and captured the emotions of the wedding. Thanks so much!"









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Landscape Design Showcase

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www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/MAPShowcase2007

Many of these images were on display at the Midwest Home Fall & Garden Show, October 5-7th, at the Minneapolis Convention Center:












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Rachael & Damian

A few images from Rachael and Damian's recent wedding.









Click on this link to see the slide show Rachael, Damian, and their guests saw at their wedding reception:

www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/Heitz-Wilmot

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Photojournalistic Style Wedding Photography...Capturing Emotion From Beginning to End

Here's another example of the way we shoot weddings...contemporary, fun, and infused with emotion.



Click on this link to see the slide show Shosti, Donny, and their guests saw at their wedding reception:

www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/IVE082507

Here's what the bride said:

"Thank you so much for everything. I have forwarded
the slide show on to everyone and they are so thrilled
to see these beautiful photos. Donny and I watch our
dvd at least once a day and we love it. These
pictures are incredible and they capture everything we
felt from that day. You are amazing. I will be
completing the evaluation form you sent very soon...
I am still working on unpacking from the honeymoon,
unwrapping presents, writing thank yous, and just
enjoying being a wife!!! Again, thank you for
capturing our special day in such a perfect way."

Here's what the groom said:

"The BEST. We loved our photos and working with Steve. Everything about Steve Silverman imaging is top notch. I would absolutely recommend him and have several times since my wedding. We have the most wonderful images to remember our special day!"

And, here are the comments of a third party"

"I was viewing your website and watching the slideshows. I have to say the
photography and layout is truly amazing! My favorite is the one of Shosti
& Donny's wedding. I don't even know this couple and I practically cry
each time I watch it. Can I ask the artist of the song you put with their
slideshow? It's a beautiful and touching song and someday when I get
married, I'd like to keep that one in mind. You really know how to touch a
person!"


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NOT Your Mother's Senior Photos

Recent Landscape Architectural Projects

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Urban Photography Project

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