Bicycle Built for Two * Bucks County Engagement Photography

Posted on March 6, 2011

Freezin’ in Philly * Teeny Sneak Peek * Philadelphia Engagement Photography

Posted on January 30, 2011

All You Need is Love * Ambler Engagement Photography

Posted on November 19, 2010

How excited was I when my old friend from college emailed me to tell me that she was engaged and wanted ME to take her and her fiance’s photos?! I LOVE all of my clients, old and new, but it always excites me when someone from my past emails or calls me. We haven’t seen each other for a few years but it was like old times….only this was without nuns, did not include running around the dorms like wild women at what was then an all girls school, plus her sweet fiance was there, so actually I guess it really was not like old times, but it was wonderful nonetheless!

D and A, I wish you the best in your adventures through life together—you certainly deserve it!!!!!

Enamoured * Philadelphia Engagement Photography

Posted on November 15, 2010

Lovers in Love * Chestnut Hill Engagement Photography

Posted on October 31, 2010

Soon to be Mr. and Mrs.

Posted on February 1, 2009

Ok, take a deep breath. This couple is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E…and they brought their pug, which just puts me over the edge. We met in the freezing cold this morning at Gwynedd Mercy College and took photos to celebrate their recent engagement. I just love the love between the three of these guys…and I love K’s eyes. Yes, they’re really that color and yes, they’re real (I asked)!

Congratulations on the engagement K and A!!

Guest Post : The Best Times of the Day – For the Most Natural Photographs by Sarah Scrafford

Posted on January 15, 2009

The Best Times of the Day – For the Most Natural Photographs

The art of photography is just like any other creative discipline – it requires a great deal of skill and an eye for detail if you want to come up with distinctive pictures that stand out in a crowd. There are times though, when photography is more difficult than other forms of art, because of the fact that it relies on the quirks of nature to be able to produce good photos. And we all know that nature can vacillate between being a sadistic mistress and a loving wife.

So when you absolutely must shoot outdoors, you’re likely to find yourself with extremely poor light or be confronted by a dark and overcast day and rue the fact that you have to contend with the fickleness of nature. But then, on the other side of the coin, nature also provides you with the most dazzling displays of color and lighting, so much so that ordinary shots come out looking extraordinary when they’re exposed and developed. In order to get the best out of natural light photographs, you need to know when to shoot and what kind of pictures to shoot. It’s the timing and positioning that matters more than anything else, so here’s how you can make the best of the lighting that nature has to offer:

When it’s dull and overcast:: This is the perfect time for portraits because your subjects don’t have to squint in the harsh sunlight or be exposed to shadows under their eyes. Photos that demand focus on the subject are best shot in dull light without the distracting glare from the sun.

When there’s a slight drizzle and the streets are wet: The skies have a clear look, like they’ve been washed and laundered, and the streets glisten with moisture. This makes rainy days the perfect setting for shots that require reflections.

When the sun is hot and bright: Make sure the sun is behind you to avoid sunspots on your pictures, and if you must shoot into the sun, use the right filters. Direct sunlight makes strong colors look even stronger while weak or diffused light makes details sharper and flattens form.

When the shadows fall at sunrise and sunset: It’s important to remember that sunrise and sunset are times when the light and the colors of the sun change most rapidly. So you must be prepared to shoot quickly before the tones and colors change.

When it’s late in the day and the sun throws slanting rays: The lighting at this time is best when you want to enhance and emphasize texture. Late afternoons also work well when you’re trying to create a romantic setting.

When it’s dark and artificial lights are on: Dark nights with bright lights allow you to shoot pictures with a larger area of exposure.

When the climate is stormy, misty or cold: These are times when the sky keeps changing in color and when shadows alter with amazing alacrity. The light continues to shift strongly as the sun moves across the sky, and this makes these conditions not so ideal for contiguous shots. If you’re looking for variety however, this could be the perfect setting.

When it’s calm without any wind: These days work well when you’re trying to capture reflections and shoot on water.

When you’re indoors during the day: These situations are suitable when your subjects are able to pose for you. Open all windows for added brightness and make sure that the faces of the people in the picture are not shadowed because of uneven lighting.

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This article is contributed by Sarah Scrafford, who regularly writes on the topic of Online Photography Colleges. She invites your questions, comments and freelancing job inquiries at her email address: sarah.scrafford25@gmail.com.

Trash the Dress Pix- Philadephia Engagement Photographer Caitlin Domanico

Posted on January 10, 2009

Remember way back in May when I won that contest to be IN a photoshoot in center city?
I just got the last CD from John Arcara. He and Kamila took the most of me, so I was waiting excitedly to receive this one. The CD arrived yesterday and did not disappoint! Out of 400+ photos of me, these are my favorites!

My hair is so dark in these and my belly is….well….not 27 weeks pregnant!!!

What do you think? PS- I did a photoshoot a week or two prior and totally got a farmer tan from it:)

This first one is goofy but it’s my favorite. It’s very “me”.

My typical cheese smile…it’s very hard for me to be serious and model-y!

New Slideshow- Philadelphia Baby Photographer Caitlin Domanico

Posted on December 18, 2008

Hey all! Hopefully everybody is keeping warm and is stresslessly finishing up their shopping. I am revamping a few sections on my website and started with the slideshow.

Check it out and leave feedback!

www.caitlindomanico.com

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Client Preview: R and S Philadelphia Engagement Photographer Caitlin Domanico

Posted on November 20, 2008

Meet Rachel and Steve~ they are getting married May 3! We had a chilly yet fun, laid back session downtown this weekend, starting at LOVE park.

These two were such naturals~ cute and loving…I think the pictures speak for themselves!

Can’t wait to hear about the wedding guys!

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