Christopher Cherubin Photography

Jaime Revisited

2012-02-04T13:56:00.001-05:00

Andrea on the hunt...

2012-02-04T13:50:00.002-05:00

Veronica's Dawn

2011-11-03T13:17:00.001-04:00

Just some dabbling in digital art...

Weddings, weddings and more weddings!

2011-10-25T13:32:00.002-04:00

I have been neglecting my blog yet again...However, I do have a pretty good excuse in that I have had 8 weddings since my last post! It has been a very busy second half of the year and I am looking forward to having some weekends off. My plan is to work on more artistic projects over the winter. The end goal is to produce enough pieces for a Spring show...

Jennifer in b&w

2011-08-29T09:17:00.002-04:00

I like the soft warmth of this image from Jennifer's "hurricane" wedding...

Mandy...

2011-07-27T15:12:00.005-04:00

From an impromptu shoot at Graeme Park...

Tabitha...

2011-07-19T22:00:00.005-04:00

Prime Thinking

2011-06-22T15:20:00.002-04:00

I have not written in a while so now's a good time to mention I am thinking of parting with my excellent 17-55 f2.8. The lens is a beautiful piece of work for a zoom but it lacks in some ways that are beginning to irritate me. For one, I wish it were sharper. I know it is very sharp for a zoom but not enough for me. Secondly, I wish it were faster....But I did buy it knowing it has the f2.8 limitation. And thirdly, it is designed for crop sensors. I am beginning to consider going to full frame.

So, I think now is the time to upgrade to some fast primes and make those the core of my lens arsenal.

Hope's Wedding Day

2011-06-03T14:52:00.001-04:00

Shawna and John Wedding

2011-04-29T19:14:00.005-04:00

A few from their day...

Crystal

2011-04-10T09:06:00.005-04:00

A few from Crystal's senior portrait shoot..

Brandon Parsons

2011-04-10T09:01:00.003-04:00

One from my shoot with the musician Brandon Parsons at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia..

Kellie b&w

2011-03-15T23:40:00.002-04:00

Kellie

2011-03-15T23:38:00.002-04:00

News

2011-03-06T09:34:00.004-05:00

Well, I have been neglecting the blog again. Winters drive me insane. This is the time when I should hunker down and write but my blog has never been much about my thoughts. I like to shoot, and then post what I shoot. Until my studio is built winters will continue to be sparse for me.

So, why am I writing now? I guess it's a way for me to organize my photo goals for the year. As per usual, I have wedding season and those blessings but I also want to concentrate on upgrading some gear. I sold the 12-24 f4 and don't miss it. It's a gorgeous lens but I rarely used it. Now I'd like to concentrate on some primes. An 85f1.8 (or maybe even a f1.4) is on my wish list. Another possibility is a 60 or 105 f2.8. I think a macro would be a nice addition. :) I could always use more lights but I really need to add some stands, clamps, diffusers, etc. I'm bored of umbrellas and cheap reflectors.

I have noticed that the predictions of a boom in photographers has come true. Now that digital technology has simplified metering and focus, it seems anyone can call themselves a "photographer". And maybe they should. I've always thought that the technical side could be learned by anyone anyway. What can't be taught is creativity. The "eye" is always the final judge. I don't like more competition (forces rate wars) but I do like that I have more to learn from. Everyone has something to offer and I am open minded enough to see value in the perspectives of others.

We will likely be moving soon. We'll still be in the same region but we are selling our house. We have loads of reasons but my main reason is to have space for a studio and maybe even a small farm. We'll see.....

Little Red and the Old House

2011-01-06T22:31:00.001-05:00

We were bored on a Sunday afternoon and came up with this...

Jenny Buffington at the Park

2010-12-17T14:16:00.002-05:00

I like these in b&w.

Ansel Adams on the future of photography...

2010-11-26T08:42:00.000-05:00

I give full credit to the excellent scientists and technicians involved in the photographic industry. The research, development, and design aspects, as well as production, are extraordinary. However, very few photographic manufacturing technicians comprehend photography as an art form, or understand the kinds of equipment the creative person requires. The standards are improving in some areas, however: in my opinion modern lenses approach the highest possible levels of perfection, and today's negative and printing materials are superior to anything I have known and used in the past. I am sure the next step will be the electronic image, and I hope I shall live to see it. I trust that the creative eye will continue to function, whatever technological innovations may develop.

Ansel Adams
1983 Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs. Little, Brown and Company

Chris and Melisa

2010-10-07T22:42:00.002-04:00

Jake and Katie in Sepia

2010-09-21T00:02:00.001-04:00

Sara and Brad

2010-09-14T10:13:00.002-04:00

It was raining but we had fun.

Patricia

2010-09-11T07:53:00.002-04:00

I met up with Trish while she was in town for a few days. She lives in North Jersey and I am shooting her wedding next Spring. Fortunately for me, the future groom lives and works not far from my home. This was shot at an old motel in Gap, PA.

Hilton Head Island - August 2010

2010-09-05T13:55:00.001-04:00

Beautiful...

2010-09-02T22:41:00.002-04:00

Jaime is a natural.

Jaime's Headshot

2010-08-31T00:04:00.003-04:00

Jaime

2010-08-29T23:51:00.000-04:00

Here's one from today's session.

Amy's Wedding

2010-08-01T01:48:00.002-04:00

One from this weekend....

More Nicole

2010-07-25T23:32:00.006-04:00

So, the theme was a hitch hiker traveling with her guitar. Would have been better with an acoustic but sometimes you just work with what ya got... Anyway, I'm pleased with the series but will probably reshoot it when I can put more time towards the setup....

Nicole in sepia

2010-07-25T15:28:00.001-04:00

I'm back! Here's Nicole....

2010-07-24T07:44:00.003-04:00

I have finally begun shooting projects again after a short stint at travel photography. (Some of which will be posted here eventually). Here's a sample from my first model shoot in a long time...

Photo of the Day

2010-06-07T13:36:00.002-04:00

I have been swamped with weddings and prepping for travel. So.....click on the Photo of the Day link above to view a nice composite by Tom Chambers.

Ray and Vanessa

2010-05-18T01:33:00.004-04:00

This one was from a wedding in 2009...

In the Orchard

2010-05-12T21:34:00.003-04:00

Wow...

2010-05-09T13:28:00.003-04:00

Did I really not post anything in April??? Well, things have been quite busy for me this season. Lots of weddings and events, sports teams and individual portraits, and just my regular old art concepts. Oh, and I'm busy planning another excursion to Europe for June. Three wedding weekends coming up and then I'm out of the country for a while. Hopefully I can remember to share some things here...

The bride...

2010-03-16T23:08:00.003-04:00

More Lauren and Jeremy

2010-03-15T23:13:00.004-04:00

Lauren and Jeremy

2010-03-12T14:22:00.004-05:00

Melissa Penn

2010-02-21T14:05:00.003-05:00

This one was shot a couple of years ago at the remnants of the old Shawnee Resort. Unfortunately, the resort has since been torn down. That was a great location for stuff like this.

Sam and Eilena

2010-02-05T17:11:00.002-05:00

Here's one from last week's engagement session. I can't wait to shoot this couple when it is not 17 degrees F outside. I'm glad their wedding is in July!

Kensey

2010-02-05T12:47:00.001-05:00

Jessica

2010-01-26T22:51:00.005-05:00

This is an old series I shot two years ago with a Nikon D40 and the 18-55mm kit lens. Not too shabby for a cheap 6.1 MP.....

Andrea

2010-01-23T20:00:00.005-05:00

My newest model...

Danielle

2010-01-11T11:38:00.002-05:00

Converted to b&w and added some background blurring.

Brittany Bell

2010-01-10T18:52:00.020-05:00

Strasburg Railroad

2010-01-03T00:28:00.003-05:00

This image has a lot of saturation out of the camera. It was shot a couple years ago using a Nikon D40 and I only regret that it was shot as a JPEG. Here I have removed some dust, added a desaturated softlite layer, and sharpened. Nothing else has been altered.

Bridesmaid's Tattoos...

2009-12-30T14:07:00.000-05:00

Sarah Cripps

2009-12-29T21:12:00.000-05:00

Cake

2009-12-19T16:26:00.000-05:00

Sarah Wright

2009-12-18T10:20:00.014-05:00

Courtney's Hood

2009-12-09T10:57:00.003-05:00

I tried some new techniques on this one. There are loads of presets available online for Lightroom and I started with one called "BW Beach". I then adjusted to my liking, cleaned and sharpened.

Sarah

2009-11-28T16:33:00.002-05:00

This one was shot over a year ago before I had a true understanding of light and motion. The image still works thanks to Sarah's pose and expression. Anyway, I added a desaturated softlite layer, sharpened and then added a vignette. I like it.

More Courtney...

2009-11-26T11:16:00.005-05:00

A few more from last weekend's shoot.

Courtney

2009-11-24T09:06:00.003-05:00

This is Courtney and the image is from my recent marathon day of shoots....I especially like her reflection in the window...

Kensey

2009-11-16T15:59:00.001-05:00

Again, nothing too special here. Just a little desaturation with softlite overlay, some vignetting, and sharpened.

Brittany Revisited

2009-10-31T00:11:00.002-04:00

I shot this one last Spring....This girl can't help but look good in photographs.

Hailey's Wedding

2009-10-22T22:37:00.000-04:00

I think she makes a beautiful bride....

Lars Raun

2009-10-16T21:00:00.002-04:00

Another gorgeous portfolio! Just click the name above for today's Photographer Of The Day.

Jochen van Eden

2009-10-13T15:36:00.001-04:00

Please click on the name in the title above to view the beautiful work of Jochen van Eden!

Workshops and Lessons

2009-10-12T15:43:00.002-04:00

I have been teaching much more this year and am pleasantly surprised by all of my students. There is a LOT of talent out there. Some are more advanced than others, but all are dedicated to becoming better. Thank you to all who have entrusted me with a portion of your continuing education. I appreciate all of you and it has, truly, been my pleasure.

Camilo Margeli

2009-09-28T13:50:00.001-04:00

Please click the name above for a link to today's Photographer of the Day.

Jessica B&W

2009-09-24T23:45:00.003-04:00

I like how this headshot turned out. Nothing special, just a little level and curve adjustment.

Photo Contest Results

2009-09-24T13:10:00.002-04:00

Of the three categories I entered, I took first prize in two and third in the other. Thank you to all who gave their input and suggestions!

Fashion Photography Workflow

2009-09-17T16:06:00.002-04:00

Click the link above for an excellent article on digital photography workflow by Patrick Lavoie.

Jessica Brown

2009-09-15T09:30:00.003-04:00

This was shot with bright sunlight behind the model and a single strobe shot through an umbrella. Jessica is a dance instructor and a nursing student...

Elizabeth

2009-09-04T11:28:00.001-04:00

Brittany

2009-09-04T11:23:00.004-04:00

Beach Fishing

2009-08-22T09:50:00.002-04:00

I found this scene in Hilton Head, SC last week....

Photograph of the Day

2009-08-05T09:42:00.000-04:00

Please click the "Photograph of the Day" title above to be redirected to a gorgeous photo taken by Andre Napier. Andre produces striking B&W images that excite me to pick up my camera....

Lightroom 2 Update

2009-07-30T15:23:00.002-04:00

First impression....WOW !!! I have used the software on just one wedding so far and I am amazed at how cleanly and quickly it works. My workflow has been streamlined and I am enjoying the post work for the first time since I began shooting weddings. Lightroom 2 is totally worth the investment and I am excited to learn what more it can do for me.

Adobe Lightroom 2

2009-07-27T13:48:00.002-04:00

I finally splurged and purchased a new copy of Adobe Lightroom 2. I am on a fast track to learn all of the pertinent features and will be posting tidbits as I go along. Please feel free to email me if you have any advice or pointers!

Mandy

2009-07-25T14:36:00.004-04:00

This one was an exercise in retouch work for fashion mag potential. I like it.

Flower Girl II

2009-07-23T22:53:00.005-04:00

This is from one of last weekend's weddings...

Emma

2009-07-22T22:31:00.003-04:00

I had the pleasure of photographing this young lady last evening. She is looking to build her portfolio and is seeking a future as a print model.

Cindy Crawford

2009-07-22T10:15:00.001-04:00

Please click the title above to be redirected to Cindy Crawford's website. Who else has left such a mark on the modeling world and done so without all the controversy?

Gown Adjustment...

2009-07-20T23:52:00.002-04:00

Another from last weekend's wedding blitz.

For Aspiring Models

2009-07-20T15:20:00.002-04:00

I peruse www.photo.net quite frequently and especially enjoy the forums. I found this in a forum post written by Benjamin Kanarek. I think this speaks volumes:

"The model arrives. Felicity Gilbert turns out to be a London girl from Maida Vale so I have someone to talk to. Slim and willowy as you’d expect, she looks impossibly young and innocent out of makeup. She’s actually 22 and has been in Paris working as a top rank model for two years. Her fresh, almost teenage face is hard to reconcile with her portfolio. In makeup and with the right clothes (or no clothes at all) she looks incredibly chic. It proves the point that the pretty girl you see on the street would not necessarily make it as a model. If she looks even slightly curvy she is probably four dress sizes too big, if she has a cute face she would look distinctly chubby on camera and if she has strong features she, and not the clothes, would dominate the shot. Being a blank canvas is not as glamorous as it sounds and much harder work than you’d think."

Melissa

2009-07-19T12:05:00.004-04:00

This was my busiest wedding weekend thus far. I photographed three events in two days. This is Melissa from the Saturday morning wedding in Lebanon....

Bethany Beach Delaware

2009-07-17T20:09:00.002-04:00

I shot this one in Bethany in December 2008

Image Sharpening

2009-07-16T13:36:00.001-04:00

Click the title above for a great article on image sharpening!

Vanessa

2009-07-11T23:54:00.002-04:00

Today's bride....

Jennie

2009-07-08T19:15:00.003-04:00

Here's one from an impromptu shoot last year. Jennie is a wonderful model to work with.
As for editing, a little bit of level and curve adjustment, some textures, and a desaturate softlite layer.

Jean-Pierre Zanotti Photography

2009-07-05T01:48:00.000-04:00

I like how he tells stories with his images....

Jennifer II

2009-07-03T00:08:00.005-04:00

I like this image of Jennifer. I tried a new technique where I added a desaturated, softlite layer. This adds a different form of contrast and I controlled it with the opacity slider.

Evgeniy Shaman Photography

2009-06-21T10:30:00.001-04:00

I like Shaman's work....It has a diiferent feel and there is emotion in every image.

Sharon

2009-06-18T21:20:00.004-04:00

Played around with some new techniques and then ran a highpass layer. I think this is a nice photo of my beautiful wife.

Hilary and Andrew

2009-06-17T22:03:00.001-04:00

Just a bit of vignetting and a little background blur...

Tree Subdued

2009-06-17T13:58:00.005-04:00

I photographed this tree last Sunday in West Lampeter, added some contrast curves, a couple of b&w layers, a color layer, a texture layer, sharpened, vignette, and finally an overlay...

Photos by Marc G

2009-06-12T15:33:00.007-04:00

I will occasionally post work by others that I find interesting. I hope you do as well...

Sarah Wright

2009-06-10T21:27:00.002-04:00

This one is from my "Dancer" series that I shot last Summer for my West Chester show last October. This image didn't make it to the show but I still like it.

Gallery Thoughts

2009-06-10T10:06:00.003-04:00

I have been wanting to show my work on a more consistent basis but keep coming back to the same struggle. I know I have a good "eye" but that is not enough for me. I enjoy portrait and wedding work but want to produce art. I can't draw, I can't paint, I am not a musician.....But I can compose images in my camera AND manipulate those images until I more or less achieve my desired results. I think I will begin dedicating a few more hours per week so I may get some fresh pieces completed, and then start shopping them around...

Jennifer

2009-06-08T11:16:00.003-04:00

Shot this with a SB600 on a stand through an umbrella and fired by my on camera flash.

Dylan's Wedding...

2009-06-06T14:51:00.002-04:00

Gretchen

2009-06-03T17:34:00.001-04:00

Wedding Guest

2009-05-26T23:21:00.000-04:00

Travel....

2009-05-22T10:19:00.002-04:00

I find myself drawn to "vintage" looks such as Cuban street scenes and Rt 66 desert images. Old cars, open skies, sepia tones, dust, and stories. Stories of times gone by. Stories of people and places. My work tends to look too commercial. I am not capturing my emotions as intended.....

Studio Lighting

2009-05-19T12:38:00.003-04:00

So, a while back I invested in an inexpensive set of studio strobes. Well, now I am thinking of selling them. I find that I do much more location work and just don't use these strobes enough. I should have bought another SB600 instead....

The Flower Girl

2009-05-17T10:26:00.003-04:00

Duldrums

2009-05-15T22:52:00.002-04:00

I have hit quite a wall lately. My energy level is way off and I just have not had a desire to work in my studio. My idea pool is not lacking. I have a constant flow of concepts. I just don't have the free time to shoot concepts as I would like and I'm tired of re-working my old stuff.

Maybe I need a new muse.....

Angelique

2009-05-06T13:39:00.003-04:00

Jasmine....

2009-04-30T13:53:00.001-04:00