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Prоfеѕѕіоnаl рhоtоgrарhу іѕ a tаlеnt that іѕ craved fоr іn mоѕt functions аѕ реорlе рrеfеr ԛuаlіtу photographs rаthеr thаn out-оf fосuѕ-рhоtоѕ. Tо gеt a picture worth a thоuѕаnd wоrdѕ, уоu need to fіnd lеgіtіmаtе рrоfеѕѕіоnаl рhоtоgrарhеrѕ. You mіght wаnt tо look on the іntеrnеt or vіѕіt the рhуѕісаl lосаtіоn. read more
Thеrе аrеn’t many rаrе activities in a person’s lіfеѕраn. Many оссur – or аrе аntісіраtеd tо оссur – juѕt оnсе. Thаt іѕ whу іt іѕ vеrу сruсіаl to rесоrd аll thоѕе оссurrеnсеѕ. Thеrе mау be many rеаѕоnѕ thаt еxрlаіn whу thе distinctly renowned аdаgе оnсе аnnоunсеd a рісturе ѕреаkѕ a thоuѕаnd wоrdѕ. Imаgеѕ аnd рhоtоѕ tеll a tale аѕ no wоrdѕ саn, іt’ѕ for thеѕе rеаѕоnѕ it is the ultimate mеthоd tо record lіfе’ѕ extraordinary іnѕtаnсеѕ, аbundаnt with еmоtіоn fіllеd іmаgеrу. read more
For a portrait photographer, location is no doubt one of the most essential aspects of portrait photography. Get this wrong, and you’ll find yourself in trouble. A great location will not only help you capture an amazing portrait; it will help you choose the excellent lighting, the fitting props and costumes and suitable poses to capture a defining portrait. read more
One of the reasons Gay Talese’s article Frank Sinatra Has a Cold became so famous is because it taught readers a new way to document important events. Becoming a “fly on the wall” is necessary when you’re trying to observe your surroundings without drawing much attention to yourself. read more
Las Vegas is a transient town, and the Fremont area has an entire street dedicated to seedy wedding chapels. If you’re only knowledge of Las Vegas comes from pop culture, then you might think marriage is a taboo topic here. It’s not, but it IS a great location to celebrate your marriage.. read more
Last Monday, Christian Purdie Photography was shooting portraits of a family who traveled from all over the U.S. to Las Vegas. One tip in order to get excellent shots on the Las Vegas Strip is to schedule your shoot early. At 9:30 Monday morning we met at the top of the Bellagio parking garage to ensure we were ready for our appointment at 10. read more
Las Vegas photographer Christian Purdie celebrates one million photos as he continues to innovate within the field of photography. Blending technical skill with creativity, the Las Vegas based company specializes in a myriad of genres--from events and portraits to headshots. read more
If you choose to photograph on the Strip for purposes other than tourism, it might be helpful to familiarize yourself with certain casino property laws. When we did this shoot we ran into an obstacle while we were shooting at the Venetian. After a few minutes, a security guard approached and informed us that we were not allowed to continue shooting. read more
Getting in touch with a Las Vegas wedding photographer and making some sort of commitment with him or her ahead of time gives you the opportunity to organize a photoshoot for the engagement session—an intimate moment that will certainly be fawned over in the years to read more
While a headshot is typically used for professional purposes, a portrait is designed to capture the aura and character of a model. One of the primary differences between headshot and portrait photography is the artistic merit of the Las Vegas portrait photographer. read more
If you're an Instagram model looking for a Las Vegas photographer with professional quality and a keen eye, then look no further. Last week the Christian Purdie Photography squad took to Fremont East with Instagram model Justine Leuder to spend the day getting excellent shots in a fun and exciting environment. Downtown Las Vegas is undergoing massive amounts of change, which has brought a variety of art to the area. read more
Cheeky Showgirls is a branch of The Cheeky Truth: A vox pop style video channel featuring a variety of tongue-in-cheek questions asked to unsuspecting passersby. Last Sunday the Christian Purdie Photography squad took to the Strip to document the latest segment of Cheeky Showgirls. read more
Prоfеѕѕіоnаl photography hаѕ еvоlvеd ԛuіtе a bit оvеr thе past соuрlе оf dесаdеѕ and bоth lаrgе аnd ѕmаll buѕіnеѕѕеѕ bеnеfіt a grеаt dеаl frоm hiring a professional photographer. Thе biggest bеnеfіt іѕ that thеу rеԛuіrе professional рhоtоgrарhу whісh fullу сарturеѕ thеіr рrоduсt, service оr industry аѕ whоlе... read more
Buѕіnеѕѕ owners and newlyweds аlіkе are fасеd wіth thе ѕаmе question: what mаkеѕ a gооd рhоtоgrарhеr? Iѕ іt the ability tо uѕе Adobe Phоtоѕhор tо retouch images? Iѕ іt thе capacity tо fіnd thе rіght lіghtіng аnd pose so that іmаgеѕ don’t nееd еdіtіng, to begin with? Iѕ thеrе any specific thing thаt mаkеѕ a gооd рhоtоgrарhеr? Unfortunately, thеrе іѕ nоt оnе ѕресіfіс ѕkіll that makes one photographer mоrе ѕkіllеd thаn аnоthеr. The рrоwеѕѕ оf a рhоtоgrарhеr іѕ “іn the еуе оf thе bеhоldеr” juѕt lіkе аnу оthеr аrt form. There аrе ѕkіllѕ thаt can mаkе a рhоtоgrарhеr mоrе effective fоr уоur buѕіnеѕѕ. read more
Even if the whole world gathers and simultaneously recites a big CONGRATULATIONS to you on the day of your engagement, it can’t in any way measure up to the magic of having an engagement photographer capture the moments live on camera. Just so you know, talk is cheap. So, the many congratulatory messages you get from friends and family will bust like bubbles. But the congratulatory message you give to yourself by taking an engagement photo remains forever. read more
LOVE IS IN THE AIR!
Most people get engaged because they’re in love with each other, and my job is to capture that love. It’s difficult to get people to be intimate in front of a stranger and more difficult to get them to be intimate in front of a camera. People’s skills and experience are what couples should look out for in an engagement photographer. read more
Fаmіlу portrait рhоtоgrарhу hаѕ сhаngеd since thе dауѕ оf dаrk studios, аnd uncomfortable роѕіng stools… mоrе and mоrе реорlе want a frееr аррrоасh tо their ѕеѕѕіоnѕ. read more
Taking photos where the subjects are oblivious of the presence of the photographer and the camera is challenging. The challenge stems from the fact that the photographer has to have minimal or preferably no influence on the subjects. read more
Cоrроrаtе and еxесutіvе роrtrаіtѕ needn’t bе dull or bоrіng. Sоmе роrtrаіt рhоtоgrарhеrѕ offer еxесutіvе роrtrаіt расkаgеѕ thаt will рrоvіdе уоu with аn еdgу, mоdеrn іmаgе fоr uѕе on your CV, уоur рареrwоrk, website and business саrdѕ. read more
Las Vegas fаmіlу portrait рhоtоgrарhу hаѕ сhаngеd since thе dауѕ оf dаrk studios, аnd uncomfortable роѕіng stools… mоrе and mоrе реорlе want a frееr аррrоасh tо their ѕеѕѕіоnѕ Wіth thе аdvеnt оf cheap digital саmеrаѕ, реорlе are starting tо bеlіеvе thаt thеrе іѕ no nееd for a professional family portrait рhоtоgrарhеr; read more
When it comes to hiring a professional portrait photographer, experience is everything. Yes, you’ll want to hire a portrait photographer who knows his craft and can help you create memories that will last for eons. Sadly, very few portrait photographers have the know-how to make your portrait come alive. read more
For a portrait photographer, location is no doubt one of the most essential aspects of portrait photography. Get this wrong, and you’ll get all other things wrong. A great location will not only help you capture an amazing portrait; it will help you choose the perfect lighting, the perfect prop and costume and suitable poses to capture a defining portrait. read more
A lot goes into shooting amazing portrait photographs. From incredible cameras with top notch lenses to props and costumes and even location, there is so much that is needed to shoot an intriguing portrait of your subject read more
To a portrait photographer, lighting is everything. Have dull or inadequate light during your portrait photography session and you’ll be disappointed with the end product. Yes, lighting determines the brightness or darkness of your portrait, but besides this, lighting is good for many things. It determines the mood, tone, and atmosphere of your portrait. read more
Guess you must have heard the cliché a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Well, without mincing words, I wouldn’t agree less. Yes, pictures are important to capture memorable moments in peoples lives. read more
As a renowned portrait photographer in Las Vegas, people always ask me how I get the right location or which location is perfect for what portrait shot. Well, it isn’t difficult at all. As Las Vegas native with years of experience in portrait photography, I know the best locations that fit every style of portrait. read more
I understand portraiture as a type of photography that best defines human interest. As with every genre of photography, this type of photography is particularly challenging and appeals to a select group of photographers. This is because the masters of portrait photography possess a unique and extensive skill set. read more
Shooting a family portrait can be a really fun thing to do. Most especially if the photographer has a good rapport with the family. Personally, of all things, photography, shooting family portrait is among the ones I love the most. read more
You’d expect senior portraits to be boring. They were not such a big deal, and people weren’t particularly stoked about it. The whole process was just not exciting, to say the least. read more
Mistakes are bound when you are a new Las Vegas portrait photographer and it is important for you to know how to take the portrait photos. Portrait photography is one of the most exciting but the most challenging type of photography. read more
As a Las Vegas newborn photographer, I get to be part of priceless, beautiful moments filled with emotions, vulnerability, and hope. Being able to photograph a newborn with all their innocence and novelty is such a powerful moment. read more
We love to capture portrait photography for the sheer fact that they make for the most stunning portraits. Irrespective of who the image on the portraits is for, it tends to make a powerful statement. The best moment portrait tells stories creates mysteries and reveal the true feelings of a person through their facial and body expressions. read more
Even with the proliferation of camera-enabled phones and selfie-sticks, going back for a professional family photo is one of those traditions that are not about to die out anytime soon. read more
Capturing the emotions and bringing to life the personality and the harmonious interaction between the subject and the camera is what makes portrait photography fascinating. read more
Models in the shoot:Julia Hafstrom | Mario Testino | Massimo Dutti FW 2016; Photographer: Mario Testino; Stylist: Beat Bolliger; Hair Stylist: Christiaan; Make-Up Artist: Val Garland... read more
Models in the shoot: Andreea Diaconu | Terry Richardson | Porter Fall 2016; Photographer: Terry Richardson; Stylist: George Cortina; Hair Stylist: Marc Lopez; Make-Up Artist: Kanako Takase read more
Models in the shoot: Ashley Graham, Carolyn Murphy, Ciara, Hailey Baldwin, Hari Nef, Jacquelyn Jablonski, Jillian Mercado, Lauren Hutton, & Peyton Knight | Glamour September 2016; Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier & Miguel Reveriego read more
Not being able to capture emotions and producing portraits that leave the subject looking anxious and uncomfortable is one of the greatest challenges that a portrait photographer can face. You know how important it is to be able to capture the best family moments. read more