Industrial Photo

Sculpting Magnifying Glass

Glass by Hugh Willa

Photograph

ToMi Creations Photography

The other day I took some pictures of Hugh working at sculpting. I was playing around with black and white photos. I was inspired to add some sepia in photoshop. I enjoyed the addition of some warm tones and it reminded me a little more of photos of factories from the 1920s and 1930s. This is not a real complicated process but, I felt the result was worth sharing.

Have a great week, best regards.

Self Portrait January 2010

Focused

Photograph and Digital Interpretation

by ToMi Creations Photography

What we have here is a studio shot that has been used to create a digital image. I finished up a head shot session which was part of a project for the Keller Williams Office in Renton. I was using

a strobe flash and camera mounted Speedlight SB-600, I was pretty happy with the effect. The strobe has one shot left when it is turned off. I decided to grab a self portrait shot. I am looking for an image to do some marketing which inspired the composition and me to do some manipulation.

The composition is about working behind the lens, arm tucked in for solid foundation other arm floating but ready to adjust setting or give direction to subjects. Professional photography takes knowledge, skills and desire to create inspired images which capture the beauty of the moment.

The Digital Interpretation comes from the very important aspect of understanding your subject. Here's the why: sometimes I want to create a traditional image, other times I think you should celebrate the possibilities of digital imaging. Here's the how: I did some magic wand, some threshold, little bit of cutout and some tweaking thus creating the Digital Interpretation.

Clear Vase

Clear Vase 4x5 Photograph

by ToMi Creations Photography

Glass Vase Hugh Willa

This photograph captures the spark of humanity and the beauty of creativity the artist was able to achieve. It was shot with natural light taken with 50mm lens. The delicate nature of the flower vase in contrast to the practicality of the water glass is emphasized. The focal area of interest is accented by the contrast between the colors of the desk blotter green,brown and white background. Speaking of background, the skull and books elements address human learning which is the only way such a vessel can be created. If I could adjust one element of the photo it would be to move the water glass to the right eliminating the negative space between it and the top of the vase. Many photographs of glass art are taken against a neutral background this photograph for me captures the beauty created by the artist placed in the light of our daily lives. Happy New Years.

Business Attire

Self Portrait

By Tom Willa

Well, I promised myself to be more diligent about blogging so here is my first post of October.

I was working with a client and we discussed business attire, after the his photo session, I decided to try wearing a tie. So I put on my old friend Winnie. Here is what I came up with. Working on both sides of the lens is tough but, I always try to create photos that captures the joy of the moment. I have a new professional image once again.

Cutting Cane

Hugh Cutting Cane
5x7 Photograph
by Tom Willa

Wow, where does the time go. That's twenty one days without post. That's our son Hugh glass blowing artist extraordinaire at work. I shot it with my prime 55mm lens, used day light and stopped it down or is that up ( just about wide open 2.o) to help it freeze the motion. I think the fact that the studio was filled with light from the furnace and warm long autumn natural light from a sky light created a harmony of color. I also shot a real estate listing in South Seattle this week, too. I have an early meeting so good night, good day and sweet dreams come true.

FREE September Holiday Giveaway

Miki, Bella and Diane
4x5 Photograph
By Tom Willa

Here's another shot from the other day. SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY

September is really here. It is my birthday month. In honor of this event, I am giving away an hour photo session to the first, fifth and tenth person who calls me (206 940 2162) about portrait photography. This includes the sitting fee plus one 8x10. This offer covers: head shots, family, groups, senior portraits and engagement photos. Photographs always make a great holiday gift.

Family Portrait

Grandma, Bella and Grandpa

8x10 Photograph by Tom Willa

It has been about three weeks since I last posted. I struggled with the results of another public painting venue long enough to shift my priority to photography professionally. This is one of the photos from the first photo shoot in the new studio. It is formal portrait capturing the air lightness, love and pride.

So now the specialities are Portraits formal to fun, Architectural, and Weddings. I am just letting putting the word out the ToMi Creations web page will be revamped and adding a Facebook page ToMi Photography is in the works. We will still do some paintings and posting but, the focus just has to change. Happy end of summer and remember to keep on the sunny side, Tom