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From the Development panel, adjust to the folowing values on any properly exposed photo:

Clarity to 100

Vibrance to 100

Fill Light to 100

Contrast to 100

Noise reduction (both color and luminance to 100)

Then adjust Saturation down to acceptable color levels

Adjust exposure with Brightness slider

Pull Blacks slider up to correct level

Set as a preset that will give you a perfect starting point

NOTE: THIS WILL NOT WORK WITH ANYTHING LESS THAN A FULL-RES RAW FILE

“The Hebrew Ambassador” is what the album is called – and it’s a hot one. Nachaamyah was a great sport for putting up with all of the drama that only he and his crew know about that day….I think the results were worth a little B & E

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I’ve finally decided to separate my Glamour work, Business/Commercial and Family work.  With this in mind, I have created Rocke Photography (www.rockephotography.com) for most of your photography needs.

You will find samples of some of my work in the following areas:

Portraits -
Baby Photography
Kids  Photography
Family  Photography
Family  Portraits
Maternity Photography

So take the time to take a peek. A very simple site and to the point.

Hope you enjoy,

Rocke

I had the pleasure of shooting Queen Robinson this past week to help out with her new comp cards. This girl has a knack for posing and the attitude of a superstar angel. Modelling in Atlanta is no joke, as many know, and comp cards are what get you into the doors of agencies – if you’re really lucky like this girl, you’ll meet an agent and they’ll ask for the cards after they decide they like you. Either way, it’s the old-school industry standard way to go from dreaming to working in modelling and acting. Thanks to Queen’s parents, April and Tony, this was an extremely fun day for me (working with a family like this is hardly real “work”). Special acknowledgement to April Robinson, who has a natural talent for quick wardrobe and style changes (you really do have a talent there).

To Order pictures from this gallery, please check back on Saturday June 6 for updated links.

I decided to write this blog as a reminder of my progress as a professional, and also as a way to share experiences with others. I haven’t worked with many children on-location so learning was even more excelerated yesterday in Peidmont Park here in Atlanta than it normally is. I don’t claim to be the best photographer, or even better than anyone else – but I do think I have always had a knack for looking through a lens and seeing things differently than most people.

When photographing young children, a variety of things come up that you can’t plan for so…don’t. Well, don’t OVER plan anyways.

When I got to Peidmont Park at 8AM on Saturday…Well, I’ll let you read the details over at Bella Sorrisa Photography.

Here are the things I learned from this last shoot, some of which were just reiterated observations:

1. Cooperative Parents Rock

2. Fun Parents are Better – I got most of my ideas from Dr. Marder and his lovely wife and I’m convinced they could be art directors if medicine ever fails them (which is doubtful considering Dr. Marders phenominal chiropractic skills).

3. Don’t schedule a tight block of time: Kids don’t read clocks and if you rush TOO much, you’ll miss some key shots.

4. If you hate kids (which I don’t) then leave the family thing to the other professionals.

5. Have funny phrases on-tap – This works for everyone. If you can make them laugh and smile and run and play the smiles will be more real and your pictures will be better. Once again, if you aren’t personable you’re trying to make your money shooting the wrong subjects. Go point your camera at something inanimate.

6.Use a low ISO, fast shutter, and keep clicking – I got some killer shots by shooting 7-8 picture busts as the kids ran and played on a good size hill. I would have missed those key shots without little bursts of the shutter. Gotta love the Canon 40D.

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So by posting this I’m managing to break the rules set forth by the mysterious “dude in charge” at Tongue and Groove. They questioned my ability to provide “upscale” photography. Sorry Rico, but I was paid nicely to post these pictures and I take full responsibility for the free promotions and extra traffic to T&G that it may cause… On side note, atlpics.net was there, so check them out for some extra shots.

If you’d like to see more,  order or download any of these pics, you can do that HERE