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Last Weekend I Was invited to Michele’s 4th Birthday Party.

The party’s theme was ARIEL (little mermaid) at the YMCA Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood area (taff st).

The kids were supposed to use the Pool for 2 hours, but because of our “South Florida” peculiar weather, they had to use one of the Aerobic Classes Room to let the kids have some playtime.

The kids had a blast…

OK… Not just the kids!!! I had some fun also.

at the end… It was a fun party! I Felt like a big BIG KID!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELE!!!

B & H - Photo and video, is expecting the new Canon 50D arrival for October 2008.

Here are few more details about the Canon 50D (you can also read more at B & H Website)

The Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camerafeatures an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for superb quality images and the latest DIGIC 4 Image Processor to provide superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities for uncompromising shooting even in the dimmest situations. It also features a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output.

The 15.1-megapixel image sensor delivers ultra-detailed images and the redesigned photo diodes and microlenses of the sensor extend its light gathering capabilities to ensure improved high ISO performance and low noise. Furthermore, the camera’s ISO sensitivity is an astounding 3200 with expanded sensitivity to an ultra-sensitive 12800. The Integrated Cleaning System includes a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit with a fluorine coating to improve the camera’s image quality by helping to reduce, repel and remove unwanted dust from the sensor. Plus, stubborn particles can be removed automatically in post-production with Dust Delete Data and Canon’s included Digital Photo Professional software.

The 50D is incredibly fast thanks to the DIGIC 4 processor - it allows for up to 6.3 fps continuous shooting, in bursts of up to 90 JPEG images (with a UDMA CF card). Furthermore, Canon’s wide area AF system uses 9 individual cross type sensors, so stunning action sequences can be captured - even in low-light conditions - making the EOS 50D particularly suited to sports and wildlife shooting. The DIGIC 4 processor also delivers 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradation and natural-looking colors - as well as ensuring ultra-fast startup times and near-instant image review after shooting.

The 3.0″ Clear View VGA LCD (920,000 pixels) provides an extra-large and wide angle-of-view image review, with plenty of clarity for accurate focus checks in playback. By switching to Live View mode - which displays a real-time image on the LCD - photographers can enjoy simplified shooting from awkward angles, or connect to a PC for remote shooting. In addition, the Live Mode offers three ways to auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and Face Detection Live AF, which optimizes focus based on faces detected in the frame - for fast, spontaneous portraiture. The camera even offers HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV - directly from the camera.

Even with all of these high powered features, the EOS 50D features Canon’s renowned intuitive EOS menu system, along with a Quick Control screen, for instant access to the most commonly-changed settings. There is also a Creative Auto mode that offers automatic focus and exposure - while still allowing the user to add creative ‘tweaks’ to settings such as background sharpness. Altogether the Canon EOS 50D is an excellent product for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals.

Most of my clients know me as a Wedding Photographer, and it is fair to say that 80% of my photography work is shooting weddings.

When Anna asked me to take some Pregnancy Portraits of her, I knew that I would have to give my best to don’t let her photos look like another boring pregnancy picture that you find all the time on the Internet.

I wanted her photo session to look like something artistic, romantic and sensual.

Here are few of the pictures that I wanted to show you.

So… What do you think?

Let me know the one that you liked most. OK?

Do you believe on the saying; “One picture can say more than a thousand words“?

If there was a single picture that could describe the beauty of a Pregnant Woman, I would have to say that the picture that I am showing below would be the one.

When Anna asked me last week to take some Pregnancy Pictures of her on the beach, the only thing that came to my mind was that I needed to make her session my personal challenge.

It would have to be a Photo Session so beautiful that wouldn’t only inspire me as an artist, but it would translate the beauty of a Pregnant Woman with only one click of my camera.

You might think that I am crazy, and that I just took this shot.

No!

She asked me to take few different shots and I wanted to try few different posses too. All together, we got so many good pictures that for sure I am creating one Pregnancy Sample Album for me using just her pictures.

Anyway, I might finish editing the other pictures in one or two days. Whenever I am done, I will post few more pictures of here session here.

“HERE ARE MY THOUSAND WORDS!!!”

If you want your Pregnancy Photo Session taken by a Top International Photographer, leave a comment below and I will contact you as soon as possible.

But even if you don’t need a photographer, I would love to read your comments anyway.

Few days ago, I was telling you about some editorial shots that I was doing with my wife for Olds Navy.

The photo was about a matching shirt, pants and cap (Mad about Plaid).

Here is the final picture for that session.

That was a very cool session… and I just shot another one yesterday. I will post it in one or two days. OK?

If you need a Photo Stylist for Soft Goods, Fashion laydown, Tabletop, Kids and etc, CLICK HERE to visit Peggy’s new website.

www.paulopics.com

As you might know, last week I was helping my wife with some shots for some editorial pictures that she needed to send to her agent.

On this post, I want to show you how I use photoshop to make a better presentation of my pictures. I learned a technique similar to this with Scott Kelby.

I will start with my last photo-session that I did last week:

First, I open the picture in photoshop and make all the adjustments (levels, color correction, etc)

Next…

-I create a Stroke (inside - size 10 - white),

- a Canvas Size width and height 0.1″ (black)

- another Canvas Size width and height 1″ (using some color from the picture - on this case a dark green)

- another Canvas Size Height 1″ (just the height and just to the bottom)

- a Stroke (inside - size 10 - white)

- a Canvas Size width and height 0.2″ (black)

And for last I choose some font and write down my information…

I like to print few 4″x6″ and leave them at the GYM, Hair Salon, etc…

If you need any help… just send me a note. OK?

Today was a great day… I took Ryan to his first Tennis Class in the morning and latter Peggy wanted to have some pictures done so she could send them to her agent in Boston. She wanted some very casual pictures with some kid and a set of clothes from Old Navy (who better for the job than our son RYAN)

Here are few shots… I will post a slide show with more pictures tomorrow. OK?

And here is Peggy’s Website!

Enjoy it!!!

Check all the pictures… CLICK HERE 

I just Finished editing the pictures that I took from Simon’s Bar Mitzvah last Saturday. But I wanted to show you few more pictures of my personal selection (There are no pictures from the “Party-Time”- they still need to be edited).

I would like to enjoy this moment to tank Simon (Very easy going and made my work even easier) and his Parents for this great party andfor trusting me to be their Photographer.

Every body had such a good time with their great DJ, photo-booth, video-game booth, delicious food, etc.

Ok… Here is the other collage.

Twitter or not Twitter, that is the question. I recently signed with twitter, and for you that doesn’t know what Twitter means, you can visit their page Click Here.

When I signed my new account, I was in doubt about how to use it and what kind of benefit it would give me. But, mainly, it is just a way to you let your friends and people that follow your steps to know what are you doing and what you are up to (like an instant message). It might help me alot with the FORT LAUDERDALE PHOTWALK.

You can use the computer or your cell to send your messages. I didn’t try use my cell for that yet. Personally, I don’t see my self stop doing what I am doing when I am shopping, working out or working outside, just to send a message trough Twitter. I normally update what I am up to 2 or 3 times a day here on my computer, But as I said… I am new with Twitter. But do you know a very cool feature? Every update that I write there, is instantly sent to my Web-site. Give a look - Click Here

My twitter is: paulopics1

Let me know how you use your Twitter. OK?

Paulo Jordao

Here is another picture that I took from my son Ryan on Sunday.

Is that a cool picture… or it is just a Sucker Dad’s opinion?

As I wrote few days ago, Last weekend I helped my wife with few Editorial Pictures for her Portfolio “RED SHOES”.

Here is the other picture:

Which one do you like the most?

When you choose a Photographer, you are not just choosing the person that is going to shoot your Wedding. The Photographer’s personality, style and quality of work are as important as how he/she charges the client and how his/her work is delivered.

Wedding Photography used to be seen as art. Not just because of the pictures their-selves, but because how the Professional Wedding Photographer would display them (album).

With today’s Digital Era, you can easily mistake an Amateur for a Professional. Not because of their expertise, but because it is very easy to buy a digital camera and call yourself a Photographer. Unfortunately, you will just realize your mistake after your Wedding is gone, when you get your proofs, CD, etc…

But even among professionals, it is getting very common for the Photographer sell himself cheap Covering the Wedding and giving or selling the Digital format after that, without creating an Artistic Album. This way the photographer doesn’t have to learn about album composition, art, creativity, etc.

Some other Photographers will charge the client for Packages that offer hourly services plus few products.

Here is an example of this old kind of service:

- You hire a Photographer for an 8 hours package, and he would offer all proofs, plus a 24 to 30 pages album.

Here is what you have to be aware:

-          You might get your small proofs in a little box, almost 4 weeks after your Wedding

-          You probably will take few weeks selecting your best pictures to create your Album

-          A Less than Qualified Photographer will take an additional 6 to 9 months to create and deliver your Album where no changes can be made.

DO YOU REALY WANT TO WAIT UNTIL YOUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
TO GET YOUR WEDDING ALBUM???

If you are a client that expects a lot more than that for your Wedding…
Please keep reading.

THIS IS MY PERSONAL WAY TO WORK!

Wedding Photography Prices - 2008 & 2009 HERE IS WHAT YOU GET:: For the INVESTMENT FEE, you can have Paulo Jordao (one of the best photographers of South Florida) covering your entire event. The whole event! It can be 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours… it doesn’t matter. Paulo Jordao will be there for you from the beginning to the end of your event. - No Time Limit - No Minimum Order Required After that, you still get:: 1. A coolBLOG POST talking andshowinga PersonalizedPhoto Collage about your Wedding day (3 DAYS after your event) 2. TheCOOLEST100% costumemade PRE-DESIGNED ALBUM for internet viewing and ordering, with 3 FREE design sessions for album changes(7 DAYS after your event) 3. All the proofs posted for 60 DAYS on PICTAGE.COM for viewing and ordering (14 DAYS after your event). AND THE BEST PART IS…: You have NO MINIMUN ORDER REQUIRED!!! And If I fail delivering the BLOG POST (in 3 days), PRE-DESIGNED ALBUM (in 7 days) or ONLINE PROOFS (in 14 days), you will get a beautiful 8″ x 12″ Album with all your proofs FREE! FREE! FREE! You will not find any other PHOTOGRAPHER that is: THAT GOOD… THAT FAST… and that will guarantee his services to this level! DO YOU REALY WANT TO TRY ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPHER AND HAVE TO WAIT 9 to 12 MONTHS TO GET YOUR WEDDING ALBUM???: COMPARE THE DIFFERENCE   Average Photographer Paulo Jordao ENGAGEMENT Average of $250 - $350 Included PACKAGES Packages by the hour + Extra hours No Time Limit (same day) BLOG No Blog A cool BLOG POST talking and showing a Personalized Photo Collage about your Wedding day (3 DAYS after your event) PROOFS Small pictures in a box in 3 to 4 weeks. No Internet Proofs! All the proofs posted for 60 DAYS on PICTAGE.COM for Family and friends viewing and ordering (14 DAYS after your event). ALBUM Average of 9 to 12 months to get the album done. No Changes allowed. The COOLEST 100% costume made PRE-DESIGNED ALBUM for internet viewing and ordering, with 3 FREE design sessions for album changes (7 DAYS after your event) INVESTMENT $2,500 to 25,000 $5,500 (service only fee) - NO MINIMUN ORDER REQUIRED PROMOTION OF THE MONTH: Please call today for a FREE Engagement Session! INVESTMENT: Paulo Jordao Service Only Fee (Unlimited Coverage on Wedding Day): $5,500.00 NO MINIMUN ORDER REQUIRED: This means that you can customize your own Package to fit your expectations or your budget.

Do you want a suggestion from the bottom of my heart?

Write down the cost of every thing that you are investing some money for your Wedding, such as:

• - Dress

• - Cake

• - Limo

• - Invitations

• - Church and Reception Reservations

• - Food and drink

• - Etc…

NOW… Imagine yourself, few months after your wedding looking your Wedding Pictures.

What do you see?

Few pictures in a shoe BOX or a Fantasy Album custom designed specific for you and your needs and that you are going to be proud of showing to all your family and friends?

Price is a very important part of how you are going to select your Photographer, but here is what I think about this subject…

If you didn’t care about a nice dress, or got your cake at the grocery store, had no limo, etc… why would you spend money on a great Photographer or great Album?

But, on the other hand, if you are going to invest 30k, 50k or even more than 100k just to be sure that on your Special Day, all your FANTASIES will come true, and that day would be the most beautiful and romantic day of your entire life, than you need a piece of art to translate the BEAUTY, the EMOTIONS and the LOVE of that special day.

Sincerely

Paulo Jordao

Few years ago I joined a GROUP of Videographers (South Florida Professional Videoartist Association). We have our meetings every third Wednesday of the month at 1700 NW 66 Ave    Suite 100 Plantation, FL 33313.

I have to say that that I am impressed with our president (Danny). He always work extra hard to make sure that every month we have more and more Professional Videographers (VIDEO ARTIST) coming to our meetings.

I enjoy going to the meetings, there I can exchange some ideas and new techniques with the TOP Videographers of South Florida.

Yesterday we had a group of more than 40 people… THAT WAS GREAT!!!

Ed Sherry (JVC) and Garvin Beharry (VIDEOSCOPE) were the speakers for the night. They were showing us the latest cameras and accessories of the moment. Have people like them coming to our association makes the meetings a lot more dinamic and interesting.

After the meeting, around ten (10) of us went to a close little sport bar for some dinner and exchange few more ideas.

Here is the deal…

I can certainly say that the Videographers from our association are the best that South Floridat has to offer, and if for any reason I’m not available to shoot your event personally… You need to contact any of our professionals to be there for you. You don’t want take the chance with another “Professional” that is not from our association. Believe me!!!

Here is a little Photo Collage that I did with few pictures that I took yesterday.

PS. If you noticed… I am not in the pictures… I was the Photographer… LOL!!!

Hey… if you liked the Collage or have something to add about this post, please leave a comment. OK?

Thanks!

Paulo Jordao (www.paulopics.com)

Hi… I have to apologize for the problem with my BLOG. I am changing my Host Company and for some reason they couldn’t locate my “DATABASE”. Anyway… I am starting this new Post from scratch just to let you know where to find Tami and Brian’s Wedding Online Proofs:

Click here to go to their Web-page

Don’t forget to leave a comment. OK?

Paulo Jordao