Timothy Faust Photography

On Photography: Panoramic Images

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:47:04 +0000

Last week, I mentioned assembling multiple images into a single panoramic image. After a few people asked me about it, I thought I would elaborate on exactly how to make a panoramic image. The best way is to use a film camera specifically designed to make panoramic images. These cameras use 6X17 film instead of 35mm. However, since most of us don’t have cameras specifically designed for panos, let’s talk about how to make panos with what most of us do have. (more…)

Free iPod & Blackberry Stuff!

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:58:40 +0000

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Breckenridge Colorado Wedding

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:50:22 +0000

Tom and Hollie are awesome. How do I define awesome? Well part of it is when I suggested we do some of the formal portrait in a bathtub, Hollie thought it was a great idea. Or, when I though we should get the band involved and get the couple to play some instruments while I photographed them and Tom loved it. A lot of people cringe at the though of formals becuase they can remember a photographer telling them to “line up and smile.” That’s one way to do it, but it sure isn’t the only way. With the right photographer, formals can be different and fun. Heck, I even did a couple of formals of the bride late in the evening while waiting to meet everyone at the Gold Pan Saloon.

On Photography: Can Photoshop add Truth to Images?

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:35:38 +0000

I came across a photographer at an art show this month who had a sign on his booth that read something to the effect of “My images are made using film and traditional darkroom printing. No computers!” The message was clear. There is something wrong with computers. The subtext was that there was something less honest about digital manipulation techniques compared to traditional analog ones.

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On Photography: Flash for Landscapes? You bet!

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:29:49 +0000

Flash has a rather underserved reputation for only being useful for indoor or nighttime photography. In fact, nothing can be further from the truth. When the camera’s flash is the only light used to illuminate a scene, the light can look garish and uneven. Flash, technically called “fill flash” is best used to fill in the shadows of a scene to make the light look more natural, not less.

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On Photography: Wildlife Photography

admin — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:20:42 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, I was photographing in Rocky Mountain National Park and witnessed some disturbing although not surprising behavior. I spent about an hour moving into position to photograph a grazing elk. After a few minutes of photographing the elk raised its head in alarm. I didn’t think I had caused it, and when I looked over my shoulder there were no fewer than five people behind me photographing. They weren’t there a few minutes earlier so I can only guess that they had seen me and ran up behind me putting both them, the elk, and me in danger.

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Beaver Creek Colorado Wedding

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:39:23 +0000

Misty and Adam are a super fun couple who asked me to photograph their special day in Beaver Creek. Here are just a few of the images.

On Photography: Happy 4th!

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:16:42 +0000

Happy Independence Day! One of my favorite 4^th of July activities has always been watching and photographing fireworks. This week I wanted to share a few quick tips with you so that you can get out there this evening and get some great fireworks shots.

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California Exploits - Climbing, hiking, etc…

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:22:25 +0000

I just returned from a recent trip to California. I went with some of my college climbing partners and spent about two weeks photographing places like Lake Tahoe, Death Valley, the Eastern Sierra Nevada, and Yosemite National Park. Toss in some hiking and rock climbing and we had a great time. Below are some of my images from the trip.

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On Photography – Tripods: A Photographer’s Best Friend

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:17:24 +0000

There aren’t too many quick fixes when it comes to photography. I see a lot of photographers, both professionals and amateurs, buying the latest gadget to make their images better. Unfortunately, I’m a bit of a gearhead myself and am not above the influence of photography magazines showcasing the latest camera, lens, or accessory. However, none of the latest must-have pieces of equipment have really made my images any better, except for one; my tripod. (more…)