Bob Woodfin Photography, CPP

Using Neutral Density Filters in Landscape Photography

May 29, 2012 • Leave a Comment

Before we can discuss how to use Neutral Density (ND) filters it helps to get a little idea of what they are and how they help. For the most part ND filters screw on to the front of your lens. There are exceptions, particularly for larger lenses and for graduated ND filters. For our purposes we will assume you would use the screw on type. When y...

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Pictures for the Month of December 2011

January 20, 2012 • Leave a Comment

December is always associated with the Christmas Holidays. At least it is at my house. That means a time for giving. There’s nothing more enjoyable for me than to watch my grandkids as they open their gifts. This year I gave something to myself. Well, sort of. In the summer I decided to purchase a new portrait lens (85m, f/1.4). I’ve rented this l...

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Pictures for the Month of November, 2011

December 30, 2011 • Leave a Comment

November is a month for giving thanks and I am no different than anybody else. My thanks include for my good health and a job that pays well. But my very special thanks are for my wonderful family. Without their love and devotion my life would be meaningless. I’m sure you feel the same way. Family values are the core of what drives most of us. Esp...

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What Makes a Portrait Really Pop

November 29, 2011 • Leave a Comment

When you’re talking to someone where are you looking? When you look at a portrait where do your eyes usually go first? I think the answer to these questions are that you usually look into the eyes of the person you are talking to, and into the eyes of the portrait first then move along the flow of the photograph. This makes it extremely important t...

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Pictures for the Month of October, 2011

November 27, 2011 • Leave a Comment

Another very busy month for photography. Most of the activities were a continuation of High School and Middle School football. Below are just a few of the fun of 6 man football. While most of my time was spent with sports action I was able to continue to shoot some portraits as well. Here are a couple of my favorites. Enjoy.

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