Google+ & Photography Community

So many people have expressed worries about posting images on Google +, I for one don't sell my images that I place on any social networking site. I am after exposure for my wedding and portrait photography business, if you are in the business of showing images then why not show them to everyone.

But one reason to post photos on Google + is to let other photographers see your work, critique your images, give you tips, and talk about what's new in the photography industry. I love Google + and will keep using it to help my photography business grow.

B. Farnum Photography

Google+

Scenes from Vermont

I have lived in Vermont my entire life, it happens to be my favorite state that I have visited thus far. Autumn is my absolute favorite time of year. I love the colors that burst it seems from every angle and vantage point. What's not to love about hiking all over wearing a comfy sweater and maybe falling into a fast moving stream.

What I have learned... Make sure you bring extra socks and shoes. Because getting up before dawn, there will be a lot of dew/frost that will make for a very uncomfortable experience. Remember warm dry feet are happy feet. I recommend a wool sock, such as Darn Tough (cough) because they are made in Vermont.

Enjoy,
B. Farnum Photography

My Love of Photographing Weddings

I have been photographing Weddings for over 6 years now throughout the state of Vermont and all over New England. I cannot say how many valuable connections that I have made through the years. Countless I am sure.

The most important aspect of any business are the clients you are serving, all of the couples I have photographed over the years, I know call my friends. If I have learned one thing about Weddings, Civil Unions or Celebrations is that no matter who I am photographing Love is the most important factor in creating images. I love photography!

When you photograph a milestone in someone's life, an instant bond is formed. You create some of the most important images of the beginning of a couples new life together.

Thank You Everyone!

Gear Used: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera (Body Only) Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Autofocus Lens Canon 85mm f/1.8 EF USM Autofocus Lens

Wedding July 9th

Mr. Peter Roach & Mrs. Christina Holzmacher 
Wedding & Reception took place at Hawk Mountain Inn & Resort
in Plymouth Vermont

Married July 9th 2011

Congratulations!

Wedding Photography by: B. Farnum Photography

Photography Exhibit at the Vermont State Fair

2011 Vermont State Fair Photography Exhibit: Is one of the largest if not the largest photography exhibit at any of the fairs, expos or festivals through out the state.

FORMS NEEDED:
Entry Form & Label PDF
Photo Exhibit Rules & Guidelines on page 35






PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT RULES & GUIDELINES
Superintendent — Brian K. Farnum
Telephone: 802-770-0047

DATES
September 2 through September 11. ALL entries will be accepted Thursday, September
1, 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. ONLY. Photographs must be removed Sunday, September 11 after
7:00P.M. All photographs must be left up for the duration of the show. If it is not possible
for you to remove your photographs on Sunday night, PLEASE arrange to have someone
else pick them up for you, or notify the Superintendent in advance, as there will be no one
to guard them after this time.

ENTRIES
Please fill our entry blank and hand into the Superintendent when entering
photographs. Entry blanks are located in the center of this book. No entry fee required, but
10% commission will be charged for any of the pictures that are sold.

LABELS
Two information labels must be filled out and attached to each photograph — one on
the back in the center, and one on the front in the lower left hand corner. These must be
printed neatly or typed so they may be easily read, and include the Title of the photograph
and the Price, if it is for sale. If you do not want it to be “for sale”, please write N.F.S. in the
proper blank. Please indicate what class you are entering in.

ELIGIBILITY
Photos must be 8 inches by 10 inches minimum, except Children and Juniors. Photos
may be no larger than 14 inches by 16 inches including mount. Photos must be mounted or
foam board or matt board, without glass or frames. A total of no more than six prints may
be entered per person. No more than one black/white and one color print per category. No
nudes will be accepted.

CLASSES
Child 13 and Under
Junior 14 to 18
Amateur
Professional

CATEGORIES
1. People Pictures
2. Landscapes
3. Scenes from the Vermont State Fair
4. Sporting Events
5. Barns
6. Pets
7. Birds
8. Flowers
9. Butterflies

10. Wildlife (not a pet)

All classes will pay premiums/ribbons as follows:
1st — $10.00, 2nd — $8.00, 3rd — $5.00, Honorable Mention — $3.00
Best of Show (Color) — $15.00
Best of Show (Black and White) — $15.00

ZZ Top

Photographing concerts is something I have always been into, I love the lighting and smoke that always make for dramatic images. ZZ Top had an amazing light show at this concert, not to mention they are amazingly talented musicians.

 B. Farnum Photography 

Dragonfly

B. Farnum Photography

10 Google+ Photographers: Put Them In Your Circle

These photographers will teach, inspire and make you take a second look at what you are posting online for others to see. In no particular order, just who came to my mind first.

+ColbyBrown
+MarkStagi
+ScottKelby
+KlausHerrmann
+VictorBezrukov
+AndyGimino 
+TreyRatcliff 
+RickSammon
+ThomasHawk 
+ZackArias
 

Grey Goose Vodka Photo

I was messing around with painting with light, I was using one LED light to paint the bottle, the Canon 5D was mounted on my Manfrotto Tripod.

Gear Used:

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera (Body Only)

Manfrotto 055XPROB 3-Section Tripod w/ 322RC2 Ballhead & MBAG80 Padded Case

Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3