To Watermark or Not to Watermark

Posted by CCG Studios on Jul 19, 2009 in Our Blog I’ll admit… I’m torn. There are times when I just want to give away my work to someone. There are other times where I know that’s a kind and welcome gesture. There are other times where I know it is not a sensible thing to do for my business. Even for friends and (not immediate) family, there are times where I want to hand out the images and there are times where I know I shouldn’t. In...
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Faith

Posted by CCG Studios on May 9, 2009 in Our Blog I believe whole heartedly in the Lord Jesus Christ. He is my personal Savior. Hallelujah! I am not ashamed of that in any way, shape, or form. I know that people have the freedom to believe what they choose and that some people have never been able to cross this divide between sin and salvation. Some believe very strongly that God does not exist. Can not exist. I am very grateful that this is not...
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Christian Concerts

Posted by CCG Studios on Apr 15, 2009 in Our Blog I don’t know about the rest of you, but there is something remarkably powerful and truly special about a packed concert where the entire audience is like one big Praise and Worship choir. In March of 2009, I had the distinct pleasure, honor, and blessing to be able to photograph the Chris Tomlin and Israel Houghton “Hello Love” concert at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. It was...
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Lugging the Camera

Posted by CCG Studios on Apr 8, 2009 in Our Blog So… who actually carries a camera everywhere they go? Do you? This doesn’t include your cell phone. I don’t care how good they’re getting. They don’t count. Not yet. In a few more years maybe. I’m talking about either the point-and-shoot variety or the SLR. I own two very solid DSLR bodies and I only carry them by intention. Either to a scheduled shoot or on a hike or bike ride or car...
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Social Networking

Posted by CCG Studios on Mar 7, 2009 in Our Blog Is social networking… Business or Leisure? As an employee of a large corporate enterprise and an entrepreneurial business owner of a small photography studio, I sometimes wonder if the social networking phenomenon is as wonderful as it seems or if it is a potential drain on productivity and effectiveness. When one considers the amount of time some folks spend on the social network sites (come...
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