March 26th, 2013
So I know what I’m about to say, 99% of photographers are going to say, “no doi!” but I can guarantee that about 90% of non-photogs will see this and say, “O wow, I never knew that! Finally, I’m a professional photographer!” Exaggeration yes, but tell your mom about this and she will be thrilled.
When your camera app is up and you are ready to take a photo, the camera automatically evaluates the light and creates an exposure it thinks is best. This is usually the exposure that gives you the most amount of data which means bright spots, dark spots and most everything in between. By simply tapping in different parts of the photo, you can set the exposure and focus point of your photos which can take your photos from lame to cool.
Bonus tip: if you hold your finger in one place for 2 seconds, it will lock the exposure and focus point so you can release your finger and it will stay at the same exposure (AE/AF Lock).
Now go and take better iPhone photos!
February 19th, 2013
Excited to present our new office space in downtown Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom inside the American Tobacco Center building. Shared by a few local businesses owners such as video editor/colorist Will Renton, Casey Templeton, Hannah Lowman Visual Styling and space available for other businesses to rent at low all-inclusive prices. Space was decked out by Stinson Williford, a new architectural fabrication firm in RVA. A large side space with access to meeting areas has four handcrafted desk spaces for $350/mo per desk or $1,000/mo for a small business that would like to take over entire room. Rent covers internet, utilities, access to meeting spaces and coffee/drinks for yourself and your clients. Come join us and help your small business feel bigger with a low monthly cost. Email Casey at casey{at}caseytempleton{dot}com.
February 5th, 2013
Image from New York Times story of Lenny Cooke – “Star-to-be Who Never Was”
A few outtakes from music video shoot of Trouvere “Strangers”
My Greastest accomplishment this past year, Grace Ann Templeton born February 7, 2012.
November 26th, 2012
After moving this summer, I decided to embark on the journey of DIY and created a home office. My brother helped me with painting and the wooden wall then I built my desk and corner shelves using 1/2″ iron pipe and reclaimed wood. All electronics are built into the ceiling rafters to create a clean modern look for the wooden wall. The floors were scraped of old tiles and painted to accent the wall. I needed to block the water heater and furnace so I used red roofing material from Lowe’s. My main focus was on balance and the mixture of the existing elements of this 1940s home and modern workspace.
