Studio D Photography & Design

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Drinking The Koolaid #shirtsaredumb

For the past couple of years my brother Chris (Capt. America Esq.) (#shirtsaredumb) has tried to get me into a Crossfit gym.  Whenever possible I've enjoyed each and every beat-down, but have always resisted the commitment.  And it is a commitment...but one I've learned is unbelievably rewarding.  

I've loved running for a couple of decades now, and I'm sure I'll be running pretty much until I physically cant.  But adding Crossfit into my life really makes for a different day and a healthier me; it really does feel great...Yeah, I'm chugging pretty hard on the Koolaid at this point.

Thank you Chris for being a pain in the ass for so long.  And major thanks to Mike & the crew at Crossfit Berwick.  I'm having a blast learning from everyone.  See you all in the morning...

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Karate Kids - Shotokan Karate Academy

Last week I got the opportunity to shoot my daughter Nora's karate dojo.  We had such a good time working with everyone there.  I love helping people see themselves doing amazing things, and these guys delivered.  Jumps, kicks, punches and blocks; everyone had their best stuff ready for shooting.  

Ideally I'd like to have an hour or so with each of the students to see what we can really get into with lighting and moves.  But for the 10 minutes I had with each set I'm pretty happy with how these turned out.  

I'm hoping to be back with this crew again in a few months to take it up a notch.  Props to everyone for being awesome! And thanks to Shotokan Karate Academy for asking me to shoot for you.

Rock on!

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Sports, Seniors & Self

It's hard to pick a favorite 'thing' or genre to shoot.  Weddings are an all day good time, live concerts always feel like more party than work; there's always something to motivate me about whatever it is I'm shooting.

Having said that, Senior sports images are easily one of the most rewarding areas of shooting that I'm lucky enough to enjoy every summer.  I love working with students to make images that really make an impact about who they are and what they do.  Sports aren't boring...why should images of someone doing what they love be?  

If you're into sports and considering Studio D this year, drop me at line at 570-742-4119 or 570-578-8897 and lets talk about how to make something as unique as you are.

Rock on...

Lots more Senior Sports!

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Shooting Your Friends

Connie & I really dig shooting weddings together.  There's a lot of fun to be had by enjoying life with random new people every weekend.  The stories and personalities we meet always add a little something interesting to our lives.  It's probably one of my favorite things about this gig...

But this wedding was a little different.  We knew everyone, and the story was one we've been part of for years.  Our hang out buddies Monica & SteveO finally decided to make it official last summer.  That they did this at all surprised pretty much everyone we know.  But true to form for these two they did it exactly the way the wanted, really pulling off an original shindig from start to finish (and they can school most people I've ever met on shoestring budget wedding planning).

It's opportunities like these that really make knowing how to use a camera feel good.  It was awesome to be part of something so important to these two, and I love that Connie and I can spend every day helping our closest friends and family save and share the really great times in life.

We love these guys.  

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Weddings, Then & Now

Thought I'd toss up a quick post about our weddings as we head into Bridal Expo season. No, I wont be attending any conventions myself this year...again.  They're not really my thing. But to each their own...they serve a purpose I guess.

If you're recently engaged, or have been for awhile, or know someone who is...or just really want to get married after looking at all these images, we still have a few dates open for this summer & fall, and of course we're already booking 2015/16 dates.  

Drop me a line at 570-752-4119, 570-578-8897 or shoot me a message to [email protected] with any questions you might have about our wedding packages.  

As we wrap up our editing on all the great memories we got to share in 2013, thank you again to everyone that asked us to shoot for you!  

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Summer Senior Booking

Hey everyone...

I'm here still blasting through editing from this past season and it got me thinking about the next one right around the corner.  We ARE ALREADY booking senior sessions for this coming summer and fall for 2015 graduates.  If you're considering us for your seniors please know that we book fast and early every year.  It sucks telling someone I don't have any openings until November when they call to book an appointment in June.  And booking earlier in our season usually results in getting your images back much sooner than those shooting in late summer and fall, when things are officially NUTS in the studio.

Drop us a line at 570-752-4119 if you have questions about our senior packages, or if you'd like to book an appointment. 

We'll have the remainder of last seasons shooting finished up shortly, but I'm already looking forward to whatever you can throw our way this summer.  Bring your wackiest and most unique ideas and lets have some fun making them last forever...

Rock on! 

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February Mini Shoot!

Hey! first, we have a new blog...the platform that www.eddiedonlin.com exists on was getting too challenging to keep up with from a maintenance perspective, forget about ever actually posting anything.  So we're simplifying and moving on.  The old blog will remain 'there' for your reading pleasure until I can figure out what to do with it. Til then, please enjoy...

Next...thank you to everyone that asked us to shoot for you in 2013! I really appreciate it.  If you're still waiting on images, please know that we're getting through everything as fast as possible and will have the season wrapped up very shortly.  I can't thank you enough for your patience.

So, that brings us to now...and the February Mini Shoots that have been a blast to shoot the last 2 years.  We're ready to go again...hoping as always, to really push the limits of what we can do with a quick and completely off-the-cuff shoot.  $50 for 1 hour of shooting with 2 people.  You can add additional people for $20 each if you'd to make it a real party! The crazier the idea the better.  And I LOVE TO GET OUT OF THE STUDIO...hint hint hint, wink wink...#noticethis! Challenge yourself to make an image that really says something...and challenge me to make what you say scream! Drop the studio at line at 570-752-4119 to discuss ideas and/or book an appt.  

Here's a few from last years Feb Mini Shoots...thanks again!