2010 Printable Price List

Vic Photography

OK...I thought I was done posting for the night but just couldn't resist putting these images up for all to enjoy. PLEASE UNDERSTAND...these are not my images. But, as a photographer, I appreciate all art and try desperately to give credit when credit is due. These images are amazing...I have added the link to this site within my "Favorites" (Vic Photography). I hope you enjoy; I hope that I can continue to improve my own art to someday match this level of perfection!

Clickin Moms

http://www.clickinmoms.com/

Tonight I joined an on-line forum called "Clickin Moms". It's amazing how you can weave your way through the web by following other photographer's sites and seeing what forums and groups they belong to. They say it's easier to copy than it is create your own art. I hope that I'm simply gaining inspiration and not defining myself based on others sites or others visions! I never hope to copy someone elses art...it's too personal and heartfelt to not do it with your own style and signature.

So once again...click on. Can't wait to have the time to dig through all the tutorials and galleries that are included here to see what I can learn. Now all I need is some agreeable young ones to help me practice. Any takers?

Remembering My Oldest Son's Hockey Days...

There is really no need to post these images other than providing me with the opportunity to view them on a daily basis as I update my blog. It's hard to believe that my oldest son, Rob, is done playing hockey and has moved on to reffing instead. He had a wonderful 4-year career in high school and went on to play two more years in college. But...the reign is over and my chances for taking pictures are gone. Thank God I took about 5000 pictures of him during his youth. I absolutely love the middle image...it is one of my favorites! It's now time to focus on my youngest who only has one full season left after this season ends in a couple of weeks. Keeping my camera out...I'm not done yet!

Sports Photography

Above are just a couple of my favorite shots from the Under 18 versus the Minnesota Gophers game that I was privledged to shoot for back in 2005. My photography career was a product of my love of hockey. When my boys started playing in the local youth hockey program, I couldn't resist the urge to capture every game. Pretty soon my passion turned into a business when parents started wanting to purchase the images of their kids from me. Honestly...why not. What a better way to get paid for something you truly enjoy doing. And...I was charging a fraction of the cost of the professionals who were contracted for the tournaments and whose images didn't have half the "heart" behind them.


My challenge to you is this...if you have kids involved in sports, bring your camera and simply take pictures. The odds are in your favor that if you take enough pictures, you'll get some good shots in there somewhere. And...if you simply have no interest in taking pictures yourself, contact me. I still do special occasion games upon request. Getting a team commitment turns a game charge into a very small personal investment. Game shoots normally average $150/2 hours and include up to 50-75 final images. As always, I release all rights to the images and you are free to make copies to distribue to all members of your team. Thus, a $150 charge split amongst a 15 player team is $10/person. Where can you find a deal like that? The professionals contracted to shoot for tournaments are charging up to $20/page for a single image.

Keep shooting...it's worth it when you create memories that last a lifetime.

Introducing Gallery Wraps

Introducing Gallery Wraps by Image Peddler Photography. Gallery wraps are a unique design option for your photography.  Gallery Wraps have two finishing depths:

Thick Gallery Wrap – The canvas is wrapped around a 1½" thick wooden stretcher frame. The image wraps onto the sides for clean modern look, finished and ready-to-hang.

Thin Gallery Wrap – The canvas is wrapped around a ¾" wooden stretcher frame. This option is normally chosen as a lower cost, ready-to-hang alternative or if you're planning to custom frame the canvas yourself.

Gallery Wraps range from 8"x10" to 40"x60" in size, and range in price from $100 to $600, depending upon the options chosen. The most popular sizes are 16"x20" and 20"x24" with the thick, 1.5" wrap.

Gallery Wraps are a beautiful way to turn your photography into artwork that will be treasured by your family for years to come! If you're interested in preserving your images with this beautiful presentation alternative, please contact me. I'll be happy to discuss all of the options avaialble. Please also note that I can work with images previously taken by yourself...it does not need to be from one of my shootings.

A Simple Personal Post...

My sister took this picture of me during the Holidays...don't you just love candids? I received it today via an email and couldn't believe it was within her shots. You see...my sister takes a ton of pictures but not professionally (most of us don't). But it shows the importance of capturing moments as they happen...sometimes the opportunity is gone before we know it. And you don't have to be a professional to capture an image that either you or someone else will always treasure.

This was one of several images that she sent...the most special ones were pictures of my Mom and I. As many of you know...my Mom is 87 years old and every year I thank God for another Holiday with her. Sometimes I walk around with my camera, completely annoying my family with my constant shooting. But I'm convinced that someday they will appreciate my desire to capture their lifes in print. So...professional or not...keep taking those candid shots. Your heart will tell your eyes what's important...and regardless of the quality of your shots, you'll be glad you have them later. I sincerely believe that there is a photographer in all of us...wanting to keep our memories alive forever.