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Meet Homie! I saw Homie talking on his cell phone during a custom motorcycle shoot for Pirelli Tires. He builds fantastic custom bikes and was profiled in the consumer ad we were shooting.
The way he so animatedly involved his entire body in his conversations just begged to be photographed. I asked him to do his thing in the cyc with his phone. The result was this awesome personality photos, put into banner format.
Enthusiasm for all things cars is never in short supply here at Rick Davis Photographic. That's why our recent project with Velocity Inc for SBS BrakePads was such a pleasure. Working with Rob Hudepohl, Creative Director and an old colleague, to showcase the unique and state-of-the-art brake pads being made by SBS was right in our wheel-house (pun intended). Selects from the shoot are shown here with the finished ad for motorcycle and power-sports publications . Thanks to our friends at Velocity and SBS for the opportunity to shoot these pads. Hopefully we'll be able to test them on the track soon.
When looking to showcase a product, professional photography is essential. In order for your product to look its best you need a photographer that knows to ask the right questions. First where will the shoot take place? On location shoots present a unique set of factors the photographer needs to take into consideration. In studio shoots are more easily controlled but also need to be properly staged to best display the product. Location influences the type of lighting that will be used, whether it is a manipulation of the natural light within the space or high quality staged lighting, understanding the play of reflections and illumination is essential for capturing the best shot. The size of the product can greatly influence both location and lighting. Here at Rick Davis Photographic we have the capability to light and shoot products that are minuscule or the size of cars. According to the budget and creative direction of each project set dressing and props can be utilized to achieve the best look.
Recently, we did a product shoot for food storage containers. The client required that the photos have the same look and feel that was used in an advertising campaign in Europe. This influenced the styling of the shoot as well as the framing and content of the final shot. Using props, studio lighting and a lens that gave depth of field allowed us to achieve the ideal shot. As you can see, the final shot had room for copy while showcasing the product in its "natural" environment. Our collaboration with a food stylist for this shot really brought it to life. Our studio is equipped with a full kitchen which streamlines these types of shoots. We produced this shot on time and on budget for a very happy client.
Through out the years we have had wonderful experiences working with creative directors, corporate communications teams and brand managers at Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations and institutions in order to produce photos for their annual reports. Although each had a unique annual report to create and distribute one thing was the same no matter the client. They needed images that suited the theme and creative goals of the project, top-quality photos created specifically for their needs. While the allure of stock photos is omnipresent it is essential to create proprietary content for anything representing your brand. Without proprietary photography the risk exists that a competitor could use the same photos as you for their promotional or internal communication materials. Rick has the expertise and experience to provide a skilled and smooth production be it local or on the other side of the globe. Whatever your vision for your annual report, a partnership with Rick Davis Photographic ensures that the photos produced reflect the care, creativity and passion you have for your industry.
As a business owner you want your companies online presence to be as polished, professional and high quality as the products/services you offer. A key component in building this online presence is having staff sit for professional head-shots. Your staff can then use these photos for business cards, email signatures, online profiles and on social media. You can use them for brochures, reports and press releases. Lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships are based on individuals, providing your staff with access to professional head-shots allows them to accurately represent your company. A selfie-stick is not a substitute for a photographer, contact us today to find out how our years of experience can help you put your best face forward!
Littering is bad karma. Our planet is so precious and our most important job as its inhabitants is to protect it. That said, beach glass is the beautiful result of the careless act of tossing manmade glass into the ocean married with years of natural abrasion by wave and sand.
It has many names: mermaid tears, sea glass and trash glass among them. These particular pieces are part of my wife Elizabeth’s collection, gathered from many beaches from California to New Jersey. For this still life shot, I set the pieces in water and black lit them, illuminating their shape and vibrant colors. This photo is a favorite in my product and still life portfolios and is used as wall decor in my studio.
