9/26/10 - Gallery Updates

The following image galleries will be uploaded within the next 48 hours...

  • Woodland Hills "Woverines" at Pittsburgh Central Catholic "Vikings"
    - If you would like to view the images that were posted LIVE during the game, please visit MSA SPORTS NETWORK. (When we say LIVE, we mean "as it happens" - not "the first chance we get").

    We even had the image from the opening Vikings' TD posted online BEFORE the extra point was kicked. How's THAT for LIVE?
     
  • Rams Youth Football Organization - Saturday vs Butler "Lil Tornadoes"

    - Action photos and sideline candids, as well as the "Tigers" cheerleading squad's halftime performance will be included. You can visit the RYFOPICS.COM website for more detailed information, special announcements and some sample images late Sunday afternoon.
If you have any questions, please use the CONTACT US link above. You'll receive a response within 12-24 hours MAXIMUM. In most cases, you will hear back from a member of the staff within an hour or so.

MSASports Network - Week 4

As the WPIAL high school football season enters week four, HSI and MSA Sports will once again be teaming up to bring you live, in-game images on their website: MSA Sports Network Live Photo Gallery

This "as-it-happens" capability can lend itself to so many situations. Think about covering a late-breaking news event... still images can be transmit on the fly, providing an almost "live look" as the event unfolds. It seems that it's not only sporting events that can gain a valuable advantage from this.

If you have any questions or comments regarding live, on location transmission of images without being tethered to a laptop or using any special software, contact us.

If you're a WPIAL high school football fan and would like to listen to the live broadcast online, CLICK HERE.

Live "In-Game" Transmission

Tonight, through a new content partnership with MSA Sports, Live "in-game" images will be posted to their website without ever leaving the sidelines. When timing is crucial and you have to have the images "15 minutes ago", this capability is a never-ending project to meet the client's need before they know they even have one.

If you'd like to see this in action, it will be during the feature game of the MSA Sports Network on 93.7FM "The Fan". North Allegheny takes on Upper St. Clair in a WPIAL Quad-A (AAAA) battle of two perennial powerhouses.

North Allegheny vs Upper St Clair - Photo Gallery

Complete image gallery will be available (usually within 24 hours) online. You can order high quality prints, download a digital file and purchase merchandise (mugs, mousepads, etc) with any image you choose.

SteelCity Mafia Annual Banquet

The annual SteelCity Mafia had their annual banquet on Friday night. It was a great time had by all. I took a ton of pictures throughout the night.

As specially negotiation by the SCM, pricing for prints is ABSOLUTELY the lowest I have ever offered. This pricing, because of the effort the SCM puts into everything it does, is for the members only. It was negotiated so that everyone can afford to purchase prints from the night. A lot of times, we get engrossed in the actual event that we don't take all the pictures that we'd like.

Take a look at the gallery here: SteelCity Mafia Galleries

4x6 - $1.00 (almost like an iTunes purchase, less than a Coke machine)
5x7 - $3.00 (normally $7.50)
8x10 - $5.00 (normally $15.00)

Better still, you can download the digital image, perfect for online photo galleries or your Facebook page... just $1.00. All SCM event photos will follow this pricing in perpetuity. The SCM is by the members, for the members. As a member myself, I am happy to provide this severely discounted pricing. 


It was great seeing you all Friday. - Jason

SENIOR PICTURES

First off, I absolutely HATED my own senior pictures from 1992. It looked like a portrait that you would put on an easel at a funeral. Not to mention... if I NEVER wore a tie up until that point, was an athlete and in theater... why would I want the "shirt and tie" picture?

Oh yeah, Highlands required one. Too bad we didn't have the flexibility that these kids today have. God only knows how many of us would have shown up in our "Just Do It" t-shirts, acid washed jeans and untied high-top shoes? Ouch... the Vanilla Ice Age.

I was just on a morning shoot this week with a friend of mine and her daughter. She wanted shots that were unique, not like any of her friends and definitely not the "lean against the tree", "golden hour portrait" or the "stand here next to these big foam numbers" type that seem to prevalent in this area.

In approximately two hours, we came up with some shots that we all liked. The thing is... you don't have to like them, the client and the student need to LOVE them. So fat, so good. Here are some samples.

TAKEN IN COMPLETE DARKNESS w/ REMOTE FLASH BEHIND
SHOT WIDE ANGLE, THEN DESATURATED AND COLORIZED
SIMPLE SHOT BY THE CREEK. ENHANCE THE GREEN, SHALLOW DOF
SHOT UNDER AN ABANDONED MILL. 80 DEGREE REMOTE FLASH 
SOMETIMES CANDID PORTRAITS MAKE THE CUT
Let me say this, the more flexible and willing to experiment the "model" is... the more fun it can be. As a rule, for any new photographers reading this, ALWAYS, with ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS... HAVE A PARENT WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES.


It's a shame that it has to be that way in today's society, but the last thing you want is for your "client" - usually a minor - to be upset with a photo and since your contract didn't allow for "re-sitting" them unless an additional fee was paid and then they accuse you of being inappropriate. I've seen it happen with other photographers I know. In ever case, there was no wrong-doing (after all, we're all members of organizations that would terminate us in a heartbeat) and it was just the fact that the student - in a fit of immaturity - decided to lash out.

So, do what I do... make sure a PARENT or a LEGAL GUARDIAN is with them. Their brother, sister or best friend doesn't count. Plus, the person writing the check can see what goes into creating a good image. I even have them participate on occasion by holding my reflector - HA!

So, if you are interested in SENIOR PORTRAITS, FAMILY PORTRAITS, HOLIDAY PICTURES FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS, ANNUAL BABY PICTURES, FALL "FOLIAGE" PHOTOS, THE ANNUAL "DRESS THE KIDS/FAMILY IN STEELERS STUFF" PHOTO or simply want someone to come take pictures at a party, event, etc for a couple hours... 


NOW IS THE TIME TO CONTACT ME. THE WEEKENDS ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY BOOKED AND WEEKDAYS I AM ABLE TO WORK AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE. I HAVE SPECIAL PACKAGES PUT TOGETHER SO IT SAVES YOU SOME $$$. THE ECONOMY SUCKS AND THEREFORE, I AM TAKING THAT INTO CONSIDERATION AND MAKING THINGS AS AFFORDABLE AS POSSIBLE.

"RALLY AT THE WOLVERENA"

A four-game high school football showcase featuring schools from the WPIAL, OH and FL. Played at the home field of the Woodland Hills Wolverines, the event expects to draw more than 5,000 visitors.

HSI & MSASports.net (the WPIAL's official broadcasting partner) have teamed up to bring you in-game photos as well as full post-game photo galleries. Check out the featured galleries - you'll see action images from every game this afternoon. If you have any questions, please ask.

* The galleries will feature the top images at first, and then have the remaining images added over a 24-36 hour period.

HSI High School Galleries

Tonight HSI travels to Springdale high school for an evening game featuring one of the top RB in the WPIAL.

Photos from the game will be posted live on MSASports.com and full image galleries here (MSA Image Vault category in the Image Galleries section) within 24-48 hours.

More information on the content agreement between HSI and MSA Sports will be posted as it progresses. MSA Sports is the official broadcasting partner of the WPIAL.

The MSA High School sports radio show can be heard weekly on 93.7 The Fan, hosted by Don Rebel.

Additionally, complete image galleries from Satuday's "Rally at the Wolverina" will be available sometime Sunday evening. MSASports.com will have live images throughout the day online.

The "Rally" is a 4-team football showcase featuring top teams from PA, OH & FL - held at Woodland Hills High School. Games start at approximately 10am Saturday.