Houston Sports Photographer Brenda Read

High School Senior in Champion Pose in Studio

2011-07-12T12:44:00.000-07:00

High School Senior - Julie M. Brazosport High School Swim Team

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Photos taken with:
Nikon D300s
Nikon 24-70
2- Nikon SB-900

Editing with:
Photoshop CS5
Adobe Lightroom
Nik Color Efex Pro

Erin Baker's - Kestrel Bikes - Ironman Triathletes

2011-07-11T19:30:00.000-07:00

Ironman Triathletes Patricia Totten and Al Den Bleyker - Sponsored by Erin Baker's and Kestrel Bikes

The Ironman is the ultimate challenge of mind and body. The 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run tests physical strength, determination and spirit.
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Photos taken with:
Nikon D300s
Nikon 24-70
2- Nikon SB-900

Editing with:
Photoshop CS5
Adobe Lightroom
Nik Color Efex Pro

World Series Bound Ballistix Softball Team

2011-07-08T13:42:00.000-07:00

World Series Bound USFA Ballistix Softball Team from Lake Jackson, Tx. - Photographer: Brenda Read


USFA Ballistix Softball Catcher from Lake Jackson, Tx. - Outfitted in Easton Catching Gear

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Photos taken with:
Nikon D300s
Nikon 24-70
2- Nikon SB-900

Editing with:
Photoshop CS5
Adobe Lightroom
Nik Color Efex Pro

My Sites:
Brenda Read Photography
My Nikon Reviews
My FACEBOOK
My Flickr Site

BHS Brazosport High School Swim Team

2010-11-24T21:36:00.001-08:00

© Brenda Read Photography 2010 ~ Brazosport High School (BHS) Swim Team
One Nikon SB-900 with translucent umbrella and one SB-600 with reflective umbrella

Brazosport High School Swim Team Photos

Photos taken with:
Nikon D300,
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Nikon70-200mm VR This is truly a remarkable lens. Rent it at www.borrowlenses.com

1 - Nikon SB-900 Flash/Speedlight (Off Camera main light in shoot thru umbrella)
1 - Nikon SB-600 Flash/Speedlight (Off Camera in reflective umbrella)

Smith Victor Translucent Umbrella
Creative Light 41" Silver Umbrella

Yongnuo RF-602 wireless triggers
LumoPro LP633 Umbrella Swivel w/ Flash Shoe Adapter

Edited with:
Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Nik Software Color Efex Pro

My Sites:
Brenda Read Photography
My Nikon Reviews
My FACEBOOK
My Flickr Site

Brazosport High School Orchestra 2010

2010-11-21T19:05:00.000-08:00

Recent shoot for BHS Brazosport High School Orchestra. We really enjoyed working with this group. I wish all of them the best. We set up a small studio near the rehearsal room for their individual portraits and shot them on black paper from Savage.

Shot with a D300, Tamron 28-70mm 2.8 lens and a SB-900 off camera using a Lastolite Hot Shoe EZYBOX Softbox Kit - 24x24" . Very minor adjustments were made using Photoshop CS4 and Nik Software Color Efex Pro.

Quinceanera by Photographer Brenda Read

2010-08-12T13:44:00.000-07:00

Short video from a 2010 Quinceanera shoot in Freeport, Tx. Most of these photographs were taken with the Nikon D300s and the Nikon 70-200mm VR lens. The Nikon SB-900 and SB-600 speedlights were used off camera.

View the some more Quinceanero and Quinceanera photos on my Flickr page.

View the HD video here on YouTube.com

Senior Portrait Surfside Beach, Texas

2010-05-21T09:24:00.000-07:00

2010 senior portrait (sportrait) at the beach in Surfside, Texas.

Taken with a D300, Tamron 28-70mm 2.8 lens and a SB-900 off camera using a Lastolite Hot Shoe EZYBOX Softbox Kit - 24x24" . Very minor adjustments were made using Photoshop CS4 and Nik Software Color Efex Pro.

Senior Baseball Sportait/Portrait

2010-04-07T09:22:00.000-07:00

This photo is from a recent senior shoot for a student at Brazosport Christian School (BCS). Shooting portraits of athletes or sportraits provide a great opportunity to use light to bring out character in your subject. This photo was taken in studio with a D300s, Tamron 28-70mm 2.8 lens and a SB-900 off camera. Very minor adjustments were made using Photoshop CS4 and Nik Software Color Efex Pro.

© Brenda Read Photography

Runners Silhouette Portrait Surfside Beach, Texas

2010-04-03T17:16:00.000-07:00

My husband loves the beach and enjoys going to watch the sunrise over the water. It's a great time for beach photography. I took this photo with my Nikon D300s and a 18-55mm lens. I gave the colors a little boost with Photoshop CS4 and added a little vignetting with Nik Software Color Efex Pro.

© Brenda Read Photography

Family Portrait Surfside Beach (Texas)

2010-04-03T15:55:00.001-07:00

I had dreams of taking this shot sweet shot. During spring break the dream came true, we did this beach shoot for a group of 7 cousins in Surfside, Texas (near Lake Jackson in Brazoria County). This shot was taken using a Nikon D300s with the Nikon/NIkkor 70-200mm 2.8 VR lens and one SB-900 Flash/Speedlight off camera.

© Brenda Read Photography

BCS Football Portraits/Sportraits 2009

2009-10-19T11:19:00.000-07:00

Just finished shooting the BCS (Brazosport Christian School) 2009 football portraits/sportraits. We decided to do something a little different in the locker room this year. The football plays sketched on the old school chalk board turned out to be a nice backdrop. We used studio lights with umbrellas and a Nikon SB-900 Flash in optical slave mode (SU-4 mode) to light up the background. © Brenda Read Photography

Infant Newborn Shoot in the Lake Jackson Area

2009-10-01T19:16:00.001-07:00

Here are a few shots from a recent infant, newborn, baby shoot at a local childcare facility in the Lake Jackson area. I really enjoyed this shoot. I owe a big thank you to the staff at the daycare center, they were a tremendous help in getting the babies ready for their session. © Brenda Read Photography

Sweet and Sassy in the Woodlands, Tx

2009-09-30T12:27:00.000-07:00

A little summer fun at Sweet and Sassy in the Woodlands, Tx. The girls had a fabulous time partying and cruising the Woodlands Waterway Square. It's a fantastic place to shoot. If you have young girls and are looking for a great place to have a birthday party check out Sweet and Sassy. The top image was taken with the Nikon D300 and the Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens. The bottom photo was taken with the Tamron 28-75mm 2.8.

Portrait Photography at Surfside, Tx

2009-04-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

Most people know me as a sports photographer. However, I've been shooting portraits longer than I've been shooting sports.

Here's a recent shot from a portrait session at Surfside Beach near Freeport and Lake Jackson, Texas. Equipment used: Nikon D300 with the Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 VR lens. © Brenda Read Photography

Brenda Shoots Olympic Softball Players

2009-02-23T08:19:00.000-08:00

USA Olympic Softball Players Jessica Mendoza, Natasha Watley and Monica Abbott
We recently had the opportunity to shoot 3 Olympic softball players. Jessica Mendoza, Monica Abbott, Natasha Watley were in the Woodlands coaching a softball Olympic training camp for young athletes . I can not say enough great things about how wonderful these ladies were at working with the kids. Their love for the game and the kids was heartfelt. "Love it. Dream it. Live it." ~ Jessica Mendoza. These Olympic stars made a great impact with the young athletes.
© Brenda Read Photography

Sports Photographer Brenda Read Shoots the Lady Bucs Soccer Tournament - Jan 2009

2009-01-27T17:29:00.000-08:00

We recently shot Brazoswood's Lady Buc Soccer Tournament in Lake Jackson, Texas - Here's a link to a slide show on brendaread.com with a few of the highlights. Enjoy.

Just posted the video on exposureroom.com the video quality is much higher than youtube.com

If you would like to purchase photos in the video or browse other photos from the tournament please visit www.brendaread.com and click "Buy Photos".

© Brenda Read Photography

U.S. Forest Service in Lake Jackson, Texas

2009-01-04T16:02:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all the guys in the United States Forest Service for their assistance in recovering from Hurricane Ike.

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