Athlete Portrait: Dramatic Headshot

Brazoswood High School Portrait taken at Hopper Field in Freeport, Tx.

Today, I re-watched a recorded video of Peter Hurley giving a presentation at the google + conference.  He makes some excellent points that all photographers think about.  He's also an entertaining speaker.

You can watch the video here on youtube.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-NKdOMtldM

One of his focal points is the importance of getting emotion out of your subjects. 

The above head shot was taken under the bleachers at Hopper Field in Freeport, Tx.  We used a D300s with 1 - SB-900 in a softbox.  All the post processing was done in Lightroom 4... no Photoshop on this shot.

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Football Portrait: Angleton Wildcat - Sam Cisneros by: Brenda Read

Football Portrait: Angleton Wildcat - Sam Cisneros by: Brenda Read, a photo by brendaread on Flickr

Sam is a highly accomplished high school athlete. Sam played for the Angleton Wildcats and this photo was taken during his senior session on his home field. This headshot was taken on the field using one SB-900 in a softbox and a D300s just after dark. Sam was not only a great subject but also one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. I'm sure his future will be bright and we wish him the best.

Brenda Read
www.brendaread.com
High School Seniors

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Living on the Edge at MSR Houston Raceway

Le Mans Race Car at MSR Houston Raceway

One of the many things that keeps photography interesting is the variety of assignments.  You never know what the day will bring. We could be in studio working with a newborn or on the side of a race track capturing a car whizzing past us at 150mph.  Here are a few shots from a recent shoot at MSR Houston, a 2.38 mile flat race track located 35 miles south of Houston (Near Angleton, Texas).  

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“Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world.” - Babe Ruth (Senior Photography)

www.brendaread.com  -  Senior Photography by Brenda Read

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High School Senior in Champion Swimmer Pose

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

SENIOR PORTFOLIO |  BRENDA READ | FACEBOOK | FLICKR | NIKON REVIEWS

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

Editing with:
Photoshop CS5
Adobe Lightroom
Nik Color Efex Pro

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Erin Baker's - Kestrel Bikes - Ironman Triathletes

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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 BRENDA READ PHOTOGRAPHY | FACEBOOK | FLICKR SITE | NIKON REVIEWS

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

Editing with:
Photoshop CS5
Adobe Lightroom
Nik Color Efex Pro

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World Series Bound Ballistix Softball Team

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

View Team Photo, View Catcher Portrait

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

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BHS Brazosport High School Swim Team

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

© 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,
Nikon 17-35mm If you don't own it? Try it out at  www.borrowlenses.com
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

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Brazosport High School Orchestra 2010

© Brenda Read Photography 2010 ~ Brazosport High School Orchestra

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.

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Quinceanera by Photographer Brenda Read

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

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Senior Portrait Surfside Beach, Texas

© Brenda Read Photography

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.

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Senior Baseball Sportait/Portrait

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

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Runners Silhouette Portrait Surfside Beach, Texas

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

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Family Portrait Surfside Beach (Texas)

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

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BCS Football Portraits/Sportraits 2009

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

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Infant Newborn Shoot in the Lake Jackson Area

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

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Sweet and Sassy in the Woodlands, Tx

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.

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Portrait Photography at Surfside, Tx

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

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Brenda Shoots Olympic Softball Players

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

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

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

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