Dave Zumbek Photography is now offering $75 mini portrait photography sessions to the Peoria, IL area. Mini sessions are 30 minute photo shoots at a nearby location of your choosing. Every session comes with 5 fully edited digital photos and print release.
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The Tall Photographer Advantage
When most of you associate the words “height” and “photography”, you probably think about the super models you see in the fashion world. However, I am referring to a different viewpoint…the one of the photographer. Those of you I have been lucky enough to work with know that I am obnoxiously tall. At 6’8″ I… Read more »
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Hotel Boudoir – My Session with Kady
A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to do a boudoir shoot in a downtown Los Angeles Hotel. As a photographer, hotel shoots can often be impractical. Some of the room rates, depending on the city, can be as much or even a great deal more than what I would typically charge for… Read more »
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Wedding at Peoria Zoo
Recently I had the opportunity to shoot a wedding at the Glen Oak Zoo in Peoria, IL. This was a first for me and something I never thought I would do in my photography career. The words “zoo” and “wedding” aren’t necessarily words that I would have associated together before being hired for this event…. Read more »
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Photographers: We Are More Than Our Cameras
Ever since I started my journey in photography, I have been hearing a phrase that continuously bothers me: “That camera takes really nice pictures.” Other photographers reading this may share my frustration, but non-photogs may not understand. There is so much more to photography than just the camera. To attribute all the credit for an image just… Read more »
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Competition on the Job: Lessons Learned
I was recently asked to be the photographer for a local Semi-Pro (post college, pre AFL/NFL) Football team, the Tazewell Tigers. The gig itself did not directly pay, but promised exposure and the opportunity to sell prints. I decided to give it a trial run this past Sunday to see if the opportunity could live… Read more »
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Wedding Photography: An Artistic Approach
Wedding photography is a genre that can be predictable and uninspiring. For the most part, you know what to expect when looking at wedding photos. Usually you will see the obligatory ceremony shots, the first kiss, posed photos with the bridal party and family members, cutting of the cake, etc. Fundamentally this makes sense. After… Read more »