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I am going to share an embarrassing moment with you…possibly on the top 5 list of most embarrassing moments in my life. This moment may have been less embarrassing in any other situation, but it happened to take place in the middle of shooting a wedding. I was in the Tampa, FL for this particular… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
So far in 2013 I’ve had the opportunity to do a few Boudoir shoots for clients. Out of the areas I specialize in, Boudoir is probably one of my favorites…and not for the reasons some of you may think. I use the term “Rockstar” a lot when communicating with clients about boudoir photoshoots. I think… Read more »
Welcome. This is the inaugural post to my photography blog. I am Dave Zumbek and I am the man behind the camera and business, Dave Zumbek Photography. My goals for this blog are to share my work and the events that I photograph, while also providing tips, lessons, and