FotoJournal

Photographing Food: Rocco’s Pastries

Cary, NC – One area that didn’t get included in the portfolio was my work photographing food. Can’t squeeze in everything.

But beautiful food is inspiring. I want to devour it with my camera and preserve it forever. Before I devour it with my fork. (more…)

Shooting at Night and Photo-Compositing

Story and photos by Hal Goodtree. This article first appeared in CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – Last month, I wrote about taking pictures during “Magic Hour” – the time just after sunset when everything looks golden and lovely.

The Lochmere Christmas Flotilla this past weekend presented the challenge of photographing at night, when it was truly dark. (more…)

Thanksgiving Moments and Family Portraits

Cary, NC – Is your family coming in from out of town? Want a picture? I’ll be taking bookings for informal family portraits and photography over the Thanksgiving weekend. (more…)

The 15 Minute Photoshop Miracle

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photos by Casey Toth.

Cary, NC – As the internet evolves, more and more people are getting involved in telling their own stories. From blogging to Facebook and Twitter, we’ve become a nation of content creators and content marketers. (more…)

Picturing Julie

Pittsboro, NC – Julie Roland, a well-known Realtor® in Pittsboro, was one of my very first clients. About a week ago, we spent some time taking business portraits to update her inventory. (more…)

Shooting Real Estate: Magic Hour

Cary, NC – There are lots of tricks to shooting effective pictures for real estate. But when it comes to shooting the exterior of a house, you can’t go wrong with Magic Hour. (more…)

Influences: Henri Cartier-Bresson

Cary, NC – Every photographer should have influences. My influences start with Henri Cartier-Bresson. (more…)

Artist: Jerry Miller

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Cary, NC – I took a lot of pictures this week – the dedication of a new train depot, more pictures in Downtown Cary, North Hills Developer Jon Kane at the Heart of Cary Association, a few snaps of a Cary Chamber event and some pictures of a client’s Mini Cooper in Chapel Hill.

But my favorite was a shot of artist Jerry Miller. (more…)

Technique: Shooting Without Looking

Cary, NC – Sometimes, the best way to get a picture is to take it without looking through the camera. Crazy, huh? (more…)

Portraits: Mayor Harold Weinbrecht

Cary, NC – I always think it’s a special honor to take pictures of elected leaders and candidates for office.

Most recently, I had the opportunity to take pictures of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Here are a few of my favorites. (more…)