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Photoshop Retouching Can Save the Day
Often photographers are given challenges to get a good shot but there are obstacles that are in the way or out of our control. Recently Ted was asked to shoot a roofer demonstrating a roof safety clamp product on a typical house roof. Ted was able to capture the...
The Excitement of a Construction Photo Shoot
Why Settle for Boring Industrial Product Photography
Ted DeCagna Receives 2 New Photography Awards
October 14, 2019, Ted DeCagna has received 2 new photography awards from a highly respected national design organization…American Graphic Design and Advertising, Ashland, KY. The 2 photographs will be published in a design annual titled American Graphic Design...
Ted DeCagna Shoots Verrazano Bridge Renovation
Ted DeCagna was selected by a major New York Metropolitan bridge builder, Kiewit Infrastructure, to shoot their majorrenovation work on the 55 year old, Verrazano Bridge, linkingBrooklyn, New York with Staten Island. The Verrazano is the longestsuspension bridge in...
Ted DeCagna Receives 2 New Photography Awards
August 2, 2019, Ted DeCagna has received 2 new photography awards from a highly respected national design organization…American Graphic Design and Advertising, Ashland, KY. The 2 photographs will be published in a design annual titled American Graphic Design and...
Ted DeCagna Shoots Exciting Robotics Product Photography
Ted has been shooting all types of product photography since 1997, from Italian ice to cancer treatment machines, but a recent assignment may top the list for exciting product shoots… robotics used for pharmaceutical and biotech purposes. This shoot included...
Ted DeCagna Shoots Bridge Collapse Evidence, Elizabeth, NJ
Ted DeCagna was recently called upon by a private construction company to document serious overpass/bridge concrete slab failure and collapse in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The City of Elizabeth discovered a one eighth mile section of...
Who Needs a Tripod for Great Time Exposures?
My favorite shots to shoot are night time exposures. Extreme contrasts, vibrant electric lights, dramatic darks and lights… there is nothing like a great night time exposure!. But what if the shot you can see is a spontaneous moment and you don’t have a tripod?...
The Thrill of Capturing an Actual Lightning Strike
It was a hot, summer night in New Jersey. I needed a creative challenge, so I made my own photographic challenge. I heard the accu-weather forecast which said the weather was suppose to get very stormy in New York with a high chance of lighting and thunder. With...
The Reward of Capturing that Great Photo
Success Story 1 Every assignment is a challenge, especially very difficult requests like capturing a client’s tractor-trailer on one of the New York City bridges. This request was from a major trucking/transportation company who transports goods with 32 trucks in the...
First Rate Photography Equals A First Class Impression
Whether your clients are selling food at a restaurant, hardware products on their website, or accounting services, first rate photography will sell their product or service faster. A picture is worth 1,000 words, and when professional photography looks first rate, it...
A Photographer with Sensitivity to Lighting Real Estate
“All I need is a shot of my restaurant.” This is a fairly common request from some clients, but of course it’s rarely that simple. Every building exterior has a “best time of day” to be photographed. Ted’s first question to his client or the building owner is “When...
Photo Montage – A Visual Impact You Were Not Expecting
A photographic montage combines multiple images juxtaposed in size and placement to emphasize a message. When used in advertising and communications pieces, the contrasting elements create striking visual effects that arrest the eye and become an effective tool for...
Medical photography that captures the compassion and the drama
It takes a special kind of person to be a doctor or other healthcare provider. Years of education impart academic knowledge and hands-on training builds skill and professional judgment. It also takes a special kind of photographer to capture the essence of a doctor’s...
Do Compelling Images Influence Buyers?
Scholars say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In business, an expertly composed and beautifully lit photograph can be worth so much more. It can be key to making the sale. From retail, to restaurants, to real estate, stunning photos of interiors attract...
Setting the Pace in Transport Photography
In the NY/NJ Metro area, there’s no such thing as standing still. If you’re not moving forward, your competition will pass you by in a heartbeat. Transport-based businesses need photography and graphics that clearly show their companies are on the move. The transport...
The Power of Dynamic Construction Photography
Picture this… there are mounds of dirt and debris everywhere. Massive earth moving equipment is leveling the ground while nearby, a pile driver makes an insanely loud noise as it sets huge wooden pilings in place for a new bulkhead. Cranes swing loads of steel from a...