Gary Dates Photographs

09/28/2023

Near DuPont Circle Washington DC. I forgot my locking remote shutter but discovered the Canon Connect app on my iPhone allows me to do the same thing….open the shutter in Bulb mode. This was a 92 second exposure.

10/12/2021

09/25/2020

Been a minute. Here's a new one...

09/05/2019

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for my photography classes at Thompson Park. Go to
https://reg.monmouthcountyparks.com/ and on the Search form enter my name in the KEYWORD entry field. These are the classes:

Meet Your DSLR
This class is all about gaining creative control of your DSLR camera. Chances are you've already taken the class, but maybe it's been a while and you'd like to reconnect with photography!

DSLR 2
This is not an advanced class! It is a class for anyone who has a basic understanding of Manual exposure and would like to gain more confidence shooting manually.

Intro to Speedlights
Have you been mystified as to how to PROPERLY use a flash? It's simply another light source. Learn how speedlights can help take your photography to the next level!

07/30/2018

New class starting Wednesday August 8 from 6:30-8:30 at Thompson Park in Lincroft!

Portrait Photography - Start to Finish

The art of shooting people is a big subject. I'll walk you through the process from start-to-finish; gear, shooting, various lighting techniques, and finally post-production retouching using Adobe Lightroom Classc CC!

This is NOT an "advanced" class! If you are curious as to what goes into professional portrait-taking and you have a basic knowledge of exposure, then you qualify!

https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/program1/searchdetails.aspx?ID=26757

07/11/2017

Been a while. Here's my latest...

05/13/2017

I'm hosting a Flash Workshop at Thompson Park in Lincroft on Saturday May 20th. There are still some spaces available!

This workshop will give you insight into how to use a speedlight that attaches to your camera’s hot shoe. You will learn how to use it on AND off camera! Discover how to create beautiful portraits, still life, and really anything that can benefit from an additional light source. We’ll examine all of...

04/26/2017

This photo started as a project to be printed on the bass drum head of my friend Scott Lewis. I ecided to make it a portfolio piece as well...

11/22/2016

Created this image for newlyweds Cynthia and AJ!

11/07/2016

Reservoir at Thompson Park