Pan Y Vino Photography

02/23/2022

Hey, back in the lab, doing what I love to do! Man, its been FAR TOO LONG! Deacon Marce

03/03/2021

As I have been saying in previous posts, I have been at it trying to expand into other forms of media. Streaming, MOJO, vlogging, editing videos.

Whew!

So much to learn so little time. But man has it been fun! I have done a couple of projects with video editing and haven't been disappointed.

One thing I have found out is that when I get deep into something I find places to utilize the skills I have learned. I have several projects that I have put the new found skills to use on and haven't been disappointed! (always a good sign that I'm on the right track!)

You know I don't have a lot of cash - hence the "starving artist" on my LinkedIn page. So I look for ways to DIY the equipment, like a teleprompter from foam core boards. Or a repurposed boom stand. Etc. As you grow, you replace and upgrade. But the core is still the same - Gotta get out there and do it!

Content over equipment - then, if your lucky, get a Patreon account to pay for it all! People will pay for a quality interview shot on a mobile phone and a Boya lapel mic over a full blown studio with BORING content. You can always add the bells and whistles later when things become second nature.

Keep that in mind as you go from amature / amatuer to pro!

Keep shooting!

08/31/2020

I have been looking at camera phones to see how they match up to DLSR's. While they are easy and quick and, let's face it, always available, they still lack some of the "pro" qualities a DSLR provides. Though you may not notice them, the deep down qualities the average point and shooter experiences from a good camera phone, its when you step up to the big arena where the DSLR's distinguish themselves.

I may be shooting myself in the foot, with this next comment - But some of the upper end camera phones these days give the bottom line DSLR's a run for their money. But notice, I said top ... and bottom... And here is my argument - while it still holds true - look at the glass. a dot of glass on a camera phone vs the amount of glass on a DSLR lens.

Glass and sensor make all the difference. And after searching for an upgrade to my old LG V10 (R.I.P.), I settled on a camera that is ... a phone. Yep, I took the dive and bit the bullet on a high end camera phone. uh, for more than saying I spent more than I wanted to on a phone. Work is demanding the versatility of a quick pic and quality image that is afforded by the high end camera phones can provide.

Any one who knows me would testify that I cant see spending money I don't need to. So this one was a bitter pill to swallow. So off to the ask the people of the net their opinions (and BOY THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM) and reviews. Sorting through the junk reviews and opinions just to have an opinions (and hours of wasted time on my old phone), only after that, finding decent information to plan out, and form the criteria for my next purchase.

Well, once that was established it was off to the seemingly endless searches for a camera phone that fit the bill. And based on the criteria I established the field began to narrow. And it wasn't looking good. I was going to have to spend money. But I wasn't parting with my Bengi's for just bragging rights, I wanted to be able to future proof my investment.

I settled on a phone that should fit the bill and look forward to sharing some of the pics in the very near future. I must say I am excited and look forward to comparing images and capabilities. THAT should be interesting!

Keep snapping those pics and tell the story!

08/04/2020

Hey, just to prove that I am not lost in cyberspace, I am still shooting pics and have moved into video and streaming! Yeah, it may be late but I am just learning as I go which makes it slow. BUT I am having a blast! DLSR video, OBS, steaming...its like learning a new language. But again the basics still remain. Focus, be there at the right time and store that stuff somewhere where it wont get wiped out by the next lightning storm...Had that happen. Dont laugh.

And just to show I am still shooting pics... how's this one!

03/22/2019

Not gone just busy. Working on learning some new tech stuff. Maybe when it is up to s***f I can post some of it. Till then KEEP snapping photos and saving memories.

07/16/2018

I haven't dropped off the face of the earth. Just been working on other projects. Like moving. Etc. Been busy.

06/07/2017

Been tinkering with other ways I can use my knowledge in photography. Video has always fascinated me. Photo editing and video editing are surprisingly similar. Who knew.

03/29/2016

Photos from my walks in nature.

11/19/2015

Have been thinking of photo processing. How much to edit and how much to leave original. This is a question of taste and artistry. The thing about that is it is always changing. Getting better, advancing in techniques, etc. In that expression of artistry, a bit of you comes through.

That is what I like about photography. That it captures what I see. Through the lens or through my heart. In world wrought with ugliness you can see through to the beauty around us. With the right efforts, we can exspand what we see by way of making it a reality.

Just some thoughts.

10/06/2015

Mushrooms on the march.jpg

09/06/2013

Besides the canoe trip last weekend I have been busy with the new site. The hosting site changed their format so I had to change the layout. In order to shake the bugs loose I need your feedback. Take a look at the new site and let me know what you think! I added some new photos since the last time you were there so enjoy discovering!

p.s Don't forget to tell a friend about the site.

Images captured by a passion to discover what God has painted with all the colors of the rainbow! Enjoy the journey!

08/16/2013

A shout out to fans in Spain, Australia, Mexico and Belize! Don't forget to "share" my page. I hope to travel to your part of the world some day! Or come visit us, we'd love to have you visit us state side!