Zak Schwank Photo

July 13, 2009 // Portraits

So I need some creative input and turn to you. I love this photo...I mean really love this one. I intentionally wanted it blurry to show the moment and rushing excitement of a boy running to play games on the midway, but I'm stuck on whether it lives in black and white or color. What do you think? Personally I initially thought it had to be color...after all we are at the fair with lots of neat colors and lights, but after staring at it for quite some time I think it's best in black and white. Now there is no right or wrong just interpretation, so what do ya think?

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Rachael Earl:

I tend to like candid moments in B+W better personally :)

(07.13.09 @ 10:55 PM)

ohana photographers:

first off, love it too! i'm usually a black and white person, but i'm lovin the color one, kimi does to. so we likey the color one :)

(07.13.09 @ 10:56 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Tough call, tough call - I'm gonna go with B&W.

(07.13.09 @ 11:29 PM)

Jeannie:

B&W, for sure!

(07.13.09 @ 11:40 PM)

greta, smitten:

color!!

(07.13.09 @ 11:51 PM)

Amy:

One more for color, going to even things out on the poll!

(07.14.09 @ 07:05 AM)

Ruthie Just:

I love black and white photos, but this one deserves COLOR :)

(07.14.09 @ 07:14 AM)

Kelly:

Ohhhh love it Zak!! Shows just how excited he was that day!! Luv em both but I think I'm going with color as my fav!

(07.14.09 @ 08:16 AM)

Zak Schwank:

Love it ya'll! Thanks for all your input. Kelly I'm almost done. :)

(07.14.09 @ 08:23 AM)

jennifer:

Color... I love the oranges that they are wearing!

(07.14.09 @ 08:25 AM)

Kelly:

I usually always choose b & w but I love this shot in color. Great shot Zak.

(07.14.09 @ 02:12 PM)

Jaime:

You know I am a sucker for B+W's, but I really love it BOTH ways! :)

(07.15.09 @ 06:39 PM)

katie Beverley:

LOVE this shot, man!!! Love both versions but I'd say color!!!

(07.16.09 @ 11:59 AM)

Jamie Burnett:

I vote black and white!

(07.17.09 @ 01:09 PM)

Becka @Studio222 Photography:

I'm a big fan of storytelling moments in black and white. Maybe a bit of a contrast boost would make it pop more but I love it! :)

(07.17.09 @ 06:21 PM)

Annie Warren:

B&W for me. My eye zooms straight to his expression!

(08.02.09 @ 06:44 AM)

Jules:

such a fun moment! I'm voting for color!

(11.20.09 @ 08:48 PM)

Just One For Now

February 28, 2009 // Portraits

Just got home from a fun session at Harveston Lake and thought I would drop a quick little one on Z Blog...get it Z Blog?? Okay it's hot and I'm not thinking right, but bear with me. Hope everyone is having an awesome weekend. :)

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Jaime H.:

Aww, she is soooooooo darn cute! :) I can't wait to see more Zak!!! Great shot! I hope you're having an awesome weekend too!!!!

(02.28.09 @ 06:18 PM)

greta, smitten:

z blog, yes!! she's a cutie pie!

(03.02.09 @ 10:51 AM)

Sylvia Borgo:

HA! Slapping knee! Good one - Z Blog! Love this shot, Zak!

(03.02.09 @ 02:06 PM)

ohana photographers -david & kimi:

awwww.....look at that smile! too cute z dog!

(03.03.09 @ 04:13 PM)

Rachael Earl:

She's darling-post up some more! :)

(03.03.09 @ 11:04 PM)

Pamela Telgenhoff:

TOO CUTE!!!

(03.07.09 @ 05:05 AM)

greta, smitten:

where in the world is zak schwank???????

(03.09.09 @ 09:27 PM)

Matt Antonino:

Beautiful beautiful! Such a cutie - love the crop!

(03.18.09 @ 08:54 AM)

A Cowboy In Old Town Temecula

February 22, 2009 // Portraits

A couple weeks ago I met up with Jason for some acting headshots. Jason is a talented theater actor, so I jumped at the chance to hang with him. Our day of the shoot was dreary and rainy, but we made it work, at times ducking under covered walkways to dodge the rain. Kinda makes me want a weather sealed camera body. Speaking of rain...what has happened to our sweet little sunny so cal? As I type it's gloomy and cold. Ummm Mother Nature, can I have my sunny so cal back please? Seattle called and they need you. Okay rant over. I hope everyone is having an awesome weekend. :)

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amy:

great lighting on these photos, really great job.

(02.22.09 @ 02:22 PM)

Jaime H.:

I really like these shots!!! I agree -- great lighting! :) They are so crispy clean! :) Great job, Zak!

(02.23.09 @ 06:44 PM)

greta, smitten:

to quote you... "i love the theatuh!" (you said that a few weeks back on ours, in case you don't remember and think i'm weird) really cool, i especially like the one on the far right! and in the first one, he kinda makes me think of dennis quaid a little! :)

(02.24.09 @ 10:52 AM)

Rachael Earl:

Perfect, even light-love the first one!

(02.24.09 @ 11:01 AM)

Amanda Suanne:

Those rockk!!

(02.26.09 @ 07:29 AM)

ohana photographers -david & kimi:

lovin that first shot my friend!

(02.26.09 @ 11:34 PM)

Matt Antonino:

WOW - these are great!! I love this session - the last one is fantastic and that first one ROCKS too. Best!

(03.18.09 @ 08:55 AM)

Looking for fun, cute, kids and families.

February 22, 2009 // Information

I am looking for several families to take part in a cool little something I'm cooking up. If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested contact me here. In the subject line put "cool project" and I'll send you all the info. :)

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Melanie Downes:

I will put my daughter up to it! Maybe my husband too...he has great colorful tattoos....awesome in photos!

(02.23.09 @ 08:25 AM)

Rachael Earl:

Well, we're fun and cute, but not in your area-darn it!

(02.24.09 @ 11:02 AM)

These are some cute kids!

January 22, 2009 // Portraits

Here are just a few from a session the other day. This session was for Jet Set Babies, and the last time I photographed these cuties the twins were not standing, so we had to get new ones. And let me tell you, fast doesn't even begin to describe these two. Light speed, supersonic, or perhaps warp speed. These boys were quick! Kept me on my toes for sure. I couldn't resist taking a few shots of the boys' big sister, and with that smile can you blame me?

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ohana photographers -david & kimi:

you were right these are some cute kids!!! love the smile on the little girl!

(01.22.09 @ 08:10 PM)

Jaime H.:

They are all way cute!!! Love the smiles! I had my own little speed racer over the weekend -- so much fun!!

(01.22.09 @ 08:12 PM)

greta, smitten photography:

you have to have ninja skills to get twins that age in the same pic!! my twin nieces are a year old and it's next to impossible to get them framed simultaneously! great shoot, they are cuties!

(01.22.09 @ 08:39 PM)

Rachael Earl:

So stinkin' cute! Love the top two especially!

(01.22.09 @ 08:45 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

These kiddos are adorable! Twins! Oh my - what fun shots . .

(01.22.09 @ 08:45 PM)

Lisette Price:

Aww they are really cute!

(01.23.09 @ 10:42 AM)

Amy Zebrack:

You are one talented (AND PATIENT) photographer to get such incredible photos of my kids (she says proudly!). Thanks again, Zak!

(01.23.09 @ 03:04 PM)

Valerie Schooling:

Cute as can be, all of them! I love their little matching outfits too - and you're right about the sister's smile, she's precious as well!

(01.26.09 @ 07:37 AM)

Annie Warren:

Hi Zak.... just dropping in from Australia to say hello, and check out your blog. GORGEOUS little kids. I can only imagine this was a very busy session for you, and the images are fabulous. The twins are cute, but the little girl really stole my heart. Her face radiates sheer joy! Well done.... Mum and Dad must be thrilled with these.

(02.28.09 @ 04:29 AM)

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