Studio Photography behind the scene
I thought I’d share some behind the scene from a recent studio photography shoot I did to give you an idea what it feels like to be in a photography studio environment, and the positioning of lighting. Hair and makeup done by the talented Samantha Von-Dutch, in the clip the amazingly stunning model Christina Georgiou and Sofia. The Shoot was for retailer “Miss Athena’s Closet”
Published Fashion Editorial
One our photos was recently published one of my favorite international magazines “Dark Beauty Magazine”http://www.darkbeautymag.com/2014/10/george-azmy-700-500-photography-jeniqua/ The photo was one of a series with an amazing team collaboration and a lot of hard-work involvedDesigner: LuomoHair/Makeup: Makeup & Hair BoudoirModel:...
Your Wedding Photographer is more than just a photographer
Being a Wedding photographer is not just a job. It is a way of living, whenever we are hired to do a photo shoot of any kind or document an important event like you wedding or engagement we become completely immersed in the project. As a wedding photographer is even more involved in their craft. Because your wedding is one of the most important days of your life the person hired to document it is involved in every tiny detail so that they can be sure to capture every element and preserve it for the rest of your life. They may be a stranger when you meet but often become a part of your family and a lifelong friend. We spend hours with the bride discussing the venue, the decorations, the outfits for the bridesmaids and of course her wedding gown. As a wedding photographer we know just how important this day is to both the bride and groom and all the family,so we make sure that every single beautiful moment is captured, a memory frozen in time which can be revisited years and decades in the future. As your children grow and learn about the day their parents got married, your wedding photographer may be there to point out a specific photograph that was taken just before or just after an especially memorable moment. The bond forged between the bridal couple and their photographer is one which can last the rest of their lives and is as close as that of a sibling or childhood friend. This is why choosing a photographer for your wedding is about more thanjust flipping through the phonebook and choosing the first name that jumps out at you. Your wedding is a momentous occasion, but choosing someone who just takes a great photo is not enough, you also need to consider their personality. The person documenting the day your fairytale begins needs to be someone that both you and your spouse-to-be get on with and like. it’s someone who enjoy his company and chat, someone who you can trust and be sure that he will deliver on the professional and personal...
Orthodox Wedding Photographer Sydney
Orthodox Wedding Photographer in Sydney and how to choose ? The Catholic wedding photography is relatively different from the Orthodox weddings. Generally Lebanese, Egyptian, Ukrainian, Russian, or Greek weddings are categorized as the Orthodox weddings. Apart from the common aspects, these weddings have some significant differences as well. If you are planning to hire a photographer for Orthodox weddings in the church, you should ensure that the photographer is well-informed about the important aspects of the ceremony. Since not all church authorities allow people to enter the altar, a knowledgeable and experienced photographer should be well prepared in advance. To avoid any unwanted issues, you should ensure that your photographer has spoken to the priest prior to the ceremony and discussed about the probable range of movement. The altar located in an Orthodox church is basically a sanctuary which is decorated with lights and icons. An ornamented door is located in the center of the altar. Nobody, excepting the priest, is permitted to enter the altar. Orthodox weddings photographers are aware of the fact that the proper position is very important to get a good view of the couple as well as the priest. Therefore by seeking permission from the priest in advance, a good photographer positions himself/herself outside that door either on the bride’s side or the groom’s side. You must hire a wedding photographer who has a good understanding about the important rituals of the ceremony so that he/she can capture those memorable moments. Although the above mentioned qualities of a photographer are very important, there are some basic guidelines which must be followed in choosing the perfect photographer for your Orthodox wedding ceremony. You should evaluate your photographer’s portfolio: The photographers have their distinctive style of taking pictures. Some adopt modern or edgy techniques and some adopt more traditional methodologies. Therefore, you should choose that photographer who matches your style. Watch the Budget: You should develop your budget by considering various hidden costs like package inclusions, extra print charges, overtime, and location fees. After figuring out the budget you must try to stick to it. Discuss freely with the wedding photographer about all hidden fees prior to hiring him for taking photographs on the most precious day in your life. To get affordable rates you can do some research on the Internet. You can ask for the referrals: Since photographers develop either good or bad reputation, it is worthwhile to see which professional photographer is known for his quality of work and professionalism. Ask for the recommendations of acquaintances, family members, and friends. Check for compatibility: This is very important because on the wedding day you will be all stressed out to look into every detail. A photographer who can gel with the wedding guests in a friendly manner is a huge plus. An ideal wedding photographer is the one who can make you feel calm and comfortable on wedding day. 700 500 Photography team is highly experienced in all wedding photography with a special understanding to the Orthodox Wedding Photography ceremony and tradition, with captured over the years tens of Orthodox weddings for various ethnicity. Make sure to Contract Us Now to book you professional wedding photographer George Azmy Wedding Photographer Sydney,...
Engagement / Pre-wedding Photography
Why Engagement / Pre-wedding Photography ? Most of the couples want to have candid photos on their wedding day. They really do not seem to understand the importance of the pre wedding photo shoot. Wedding photo shoot is the mirror of the happiness as they are having a great time. However the Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot has its own significance. Without Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot, the images of the wedding can appear to be dull. The couples constantly try to catch with the time on the wedding day. Most of the couple is not used to the professional photo shoot. The work of month can go in to vain without a Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot. Lots of dollars have been spent on the gown. Therefore the bride should want to capture every possible feature of her beautiful gown. Incredible ideas can be incorporated in the Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot. Weddings are best remembered with the wedding photos. Therefore with Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot couples can have an amazing experience. The couples appear to be main character of the of the pre wedding photo shoot. In order the make their dream come true, they need to go through a preparation time. Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot can act as a preparation for the great day. Now-a-days Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot is included in the wedding package. The couples can choose a place for their Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot. It can be both indoor or an outdoor. Importance of the Engagement / Pre-wedding Photo shoot Photography With the Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot, the photographer gets to know about the couples. The couples also get acquainted with the photographer. In this way they become relaxed in the proximity of each other. Acquaintance with the couples enables the photographer to take candid photos with relative ease. During the Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot you can talk about your need. In this way the photographer will be prepared in better fashion on the wedding day. They will know how to click the photos or best angles for you. With the Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot you will get to know about the skills of the photographer. Working ethics of the photographer can be discovered as well in this way. If you do not like the photographer then you can still change the photographer for the wedding. It will help you to save your wedding from being ruined. It is always better to go for natural looking shots instead of surreal one. You should click the photo in normal and relaxed way. You should not become conscious with the photo shoot. You can choose an informal setting for the wedding. You can also click photos in a place which have special significance in your life. Photos from the Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot can go in to your invitation card in order to make it more attractive in front of the guest. You can also use the photos of Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot for a special slide show on the wedding day. Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoots are usually fun experience. You should arrange a date of Engagement / Pre-wedding photo shoot by consulting with the photographer. It is better to arrange a at least a month prior to big wedding day. Contact us Now and make sure to check what our client say about us George Azmy Wedding Photographer Sydney,...
Sydney Christening Photography
Sydney Christening Photography (Baptism Photography) After a new baby is born it’s an exciting time. If you are religious you may decide you have a christening. You probably want to get some excellent photographs during this time and it’s not something you might not want to do on your own. Hiring a professional photographer is a god option for your baby’s christening. Get Memorable Shots You want a professional Christening photographer because they will get those great memorable shots. You want to have excellent photographs to show your friends and family and shots that can be passed down to the future generations. A professional photographer will provide you with those lasting shots you just can’t get on your own. The images will be clear and they will look amazing. These will be intimate images of the christening that you will treasure forever. Josh (6)_DSC9474-2_DSC9464-2_DSC9443-2_DSC9365-2_DSC9335-2_DSC9304-2_DSC9291-2_DSC9265-2Josh (1)Josh (328)Josh (589)Josh (572)Josh (566)Josh (557)Josh (602)Josh (587)Josh (595)Josh (204)Josh (128)Josh (65)Josh (52)DSC_0384_DSC7512DSC_0513DSC_0509DSC_0458DSC_0449DSC_0412_DSC9668_DSC9666_DSC9663_DSC9773_DSC9801_DSC9708_DSC9705_DSC0124 Professional Results You want to hire a photographer for your christening shots because you’ll get experience to back up the photographs and the professional results that matter to you. It’s important to get good quality photographs so you can out these in books, send to friends, frame, and so on. A professional will give you the results that you need and the best christening photographs possible. Blends In A good Christening photographer will blend in during the ceremony and you won’t even know that he or she is there. The photographer is respectful of the entire event yet can still get you the images that you want for this very important event in your child’s life. You’ll have memories that you can talk about for years to come and excellent photographs to share with friends and family members. Images That Matter When you take images yourself you end up with tons of images that don’t matter at all. You end up wasting a lot of images because they don’t turn out quite the way that you want. A good photographer will ensure that they take a lot of high quality images so this is easier for you to make a decision as to which images you want to print out or use for a photo book. Yu have a better section on top quality images because you went with a professional and not an amateur photographer. When you take image yourself they might be blurry, have poor lighting, you can abuse the wrong flash and so on. The professional knows exactly what it takes to create top quality images no matter what the conditions are. You want the best images possible for your baby’s christening so go with a professional photographer. It might cost you more but the results in the end will be well worth the expense. Once in a Lifetime Event The christening is a once in a lifetime event and you want to trust your images to a professional and not anyone else. You want images that you will remember forever and you’ll get that when you hire the experts. You want an expert to capture these images for you so you can treasure the christening of your child. Contact us now to book your Christening photographer in Sydney George Azmy Wedding Photographer Sydney,...
Sydney Hens Night Photography
Sydney Hens Night Photography If you plan to have a hens night or a bachelorette party as it’s referred to by some people you want to have a lot of quality photographs taken during the event. You may decide that a professional photographer is required for your event. Here’s what to look for and expect. Professionalism You want a photographer that can show professionalism so you get the best photographs possible at your hens night party. You want to pick a photographer that has years of experience so the images taken at your event are the best that they can possibly be. These parties can sometimes get wild so the person taking the images must be professional at all times during the event. You want to ensure that the photographer understands this. The photographer you hire must have the right kind of morals to do the photography work at the hens night party. Experience It’s very important that you hire someone that has a lot of experience as these types of photographs are not easy to take. You can take images yourself but they will never look the way that you want. When you hire a professional photographer they understand exactly how to get that amazing shot and to make your images stand out. Someone to Blend into the Crowd You want a photographer that is able to blend in during the event so no one notices the photographer unless someone is called upon for a candid shot. The photographer needs to be able to move around the event effortlessly and get all these amazing shots that you just can’t get on your own. A good photographer will be able to create some wonderful images that you will treasure for years to come. References Make sure you get some good references before you hire a photographer to do your event. Solid references can help ensure that you pick someone that will provide you with the best images possible. You might check around your local area and see anyone has any suggestions for you. Make sure you check the website and look at the portfolio of the photographer to get an impression as to the quality of the images the photographer produces. Once you have a couple of references ensure that you follow up with them and ask any questions that you want to know. A good reference can be a valuable tool in your decision making process as to whether or not you want to hire the photographer. Other Work You may decide to hire the photographer to complete your wedding too if they do a good job at the hens night. You should go over the photographs form the hens night and then ask them what other services they provide. You may be able to get a good rate or a big discount since you have worked with them before. Take your time and don’t hire anyone until you are ready. Ensure you get some references and check those before you hire the photographer and pay close attention to their portfolio. You want a professional photographer with a lot of experience for your hens night or bachelorette party like us. Contact us now to book us for your special night. Check my : Corporate Events Photography George Azmy Wedding Photographer Sydney,...
Sydney Corporate Events Photography
Sydney Corporate Events Photography Do you need high quality photography for your event? Showing your event in the best possible light is very important to you and to do this you need high quality images that are professional. Here’s how a good event photographer can help you. People Hate Having Images Taken of Them A good photographer is going to blend in with the crowd and get all those good photographs when people don’t expect it, the photographer will get all the smiles, laughter and good times. They can capture people when they are just being themselves and this can make for excellent photographs. When you try to force people to have images taken no one looks quite right because they are self-conscious about having an image taken. A good event photographer is able to capture the best moments when people are just their natural self. A Good Photographer Works With the Crowd A good photographer will get people to smile and is able to capture the best moments from the event so you have amazing images. They know exactly what to look for and what images are going to be appropriate for your event needs. The photographer is friendly and will approach the guests and ask for images when required so they can capture the best ones from the event. Capture the Events Moments that Matter You may have guest speaker or important people speaking at your event. A good corporate photographer will capture thesе moments for you which can be critical to your business. You can use them in flyers, newsletter or other material that your business hands out. These images can say a lot about you and your buinesss and you want them to be the best possible quality. Leave a Good Impression You want to leave a good impression on the people that attend your event. These may be investors or other people you do business with. Good photographs show that you care about your business and that you’re professional. These images can also help others with their business too as it shows the person attending your event. You want people to see your event in the right way and good images can help prove them that you are professional and worth doing business with. Let you Concentrate on Other Things When you hire a good photographer this frees you up so you can concentrate on entertaining your guests and not worrying about images. This leaves you with less stress and worry about your event so you can be yourself and concentrate on your guests and not images. 700 500 Photography Can Help Here at 700 500 Photography we understand how important your event is to you. We can supply you with amazing images for your event that showcase all the highlights and other important things that go on at your event. We have the experience and professionalism you require when it comes to great event photography. Ask us about our Sydney corporate events photography and how it can help you Also check our Corporate Photography Photos George Azmy Professional Photographer Sydney,...
Nightclub Photography is NOT for everyone
Nightclub Photography is NOT for everyone I am writing today about why Nightclub Photography is NOT for everyone. So How did this started ? Recently everybody is talking about my Nightclub Photography & all the hot chicks I meet and talk every weekend, most of them think that I am there to pick up and that’s it. I’d understand if this comments are coming from normal guys looking at my photos but unfortunately I get similar comments from fellow photographers. a bit weird I know. Back to the title, Why Nightclub Photography is Not for YOU. if you think it’s about partying and clubbing Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you think it’s about picking up chicks Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you think it’s about drugs Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you think it’s about free drinks Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you thinks it’s about kisses and hugs Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you can’t handle drunk people Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you don’t want to deal with aggressive people Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you are too scared to approach people Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you are not very friendly but firm Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you are too scared about you cloth, shoes or even equipment Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you are married with kids probably Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you think it’s same as any type of photography Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you can’t stand mother sending you emails and asking about their daughters Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU if you can’t stand after after taking all this photos of couple someone come and asks you to delete the photos because he’s/she’s married Nightclub Photography is NOT for YOU Below is some nightclub photography tips (it’s my own guide or rules it works for me but doesn’t mean that it’s right for everyone) 1) The main reason you are in the club is to take photos 2) Your equipment is expensive, be very careful from drinks spill 3) I hardly recommend that you invest in a public liability and equipment insurance 4) Don’t take a photo of someone who doesn’t want a photo 5) Never show the girl her photo because they are never satisfied 6) If somebody tried to drag you to a fight don’t listen and just ask the bounces to kick him out 7) If a girl is all over you don’t let her distract you from you JOB 8) Be friendly with everyone and remember to keep your smile all the time no matter what happens 9) If people want to take a photo with you do it 10) Many people will ask you to take a photo with your camera. DON’T risk your equipment otherwise you might be out of business 11) Don’t drink and shoot (it’s hard one) 12) After you documented the night or event and happy with your work it’s time to enjoy the night with the crowd if you still have energy I don’t want to go go into technical details now but maybe later I’ll start writing some technical photography tips aimed at nightclubs ad low light events. Check my Other article about NightClub Photography is Sydney & Hens Night Photography George Azmy Wedding Photographer Sydney, Australia...
Nightclub Photography in Sydney
Nightclub Photography in Sydney With the time nightclub photography in Sydney has become a popular choice. It is especially fashionable with the young photographers. It turns out to be their first paying job. Enjoyable atmosphere of the nightclub is an added advantage for the photographers. It has given them a chance to enter any club in the world without any pass. By holding a camera in the shoulder the photographer can walk in to any prestigious nightclubs. Techniques and Equipment A special technique is needed to capture nightclub photography. In a nightclub you have to capture photos in low light. Night photography, sync flash with slow mode and light painting are useful tools to click a photo. If you want to have a great picture then you need to have an external flash. However it is possible to get away with the sync flash with the basic slow mode. You need to have a camera body that has been made to work better with the high quality ISO. Wide aperture lens are amazing for the nightclub photography. Cramped photos come alive with the wide angle lens. A quality of diffuser should be added with the off camera flash. You can stay ahead of your competitions with a transmitter in the flash. How to set up your camera After entering in to a club, you have to find a place to set up your camera. It should be an appropriate place to click photographs. All the actions must be captured from this place. It is better to control the camera with manual setting. Exposure should be set in different situations. The aperture of the camera should be set according to the ambient light of the place. In order to become a professional in nightclub photographer, you need to understand the technicalities of the photography and camera. Photos to take There are mainly five shots for the nightclub photography. They are DJ photos, crowd, staff, people and venue. Most of the nightclubs have their customized and popular DJs in the console. These nightclubs are recognized with their DJs. Therefore you should take photographs of DJs. There will be light in the DJ console in comparison to other parts of the club. Therefore you should set the camera according to it. In order to have an interesting picture you should have a wide aperture and wide angle lens. It will be enable the light to reflect from the shirt of the DJ. Ideas for Different Styles You should always consider about the context of the photograph. It is possible to go with the rule of one third. Background details should be included in the photograph in order to make it more interesting. Ambient light should be included in the photography. Flash of the camera should be set adequately with the setting. The blur effect can be avoided with the slow sync facility in the flash. Shutter speed can be used effectively to create a unique photo. You can match the camera movement with action of the scene as well. Exciting photos can be clicked with the cool effects. However it is always better to have a great light source nearby. Check out very popular article Why Nighrclub Photography is Not for everyone ??? Good luck with you journey in becoming a nightclub photographer...