Craig's Blog - Craig W Smith Photography

New Website Launched!

Our new Craig W Smith Photography commercial website is now online. The new website's domain is http://craigwsmithphotography.com/  The previous website http://www.thephotoman.com/ is still active, and has been updated with newer wedding, and engagement images. The portrait, glamour, and commercial sections have been recreated on the new website. You'll find new areas to peruse, which include architecture, editorial, headshots, portrait, glamour sports, and fine art.

The new website gives us a number of major advantages. You'll notice much larger images, with higher resolution. The website has more flexibility with the ability to add more areas to view, and video clips. You can turn off the music at anytime in the lower left corner (square button), if you wish to view without it. Since this is a commercial website, the Business Associates tab focuses on my choices for those wishing to grow their business', and are looking at resources. Included in that area are multimedia production, web design, public relations, marketing, and a source for my Tour de France, and cycling photography.

Both websites will be updated regularly with more images with "WOW" factor!

"The Knot Best of Weddings 2008/2009 Pick"

I wanted to take a moment to thank all of my wonderful brides who took the time to comment to The Knot on my wedding photography & client service level. It's important for me to distinguish myself from tens of thousands of other photographers. My Brides overall experience is the most important to me. If you have a chance to pick up a copy of The Knot Best of Weddings 2009 magazine, please do. It covers all different wedding vendors you might be looking for. Thanks again!!!

www.thephotoman.com

Kat & David's Ultra Cool Wedding

If you ever thought of a "themed" wedding, this would be the template. It was a "Carnival" atmosphere with Alice in Wonderland as the main theme, with David as Secret Agent 007, and then a segway to Star Trek, and back to Alice in Wonderland (Yes, it all came off without a hitch!). The prestigious Chateau Carmel (Ellingsen Estates) was the backdrop, along with many fine views of the Monterey Bay. My wedding photographic services were a pleasure to provide! Congratulations Katrina & David!!!

So Whats Up!

Ok, I am not the best "Blogger" out there. My business growth has had me evaluate the work flow, and make changes to improve the "efficiency" of my current business model. This will allow me more time to catch up as well as post timely updates on my blog (lets hope!!!).

A new website creation of mine will be on-line soon. It has an "ultra cool" look & a new, and fresh concept. In fact, it will be a totally different business model. Ultra cool images, with a new twist. I have been listening to what people are really looking for, and my hopes are that we will able to deliver this new concept very soon. Oh by the way, it will have a new name and logo, too. It will be very. very cool!!!

April 21, 2007 - This was a first for me ... a "punk - felini" wedding, a "scary" movie courtesy Joe Lynch, and a wonderful Officiant, Henry Rollins. Del Mar Theater, Santa Cruz ... ROCKS! Check out the cool slideshow at http://www.thephotoman.com/lynch/

This was a "BIG" surprise!

Jodie & Mike's Day - July 3, 2006

This was a magical day with Jodie and Mike, their family & friends. The ambiance and flow was greatly enhanced by the floral design & direction of Melinda Reed of Perfect Petals.

Yes ... we have a blog, too!!!

This is our first post, and I am pleased to be able to offer my current clients, and future clients, some of my daily musings, images, & thoughts. I may even cover some of the questions that folks ask me from time to time. Even some technical stuff!  Stay tuned, Craig.