I have been fascinated with Light Painting for quite some time now and have finally committed myself to actually doing it. I have researched the web, followed Harold Ross, made and purchased light painting tools. Here is an image I created this morning on the dining room table of a case I carry equipment in. […]
I have been asked many times what do I photograph? Many responses I have heard are, landscapes, animals, flowers, birds, people etc. What most influences myself is light and the interaction it has on a subject or object whether it is in the studio or outdoors. In many instances light can be controlled outdoors and […]
Stan Kotecki Exhibit of the Methodist Campground Architectural Photography in conjunction with The Des Plaines Architecture Exhibit Opening & Reception Wednesday February 17, 4-7pm at the Des Plaines History Center 781 Pearson St. Des Plaines IL 847 391 5399
I have always been fascinated by Architecture. Chicago is a wonderful city to view and photograph architecture. With the heritage of such greats as Louis Sullivan, noted for the skyscraper, Frank Loyd Wright buildings in Oak Park, Johnson Wax in Racine Wisconsin, Ludwig Mies vander Rohe, at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, are just […]
I have always been fascinated with watches. I still have my Mickey Mouse watch (mechanical) from Disney Land in Florida. I never wore it much, I guess I am somewhat of a collector. My ears perked up when I learned about watches being made in the USA, Detroit Michigan. They have resurrected the name […]
This has happened to me several times in my travels, around town, downtown and on trips. Seeing an unusual building or something unique. Maybe you do not have the time, or the light is bad, I can get it tomorrow. These are the excuses I have used in my mind a number of times, to […]
Exhibit Opening Wednesday, February 17, 4- 7 pm at The Des Plaines History Center exhibit of Des Plaines Architecture and The Methodist Campground Photography by Stan Kotecki. I have been photographing the Campground for several years. I have also published a book about the campground. 781 Pearson St. Des Plaines IL 847 391 5399 […]
K.I.S.S. PHOTOGRAPHY: KISS is also an acronym for “keep it short and simple” Albert Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible. Our lives are complicated enough, taking a good photo shouldn’t be complicated. Unless you are a professional it is important for you to keep Photography simple. We all want to document […]
On many occasions I have heard that the photo is good enough or it can be fixed in Photoshop. “We don’t need to hire a professional photographer to take photographs Charley has a camera and he can take the photos.” Most professional photographers have spent years photographing products, architecture, people and events. Just having back […]
As with everything in life there are rules. In Photography there are composition rules or guidelines that will create greater impact to your images. Here are some of the most common rules that will get you started to better photographs. If they don’t work in your scene, ignore them; if you find a great composition […]
