Monocacy - Up Close And Personal : Part I

I remember being told "it's important to have a goal". Well, I've just created a goal for myself. My goal is to photograph images of Monocacy Creek, Bethlehem, and create a collection named "Monocacy - Up Close And Personal" - It will be comprised of scenes I encounter during my walks along Monocacy Creek.

I want to share the images with you so you can get an inside look at who I am along with experiencing and appreciating natures beauty for yourself through my photography. One intention with my photography is to spark an emotional response from the viewer. I want people to feel the composition, the lighting, the exposure - I want people to be part of the photograph and have the photograph be part of them.

The first image I chose to share is an exposure I made recently. One of my favorite places to be in nature is near water. Whether it's the ocean, a lake, a pond, or a creek, water sooths my mind. You'll most likely see water in many of my works. The water from this location was flowing through the rocks and making a soft trickling sound. When I sat there and closed my eyes, the sound and the energy of the flow took any anxiety with it. It released any fear and worry. I felt free and I felt connected.

~ take a breath ~

The smooth transition of the water starting at the top of the rocks is subtle and gentle. Once it passes through the rocks, the splash is created below, bringing with it the subtle power and force of the creek ~ of life. I especially enjoy the swirling of the shadow of the tree and the reflection of the sun in the center (left center) . It reminds me that everything is connected; that life is fragile.

I hope you enjoy this photograph and it brings peace to your mind and soul.

- Greg

(Comments appreciated and welcome)
P.S. If you're interested in purchasing any of my photographs, please contact me and we'll make it happen.
gregtapler@gmail.com

What's the big secret

OK, by now you might have heard that there's a secret brewing with my photography. The news is that I now have a new studio. In fact, it's my first studio! It's located in Bethlehem, PA and has just what you'd expect to find in a professional studio - lighting, reflectors, backdrops, props, and a one-of-a-kind, professional, creative, enthusiastic, and passionate photographer [cough, cough] ~ ME!

Recently, I've been finding that a large part of my passion for life is falling into my photography. I've been studying under an international photographer from London, England named Olaf Starorypinski (www.ORSphoto.com) for a few months and learning, extensively, about lighting, subject positioning, and bringing out my creativity. What I'm finding is that I love, wholeheartedly, bringing out the magic, the trueness, the realness of a subect ~ whether it be human or not.

What I'm hoping for is that my photographic skills find a place into your life. Whether you would need an updated photo or your children, a new family portrait, a scenic display to hang on your wall, or a special event covered. What I want is for every single one of my clients, when they receive their photographic results, to feel that they got not only a portrait, but a memory that they'll hold in their heart for a lifetime.

~ greg
...view my profile for contact information (gregtapler@gmail.com)
...visit my photos on Flickr (http://flickr.com/photos/gregorytapler)

Some comments from previous clients:
"Greg created a comfortable atmosphere in our own home. My children had no problem posing for their pictures. This is the second time in 4 years that I was able to get professional photos taken of my 4 year old son. Every time I would take my kids to department stores to have their picture taken by other professionals, have been a nightmare. Greg's professionalism and enthusiasm made it easier to finally get a beautiful picture of both my kids." THANKS GREG" ~ Diana

"Great work at a great price. He was excellent with our children, very patient. Fast turn-around and outstanding photo quality." ~ Melissa

"Greg repeated "house calls" when we had our anniversary celebration and caught everyone having a real good time. Also for business, Greg came to the house and was able to take a group photo of the office staff. It's hard to please everyone in a group, but he did that." ~ Penny & Dick