Vis-FX Photography & Graphic Design

Abandoned Nursing Facility in HDR

2011-09-24T21:26:00.000-05:00

Abandoned nursing facility in "dark" HDR. This set wast mostly an exercise in HDR (or High Dynamic Range) imaging, meaning multiple photographs taken at different exposure values are composited together to create one "evenly" exposed photograph. I've personally been trying a few different methods in an attempt to zero in on a certain look I'd like to achieve. HDR is often abused (GUILTY!) but

Camera Gear Review: Tenba Messenger Mini

2011-09-16T23:30:00.001-05:00

After getting into photography, I was quickly bit by the gear bug. G.A.S., I call it. Gear Acquisition Syndrome. It's always been a fault of mine... I get interested in a hobby, then I go absolutely nuts buying associated gear and equipment. Well, as you soon find out with photography, you can EASILY get carried away with extra gear, but even the most minimal of setups require a good bag (or

Urban Exploration Photography - Black & White Bathroom

2011-09-03T21:29:00.002-05:00

While exploring an abandoned estate in East Texas, I took this photo of the master bathroom, showing the "His and Hers" wash basins, old iron radiator, and wall-mounted gas heater. I was originally going to scrap this particular shot, but after running through a few more ideas with it in Lightroom and Photoshop, I think it's a keeper. It's a bit contrasty, but that's what I was going for... :-

Abandoned in Port Arthur: Furniture Refinishing Building

2011-09-02T22:37:00.001-05:00

Today, I took a short scouting run to Port Arthur, TX. The area has many old, abandoned building awaiting demolition, so time is short for getting some decent photos. While driving around today, one of the first abandoned buildings I saw was an old Furniture Refinishing place on Proctor street. Unfortunately, there wasn't much to see at this particular location. The front, or main part of

Nikon Press Release - A total letdown

2011-08-28T19:41:00.000-05:00

As far as I'm concerned - and let's face it, who am I? - the set of press releases from Nikon on the 24th was pretty much a total let down. Well, it was to those of us who are waiting on the really BIG news on the DSLR front. We want the D400, and the D800!!! Even though I can't afford one yet, I can hardly wait on the new drool-worthy cameras.

Sprinkler System HDR

2011-08-27T00:36:00.002-05:00

Scott and I made an outing the other day to an abandoned nursing center and daycare he had located here in Southeast Texas. There was hurricane damage leftover from Ike or Rita of both - Documents dated back to 2005, right before Hurricane Rita. One of the more interesting areas I found (since it was fairly gutted) was the automated sprinkler system located in one of the closets. Here is a shot

Photography: HDR Tank Farm

2011-08-19T22:14:00.002-05:00

This shot was taken earlier this year at the abandoned Independent Refining Corporation facility in Southeast Texas. The sky was mildly overcast, but once processed using Lightroom and HDR Efex Pro, it turned out much more dramatic and interesting. The initial hand-held photo was taken with a 17-50mm f/2.8 Sigma lens mounted to a Nikon D7000 at 1/1000s, @ f/13, using 1600 ISO to get the shutter

World Photography Day - August 19

2011-08-19T21:20:00.000-05:00

From WorldPhotoDay.org: What's World Photography Day? World Photography Day is all about celebrating photography and remembering how special a photograph can be. Today, we take our photographs for granted. But next time you're flicking though photos from your last holiday, remember that there was once a time when photography didn't exist. A time when those precious moments couldn't be captured,

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

2011-04-30T15:32:00.006-05:00

I've just ordered my Sigma 50mm f/1.4mm from Allen's Camera, in Levittown, PA. Their short, 4-day sale on Sigma glass has finally pushed me over the edge on this lens. The decision was more or lessy made much sooner than today, though. I had borrowed Scott's 50 1.4 a while back, and after SEEING what this phenomenal chunk of glass can do, I pretty much HAD to have one.... I only had to

Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS Review

2011-04-29T12:51:00.007-05:00

FroKnowsPhoto » Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS Review One of the websites we frequent just posted a review of what is probably one of the most-used lenses in MY bag, the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 OS This lens is one of the sharpest I've seen for the money, and for the discerning amateur-to-prosumer photographer, I would consider it a must-have in your bag. The ONE downfall we have seen with this lens, was one

Photography: HDR Samples

2011-04-28T23:41:00.007-05:00

HDR (or High Dynamic Range) photography is a method used to get otherwise impossible exposures within a single image. A classic example of this problem is as follows: Take a photograph inside a dimly lit room which features an open window to a bright, sunny exterior. With traditional photography, you would most likely expose the shot for the interior, but be left with a "blown out" or

Black and White Photos - Various Content

2011-04-28T23:18:00.005-05:00

Black and White, and Duo/Tri-tone photos featuring various content. Some rights reserved. View this set on Flickr To contact or hire us for your photography & design needs, please visit www.Vis-FX.com.

Photography: The Ocean House

2011-03-02T23:01:00.007-06:00

Photos of The Marquesa Suite and main building at The Ocean House, located in Corpus Christi, TX: View this set on Flickr To contact or hire us for your photography & design needs, please visit www.Vis-FX.com.

Photography: Corpus Scenery

2011-03-02T19:11:00.001-06:00

A few scenic shots, taken around the exterior of the Art Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas. View this set on Flickr

Vein Centers of Texas 3D logo - work in progress

2010-11-27T18:03:00.004-06:00

This is a 3D logo I am modeling and rendering for Vein Centers of Texas.

Custom 3D Logos & Graphic Design

2009-03-21T14:41:00.006-05:00

Custom Graphic Design, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, 3D Modeling and Animation, Website Layout & Design... Vis-Fx does it all! Vis-Fx can take your image to the next level, and get your message across effectively and with style!! If you're interested in working with an experienced graphic designer dedicated to creating visually stunning images, presentations, 3D animations, logo brands and a