from every angle

How creative do you get with the same subject?

It can be challenging, but I always try to push myself to see all the angles, different qualities of light, and unending compositions that I can create with my camera.

Last week, my subject was the city of San Francisco… and here are a few of my favorites.

I hope this gets you thinking about your next subject and how to explore it photographically.

And wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Hope to see you all in 2014!

all images and content © andrew r. slaton | photographer 2013

equipment review, photography

5D MK III // Field Review / Everglades

Before the Canon 5D MK III came out, I remember talking shop with a few other photographers about whether the change would be significant enough to justify purchasing a new camera body. I thought not.

Wrongly.

Canon sent me new MK III a few weeks ago for my Everglades adventure, and from moment one, I was impressed.

It would seem impossible to improve on the color, clarity, and ease of use from the MK II, but they did.

And it is very quiet. So, immensely helpful with wildlife. I never realized how loud my MK II’s shutter is until I shot with the MK III.

The color and the contrast straight out of the camera in RAW is incredible. I would actually liken it to some of the more advanced Nikon bodies I’ve tested before.

I know, I know, sacrilege, right? Well, I have always been a Canon guy… literally from day one (AE-1, 35mm). But I have played around with Nikons as well, and I’m not afraid to criticize my brand and give credit where credit is due. Often times the color and contrast that came out standard on raw files from Nikon seemed to have more punch to me. Finally, Canon has an answer. It is partly due to the lateral color fringe correction (that most newer Nikons have).

I’m not much of an HDR fan, though I am asked all the time whether my work is processed as such. The MK III has an in camera HDR function that I found fascinating and tastefully done.

And the internal processing is incredibly fast.

The high ISO noise reduction is of course, phenomenal. And truly, it would be difficult to see much of a noticeable difference from its predecessor, but you absolutely can. It’s that much better!

I’ve never been one of those guys who just buys the new thing right when it comes out… I’m a little bit more cautious than that. But to all those who did with the Canon 5D MK III… kudos.

Canon really changed the game with the 5D MK II, but after spending a week in the Everglades with the MK III, I’m reassured that they continued the game changing camera bodies with this one!

There are so many improvements made with the MK III like color fringe correction, copyright and shooter info embed (not to mention you can finally customize file name in camera!), and dual memory card slots. I highly recommend it as a huge improvement over its predecessor…

The two main improvements though that I would like to see, and my only criticisms would be the lack of built in WiFi or GPS. I would assume that the MKIV will incorporate these (now) necessities. But I don’t see myself waiting until Fall 2015…

For further tech specs, please visit: CANON 5D MK III

– andrew

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If you are interested in learning more about photography, taking your art to a new level please check out my new workshop dates:

Big Bend Photographic Tour/ Workshops 2013-2014

More Destination Photo Tours/ Workshops 2013-2014

If you are interested in licensing any of the images/ video from this post, please visit my stock agency:

Tandem Stills + Motion // andrew r. slaton

If you are interested in purchasing prints from this post, please check my prints for sale, or email me directly for a custom request:

andrew r. slaton // photographer // prints

For assignment work requests, please email me: andrew@andrewslatonphoto.com

Thanks for visiting AndrewSlatonBlog.com!

all images and content © andrew r. slaton | photographer 2013

art, photography

Images of South Sudan | Solo Exhibition

In January of this year, I was asked to shoot a job more than half-way around the world in a country I new nothing about.

Ravaged by decades of war, disease, poverty, and hopelessness, South Sudan is struggling for rebirth.

On November 7, Seed Effect, will be celebrating their fourth year of bringing hope, love, life, and transformation to the people of South Sudan through Christ-centered micro-finance.

My life, and countless lives in Africa have been changed through the work of Seed Effect, so please help me support them by coming out for this fantastic event… anyone and everyone is invited, so please spread the word!

This is also very special to me because they will be featuring my photography from the trip in January in my first solo exhibition. All proceeds go directly to empowering the South Sudanese people.

Those who come will see a variety of work, all shot within a 10 day period. From broad landscapes to intimate portraits, Africa street scenes and the beauty of nature. All tell the story of hope and redemption for a tired yet resilient people. A people that you can help through Seed Effect. Not with a “hand out”, but rather with a “hand up”.

Seed Effect offers group-guaranteed small business loans, teaching folks how to start, maintain, and grow a business. As a consequence, they can provide for their family, send their children to school, and make a better life for their community. This movement is crucial to the success of this fledgling country.

I have seen first hand the amazing work that is happening in the world’s newest country through Seed Effect. So please join me and support them however you can! I hope to see all of you at Seed Effect Turns 4 in November!

When: November 7, 2013, 6-9pm

Where: The Laundry | 1818 Chestnut St., Dallas, TX, 75226

More information available at SeedEffect.org/SETurns4.

–andrew

all images and content © andrew r. slaton | photographer 2013

nature, photography

everglades // non-traditional fall colors

Color! This time of year I start to think in terms of reds, oranges, and yellows. But unfortunately, I will not be spending my autumn in the mountains in 2013.

However, it was massively inspiring to spend September in the Everglades, enjoying some deep greens and blues, purples and pinks.

– andrew

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If you are interested in learning more about photography, taking your art to a new level please check out my new workshop dates:

B ig Bend Photographic Tour/ Workshops 2013-2014

More Destination Photo Tours/ Workshops 2013-2014

If you are interested in licensing any of the images/ video from this post, please visit my stock agency:

Tandem Stills + Motion // andrew r. slaton

If you are interested in purchasing prints from this post, please check my prints for sale, or email me directly for a custom request:

andrew r. slaton // photographer // prints

For assignment work requests, please email me: andrew@andrewslatonphoto.com

Thanks for visiting AndrewSlatonBlog.com!

aerial, photography

white rock | aerials + lifestyle

White Rock Lake in Dallas is a very fun, active area, so it’s no wonder there is a good bit of development happening in and around the nearby neighborhoods.

The private and public sectors have invested massive amounts of money, and the result is a beautiful, hip, fun, and affordable location.

I’ve been getting more and more calls for aerials and lifestyle shots of the area… and luckily, it’s right in our backyard! Love these jobs!!