Author Archives: Danya

Sony’s 30mm Macro Lens: Incredible Pics, Amazing Price

Our Sony a55 is always a favorite for use in still or product shots. Its in-camera HDR exposure combine feature and camera-based image stabilization make it fantastic for low-light hand-held photography. We recently outfitted the body with Sony’s f 2.8 … Continue reading

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Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market

Philadelphia has long been the East Coast’s number one port for perishables. Earlier this year, the old, outdated Columbus Boulevard warehouse where fruits and vegetables were unloaded and readied for sale was superseded by a new facility. Located just behind the … Continue reading

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Shooting a Lobby at 4 AM

Sometimes, a hotel lobby is the hardest space to photograph. The common area is used at all times of the day and night by transient visitors who do not adhere to their regular schedules. The Philadelphia Center City DoubleTree by … Continue reading

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Philadelphia from the Air

A recent gorgeous, crisp autumn day provided the perfect backdrop for an aerial shoot over Philadelphia. Some views of downtown follow. Looking North-East: . Looking North-West: . Looking East: Several more to come!

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Photo: Pittsburgh’s Grand View

Mark found himself in Pittsburgh to photograph a hotel, but couldn’t resist heading up Mt. Washington to capture this view of the skyline. USA Today named this vista the second-best “city view” in the United States. The shot was taken … Continue reading

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