Tim Brya Photography

Recently I have been reintroduced to Business Photography. In my short resume I had taken some headshots and location shots for a couple businesses and as of last week hadn’t really worked with product photography. I love the accuracy of macro photography, as you can probably tell from the nature shots in my retail gallery, and I hope to apply it towards product photography.

This past week I was contacted to help CULocalBiz.com on an up and coming web project at Bacca Cigars, to create an on line cigar store. The first stage was to photograph cigars and some accessories for the web storefront.  Randy at Bacca said he is ready to move into the next stage of retail and is great to work with. He said he like’s his site simple to surf and to understand for the baby boomers, which are a big part of the clientele in the cigar industry.

With each business project I can come to each location for headshots of employees, location shots, and include product shots for marketing and web use. I also place a link to all my clients on my site, which helps us both with web traffic and placement on search engines. Give us a call at Tim Brya Photography to discuss your image and lets see what we can create.

This past couple weeks has been scheduled with Engagement Photo Sessions. At Tim Brya Photography we Include, in all our Wedding Packages, a set of Engagement Photographs, although we can also set them up as a portrait package too. This along with the Fall scenery coming into play, and both sessions being shot at Allerton Park, made for some really beautiful portraits.
See http://www.timbrya.com/engsamples.html for samples.

The first couple, Andrea and Randy, had scheduled there wedding for Sept-09 and thought it was a good idea to shoot the engagement photos the same month this year. This was a great idea and something for anyone else trying to plan ahead to consider. We had spent a few hours together, getting to know each other, as well as the location. Allerton Park is a beautiful backdrop, especially this time of year. As we discussed the wedding plans and explored, the couples personality and expectations were apparent. We had found that everything we will need for the wedding shoot was within 100 yards of the ceremony.  

The second couple had planned on just starting with engagement photos. Stacy and Scott were prepared with a couple outfits and ideas of their own. As we strolled through the grounds we played with many ideas and quite a few spots for fresh scenery and perspectives. I have known the couple for a few years now, which made this shoot a little easier, and their love for life and each other comes through in the pictures.

Each Engagement package usually is scheduled for morning or afternoon shooting. This allows for the sun to be both high in the day and lower in the morning or evening. With a location like Allerton to work in there can be so much to use as background. It can be fun and exhilarating to explore, and allows time to get to know each other. The smiles turn from nervous to authentic and the portraits then retain the feelings of the special moment, to share with Family and Friends. This is what draws me to this type of Photography, the people.

For those who have found this blog, it was probably through the web site www.timbrya.com. For those just visiting from my last e-mail to friends and family, welcome. For the past few weeks I have been scrambelling to complete my site, with a whole new look, and hopefully a clear concise idea of what Tim Brya Phoography is really all about.

Tim Brya Photography started with a lost dream, put in motion Sept, 06, and through some practice and fun new cameras and lens’, I have found my niche. I love the outdoors and do not work out of a studio. Most of the work I have done so far is all in local parks, and landmarks that make each shoot personal and beautiful.

I have also been buildig a portfolio of prints for sale. They range from large format prints for home or office decor, to medium size prints and assorted gifts. The links are found at http://www.timbrya.com/buyprints.html. I am drawn to Flowers, small critters, local rural scenery, and of course, sunsets. As I travel and explore I will always keep an updated collection of seasonal prints.

Check back often,
Tim

This has been a fun and rewarding summer. I have added a bunch of fun pictures, available for purchase, at my Shuterfly account, see “Buy Prints” button. I also photographed another wedding and still have one left in November to finish the year off. Looking ahead, Next year is filling up fast and with one Wedding per month availability, please try to get signed up soon.

I had my first Senior and Graduation Photo Session this summer too. The younger subjects seem to know what they want and have a confidence that is very photogenic. There are such beautiful areas near us to shoot, and with natural light, the quality is very high for those types of photo shoots.

As you can probably already see, I have been working at establishing a image for the web site. This will help in marketing and referals to show a consistant look and keep a consistant theme and philosophy. I would like to thank Stacy McDade for creating the banner and my new sationary and CULocalBiz.com, or the development and web support.

Thanks for checking us out at TimBrya.com. Please check back often for new additions to the print library as well as new samples of weddings and portraits.

Peace

Hey everybody,

Welcome to the up and coming, TBPS blog. Currently I am pushing to get my web site move from its original hosting place, as a sub link of my personal site. To simplify matters www.timbrya.com will now house Tim Brya Photography exclusively. I also disconnected an ATT&T phone number I had for the past year. During the year, I advertised my cell number on the web site and used the yellow pages for the listed number. After only one phone call, netting a sale, I decided the web seems to be a better marketing tool for this type of business.

I have also added a new link to me site. The “Buy Prints” is a multi-tasking area for TBPS. Fisrt it will be the place clients can send family and friends to purchase select prints. Second, I have been exploring Macro Photography as well as local scenery adn sunsets and have links to my new Shutterfly.com storefront. This will evolve with the seasons, road trips, and other inspirations I am drawn to. I have special pages set up for poster sized prints to enhance that special room , or smaller sized prints and even some puzzles, mouse pads, and other gift ideas. Come on in a check it out.

This weekend I am off to St Joseph for a small wedding, then Kennedy’s in Urbana for the reception. I am excited as the couple seems fun and confident, relaxed and ready for their big day. Sunday I am off to local parks with a special cousin for her Senior Pictures. I should have new samples posted from each shoot soon so keep checking back.

Timmy B

Last Saturday I was invited to take some photo’s of a Mother - Daughter Luncheon in Mahomet at the Lutheran Church. The plans included some outdoor sets of the Mothers and Daughters, on the grounds of the church,  but unfortunately, the weather held us to a studio setup in the lobby of the church. I was treated by a few who were prepared with outfits and a great sense of humor. As the luncheon proceeded I filtered through the crowd taking some table groupings and the Men, who were recruited to serve as waiters. For each grouping, they will be treated with the extra shots, to share with Friends and Family. 

For me this was great practice with my Travelling Studio, as the lighting and spaces can differ so much, from one location to another. I’m finding, for larger groups I may have to get wider backdrops, as the 10 footers only work up to about 5 people per setting. Oh well, live and learn.

So, thank you Sherry and the ladies of The Lutheran Church of Mahomet. I look forward to sharing in other functions in the future.