Adam Marin Photography

In the quest to replace all artwork in my home with images that I have created, I talked my wife into getting rid of a picture in our kitchen. She wanted it replaced with something that had a red/burgundy theme. Immediately what comes to mind is red wine, so we worked together to come up with this still life image. We purchased the items today, and then I spent quite a while shooting it. I tried it on a black background, and this white one. I tried all kinds of combinations, but in the end, this is the one that fit the image of what she wanted, so this is my choice for today’s picture and also the image I will be getting printed for her for our kitchen.

Yesterday I had a photo shoot with this cute little guy for his one year birthday. The cake is something I have done a few times, but it has always turned out good. You get such good expressions from the kids when they get to dig in! He did a great job getting nice and messy and really digging in there! It is was a pleasure to photograph him, and I think we got some great images of him.

Today I got to do a business portrait of Mary. I did this portrait a little different than I have done in the past. I went with more of a flat type lighting pattern. I usually like to do more of a rembrandt or a loop lighting pattern, but I think the flat light suited her much better and she is very happy with the portrait. I am happy with it as well!

Happy Mother’s Day! For today’s image, I decide to create a portrait of my favorite mother (besides my own of course) – my wife Lori. Lori is an amazing mother to our two kids and has been super supportive as I venture on this photographic journey, as well as trying to get my business up and running. She has gone on photo shoots with me and contributes so much, not just to that, but to making me and the kids very happy every single day. She has a very bubbly personality that makes everyone like her instantly and thatI aspire to be more like. Although I may not say it everyday, I love her with all my heart, and she is the reason I try so hard to succeed at everything I do. Thank you to her for everything she does, and I love you! Happy mothers day to all the other mothers out there as well!

We were just under a tornado warning very suddenly. This is the storm as it crossed over our neighborhood. we were just able to leave the basement actually. I snapped this just before taking shelter for a bit.

Today I had an engagement session with Matt and Renee. We went to Neshota Park in Two Rivers, which is on Lake Michigan. I think we got some great images of the two of them on the beach as well as some in the more wooded part of the park. This image was one of my favorites. It focuses on the engagement ring, yet includes the couple in the background. This was a setup that my wife came up with and I love it!

Tonight my daughter had a dance recital. I got to go and see her dance, and let me tell you, it was funny! The 3 year olds kind of have their own thing going on.Don’t get me wrong, I am proud as heck of her and she did great! One of the side benefits of me going is that I get to see the older kids dance as well. Now, I am not sure who this girl is, but she did an excellent dance, and I was able to capture this cool image of her in flight. It was one of my favorites from the night because of the expression on her face as well as just being able to capture what I went into the night looking for.