Comments for The Photography of Rob Miracle

Comment on Understanding photography pricing by Evelyn

Evelyn — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:45:14 +0000

I would have, in no case ever, given up rights to the photo. That’s just not what I’m interested in. I am, however, not in the photo business (anymore) so I have that luxury.

That’s said, depending on use, I have no qualms about giving away shots (limited or one-time use) for free or for trivial amounts (yes $100 is a trivial amount). I’ve had several of my Flickr photos used — with my permission and my attribution — by various online sites for free. Meh, I figure, those are mostly (relatively) low traffic sites that may not be here next year.

Now, as you point out, a book cover is a different thing. Yes, they did have a $3000 budget and you did the right thing by telling them to pay up or hit the road.

I’d have offered them a non-exclusive rate in the $600-$1000 range (with attribution) and not cared a whit if they accepted or not.

Comment on Misty Mountain Hop by Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:02:14 +0000

Absolutely beautiful and stunning photos! What a lovely post! Thanks for sharing Rob!

Comment on Birds of Prey from the American Wildlife Refuge. by Rob Miracle

Rob Miracle — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:04:25 +0000

Where are you located?

Comment on Birds of Prey from the American Wildlife Refuge. by Cynthia Pacella

Cynthia Pacella — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:06:46 +0000

I accidentally disturbed a wild birds nest. The mother bird built a nest in my bag of top soil and not knowing that she had laid a next and she appears to have about 6 babies in it. I am afraid she wont come back who can I call to possible have someone rescue the baby birds.

Comment on Learning the Adobe Photoshop “Patch” tool – Video Tutorial by Alona Sparkman

Alona Sparkman — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:06:22 +0000

Adobe Photoshop is simply the best photo editing tool on the market. I often use it a lot on my photo studio and also in webpage design

Comment on Photographing a future Super-Model by Jen

Jen — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:08:42 +0000

Rob you did a wonderful job with Laura’s shoot and I was honored to be a part of such a wonderful experience! You also did a fantastic job with this “article”. I was there the whole time and somehow I was still interested in reading your play by play in it’s entirety

Comment on Birds of Prey from the American Wildlife Refuge. by Brynadine

Brynadine — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:21:01 +0000

I want the funny looking one…It is soooooooo cute.

Comment on Learning the Adobe Photoshop “Patch” tool – Video Tutorial by gambling feel

gambling feel — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:10:33 +0000

the tutorial on the patch tools in Adobe Photoshop. The video shows here gives more information about the tools. Thanks to share it.

Comment on Learning the Adobe Photoshop “Patch” tool – Video Tutorial by arthritisguy

arthritisguy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:38:03 +0000

I run a small photo studio and i also work as a web designer and Adobe Photoshop has been the bread and butter of my job. Photoshop is really the best photo editing tool that i have ever used.

Comment on Using a Speedlight as an Off-Camera Flash by Rob Miracle

Rob Miracle — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:52:10 +0000

Thanks for the comment photoman022. Indeed low cost optical slaves, like Wein peanut work wonders . . . unless you have Canon 580EX’s or 580EX II’s. They apparently don’t like unpowered slaves. I know I can attach radio triggers to them, but putting them on a Hotshoe or PC socket attached optical slave is an exercise in frustration.

You don’t need (or in most cases want) expensive speedlights for these off camera lights if your not shooting in your system’s wireless system. A $30 Vivitar and a $10 slave will make an excellent hair light or kicker or background light.