Big drop here at Mike Sperlak Photography: The new blog is up! blog.mikesperlak.com

Oh another new blog, whats the big deal you ask?

Well, In addition to posting a new projects and images like I've been doing, I'm going to start answering questions every Thursday. I tried to think of something clever to call it, but nothing comes to mind so I'm going to call it Thirsty Thursday, because I love Thirsty Thursdays. I guess you can tie it into a thirst for knowledge or something.

I'm also starting a Tutorial Tuesday where I'm going to pick something from the photography world and explain in detail how to do it.

Stay Tuned (but to the new page. Not this one.)

Lynn + Matt

Corinne and Matt Album Drop

Go on over and check out Corinne and Matt's full album over at this link: Corinne and Matt Weather was overcast with a little drizzle, but we took advantage of the beautiful softbox in the sky and got some great fall images! Very excited to shoot the wedding!

Corinne + Matt

Ewwww, pumpkin guts. Time to clean the equipment.

Gina + Chris Engagement Session

Check out the engagement session with Chris and Gina, definitely a fun couple who loved having fun in front of the camera. We took a stroll through Cape May starting at higher grounds, then headed over to Cook's beach for some golden hour fun on the bay and a quick light painting session. Lot's of fun. Can't wait for their wedding!

Quick Gallery here: http://www.mikesperlak.com/Category/Gina-and-Chris-2/
Full Gallery here: http://www.mikesperlak.com/Category/Gina-and-Chris/

Snorkeling

Snorkeling in Kona

I'm back

I'm back from my honeymoon.... Yes, it was ****ing awesome.

Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk 2012

It's that time of year to sign up for Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk! I'll be leading the photowalk in Cape May this year. It will start at 9:45am on October 13th in front of the Star of the Sea Church on the Washington Street Mall. It will end at 12:15 in front of the Ugly Mug.

If you want to sign up, go to the Cape May Photowalk page here: Photowalk Cape May
For more information, check out the Photowalk Google+ page: Photowalk on Google+

Please don't just show up without registering, use the sign up link it takes like 2 minutes. That way I know how many are coming and will better be able to warn the bar we will invade afterward.

It's close

It's summertime now, but cold weather is just around the corner. Figured I'd ease you in slowly.

Nina + Anton

So, here is Nina and Anton, two good friends of mine who happen to also be a Bridesmaid and Groomsman at my wedding. What, a wedding? As some of you may already know, I'm getting married to my absolute best friend in the world MaryKate in 2 and a half weeks! Pretty excited. Been spending a lot of time getting the details and venue ready, but had a little time to sneak this in.

Jacob's First Swim in the Ocean!

My cousin Eileen and her family were down so we had a little photoshoot. Full gallery here: Meredith Family Gallery

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So I saw you with that slut again. Start running.

The Milky Way

Space is so ****ing cool.

Cook's Sunset

30 second exposure from sunset a week back.

The Assault Begins

 An epic storm rolling in over the Delaware Bay in NJ. I love the opposing colors and angles of the clouds, it's almost like a battle commencing. I had a couple of soundtracks from Hans Zimmer playing (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, and The Thin Red Line) VERY loud while I processed this one and I had chills down my spine almost the whole time.

The End of the Storm

Storm over the Bay

Lightning

A composite image from the storm last night.

30 Seconds

Jason + Christy

I had Jason and Christy midday today for a fun impromptu shoot at Higbee Beach in Cape May. Here for a little while from Hong Kong, they wanted some pics from the beach. I think we had some fun!

Full Album Here

Valerie + Thomas 25th Anniversary

To celebrate their 25th Anniversary, Valerie and Thomas decided to go out on the town in Cape May in beautiful Victorian style. Who wouldn't?

Full album Here.

Cruisin'

HDR Sunrise

So I haven't uploaded a true HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo in a long time. Maybe they have fallen slightly out of favor with me, maybe I'm just digging shadows more, I dunno. I don't ask questions. HDR has always been a hot topic of debate for photographers, some think its cheating, other love it, some are undecided. I don't care.

What you capture in your camera and see on your computer screen is not real. You just crammed a gajillion light particles into a tiny area behind 8 inches of distorted glass filled with light sensors of only 3 colors, and not even in equal amounts. Is that real? Is this what this morning looked like exactly? No. Is it close? Yeah.

Does it matter?

Want to learn how to do it? Go here

Sunset from Cook's

Sunset at Cook's Beach

Spider

Ahhhhh!

Buried Treasure

Found this one the other day while searching for a couple files for a client. I think it makes the cut.

Take a long walk off a... long pier?

Near Yarmouth, Massachusetts

High Head

Sunset

For all of you still awake- Today's sunset at Cape May Point

Transit of Venus

And they said you couldn't use an ND filter..... The transit of Venus across the sun ladies and gentlemen. Make sure you check it out, won't happen again for another 105 years.

Jason Woodside

Jason Woodside in the Studio

After The Storm

Shot at Higbee Beach

Early Morning Light

20 second exposure

New Giveaway on Facebook!

Check out facebook for a new giveaway today! I'm giving away an 18x12 Metal Print of "Wait", a shot of multiple lightning strikes over North Wildwood. All you need to do is make sure you are a fan of the page and follow the link to enter the contest. Nothing else. Once you are done, make sure to share it with friends (This will actually decrease your chances of winning.... But its more fun this way!)

Giveaway on Facebook

In other news, I took a sail on the A. J. Meerwald last night, NJ's official tall ship. Was a lot of fun and took some sweet pics. more up in a couple days.

Morning

Some early morning long exposure action

Jen + Nino

Another rockin' shoot with Kaitlin Noel Photography, this time in Philly. The sky opened up and it was a beautiful day. Shots from the other location, Citizens Bank Park, will be up soon!

Daytime Long Exposures

Some cool long exposures I made during the day in Cape Cod:

Back from the Cape

So, I'm back from Cape Cod. Got a load of cool pictures and met some great people. I'm downloading my cards to my computer as we speak but figured I'd work on one real quick. This is a 1 minute exposure in the middle of the day.

When life gives you clouds, bend the laws of time.

Cape Shore Gardens

Everyone might not know this about me but by day I'm actually a landscaper. I know, go figure, a landscaper who's into landscape photography. It doesn't make any sense. Obviously, I shoot all the images we use for advertising and social media purposes and I thought I'd share them with you. And if you find yourself driving by, stop on in and pick up some flowers or shrubs. We are located in Cape May Court House just south of Shellbay Ave on Rt 9. Check out the photos Here.