4.2.12 FB cover- The Real Housewives of Bucks County

Real Housewives of Bucks County, originally uploaded by Thomas Robert Clarke Photography, LLC.

Monica Mangin and Jessica Jackson are DIY bloggers who call themselves “The Real Housewives of Bucks County” (www.realhousewivesofbuckscounty.com). They’ve appeared a few times on the afternoon talk show, “The Nate Berkus Show,” and were a feature for the latest issue of Bucks Life Magazine which this image was shot for. They are both so much fun to photograph and their energy and enthusiasm comes through in these images and their blog. 

An excerpt and one of my favorites.  

Oh, and I was asked to mention that they are not usually this orange but had just returned from a trip to Mexico :)

3.30.12 FB cover: Lensbaby Week wrap up :Party

Party, originally uploaded by Thomas Robert Clarke Photography, LLC.

It's Friday and time to party so I chose this image taken at a wedding reception at the Mummer's Museum to bring an end to Lensbaby week. This image was taken with the plastic lens insert and then finished in Nik software's Dfine, which is great for noise reduction. 

Have a great weekend everybody. See you next week with some samples of the latest features being published in Bucks Life Magazine.

3.29.12 FB cover for Lensbaby week-Truck Fire

Truck Fire, originally uploaded by Thomas Robert Clarke Photography, LLC.

I usually have a Lensbaby with me in my bag at all times but for the first week I kept it on my camera and used nothing else. While driving to a family BBQ I came across this massive truck fire at a turnpike exit.

Slight tilt creates the selective focus. I ran it through Nik Color Efex4 and Dfine to finish it off.

3.28.12 FB Cover- Dance the Night Away. Lensbaby use at a wedding

Dance the night away, originally uploaded by Thomas Robert Clarke Photography, LLC.

This image was shot using the Lensbaby Composer with the single glass insert and a 2.8 aperture disk. By tilting the Composer slightly one way or the other one can create very distinct selective focus. This is a great tool to use at weddings for moments just like these.

3.27.12 FB cover: Lensbaby Ducks

Lensbaby Ducks, originally uploaded by Thomas Robert Clarke Photography, LLC.

The next installment on lensbaby week! Everyone I speak to in the area that walks the D&R canal have names for these guys. Harry & Sally, Bonnie & Clyde, all the great couples of history. They are always together and always looking for food!

3.26.12 FB cover: LENSBABY WEEK! Austin Groom Detail

groom detail, originally uploaded by Thomas Robert Clarke Photography, LLC.

The first post of LENSBABY WEEK is a detail shot of a groom's tie and boutonniere. This lovely November wedding was held at the beautiful Mercury Hall in Austin, Texas. 

Check back in everyday this week for another fun Lensbaby Image.

3.23.12 FB cover photo: Raspberries

I'm not sure why sticking your tongue out and making a noise is called raspberries, but that's what my mom called it and that's what this mule deer was doing to me a few days after Christmas on a family trip to the south rim of the Grand Canyon.