Welcome to blandfordphotography.com, home of Mid-Michigan photographer Dave Blandford. My photographic interests include  nature, black & white, macro, conservation, landscapes, weddings, portraits, and especially wildlife.  I have been taking photos for several years and spend as much time shooting as I can.

I shoot 100% digitally and I take great care and pride in my work from the shot to the development of my photos in my digital darkroom.

I believe that every photograph tells a story and that the beauty of the image is unique and can not be replicated. That is why wildlife photography is especially appealing to me. I like the unpredictabilty of the subject as well as the  varying environments. Sometimes you find the perfect subject only to have the weather or lighting change instantaneously. I like the sense of the unknown and I think it translates well into all of my photography. The difference between getting a good shot and a great shot can be a fraction of a second and what is learned in the field can easily be translated to a studio.

In taking pictures of wildlife and the habitat that surrounds it, I hope that my images can evoke feelings within the viewer, encouraging conservation of  all species for future generations. Conservation is critical and each of us can play a part. I grew up about two hours from Yellowstone National Park, and family trips to view it has shaped the way I feel about the world.

When photographing people I  find that candid shots lend themselves to a far greater range of emotion than posed shots.  People tend to overact when you ask them to say cheese. I use a journalistic approach to photography to capture the essence of  my surroundings.

I have had the fortune to travel frequently with my wife Virginia and it has allowed me to capture a wide range of subjects from the  beauty that is the Michigan wetland  to the rugged expanse of the desert southwest. 

Please take some time to browse through my image galleries, or see what else blandfordphotography.com has to offer by following the links on the top of the page. If you are interested in stories, tips, tricks, or information about how and what I shoot follow the link to my blog.



 


Upcoming Shoots

Fall - Coastal Maine/ Acadia National Park

News and Important Updates
5/29/09 - New photos added to the image galleries.
5/27/09 - Content updated site wide.
5/26/09 - New photos added to the image galleries.