We excel at….
Portraits
Fine, heirloom quality portraits of loved ones to executive portraits…and everything in between!
Made in our studio, at your home or business, outdoors or anyplace you choose.
Weddings
Wedding photography packages to fit most any budget.
Wedding Planning
Photography, invitations, accessories, wedding links, discounts from other wedding providers, and advice.
Wedding Video

3 video packages from which to choose!
Commercial Photography
Product, architectural and advertising photography
Aerial Photography
Photographs of your property or building made from the air
Large Group Photography
Reunions, fraternities & sororities, schools- any large group
Videography
Complete video production for events, depositions, etc., as well as duplication & transfer from film.
Copy & Restoration of Old Photographs
We can make your old, torn, faded photos look like new… or just make additional copies.
Prom, Banquet and Social Photographs,

University clubs, fraternities & sororities, high school proms and similar couples photos
Passport, Application, Citizenship & I.D. Photos
Passport, visa, citizenship, license, application, alien registration ("Green Card"), I.D.
Greeting Cards
Christmas, birth announcement, thank-you, Hanukkah, custom

Mike Atkinson Photography

Thanks for visiting my bird photography website. I hope you enjoy looking through my photos and maybe get a few tips from my tutorials.

Ever since my teen years, I’ve had a keen interest in birds and photography. Over the last few years, inspired by some of the fantastic bird images published on the Web, I’ve tried to develop and combine these interests.

Many bird photographers concentrate on getting photos of rare birds, even if these are only ‘record shots’.  What really interests me, though, is images that have a ‘wow factor’, even if these are of a common species.  For me, this can mean several things (click on the links for my best attempts in each case):
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a photo with real detail, such as a ‘head and shoulders’ bird portrait (example)
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a shot that captures the beauty or essence of a particular species (example)
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a photo that sums up an event in time, such as the life-or-death struggle between predator and prey (example)
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an image that is photographically or aesthetically strong, e.g. with great lighting and composition (example)

In the hope of taking photos with these qualities, I invested in a digital SLR camera in late 2004 and have gradually upgraded my gear since then.

Technical details for anyone who’s interested…  I bought a Nikon D70 camera, initially with the very cheap 70-300mm G zoom lens which I later replaced with a Nikon 80-400VR zoom.  I tried a Kenko Pro 300 1.4x teleconverter, but without much success.  In April 2006, I finally decided to take the plunge and buy a ‘pro’ 500mm lens.  Since the Nikon 500mm f4 lens didn’t have vibration reduction/image stabilisation, I went with the Canon equivalent, with a 30D camera body and Canon 1.4x extender.  In February 2008 I bought a Canon 40D body and in June 2008 I added a Canon 300mm f4 IS lens for close work and portability.

The first thing I learned about bird photography is that it’s far more difficult than it looks!  I’ve spent countless hours learning about the birds themselves, where and how to get close to them, how to photograph them, how to process digital images, how to create a website and more.  Despite this, I know I’ve still got a lot to learn.

The other key thing I’ve learned is just how much pleasure you can get from every step of the process, from fieldwork to publishing and exhibiting and, more recently, helping others to develop their bird photography skills.  In particular, you never tire of your own favourite images: each one of them instantly transports you back to the time and place that you took the picture, and recreates the transient connection you had with the bird.  Try it for yourself!

By the way, the vast majority of my images are of wild, free-flying birds.  However, I am happy to photograph captive birds on occasion.  In all such cases, I have indicated that this is a captive bird in the ‘alt text’ for the image in the Galleries section.  I also state this in the image legends in the Latest Images section.

In my spare time, I now contribute as Photo Editor for BirdGuides, who host the Web’s best birding site, with rarity reports, webzine articles and a huge collection of bird photos uploaded by over 1000 photographers.

If you’re interested in any of the following, send me an email with the details:

general advice, including image critiques (see my tutorials covering bird photography basics)
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bird photography tuition via one-day workshops on a one-to-one or small group basis (run at weekends)
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illustrated talks
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editorial or commercial use of my images (see my published images)
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conservation or charitable use of my images (for which I normally do not charge)
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framed or unframed prints (see my page on ordering prints).

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Avante Studio

Avante Studios is a great value for money wedding photographer in the Gauteng area.

 At Avante Studios, we are passionate about capturing special moments and unique characteristics. Over the past 20 years we have preserved memories and aided in the depiction of places and products. Our personalised approach implies that we take detailed briefs and fully understand the event, product or setting to ensure that clients’ needs are met. Avante provides an in-house studio service enabling clients to receive photo’s in a variety of formats.

For more information mail us at info@weddingphotographerhub.com

Colets Wedding Photos

Gauteng Wedding Photographer If you are looking for a Gauteng Wedding Photographer, look no further. Colet’s Wedding Photos is a creative and great value for money photographer whom covers the Johannesburg, Pretoria and Vaal Triangle areas. Here is some of her great Gauteng Wedding Photos:

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For more information mail us at info@weddingphotographerhub.com

SA Photo is based in Pretoria, South Africa.

We do professional video and photography productions. These include corporate functions, events, weddings, product shoots, models in-studio and on-location, for portfolios and  fashion shows.

Give us a call for all your photo and video needs. Our years of experiance and state of the art equipment will ensure that you always receive the best quality product possible. When you make use of our services, we look after all your imaging needs. You don’t need to look any further.

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Here are some photographs that we have taken during out December 2007 summer holiday at South Broom, Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa. South Broom have one of the biggest crocodile farms in South Africa, hosting some of the oldest crocodiles in the country. The trip were very interesting and any photographers dream. We have seen how baby crocodiles are hatched, how the crododiles eat as well as some of the old lazy crocodiles swimming and laying in the sun! If you want to list on the site mail us at info@weddingphotographerhub.com