Welcome to the official Blog of Houston Photographer Sylvester Garza.

My vision for this Web Log is for it to be a forum of sorts to discuss concerns, issues, new technology, professional development, education, work-flow, photo shop editing tips, Raw file formats,  and any other topics relevant to Professional Digital Photography.

From time to time, i will also post observations from my various photo shoots, as well as photography tips, and training concepts and other ideas that might support  the creation of successful images.

I look forward to your comments . . . SG

8 Comments

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  By Gene Tognacci, September 11, 2008 @ 8:12 pm

  Sylvester – best of luck on your blog. No doubt it will be a great resource for folks on both sides of the camera. Your professionalism and thoroughness was demonstrated to me once again when shooting my website photo – your pre production interviews, onsite coaching and staging of the shoot was terrific and I was thrilled with the finished photo.
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  By Maripaluna, September 22, 2008 @ 4:53 pm

  Mr. Garza, thank you so much for your previous services. I couldn’t be happier with the work you provided and the professional level and quality given. I hope you faired well through Hurricane Ike, take care of you and yours. I will be in touch in the future for any future projects!!!
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  By Jim Commander, September 25, 2008 @ 3:12 am

  I found the article by Dr. Adelson about how the eye perceives images. Very interesting even for an amateur photographer!

  Moderators note: Regarding the reference: Dr. Edward H. Adelson, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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  By Brian, September 25, 2008 @ 2:29 pm

  Its about time, a blog that I am sure will provide quick and accurate answers to the most pressing questions of todays professional Comercial photographer: Nikon or Cannon, Mac or PC, Jpg or RAW, How to collect past due invoices, What to say to clients that only have chump change for their 4 day shoot and want it yesterday…… This should be lots of fun.
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  By Kathleen Furman, September 25, 2008 @ 4:25 pm

  Hi, Sylvester–Thought I’d leave a comment and try out your blogspace. This is going to be a wonderful tool for fellow photographers to discuss methods, equipment, etc.! It will undoubtedly also be a good place for young photographers interested in learning about everything you mentioned, and I also hope to see some discussion about interning from pros and those just starting out- gotta help the “new batch” of budding photographers, right?

  A note on your own abilities: As my personal and professional photographer for 30 (!) years, you have never let me down with the quality and care of your photography. Even though your business is commercial photography, your talents photographing people and capturing their essences must be mentioned. Anyone walking into your studio is immediately put at ease with your calm direction, and your creative use of lighting makes your photos into art instead of just plain pictures.

  Actually I’m going to need you in the near future for some karate photographs if you’re interested!

  Kathy
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  By H.A. Tony Wood, September 26, 2008 @ 1:43 pm

  Since 1984 Mr. Garza has aided my firms and clients through his creative use of composition and color in real life photos. His ingenious photographs have frequently achieved legacy status in productions ranging from industrial safety presentations to corporate promotional materials for Fortune 100 industries. After they were used for their inital purposes many have been framed and hung in boardrooms, and in that role many have become the conversation pieces of corporate legends.

  On the more personal level, Mr. Garza’s seasonal e-cards are always eye-catching and uplifting. Even if you don’t get on his client list, get on his mailing list for this periodic gem.
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  By Carey Giudici, March 13, 2009 @ 1:13 am

  It would be nice if, as many motivational speakers and authors would have us believe, a positive attitude was all we needed to achieve our goals. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced world any expression of positive outlook isn’t enough. Today’s rising generation of leaders insist on knowing which proven solutions will carry them forward, and how–or we’re of no interest.

  Sylvester makes every subject feel special. When he trains his lens on a subject, he’s looking for what makes us unique and valuable. This is part of what makes him unique and valuable himself, not only as a photographer but as a friend and enthusiastic fellow brainstormer.

  As a poet, I enjoy training a language “lens” on people to demonstrate that they are indeed special. As a marketing consultant, I sharpen my focus until special gifts become so clear to each business owner, they can tell anyone their two or three word marketing “mantra.”

  I couldn’t have developed this new approach to marketing without Mr. G’s patience and steadfast encouragement. This makes him very different from all drive–by communicators, and very valuable to many of us.

  Sylvester has a great eye and a great heart–and he isn’t afraid to use them!
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  By Mark Weisser, March 28, 2009 @ 3:50 pm

  “Good morning, Dover Club!” says Sylvester in his manly radio voice as he greets the club on Friday mornings. Post a lot to your blog, Sylvester — it can help get traffic to your site. If anyone reading this hasn’t seen his site, you owe it to yourself to go there. http://www.sylvestergarza.com Also, you can see an example of his work on my site, http://www.markweisser.com or look me up on Facebook. Just find Mark Weisser there.

  That’s Sylvester, Houston’s Photo Pro.

  Got pictures?

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