Monday, July 11, 2016

Portrait Paintings

I have had some inquires about my digital paintings.  I'll explain my process and 
the difference of digital painting and some of the photographer's "art impressions"
 or "brushstrokes" Some use a filter which just blurs a photograph or they add 
brushstrokes which is applied after your portrait is printed, but no actual art is done.
 I use a couple of different painting programs, corel painter is one.  I use a photograph 
as a reference, but paint each hair, eye lash, etc, use a graphics tablet instead of a brush. 
Old masters like Vermeer and others used what is called Camera Obscura, which is 
similar to what I am doing, but in an updated way.  Norman Rockwell also.  I studied 
Jeremy Sutton, Faye Sirkis and many others to come up with my own style.   Sam Gray, 
one of NC's most recognized photographers and painters in Raleigh, NC uses the same
technique as I am speaking of.  Fell free to google these names and look at the images.
You may have your portrait on canvas or art paper.  Each is printed using the giclee
process, which means the ink is actually absorbed into the canvas.  Also, in some
cases acrylic embellishment is added.  Below is a small sample of painting, please
take a moment to look at the brushstrokes, added color, and accents of each one.
Thanks for checking in.












Saturday, June 11, 2016

Cindy and Tim

Cindy and Tim were married at Litchfield Country Club.  Cindy was the typical nervous bride and Tim was easy going, nervous too, I'm sure, but was calm all the way through.  Both of them had their beautiful
families on hand and have known each other for years....you could tell they were in love, but were best friends too.











Cassie and Corey

Cassie and Corey started off a little shy about their session, but after we got started, Corey made her smile and it was easy going.  Getting married in August, they were easy to smile and no problems at all with the "kiss her" photos :)...They have a great future and a pleasure to work with.





Amanda and Andy

What can you say except "classic".  Amanda and Andy light up the room when they are together. 
The wedding was jazz and that word again "classic."  Great to work with and the bride.....she is timeless...






Corissa and Nick

April through June are the busy times.  One of the best things about being a photographer is meeting great people and being able to enjoy one of the happiest times in their life.  Corissa & Nick are a fun couple, up for anything and enjoying each moment.  They will be getting married on June 11th and as you can see by
their photographs...were made for each other.





Monday, January 18, 2016

New Year News

2016 has arrived and I hope I make as many new friends as I did in 2015.
I am presently working on my website and should have it up and going in
the next few weeks.  Baby steps for that little project.  I will up date this page
in the near future with website address and more.  If you would like to email
me with any questions, please email me at Dwaynegrahamphotography@hotmail.com
In my next blog, alot of people have been interested in my painting process and
I will give you some insight on that.  I am available for on location sports, weddings,
portraits, pets and family portraits.    Thanks again and I hope all of you have
a happy and prosperous New Year.