Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg: Blog https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog en-us (C) John Gillespie Photography LLC johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:29:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:29:00 GMT https://www.johngillespie.photography/img/s/v-12/u716462221-o266085189-50.jpg Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg: Blog https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog 97 120 Blue Waterfall https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2019/9/blue-waterfall Blue WaterfallBlue WaterfallWaterfall and model

A beautiful photo session at Amelia Falls! Jessica Wilson is my amazing model. Off camera flash with Softbox and second flash with grid camera left. Image one with model and flash, Image two available light with a long exposure and blue tint color adjustment. Photos processed in Adobe Lightroom and merged in Adobe Photoshop. Yes!!!

 
 
 

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) fashion greenville photographers photography waterfall https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2019/9/blue-waterfall Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:14:57 GMT Natasha at Bald Rock Portrait https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2019/7/natasha-at-bald-rock-portrait Natasha at Bald RockMountain Portrait at Sunset. Mixing available light with fill flash. Shot at Bald Rock in Cleveland, SC with Table Rock in Background. 800 ISO, 115mm lens 1/800 F4.5.

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) Fashion Photographer Photography Portrait Portraits SC https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2019/7/natasha-at-bald-rock-portrait Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:54:16 GMT Once Chance for Sunset https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2018/7/once-chance-for-sunset Sunset at Hotel DomesticSunset at Hotel Domestic

Careful planning was required to make this stunning sunset photograph of Amanda and Jason at the Hotel Domestique in Travelers Rest, SC. It required scouting the location and doing test shots earlier in the week, understanding that the sun would disappear below the mountains earlier than the actual sunset and getting the bride and groom in place on time. They were super cooperative, playful and so in love. I just wanted them to play and not overly pose them. I love how the final image came out and most importantly so did the bride and groom!

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) domestique hotel photography sunset wedding weddings https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2018/7/once-chance-for-sunset Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:19:20 GMT The Power of Off Camera Flash! https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2017/10/the-power-of-off-camera-flash Albino Skunkfest Music FestivalAlbino Skunkfest Music FestivalBand playing at Albino Skunkfest near Greenville, SC

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) albino skunkfest event photography off camera flash https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2017/10/the-power-of-off-camera-flash Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:57:17 GMT You Can't Control The Weather https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2017/7/you-cant-control-the-weather When the weather gets bad, I keep shooting! While at Bald Rock I noticed bad weather moving in. This is a 3 second exposure capturing lightning strikes over Greenville, SC. The foreground shows graffiti lit with my flashlight. While I am not a fan of graffiti in natural settings, my goal was to make something beautiful with things I can't control. Shot in total darkness, the light is gathered by the long exposure, and my wide angle lens help to keep focus near and far. Looking closely at the middle horizon near the tree line you see Table Rock as well as Pinnacle Mountain the highest mountain in South Carolina.

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) greenville nature photographs photography sc sc mountains https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2017/7/you-cant-control-the-weather Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:02:49 GMT Fashion with Passion! https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2017/4/fashion-with-passion Fashion with Passion… Had a blast working with my models Gwen and Olivia at Taylors Mill in Taylors South Carolina. With hair and make up provided by the talented Melissa Aubil of Cotton Rouge and company these girls looked amazing. Here we see Gwen rocking the Steam Punk look and owning her pose. I also enlisted two off camera lighting assistants and a fashion consultant. It was great to work with such a talented team and get photos that capture this historic setting.  Fashion Photography, Taylors MillFashion Photography, Taylors Mill

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) Fashion Models Photography Taylors Mill https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2017/4/fashion-with-passion Sun, 16 Apr 2017 20:49:56 GMT Bad Weather Makes Good Pictures https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/10/bad-weather-makes-good-pictures Cliffs at Glassy, Wedding PhotographyCliffs at Glassy, Wedding Photography

With Hurricane Matthew providing the wind and Emily and Aaron providing the love, this was one awesome wedding! A beautiful service at The Chapel at The Cliffs at Glassy followed by a way cool brunch reception at The Grove At Pennington these two did it up right and were so fun to work with. And the weather provided the perfect backdrop for this photograph made at the top of the Cliffs at Glassy Mountain, SC.

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) Wedding Photography Cliffs at Glassy Weddings the https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/10/bad-weather-makes-good-pictures Thu, 13 Oct 2016 20:35:03 GMT Grandmother's Love https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/5/grandmothers-love

 

As a photographer, I am allowed access to private and intimate moments. Sadly the Bride's Grandmother had lost her husband just days earlier. This photograph captures her strength and shows the love she has for her granddaughter to attend the wedding as a family member holds her hand.

 

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) Wedding Photography https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/5/grandmothers-love Mon, 23 May 2016 21:42:23 GMT Portraits of Musicans https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/4/portraits-of-musicans

 

I love working with musicians. They have the confidence and personality that make great portraits. Here Billy Strings poses in afternoon light in front of a vintage Ford truck at the Albino Skunk Music Festival in Greer, SC last week. You might want to check out this up and coming artist at www.billystrings.com or see more live music at www.albinoskunk.com

 

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) Albino Skunk Albino Skunkfest Billy Strings Musicans Portraits skunkfest https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/4/portraits-of-musicans Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:45:31 GMT Real Estate Photography Farm House interior in Pickens County https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/3/real-estate-photography-farm-house-interior-in-pickens-county Real Estate Photography, Interiors, Commercial PhotographyReal Estate Photography, Interiors, Commercial Photography

 

With a little post production this Farm House interior in Pickens County shows details inside and out. Colors are important to owners and prospective buyers, by adding off camera lighting, I was able to render accurate colors for the MLS listing.

 

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) MLS Real Estate Photography https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/3/real-estate-photography-farm-house-interior-in-pickens-county Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:22:43 GMT Real Estate Photography https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/3/real-estate-photography Had a great Real Estate Photography session in Taylors, SC. Spring is a great time for photos and I know that professional photos for MLS listing SELL! The last house I photographed sold in 5 hours. Buyers are surfing listing and great photos are what get their attention. Let me help you sell those listings in the Greenville area.

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) GGAR Greenville Real Estate MLS Listing MLS Photography Real Estate Photography https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/3/real-estate-photography Wed, 30 Mar 2016 23:21:47 GMT Welcome to johngillespie.photography https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/3/welcome-to-johngillespie-photography I am excited to announce my new domain name www.johngillespie.photography. 2016 is going to be a great year and I look forward to working with my new and returning clients. Please let me know of your photography needs and how I can help... Best Regards, John

]]> johngillespiephotography@gmail.com (Professional SC Photographer - Travelers Rest, Greenville & Spartanburg) Cliffs at Glassy Mountain Weddings https://www.johngillespie.photography/blog/2016/3/welcome-to-johngillespie-photography Sun, 27 Mar 2016 22:14:21 GMT