Introducing my baby boy: Robert Nathaniel Carter
On Monday, May 7, 2012, at 7:28 p.m.— my son, Robert Nathaniel Carter, was born. Here are several photos of him and of family on that day.
Dog-U-Tante Ball 2012: Hollywood Style
You may recall an earlier post regarding several designs for the Dog-U-Tante Ball, but a couple weeks ago I shot for the the fund raiser. Here are a few photos of the event, but you can view the entire collection here: http://goo.gl/k3vlu
SandBAR at Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park celebrated the grand opening of the SandBAR at the Silos, along with the very first Second Saturday Riverfront Festival of the summer. And although I had to leave before the main celebration began, I did manage to fire off a few shots of the bar and facilities. If you haven’t spent much time [...]
CanStockPhoto — an Alternative to iStockPhoto, but Who else is out there?
I’ve been a faithful user of istockphoto.com since my days in college. I can remember when nearly all their images were just a buck — but over the years their prices have continued to climb at an alarming rate. Thanks to a friend, I was recently introduced to canstockphoto.com and have really enjoyed their service. That said, [...]
Going Digital: Converting my entire DVD library to mp4
Converting DVDs to digital mp4 really isn’t all that difficult, especially if you are a Mac user, but when you have a DVD collection like mine—you’re looking at a very long process. A couple of years ago my wife bought me the Apple TV, and in that time I have managed to convert a few [...]
Turning Day into Night, the Process
The Process Several people were interested in the process I took in manipulating the image from day to night. Below I have tried to recall the steps that I took, however, this manipulation was done on a whim and I had no intention of recalling any of it while I was working on it. Honestly, this was [...]
Turning Day into Night with Photoshop
Today I took a few moments and modified an image I had taken of the Fitzgerald Museum, at mid-day, into a night shot using Photoshop. The result was pretty good so I posted it here. I may still tweak a few things, but for the most part this photo manipulation is a wrap. If you want to [...]
ETHEL Performs at Flowers Elementary
Yesterday I shot a performance by ETHEL at Flowers Elementary School. The performance was made possible by ClefWorks, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting chamber music in Montgomery. For more information about ClefWorks, visit: clefworks.org
The Official 2012 Selma Visitor Guide
Near the end of 2011 CP&D completed the design of Selma’s first official Visitor Guide. It was distributed last month, and I’ve recently posted it in a digital format on ISSUU. Feel free to check out the official 2012 Selma Visitor Guide before your next visit to historic Selma, Alabama.
Saint James: Caboret (Music from Glee)
The Saint James Performing Arts department did an amazing job with their 2012 Caboret! This marked my first STJ Caboret and I was very impressed by what I saw. Here are several (219) shots from the performance: http://goo.gl/wGb9y As always, you will need the Saint James gallery password to access the images online. You may obtain the password [...]
It’s Tea Time at Selma House Tea Room
I’ve been working a lot in Selma recently since agreeing to design the Selma Visitor Guide. While there, I did a shoot at the Selma House Tea Room — they are running a half-page advertisement and will be featured in the signature dish section under desserts… Here are a few of the shots from that [...]
Shadow Catchers: Sets of Variations
Sometimes you just have to experiment with multiple variations to get just the right look— as you can see, this one was an unusual trial and error that ended well once it ended. A designer should always expect revisions and never stop trying to meet the needs of his/her client.
VaultPress by AUTOMATTIC – Worth. Every. Dime.
I’ve recently started using VaultPress by AUTOMATTIC. It’s a fully integrated, automated backup system that keeps your site perfectly safe from any catastrophe. Every post, picture, and page. Every comment, revision, and setting. Everything backed up in near realtime. Yes, that was almost a direct quote from their about page, but it’s the truth! The [...]
Shadow Catchers: A Beautiful Transformation
I recently worked on a project for Shadow Catchers, a regular client of mine dealing in art. My original task was to design a full page advertisement featuring one of their best selling pieces of art, and although that design was eventually shelved for another of my designs, the project was a success. Above is the [...]
RSVP Jan/Feb 2012, Magazine Release Party at Cantina Tortilla Grill
The January/February 2012 issue of RSVP Montgomery magazine is set to release Thursday, January 5th and you are invited to attend the Release Party at the Cantina in The Alley, downtown Montgomery, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment, drink specials and free appetizers. Come get your copy of RSVP Montgomery and [...]
Merry Christmas from Carter Photography & Design
I’d like to take this time to wish all my clients, friends and family a very Merry Christmas and offer a brief reminder of what Christmas is really about: “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: [...]
Harriott 2 Riverboat, Before and After
Not every photograph that I work with is originally my shot. Some of the projects that I design have supplied photography from agencies or local photographers, and others use stock imagery. Additionally, not every shot I take or that is supplied to me is exactly like myself or the client wants. In those instances, adjustments, enhancements or [...]
The Official 2012 Montgomery & The River Region Visitor Guide
Although the 2012 Visitor Guide won’t be available to the general public until the New Year, here’s a sneak peak of the final guide. The Official 2012 Montgomery & River Region Visitor Guide is the perfect companion to anyone looking to explore Montgomery and the surrounding River Region, and I am not just saying that [...]
Hyundai Power Transformers Open House
A month ago, Hyundai Power Transformers hired me to cover the Grand Opening Ceremonies for their new plant in Montgomery, Alabama. Here are a few images from that event…
Union Station and the Montgomery Visitor Center
I do a lot of work for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Visitor Bureau, so it’s only fitting that I have a few shots of Union Station and the Montgomery Visitor Center. Yesterday, I was asked if I could provide some shots of the Visitor Center and that got me to [...]