The Kovich Photo Blog http://blog.kovich.com Behind the scenes & whats new on the photo front Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:58:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Kovich blog adds look fine online blog. http://blog.kovich.com/2012/02/16/kovich-blog-adds-look-fine-online-blog/ http://blog.kovich.com/2012/02/16/kovich-blog-adds-look-fine-online-blog/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:56:25 +0000 admin http://blog.kovich.com/?p=374 A good friend of mine suggested to me that I start a social photography Internet-based service where a person can go to get high-quality affordable head shots.  I ran the idea across another good friend who is a web designer, he thought that sounded like a great idea.  The web designer and I are now working together on a website that we created together called Look Fine Online (www.lookfineonline.com).  His name is Keith Sales, together we recently launched our new venture.  Please go to www.lookfineonline.com and see our new website.  Then come back and comment on it, tell us the good the bad and the ugly about it, and we’ll tweak it until you like it.

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]]> http://blog.kovich.com/2011/09/01/facebook-for-photographers/feed/ 0 Victor Kovich’s first movie (with daddy’s help) http://blog.kovich.com/2011/07/06/victor-kovichs-first-movie-with-daddys-help/ http://blog.kovich.com/2011/07/06/victor-kovichs-first-movie-with-daddys-help/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:36:55 +0000 admin http://blog.kovich.com/?p=339 I did a shoot for Marriott last week  and we shot some HD video please click on the link to see the movie!  Renaissance Orlando At Sea World Movie.  I say we because I had my seven year old son Victor shoot with a GoPro HD video camera attached to his head.  We made this short movie with i movie on my mac. The next link is the “Victor” version.  Click on the following  link to see Victors version  Marriott At Sea World Water Park

Water park

]]> http://blog.kovich.com/2011/07/06/victor-kovichs-first-movie-with-daddys-help/feed/ 0 79 Foot Hatteras Shoot http://blog.kovich.com/2011/05/06/79-foot-hatteras-shoot/ http://blog.kovich.com/2011/05/06/79-foot-hatteras-shoot/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 19:23:13 +0000 admin http://blog.kovich.com/?p=300 Sometimes when you see a clients name show up on your phone when it rings, you know its going to be a good call.  I have a client like that by the name of Tom George (www.tgyg.com) He’s a boat broker.  Not just any boat broker, a big boat boat broker.  I recently shot a Hatteras in West Palm Beach FL near Peanut Island for him.  The boat is called ORION, its for sale if any of you rich friends want to buy it.  Please see more of my work at www.kovich.com

Running along side the 79 Hatteras with Peanut Island in the background

The salon from the galley using an HDR technique.

Master State Room, three shots stitched together then HDR process applied then image added to the TV.

Pilot house helm using exposure fusion.

View from the 60 foot tower.

View form the 60 foot tower

See more of my work at www.kovich.com

]]> http://blog.kovich.com/2011/05/06/79-foot-hatteras-shoot/feed/ 3 Sneak Preview Of The First Tampa Bay Rays Magazine Cover Of 2011! http://blog.kovich.com/2011/03/25/sneak-preview-of-the-first-tampa-bay-rays-magazine-cover-of-2011/ http://blog.kovich.com/2011/03/25/sneak-preview-of-the-first-tampa-bay-rays-magazine-cover-of-2011/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:38:52 +0000 admin http://blog.kovich.com/?p=294 I shot this cover of David Price For Inside Pitch Magazine in Port Charlotte FL a couple of weeks ago under the art direction of Erik Ruiz, who by the way did the fantastic post production work on the image.  Opening day is Friday April 1st.  Come on down to the Trop and join in on the excitement!

David Price for the Inside Pitch Cover April 2011

David Price for the Inside Pitch Cover April 2011

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BJ Upton wins the longest drive, he and his group win it all at the end of the day.
Johnny Damon shows his driving force.

Johnny Damon shows his secret weapon.

Sean Rodriguez celebrates with team mates

Sean Rodriguez celebrates with team mates

Sean Rodriguez and his team tee off for the camera

Sean Rodriguez and his team tee off for the camera

Joe Maddon hits from the fairway with his driver 280 yards to the green

Joe Maddon hits his second shot from the fairway with his driver 280 yards to the green

With blue skies and the sun shining brightly, the Rays kicked off the Rays Charity Golf Classic at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Bradenton. Rays players and coaches were matched with foursomes who competed for the 2011 Charity Golf Tournament crown.

Driving around on a golf cart in sunny FL at The Ritz Carlton with the awesome Carey Cox…  Priceless!

]]> http://blog.kovich.com/2011/03/07/2011-rays-charity-golf-classic-at-the-ritz-carlton-members-golf-club-in-bradenton/feed/ 2 Edward Jones Shoot in St Petersburg FL. http://blog.kovich.com/2011/01/28/211/ http://blog.kovich.com/2011/01/28/211/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:39:57 +0000 admin http://blog.kovich.com/?p=211 What a great client!  I’ve been working with Edward Jones for a few years now and feel so lucky to know the Edward Jones creative team!  You can see quite a few Edward Jones photos on my web site www.kovich.com.  We tend to shoot in some GREAT locations.  This location happens to be in my home town of St. Petersburg FL.

The below link is to a teaser 1080p video I shot during the still shoot. I used HMI lighting (which is a continuous light source used in cinema) for the whole shoot. By doing so I was able to shoot video of every scene as well as stills.   Have a look!

Click here to see Edward Jones video teaser of mom

Here are some behind the scenes photos.

Parent is happy to know baby's education is paid for...

Here’s the set.

Lighting for the mood of the shot.

Models hanging out watching the shoot.

The crew works on the shot.

From left; Photog Steve, CD Brian, AD Mark, styling assistant, and Stylist Leslie exposing the baby shots.

Click here to see Edward Jones Kitchen video.

Jessica using her people skills to inspire the models.

Jessica coaching the models

Click here to see Edward Jones Kitchen video.

]]> http://blog.kovich.com/2011/01/28/211/feed/ 4 President Bill Clinton at The Global Financial Leadership Conference at The Naples Ritz. http://blog.kovich.com/2010/10/22/president-bill-clinton-at-the-global-financial-leadership-conference-at-the-naples-ritz/ http://blog.kovich.com/2010/10/22/president-bill-clinton-at-the-global-financial-leadership-conference-at-the-naples-ritz/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:26:59 +0000 admin http://blog.kovich.com/?p=195 The great thing about a photographers blog is that its about photography so you don’t have to say much…  I will say that Jack Morton World Wide is a great client!  I’ll also say that photographing a President is a very cool experience!

President Bill Clinton & me!

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