Where is ED?!?! And How Can I Get A Hold Of Him?!?!

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Hello and Good Day,

If you are interested in contacting me about our photography services/products and current investment offerings, please click on this link and complete the contact form. It's totally easy... a caveman can do it. (If you are on a firewall-protected computer and are not able to access the contact form, please send an email to info@edpingolphotography.com with the details of the photography requested (wedding, engagement, aftershoot, portrait session), event date, event location, and who referred you.)

I also have a FACEBOOK and MYSPACE page. Ask me to be your friend!!! = ) You can also follow me on TWITTER.

//ed pingol
contact me =)
edpingolphotography.com

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EPP TIMELINE - inspired by the talented "the image is found"

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prior to the wedding - kindly fill out the wedding contract and submit the required retainer fee so we can reserve your date (remember, we work on a first-come, first-serve basis, upon receipt of a completed contract & retainer fee). we'll send you information regarding how to schedule and prepare for your engagement session. we'll also help you with your wedding day schedule, in order to plan for your photo opportunities properly.

the wedding day - GET HITCHED and SMILE!!!

1-2 weeks after the wedding - we will post several images ("blog teasers") of your special day on the blog. feel free to use/copy them for online use, whether it be through facebook, myspace, or friendster. please leave the image as is and avoid altering the image. (the pretty borders are there for a reason, giving us proper photographer's credit. =)

8-12 weeks after the wedding - ALL of the edited images will be posted on edpingol.instaproofs.com. we'll send you an email announcement to notify you that your online wedding gallery is ready. feel free to forward it to your family & friends. if applicable, your disk of edited high-res images and/or proof book will be shipped out to you.

we triple back-up all of your images, but it's always a good idea to make copies of your own on disk, as well as back them up on a hard drive, and store them in separate locations just to be safe. we recommend a copy on an external hard drive, a copy on disks, and a copy placed in a secure, off-site location like a security deposit box. you may even consider having them stored through an online data storage company.

10-16 weeks after the wedding - your primary album images must be submitted to us. we'll send you directions as to how to upload your selections onto edpingol.instaproofs.com. are you a self-proclaimed procrastinator or having a hard time selecting your images? don't worry, we can pre-select the images for your album designs.

6-8 weeks after image selections submitted - we will send you proofs of your album design layouts for your review via email. if there are any revisions/substitutions you would like to see made to the album, please notify us within a week. this will be your first and only revision period. if the album design is perfect the way it is, we'll complete our editing/retouching and send in your order right away! =)

1-3 weeks after the revisions - if revisions are requested, we will send you an updated version for review through email. once the album design is approved, we will take a closer look and edit the minor stuff making your images even better. then, the order is sent off to our album production company in italy!!!

8-12 weeks after the order submission- the order process varies depending on the time of the year. also, the timeline is dependent on how quickly image selections are submitted and layout designs are approved, which is up to the clients. (did we mention we have a pre-selected image selection process for the indecisive? =) when you receive your album, remember to share the memories with friends and families. sharing is caring!! = )

1 year after the wedding - woot woot..!!! it's your anniversary!!! time for an aftershoot or anniversary shoot, perhaps?

//ed pingol
contact me =)
edpingolphotography.com

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this section is mainly for PHOTOGRAPHERS and inquiring minds

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what camera, lens, flash, etc. do you guys shoot with? canon!!! here is a list of what's in our gear bags:

* canon mark III . the workhorse and back-up * canon mark III . the workhorse and back-up * canon 5d mark II * canon 40d * canon 40d * canon 10-22 F/3.5-4.5 USM * canon 17-55 F/2.8 IS USM * canon 16-35mm f/2.8 USM * canon 70-200 F/2.8 IS USM * canon 50mm F/1.2 USM * canon 50mm F/1.4 USM * canon 50mm F/2.5 Macro * canon 60mm F/2.8 Macro * canon 85mm F/1.2 USM * canon 85mm F/1.8 USM * canon 100mm F/2 USM * canon 135mm F/2 USM * st-e2 infrared transmitter * st-e2 infrared transmitter

* canon 580ex speedlites * nikon SB-22, 25, 26 and 28 speedlights . cheap and awesome flashes!

* 64 eneloop AA batteries * 64 rayovac 15 minute AA batteries for flashes, remotes and well... that's it. * 125 gigs of CF and SD cards

* AlienBee B800 Flash Unit. to increase ambient light in large halls * AlienBee B800 Flash Unit. to increase ambient light in large halls * HELLA Radio Poppers. to trigger anything i need to be triggered * 8 Pocket Wizards. to trigger anything i need to be triggered

do you bring back up gear too? you cannot not have back up gear. you're shooting a wedding that happens only once ("knock on wood!"). you have to have back up!

i don't have a lot of money to spend on lenses right now...can you recommend a good cheap one? nope. save your cash and buy right the first time. it'll hurt a bit but it really is the way to go. remember, lenses are the eyes of your camera. make sure your camera can see 20/20 especially if you're planning on shooting a wedding.

should i buy a canon or a nikon? it really doesn't matter... both have very good cameras. either way, you really can't go wrong. but you know what our preference is! (cough.... canon!.... cough)

what equipment do you use for processing?

* MacBook Pro 17" goodness * MacBokk Pro 15" goodness * dell xps 710 ferrari series tower with liquid cooled dual graphic cards with 2 digital output each. * quad monitors. "argh argh argh!!!" barked like "tim the toolman taylor." * 5 terabytes of portable space

who do you use for online proofing? we use the instaproofs.com. check us out at edpingol.instaproofs.com.

what lab do you use? whcc, millers, mpix pro, apollo imagizing, and simply canvas.

how do you get such great color in your photos? Light, LIGHT and LiGhT... it's all about light.

do use actions? yes. i create my own because it's free and it really saves me a lot of time.

did you go to school for photography? not really. i went to school for packaging design (which was my full time gig up until december '07) photography was part of the job. so, it has always been there.

do you have a studio? yes. = )

how old are you guys!?!? ed is 30 going on 15.

do you use an assistant at weddings? yes.

//ed pingol contact me =) edpingolphotography.com

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How to Prepare for your Engagement Session

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Clothing, Attire, & Accessories
We suggest one outfit or one casual and one "dressy" (dinner attire) outfit for each engagement session lasting at least 1.5 hours. (If less than 1.5 hours, one outfit is best.) For the casual look, jeans and a long-sleeve top in complementary colors works well. For the dressy look, men tend to look best in a button-up long sleeve shirt, sports jacket, with dark slacks, and dress shoes. (Don't forget to wear dark socks, guys!) Women's dressy attire can include any type of clothing you'd wear to go to dinner at a nice restaurant, usually dressy pants or a skirt with a blouse, or dress, with heels/flats.

We suggest a long-sleeve top as this allows the focus to be on your faces rather than on your arms. Dark, solid colors tend to "slenderize" and flatter the body, as well as "v-neck" lines. We ask that you wear clothing without logos or any large patterns, as this tends to be a distraction. Remember, horizontal stripes create the illusion of more "girth" and less height, which tends to widen most people. Most importantly, clothes you feel comfortable wearing will allow you to look your best in the photos.

If we will be shooting at a beach/lake/river, please bring along flip-flops as we may shoot you walking along the shore or in the water. Don't forget to bring towels that you can use to sit on and/or wipe your feet with afterwards. Also, flip flops double as "sore feet relievers" when we walk from location-to-location and after the shoot, especially for you women who will be wearing heels.

Please feel free to bring along any "props" or objects of sentimental value you'd like to feature in some of the photos. A common object brought is the original box of the engagement ring for the guy to hold in a "re-enactment" of the proposal. If it is forecasted to rain or has just rained, umbrellas are a great prop to use in photos.

Make-up/Hair
Something that many women find useful is to schedule a make-up and hair trial session with mua's (make-up artists)/hair stylists whom they are interested in working with on their big day. This serves a few purposes: 1. allows you to figure out if you'd like to work further with that artist/stylist; 2. allows you to play with different looks before trying them out on the big day; 3. allows you to look ultra fabulous in your engagement photos. Mac make-up photographs really well! Some women who decide not to use an mua for their big day choose to go to a local make-up counter at either Sephora or at a department store at the mall to get made-up, which can be a great affordable option. Most make-up counters will either provide you with a free make-over or complimentary make-over with the purchase of products over a certain amount. This has also been a great way brides have found their mua's. If you would like referrals of local mua's, please let us know.

Hands
As we will be shooting close-up shots of your hands, please make sure your nails are neatly trimmed & shaped and/or manicured. This is especially important for the ladies, as we will be featuring your engagement ring as a focal point in some of the photos.

After the e-session
If at all possible, we suggest you allow yourself time after the engagement session to enjoy the rest of your day/evening together. Since we shoot on-location at or near some great cities, it's great to have a chance to enjoy a meal at a nice restaurant, especially if you are already dressed up.

You will receive a CD of all your high-resolution images within 6-8 weeks after your e-session. Look out for updates of "teasers" on the blog: edpingol.blogspot.com. On the disk, you will find a folder of high-resolution images (for print use) and a folder of low-resolution images with our signature borders, which you are more than welcome to use for online purposes, as it gives us proper photographers' credits.

We look forward to photographing your engagement session!

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Wedding Resource List

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Albums, Books and other Products

http://www.graphistudio.com ~ ITALY
http://www.simplycanvas.com ~ USA
http://www.apollo-imagizing.com ~ USA
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http://www.asukabook.com ~ USA
http://www.leathercraftsmen.com ~ USA
http://www.albumsaustralia.com.au ~ Australia
http://www.photovalue.com ~ UK & Ireland
http://www.albumsinc.com ~ USA
http://www.caprialbum.com ~ USA
http://www.candid2000.com ~ USA
http://www.zookbinders.com ~ USA
http://www.queensberry.com ~ New Zeeland
http://www.forbeyon.com ~ USA
http://www.thebookalbum.com ~ USA
http://www.renaissance-art.com ~ Multiple Countries
http://www.wgbooks.com
http://www.apollo-imagizing.com
http://www.mypublisher.com
http://www.sharedink.com

Pro Image Labs - The companies below deliver AWESOME PRINTS! Come on, you've already paid for high quality images, you should definitely get high quality prints, too!

http://www.mpix.com ~ USA & Canada
http://www.whcc.com ~ USA
http://www.colorincprolab.com ~ USA
http://www.huntcolorlab.com ~ USA
http://www.buckeyecolor.com ~ USA
http://www.blossom-publishing.com ~USA
http://www.millerslab.com ~ USA
http://www.digilabs.biz ~ USA
http://www.prodpi.com ~ USA

Ed's Resources - When I want to learn, I go here

Strobist - lighting 101 (a must read, but don't take it all in one day cause it's a lot)
Flash Flavor - Get Ideas, Get Inspired
Ken Rockwell - how to get great colors
Neil Cowley - making light real
Michael Quack - DIY master
PlanetNeil - techniques for on camera flash
Dave Black - awesome awesome lighting techniques explained
DG28 - learn plenty of techniques
Canon Resource - read before you buy
-----------------------------------
mburkephoto.blogspot.com
russellbrown
photonomics

BOOKS TO READ:

• "Art of Raw Conversion" by Juergen Gulbins
• "Secrets of Lighting on Location" by Bob Kirst
• "Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait" by Michael Grecco
• "Skin" by Lee Varis
• "Photojournalis, Fifth Edition" by Kenneth Kobre
• "Perception and Imaging" by Richard Zakia
• "Matters of Light and Depth" by Ross Lowel
• "Light Science & Magic" by Hunter and Fuqua

//ed pingol
contact me =)
edpingolphotography.com

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• Atherton is known for its beautiful trees.
• The San Francisco and Monterey Bay Area real estate market is hot.
• Belmont schools belong to one of the top districts in the state.
• Berkeley has mellowed since its wild days in the 60's.
• The quiet town of Brisbane is characterized by a strong spirit of community
• Burlingame publishes its own independent newspaper.
• Buyers choose San Jose's western Cambrian area for less expensive homes in the Campbell school system.
• Campbell is a delightful community where tradition and progress combine in a successful blend.
• The beauty and tranquility of Carmel where world famous art galleries abound have always drawn poets and artists.
• The most populated part of the Central Coast is around Monterey Bay.
• Coastal cities from San Francisco to Santa Cruz to Monterey to Carmel.
• "It's great to be alive in Colma", a small city with convenient access to everything.
• Contra Costa County still has lots of open space.
• Cupertino has long been known for its excellent public school system.
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• The largest city in the San Francisco East Bay is Oakland.
• Buyers may find home prices in East Palo Alto more reasonable than in other parts of the Bay Area.
• El Granada lies next to protected, open green hills on the coast.
• Evergreen was a town in the southeast corner of Santa Clara County.
• Foster City is a planned community.
• Several towns combined to become Fremont.
• Gilroy, founded in 1867, was a stage stop along the Monterey Road.
• Half Moon Bay is home to the famous Art and Pumpkin Festival.
• Hillsborough strives to maintain its rural setting.
• Hollister started when 100 acres of city lots were auctioned off in 1868.
• La Honda is rural community on the west side of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Wedding Resource List

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Albums, Books and other Products

http://www.graphistudio.com ~ ITALY
http://www.simplycanvas.com ~ USA
http://www.apollo-imagizing.com ~ USA
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http://www.asukabook.com ~ USA
http://www.leathercraftsmen.com ~ USA
http://www.albumsaustralia.com.au ~ Australia
http://www.photovalue.com ~ UK & Ireland
http://www.albumsinc.com ~ USA
http://www.caprialbum.com ~ USA
http://www.candid2000.com ~ USA
http://www.zookbinders.com ~ USA
http://www.queensberry.com ~ New Zeeland
http://www.forbeyon.com ~ USA
http://www.thebookalbum.com ~ USA
http://www.renaissance-art.com ~ Multiple Countries
http://www.wgbooks.com
http://www.apollo-imagizing.com
http://www.mypublisher.com
http://www.sharedink.com

Pro Image Labs - The companies below deliver AWESOME PRINTS! Come on, you've already paid for high quality images, you should definitely get high quality prints, too!

http://www.mpix.com ~ USA & Canada
http://www.whcc.com ~ USA
http://www.colorincprolab.com ~ USA
http://www.huntcolorlab.com ~ USA
http://www.buckeyecolor.com ~ USA
http://www.blossom-publishing.com ~USA
http://www.millerslab.com ~ USA
http://www.digilabs.biz ~ USA
http://www.prodpi.com ~ USA

Ed's Resources - When I want to learn, I go here

Strobist - lighting 101 (a must read, but don't take it all in one day cause it's a lot)
Flash Flavor - Get Ideas, Get Inspired
Ken Rockwell - how to get great colors
Neil Cowley - making light real
Michael Quack - DIY master
PlanetNeil - techniques for on camera flash
Dave Black - awesome awesome lighting techniques explained
DG28 - learn plenty of techniques
Canon Resource - read before you buy
-----------------------------------
mburkephoto.blogspot.com
russellbrown
photonomics

BOOKS TO READ:

• "Art of Raw Conversion" by Juergen Gulbins
• "Secrets of Lighting on Location" by Bob Kirst
• "Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait" by Michael Grecco
• "Skin" by Lee Varis
• "Photojournalis, Fifth Edition" by Kenneth Kobre
• "Perception and Imaging" by Richard Zakia
• "Matters of Light and Depth" by Ross Lowel
• "Light Science & Magic" by Hunter and Fuqua

//ed pingol
contact me =)
edpingolphotography.com

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• The Almaden Valley's Country Club is surrounded by expensive homes.
• Atherton is known for its beautiful trees.
• The San Francisco and Monterey Bay Area real estate market is hot.
• Belmont schools belong to one of the top districts in the state.
• Berkeley has mellowed since its wild days in the 60's.
• The quiet town of Brisbane is characterized by a strong spirit of community
• Burlingame publishes its own independent newspaper.
• Buyers choose San Jose's western Cambrian area for less expensive homes in the Campbell school system.
• Campbell is a delightful community where tradition and progress combine in a successful blend.
• The beauty and tranquility of Carmel where world famous art galleries abound have always drawn poets and artists.
• The most populated part of the Central Coast is around Monterey Bay.
• Coastal cities from San Francisco to Santa Cruz to Monterey to Carmel.
• "It's great to be alive in Colma", a small city with convenient access to everything.
• Contra Costa County still has lots of open space.
• Cupertino has long been known for its excellent public school system.
• Daly City offers an alternative to San Francisco and holds an important place in the history of the area.
• The largest city in the San Francisco East Bay is Oakland.
• Buyers may find home prices in East Palo Alto more reasonable than in other parts of the Bay Area.
• El Granada lies next to protected, open green hills on the coast.
• Evergreen was a town in the southeast corner of Santa Clara County.
• Foster City is a planned community.
• Several towns combined to become Fremont.
• Gilroy, founded in 1867, was a stage stop along the Monterey Road.
• Half Moon Bay is home to the famous Art and Pumpkin Festival.
• Hillsborough strives to maintain its rural setting.
• Hollister started when 100 acres of city lots were auctioned off in 1868.
• La Honda is rural community on the west side of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
• Livermore with its great climate has over 25 wineries nearby.
• Los Altos is where many executives have retired.
• We fondly refer to Los Gatos as the "Gem of the Foothills".
• Menlo Park offers a wide-range of activity programs and facilities.
• Millbrae is a historic town that is well-equipped for commuting.
• Milpitas is one of the more affordable communities in Santa Clara County.
• Montara has a real coastal feeling and is only 20 minutes from the city.
• Monta Vista was a small town before it became part of Cupertino
• Monterey was a Mexican army presidio that became the capitol of Las Californias in 1776.
• Monte Sereno is tucked between Los Gatos and Saratoga.
• In 1898 visitors riding the Southern Pacific Railroad requested the train stop at "Morgan Hill's Ranch".
• Coastal living away from the city awaits you in Moss Beach
• Mountain View has an old downtown with many ethnic restaurants and interesting shops.
• This part of Northern California includes the San Francisco Bay Area and the Monterey Bay Area.
• Mountain View has an old downtown with many ethnic restaurants and interesting shops.
• This North Valley area of San Jose next to Milpitas is a favorite for commuters to Silicon Valley work places.
• Oakland is very diverse and offers a rich variety of neighborhoods.
• Pacifica is as peacful as its name and a stone's throw from San Francisco.
• Palo Alto is named for a majestic 250 year old coastal redwood tree along San Francisquito Creek.
• Pleasanton tries to maintain its status as one of the safest cities in California with school scores in the top 3%.
• Princeton by the Sea is a charming coastal town with easy access to cities around the bay.
• Redwood City got its start when the gold rush forty niners needed lumber from the nearby hills.
• The Rose Garden is a very beautiful upscale area of San Jose.
• Salinas has over 300 days of sunshine per year and some of the richest farm land in California.
• San Bruno has beautiful parks and quiet neighborhoods.
• San Carlos is called "The City of Good Living".
• The 1849 gold rush transformed San Francisco from a small settlement into a thriving city almost overnight.
• The San Francisco Bay Area includes cities in the East Bay, Peninsula and Silicon Valley, as well as San Francisco.
• San Jose was founded in 1777 on the banks of the Guadalupe River.
• San Mateo is centrally located for commuting and offers a range of neighborhoods.
• San Mateo County has incredible scenic beauty and an extensive variety of activities that would be hard to equal.
• Originally a bedroom comunity, Santa Clara was the first to expand as a hi-tech friendly city.
• Originally a bedroom community, Santa Clara was the first to expand as a hi-tech friendly city.
• Santa Clara was once a rich fruit and vegetable region and is now in the heart of a globally renowned Silicon Valley.
• Living in the exciting community of Santa Cruz means one has access to some of the best beaches in California.
• Santa Teresa is an area in the southern-most part of San Jose.
• Saratoga is located at the entrance of an historic pass to redwood forests.
• Silicon Valley is an area of cities in the south San Francisco Bay where many hi-tech companies have located.
• Silver Creek in south San Jose, an area of beautiful hills being dotted with new million dollar homes.
• The South Bay is an area of Silicon Valley cities.
• South San Francisco is somewhat sheltered from coastal fog and offers quiet, comfortable residential living.
• South Valley is a nickname for the cities of Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister.
• As a small town on the edge of Palo Alto, Stanford has its own post office.
• Sunnyvale was awarded the safest city in California a few years back. Police and fire departments are cross-trained.
• Walnut Creek was transformed from a small town to a major city during the last 20 years.
• Watsonville is one of the world’s largest and most famous agricultural centers.
• West Valley is an area of San Jose with extra good public schools.
• Willow Glen has a beautiful old downtown with interesting shops and restaurants.

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