Sorgius Studios

Future Brides

2010-05-31T17:42:00.001-07:00

My girls were recently flower girls in a wedding, so of course I had to take a few shots to show them off. Here they are practicing up for their big day, WAY in the future of course ;)

Greensboro engagement photography: Megan and Eric

2009-11-28T18:19:00.000-08:00

The weather was a little cool this morning, but we braved it in downtown Greensboro. Megan and Eric were fun to work with and even willing to scale buildings for me! I'm looking forward to their wedding in Kentucky next year.

Greensboro wedding photography: Kisha and Montrale

2009-10-28T19:34:00.000-07:00

Ahhh... A beautiful fall day in Greensboro, NC. Finch chapel at Greensboro College was beautiful, the reception at Revolution Mills Studios was gorgeous, and of course the stunning couple! When I find out who did the catering I will let you know. It was amazing! I had a wonderful time with you guys, your friends, and your family. Here is a small sneak peak of the day.

Downtown Greensboro Engagement Session

2009-09-29T18:20:00.000-07:00

Kisha and Montrale hired me to photograph their wedding in October, so we got to know each other a little bit at an engagement session in downtown Greensboro. They love each other and love having fun, so I'm expecting everyone to have a blast at the wedding!

Hanging Rock

2009-09-14T13:10:00.000-07:00

I just recently got some of the new Radiopopper remote triggers and wanted to test them out. Our family camping trip to Hanging Rock seemed like as good a place as any. I love my cute little models, and I'm lucky that they usually don't mind working for free :)

Tampa wedding photography: Kara and Jordan

2009-07-28T19:39:00.000-07:00

I flew down to Tampa to join Kara and Jordan for their big day! I truly had the best time all the way from the rehearsal through the reception. Two incredible families that should be very proud. OK, you're here for the pictures, I get it.

The beautiful bride:

The dapper groom:

The dress:

The bouquet:

The bridesmaid's dresses:

A kiss from the ring bearer:

They didn't see each other before the ceremony, but they came close!

The Kiss:

Goodbye - Have a fantastic honeymoon you two!!!

Textures - Greensboro Children's Portraits

2009-07-05T18:42:00.001-07:00

I have never done much with textures before, but I recently came across some free ones online so I thought I would try them out. I decided since I had just taken some 4th of July pictures to use one of them for the test.

To add a texture, open your image in photoshop, then open the texture. Drag the texture onto your image and it will create a new layer with the texture. Change this new layer with the texture from "normal" to "multiply". For this image, I lowered the opacity down to about 70%. Then add a layer mask to hide the texture anywhere that you don't want it to show (like on the subject).

Photography Seminar Week 3 - Winston Salem (And my new lens!)

2009-06-20T19:56:00.000-07:00

This week we went to downtown Winston Salem. I just got my new lens on Thursday and couldn't wait to try it out! (The Canon 70-200 2.8 IS L, for those of you who want to know) We got really lucky because the owner of the Millenium Center happened to pull up as we were standing right outside and gave us permission to shoot inside! Here are some of my favorites from the day.

Photography Seminar Week 1 - Hanging Rock State Park

2009-06-06T17:39:00.000-07:00

Over the next four weeks I will be doing a seminar focusing on location shooting, so I thought I would post my homework here. We went to Hanging Rock State Park to photograph a few models. Cool little waterfall that I hadn't been to before. We had great weather and it was good to meet some new photographers from the area.

Little Buddy

2009-05-25T17:50:00.000-07:00

I found jpeg snapshot of my son that I took a few days ago and decided to try some of my new Photoshop actions on it. I thought it turned out pretty well all considering, so I'll post it :)

Fun in the Field - High Point Family Portraits

2009-04-10T06:11:00.001-07:00

I spotted a little field with yellow flowers the other day and decided I wanted to take some pictures there. Luckily, the next day some of our friends asked to get some pictures taken, so here are some of the results.

Antelope Canyon

2009-04-05T14:11:00.001-07:00

I was lucky enough to go to Antelope Canyon in Arizona a few days ago. I can honestly say it's the most beautiful place I have ever been. That's saying a lot since I was at Grand Canyon a few days prior, and that's not too shabby either. It is truly breathtaking. I was smiling from ear to ear like a kid in a candy store the entire two hours I was there.

These small images don't even do it justice, but I'll have a few of these blown up in the house before too much longer :)

And for those of you wondering, no, photoshop played no role in adding the light beams! Just before noon, these small rays of light pour through the openings in the rocks above and put on a glorious display.

Gabe

2009-02-23T19:17:00.000-08:00

Saturday afternoon I got to capture some beautiful moments for another wonderful family. I hope they will be able to cherish these for many many years. Here are just a couple of them.

Jack and Luke

2009-02-09T12:26:00.000-08:00

Luke turned one a couple weeks ago, so he brought his family in to get some pictures made! Mom told me he wasn't a smiler, but dad helped get him crack a few for us.

Daddy Daughter Dance

2009-02-07T12:45:00.001-08:00

Last night I got to take my two daughter's to a "Daddy Daughter Dance" in downtown Greensboro. I brought my camera to take a few quick shots between food and dancing. What kind of Daddy would I be if I didn't post a couple of these cuties :)

They ran into a friend at the dance and quickly stole her from her Daddy so they dance together.

Commercial Photography

2009-01-27T19:47:00.000-08:00

I was recently hired by Gilbarco to photograph some of their old equipment and their factory in action to create a few framed prints that they will be hanging in their Greensboro, NC offices.

This retired gas pump has become an antique decoration in the cafeteria.

These parts had just been hand assembled...

A craftsman at work

Newborn Session

2008-12-15T18:34:00.000-08:00

A while ago I had the pleasure of photographing this precious little one and her mom. So tiny now, but her one year birthday will be here before you know it!

Great Gift Idea

2008-11-15T17:35:00.000-08:00

These three cuties came to the studio for some sibling portraits. Dad brought them in to get a few photographs as a surprise gift for Mom. Someone is going to score some serious points! Are those not some of the cutest cheeks on a baby that you've seen?

Sally and Ron's Wedding

2008-10-21T18:32:00.000-07:00

I was given the privalege of photographing the wedding of Sally and Ron on October 11th. Kelsey Stansell was my second shooter, and I couldn't have asked for a better one!

Ron and Sally are a great fun loving, God loving couple and it was a pleasure to meet them and work with them. Here are a few of the many images I liked...

Annual Fund Drive for NILMDTS

2008-10-09T11:46:00.000-07:00

With the Month of October being recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, The Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation holds its Annual Fund Drive for six weeks starting in mid-September and ending in October.

President Ronald Reagan enacted Proclamation 5890 in October of 1988 to recognize that each year, approximately a million pregnancies in the United States alone end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn child. Reagan stated, "A national observance offers us the opportunity to increase our understanding of the great tragedy involved in the deaths of unborn or newborn babies. It also enables us to consider how, as individuals and communities, we can meet the needs of bereaved parents and family members... " To read the full Proclamation signed by Reagan, CLICK HERE.

If you are in a place to make even a small contribution to NILMDTS, please know that doing so will continue to allow the organization to provide improved resources, training, communication, and other tools necessary in support of our amazing contingent of professional photographers who provide the gift of free remembrance portraiture to families in need.

Our next project we are working on is an online, interactive webinar version of our Formal NILMDTS Training taught by Co-Founder Sandy Puc' allowing anyone in any country with access to a computer to complete the course online. Donations help make programs like this a reality!

Your donations help the organization in many ways -

By supporting the continued education of our volunteer photographers

By allowing us to further our outreach to hospitals and hospices across the world

By offsetting the costs associated with outreach efforts including Formal NILMDTS Traingin Seminars

By supporting the Family Forum which creates a productive and supportive haven for healing

By supporting the Photographers' Forum which provides a helpful environment for our member photographers to express their feelings and receive advice on the various issues that they face in this noble work

By supporting the day to day operations of our Headquarters Offices