All photographs are sold framed and matted, all framing and matting is done in our new framing studio. Mats are selected to emphasize an interesting color in the photograph, this technique helps draw your eyes to the subject. WE DO NOT SELL PRINTS. Creativity is enhanced by matting and framing the photograph.
The Living Reef Video is filmed in 16:9 aspect ratio, which is wide-screen format. Rough video editing is done using a Mac Book laptop on location. All video editing is done using Final Cut Pro software. Multi-track sound is mixed in using Dolby Surround Sound. Final edit of the video and soundtracks are done in out state-of-the-art movie theater.
Bill began photography as a hobby more than 20 years ago while traveling around the world as a marketing manager. In the beginning, he primarily took pictures of city sklines and buildings during the evenings after work As time went on Bill became interested in video and started filming promotional and product videos for various manufacturing companies. High-quality still photographs, along with the ability to take commercial-quality video became his trademark. Bill's work has been featured on the covers of various magazines and industrial trade publications. In addition, Bill's commercial photographs and promotional videos are being used by the largest machine-tool builder in the world.
In 1995 Bill and Diana became PADI divers, and since they have continued to increase their knowledge of diving and the sea. Diana is certified as an advanced diver and Bill is a P.A.D.I. Divemaster. Bill and Diana have logged more than 3000 open-water dives. Over the years Bill has filmed spectacular video clips that were used to create his award-winning video, "The Living Reef."
Still Camera Equipment:
*Canon 5D markII SLR camera in an Ikelite housing
*Twin Ikelite 161 movie sub strobes
*Canon 100mm macro
*Canon 17-40mm Zoom
*Canon 15mm Fish Eye