Capturing Great Moments
By Jerald Council, CouncilMag.com
A picture is worth a thousand words. This statement highlights the power of photography and why visual images often convey meaning more effectively and quickly than words alone. Visual storytelling through photos can convey a message instantly, making it a truly remarkable form of communication. Creating compelling images takes patience, good composition and a solid grasp of lighting. This October, I’m excited to share some of my favorite photos from years past. These images capture meaningful personal and professional moments, and I hope they resonate with you as well.
A fall-themed photoshoot inspired by Oktoberfest colors.
These are my twin sons joining me on a photoshoot in October 2007.
Medusa was featured in a Halloween-themed cover shoot for Council Magazine.
All the images referenced earlier were captured in previous Octobers. The subsequent three images are thematically related to nature. As you are aware, photographing birds or insects necessitates patience since they tend not to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
A damselfly resembles a dragonfly, but is generally smaller and has a thinner body.
This beautiful common whitetail dragonfly is found throughout much of North America.
A male blue dasher dragonfly rests on a plant as a ladybug approaches.
Fashion photography is enjoyable and requires a sharp eye. My work has graced the covers and cover stories of several national magazines. Although a team of creative professionals collaborates on an editorial photoshoot, the photographer’s role is to capture the perfect shot. Below are three distinctive images featuring challenging lighting conditions.
This elegant composition and styling showcase a white background paired with a light wardrobe, which can be challenging to photograph.
This magazine-style photoshoot was backlit to emphasize the contrast of the black outfit.
A three lights setup beautifully illuminated this model’s skin as the lighting passed through his translucent clothing.
This fashion product shoot was featured in USA Today’s ‘Hispanic Living’ magazine.
I photographed this model on the roof for a cover story published in USA Today’s ‘Best Years’ magazine.
I captured this model on location for a cover story in USA Today’s ‘Best Years’ magazine.
Travel photography captures some of the most exquisite locations on Earth. There are numerous destinations I aspire to visit on my bucket list. Presented below are a few places that particularly stand out.
Reflecting on my photography always broadens my perspective. I look forward to what the future holds. Photographic technology is constantly evolving, and as AI becomes part of the creative process, we can expect significant changes. These are exciting times for photographers. I say, adapt, grow and succeed.
