The past 5 years Matt Luecke, of Luecke Distribution, has been in charge of printing a large backdrop for the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. This year Matt asked if I was interested in assisting him, suggested to the Chamber of Commerce that he and I collaborate on the project. This style of project, combining multiple image into one, is something that I’ve enjoyed doing for a while. So, I accepted the offer. As a photographer, having the opportunity of seeing an image of mine printed 14′x8′ and being the center backdrop for the event was beyond temping.

Enjoy ~ Tim Peluso

Wild Wild South East - Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet 2011

2010 Chairman, Matt Funke @ the mic & Steve Haulter in bkg. In front of my Backdrop

2011 Chairman, Mike Burcham and wife Cindy @ bottom left.

Please save your hate mail. I love children, and I really love babies. However, not yet being a parent, and having no prior experience shooting infants, I had no clue on how to interact with a newborn, to achieve a great portrait. Lucky for me, some close friends of mine who were expecting, asked me a few months ago if I would be interested in shotting their new born, as with most photo projects presented to me, I agreed !

I had my first opportunity to shoot the beautiful little boy, when he was 10 days old ! Wow, he was adorable. I quickly learned that he wasn’t a fan of my flash, despited me turning it down to 1/64th power . Even though my flash got the little guy upset, I was happy with what I was able to capture.  I have a few ideas of how to make the next shoot more pleasant for the little man. Check back for more baby photos, over the next few weeks.

In the meantime, check out this tiny little boy ! ~ Tim Peluso

Little Boy 1

Was tricked into puppy sitting my nephew, Tank. More enjoyable than I expected.