FRANKIE LEAL - PHOTOGRAPHER http://frankieleal.com/blog You don’t take a photograph, you make it. - Ansel Adams Fri, 04 May 2012 00:15:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 California Sunbouncer of the month! http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=432 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=432#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 17:47:15 +0000 admin http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=432

I am excited to announce that I was awarded California Sunbouncer of the month!. Its an honor to be recognized by one of the top leaders in today’s photography market! Please visit the California Sunbounce blog to read my post along with some photos.

California Sunbounce Blog

]]> http://frankieleal.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=432 0 Waiting at Denver International Airport http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=428 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=428#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:31:19 +0000 admin http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=428 I had six hours to kill at Denver International Airport so I took some photos to kill time.






]]> http://frankieleal.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=428 0 Comic Jesus Trejo http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=423 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=423#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:45:39 +0000 admin http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=423 I met comedian Jesus Trejo at The Comedy Store in Hollywood, California. He is a very funny comic with a bright future ahead of him. These portraits were created inside my hotel room. Who would of ever guessed that.







]]> http://frankieleal.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=423 0 ROOF TOP PHOTO SHOOT IN L.A. http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=420 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=420#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:18:48 +0000 admin http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=420




]]> http://frankieleal.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=420 0 PHOTO WORKSHOP RAVES! http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=410 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=410#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:28:18 +0000 admin http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=410 I learned so much and I’ve only had my camera a month. You’re an awesome teacher! – David Arzola

I feel like I can’t mentally process all that I learned. After I left, all I kept noticing was new spots to try shooting at. I really had a good time. Thanks again for everything. – Vicenta Zamora

Wow….So much fun!!! I really learned a lot yesterday. – Julian Alvarez

Thank you Frankie Leal for a Great Workshop! You guys are awesome! – Shailin Alisha Kennedy

Thanks so much for today! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I came away really excited to put my new knowledge to use! Let the shooting begin!! – Melissa Mayes Goss

I realized today how little I know, and I am so happy for all that I have learned! thanks to Frankie Leal! – Mariah Robert Betancourt

Fantastic day. I loved it and learned a ton!!! – Melissa Mayes Goss

]]> http://frankieleal.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=410 0 PHOTO WORKSHOP RESULTS! http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=391 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=391#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:51:32 +0000 admin http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=391
My first photography workshop was a blast! I had been wanting to host one for a long time and I am very happy I finally did. The class quickly filled up so a second day was added to keep the class size small and intimate. My main focus was to teach the the average person how to maximize their camera to its potential and how to find good natural light anytime of the day.

I cannot put in words how happy I was to see the expressions of my attendee’s faces after they saw how well their photos were looking, It was “PRICELESS!” Some attendees had just got their camera and yet their photos were looking like a professionals would. They couldn’t believe it. It was an awesome feeling to be able to teach my recipe of a good photo. I will have to host another class soon.

The pictures below were taken by the class attendees and myself in natural light only. A California Sunbounce reflector was used to kick back natural light into the frame.

photo by Danny Leyva

photo by Danny Leyva

photo by Frankie Leal

photo by Frankie Leal

photo by Frankie Leal

photo by Frankie Leal

photo by Frankie Leal

photo by Irene Wright Pena

photo by Irene Wright Pena

photo by Shailin Alisha Kennedy

photo by Shailin Alisha Kennedy

photo by Ryan Watamura

photo by Danny Leyva

photo by Julian Alvarez

photo by Mariah Betancourt

photo by Mariah Betancourt

]]> http://frankieleal.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=391 0 RHS Girls Basketball 2011-2012 Portraits http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=362 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=362#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:06:58 +0000 admin http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=362 16×6 RHS GIRLS BASKETBALL 2011-2012 POSTER
(Photo is mounted on foam core
and comes ready to hang on your wall)



One of the greatest benefits of staying a local photographer is being able to visit my alma mater every year to photograph the girls volleyball & basketball programs. The portraits are used for their game program. You can help the team raise money by purchasing a program at any of their home games. GO PIRATES!

Parents or Players!
Thank you for stopping by and checking out my web-site. To see all of the photos, Visit Frankie Leal Photography on Facebook and don’t forget to Like! the page.

To order photos, simply email frankie@frankieleal.com to request an order form.

Frankie Leal Photography
559-638-9545
1749 11th Street
Reedley, CA 93654

]]> http://frankieleal.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=362 0 NEW BIO PHOTO BACKDROP http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=358 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=358#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:38:41 +0000 admin http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=358
Santa brought me an early christmas gift. An awesome textured backdrop perfect for head shots. Above is a black & white version of some test shots I did with my son. I can’t wait to use it again. If you need professional headshots, you may contact me at 559-638-9545.

]]> http://frankieleal.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=358 0 FLP PHOTO WORKSHOP – January 28, 2012 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=318 http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=318#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:11:39 +0000 admin http://frankieleal.com/blog/?p=318
During this six-hour photo workshop, Traffic Magazine photographer Frankie will pass on his camera-wielding tutelage. Attendees learn through hands-on lessons, practicing shutter-snapping skills with models present during the workshop.

This workshop will cover shooting in natural light and the basic operation of the camera’s tools: f-stops, shutter speed, exposure, cropping, composition and depth of field.

What we will cover:
the relationship between aperture, shutter speed & ISO
how and why to use your camera in Manual mode
exposure, white balance & focus modes
looking for good “light” anytime of the day
composition & angles

Required
digital SLR camera
passion to learn
Completed registration

Register:
early bird – $150 (Until January 7th only)
reg Fee – $175 Cost includes live models, lunch & drinks
by phone 559.287.3978
by email frankie@frankieleal.com

Class size is limited to 5-7 so we can offer personal attention to each attendee. All registrations must be secured with a deposit.

Saturday, January 28, 2012
10am – 4pm

Where:
Traffic Magazine/Frankie Leal Photography Studio
1749 11th St. Reedley, CA

Download workshop registration form

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