by Todd Bannor | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Headshots, Photography, Useful Information, What I've Been Doing
We are now shooting headshots with all due COVID-19 precautions of course. We wear masks and social distance. We also have hand sanitizer available. Clients are required to wear a mask, which may be removed during the session. Headshots and portraits are normally...
by Todd Bannor | Jul 1, 2020 | Black & White, Blog, Family Portraits, Photography, Portraits, Updates
While we are not doing indoor portraits and headshots during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still shooting outdoor single and family portraits. If you have a nice, spacious backyard, it may be the perfect place for setting up a shoot. If not, the Oak Park River Forest...
by Todd Bannor | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Copyright, Photography, Useful Information
A long time ago, I wrote a post about photographs and copyright. It’s time to talk about this again. If you want to use a photograph on your website for illustrative purposes, you need to secure rights and permission to use it. If you copy a photo from another site...
by Todd Bannor | Apr 23, 2020 | Photography, Updates
I have been selling fine art photography for several years through Fine Art America. In addition to wall prints, my photographs may be printed on a wide variety of products. Recently, Fine Art America has begun selling reusable fabric face mask through their...
by Todd Bannor | Mar 3, 2020 | Black & White, Blog, Events, Photography, Wedding Photography
One of the features I like about digital photography is being able to shoot both color and black & white photographs of the same event. As I use the relatively small Panasonic Lumix Micro Fourth Thirds cameras, I can easily carry two camera bodies, one equipped...
by Todd Bannor | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog, Photography, Useful Information
Spring is just around the corner and that means family portrait season is fast approaching! We are fortunate in the Chicago area to have some wonderful outdoor “studios.” A family portrait session only takes a couple of hours and includes a deluxe print package. Photo...
by Todd Bannor | Dec 3, 2019 | Blog, Headshots, Photography
So you need a new headshot. Great, you’ve come to the right place! Here are some tips to help make things go smoothly and get good results. For both men and women, if you get your hair cut or styled before the shoot, don’t wait until the day before the...
by Todd Bannor | Nov 26, 2019 | Blog, Wedding Photography
Wow, you’re engaged. Congratulations! There is a lot to do between now and the big day. One of those is finding photographers who can help tell your story. At Bannor & Bannor, we can help. Whether you’re planning a small ceremony or a large wedding...
by Todd Bannor | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog, Photography
Every picture tells a story. Here is the story behind this one. Our neighbor Floyd is a Vietnam Veteran. After coming home from the war, he drove a CTA bus for 20 years and retired with full benefits. But Floyd, not one to sit around, took the Sheriff’s Deputy Exam...
by Todd Bannor | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
Have you considered stock photography for your organization’s website or other marketing channels? If you’re not familiar with stock photography, it simply means photos that are “in stock.” In other words, instead of hiring a photographer to...
