New Year, New Website

Winter is the time I'm normally catching up on my website work.  Traditionally this has been a time to add the hottest new photos of the past year, and remove some of the photos wherein the people are wearing bell bottoms and Elvis sideburns.  This time around, I'm pleased to announce my entirely new website and domain, a two-in-one jobby which combines praguephotographer.net and berlinphotographer.net into one elegant-yet-simple place:  www.craigrobinsonphotographer.com.  This time around I am fully designing the site from scratch--no more templates.  I have been learning so much about web design these past years, that I have even designed a site or two as side projects.

I am still based in Berlin and commuting to Prague for winter weddings, portraits and events.  But rather than work on two websites individually, I've decided on one main site where you can see only the best work I've done in Europe over the past few years.  I've put a lot of time and effort into this new site, so if you happen to find this blog, please check out my new site and let me know what you think.  I am adding to it daily now, so it should be out of beta and into alpha (or is it charlie?) in no time.

As usual, I am available for event photography, weddings and portraits anywhere in Europe.  Contact me for a quote for your photography project today.  And happy new year!

Prague Photo Tours

I would like to formally announce my Prague Photography Lesson Tours.

These 6 hour tours of Prague will take place in the most beautiful locations in Prague.  During your tour, you will receive personal guidance in the use of your camera by Craig Robinson, a freelance photographer with over 15 years of professional experience in the U.S. and Europe.


If you would like a professional photographer to guide your tour of Prague with hands-on assistance and guidance to improve your photography skills, please contact me through my website today!
I offer group discounts as well:  the first person is 3000 CZK, each additional person is only 1500 CZK!


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Ultimate Laziness, Theft and Snakery In The Grass

I'm pretty lazy when it comes to posting on this blog.  I'll admit it, I'm one of those photographers whose real joy ends after I capture the images and present them to my happy clients.  After that, all this bloggery, web mastery, and cyber-tom-foolery is just a menial waste of my time.  I hate the very non-creative chores required to market and get my message out.  Let's just say I'm 80% creative, 20% businessman.  That's why you've never heard of me.  ;)  I have several blogs to maintain and a few websites to boot.  I've been shooting a low-to-average amount in Berlin and Prague recently.  One day I'll post more of my shoots.

But when I find out that someone has been stealing my old blog posts and posting them on THEIR photography website, well, that there is the ultimate laziness.  I know, nobody can write a photo blog as good as me and everyone wants a piece of my juicy words (heh), but REALLY?  Stealing my words?

Shame on you, George Troup Photography, you snake in the grass you.  Give me satisfaction, or money, you plagiarist fiend!

Here's my original post, plus a comment with a link to this sad sack o' dookie:

http://praguephotographer.blogspot.com/2009/08/keep-uncle-bob-away-from-your-wedding.html

Another Winter Wedding

Igor and Elena came from Israel to Prague for their winter wedding because they wanted something a little different.  After a brief ceremony in a small town outside of Prague, we had the rest of the day to take advantage of some fresh snow which had just fallen overnight.

With winter weddings, it's always best to spend an equal amount of time indoors and outdoors--especially when temperatures are below freezing!  With the cooperation of the friendly staff at the Hotel Savoy, we made full use of their lovely facilities for the indoor portrait session.  Afterward, we headed out into the sparkling snow for some bright white wedding pictures. The trees were frosty and the open spaces of Vyšehrad were the perfect setting for some winter magic.

Of course whenever I photograph a wedding in winter, I take care to keep the couple warm and happy with occasional tea and coffee breaks.  Fortunately, Vyšehrad has a charming little restaurant on the grounds for us to have a warm up break.

We had fun walking around the non-touristy side of Prague.  Vyšehrad is one of my favorite spots year round for the perfect portrait shoot:  it is the original fortress settlement of Prague, and ruins from the last millenium dot the site, as well as buildings added over the centuries.  Heroic statues loom large over a massive expanse of park lanes and trees, all overlooked by the impressive Neo-gothic church of St. Peter and St. Paul.

To book your winter wedding photo session (wedding or pre-wedding engagement photography) in Prague, please contact me through my website:

www.craigrobinsonphotographer.com

My Working Method: Fun!

The way a photographer works with you is as important as the quality of the photographs themselves.  I strive to make your photo shoot fun!  I am easy-going, flexible and professional.  I do not pose you in awkward, uncomfortable poses for hours.  Instead, I arrange scenes of beauty and harmony which allow you to relax and enjoy your photography.  I use a light touch when suggesting the best poses for portraits and I’m open to any suggestions you have.  Did you see a great shot in a magazine and you want to duplicate that?  No problem.  Are you new in town and have absolutely no idea where to get the best shots?  You can trust me to take you to the best locations and give you the best results you can imagine.

There are many things in my camera bag besides the gear.   Sensitivity:  a photographer needs to be sensitive to the client’s needs and wishes.  Humor:  a good sense of humor is a must; how else do you get natural smiles?  Experience:  the newest camera in town cannot beat a good eye and seasoned professional training.  I don’t buy a new camera every six months because it is a waste of money.  Camera technology is leveling off and more mega pixels won’t give you a better shot.  It’s the eye behind the camera itself.  But you can rest assured that I have all the tools necessary to get the job done and I upgrade my gear yearly.

On your wedding day I am unobtrusive and capture each moment of your special day with out getting in your way.  During your portrait shoot you will have fun and the time will fly faster than you can imagine.  I strive to make the best pictures you have ever seen and I want you to enjoy the process.  During the shoot I always ask if my clients are having fun.

And the answer is always an enthusiastic “YES!!!”

Family Portraits in Prague

It was a lovely day in Prague when I photographed the Mycroft family in Kralovsky Letohradek last Saturday.  Taking natural, relaxed portraits in beautiful surroundings is one of my specialties and I was more than happy to work with this lovely family.  The children were quite young, but that didn't stop them from having fun playing and laughing with Mom and Dad.  Keeping the attention of small children is no easy task, but I am lucky that I have a way with children.  This makes the job that much more fun for everyone involved.  I'll just let the family's own words tell the rest of the story:

"Craig recently did a photo session with my family (me, husband and our 11month old twins). He was great, really friendly and personable. He kept our twins entertained for the whole 3 hours. He is professional and reliable. He got the photos to us the same day. What can I say about the photographs....amazing! He took over 200 and there are just too many to choose from. He captured our twins personalities perfectly - they are truly wonderful. I couldn't be happier. I will be using him again when our twins are older and I will be passing his name onto any friends who want photos taken of their children."

More reviews of Craig Robinson Photography on expats.cz.


For more information on family portraits in Prague, please contact me.

Discounts on All Wedding and Portrait Packages !!!

I understand the budget concerns of the average couple these days.  And in response to several requests from my clients to lower my prices, I am announcing my permanent discounts on wedding and pre-wedding portraits in Prague!  You can now enjoy the same discounts offered in my off season--up to 20% off regular low prices--all year round!

Advance booking is required.  Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or to reserve your booking for a certain date.

For more information on my current discounts and samples of my photography work in Prague and the rest of Europe:

http://praguephotographer.net/default.aspx