Dennis Symons Photographic Arts

Belmar Fishing Pier in pre-dawn hours October 17, 2011

2011-10-18T20:32:00.001-07:00

Belmar Fishing Pier just before dawn on October 17, 2011:

Commercial , Modeling and Glamour Photography

2011-10-18T20:22:00.000-07:00

A few samples of modeling and glamour photography

American Red Cross Certificate of Appreciation

2011-09-27T20:36:00.000-07:00

The American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter sent a Certificate of Appreciation for helping provide photographic services for the 14th Annual Rock 'N Ride & Party in the Park on September 11, 2011.

More Fine Art Available

2011-09-03T07:42:00.001-07:00

The above are available in 8x12" and 16x24" prints and also gallery wraps in 16x24" 24x36" and 32x48" Very suitable for hanging on a wall. Custom framing options available through my local framer.

Fine Art Available

2011-09-01T19:26:00.001-07:00

"Painted" versions:

"Painted" version:

I have some beach themed fine are available in regular framed prints or as a gallery wrap. Gallery wrap sizes are: 16x24", 24x36" or 32x48" These would make great additions to any home.

Some light painting at the beach 08/20/2011

2011-08-21T17:29:00.001-07:00

Sports Photography Round Table for PPANJ-Central

2011-08-02T21:37:00.000-07:00

I will be hosting a round table on sports photography Wednesday August 3, 2011 at the Professional Photographers of New Jersey Central Region Meeting.

Here is the opening video for the round table:

High School Sports Action Portraits

2011-06-15T16:17:00.000-07:00

The past few weeks I have been working with several high school athletes on their sports portraits. Some regular shots mixed in with sports action portraits have worked out very well. Lacrosse is one of my favorite sports to photograph so hopefully you'll enjoy these photographs. A few of these were seniors and would be their last time in uniform for their high school.

Graduation is this week and its not too late to get a senior graduation portrait before running off to collage. Also high school juniors who are now seniors for 2011-2012 should contact me about setting up a custom portrait session this summer. Last year a few seniors did not like the typical high pressure quick assembly line high school portraits and opted for a custom session done by my studio. They were very happy with the results and the price was very reasonable.

Joe and Laura's Engagment, Island Beach State Park

2011-05-15T20:22:00.000-07:00

Joe and Laura's Engagement at Island Beach State Park:

Member of SEP's Strictest Code of Ethics

2011-03-10T16:05:00.000-08:00

A proud member of the Society of Sport and Event Photographers, Strictest Code of Ethics Program.

For more information about the Strictest Code of Ethics see links below:

http://sepsociety.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3512

SEP Strictest Code of Ethics Members:

http://sepsociety.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3589

15,000 Rally for Police and Firefighters in Trenton NJ

2011-03-04T20:16:00.000-08:00

Steinert High School Wrestling 2011

2011-03-04T20:14:00.000-08:00

PPA-Certified Professional Photographer

2011-02-07T20:45:00.000-08:00

PPANJ 2010-2011 Membership and Code of Ethics

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2011-2012 Member: Society of Sport & Event Photographers

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Guild of Professional Photographers of the Delaware Valley, End of Year Image Competition.

2011-02-07T19:46:00.001-08:00

Score 80, Blue Ribbon, "Mountain Fresh" Division: Creative Salon. Waterfall near Queeche, VT.

Score 79, Red Ribbon. Division: Creative Salon. In this photo is a covered bridge near Woodstock, VT.

Score 78, Red Ribbon, "Boys of Fall" Division: Portrait of a male. In this photo Tyler Smith, Steinert Football 2010-11, High School Senior Photograph.

Score 78, Red Ribbon, "Yeah!" Division: Creative Salon. In photo Kevin Nowak after scoring 4 in a row within a couple of min.

Score 79, Red Ribbon, "Blue Moon" Division: Creative Salon. Photo taken at Point Plesant, NJ during the fall "blue moon" in 2010.

Score 80, Blue Ribbon, "Surf's Up" Division: Creative Salon. In this photo Shane Capone at Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, NJ during a fall after hurricane swell.

Tyler Smith Class of 2011

2010-11-28T20:41:00.000-08:00

After 2 years of seeing Tyler on the sidelines and shooting his high school senior photos last week I came up with a highlight video for the last part of his football career at Steinert High School.

High School Seniors Class of 2011

2010-11-23T20:00:00.000-08:00

A few seniors from the Class of 2011, Tyler Smith Steinert Football 2010-11, Shannon Maher Steinert Soccer 2010-11.

Action photograph used in Organik advertisement

2010-11-16T14:47:00.000-08:00

Photo was used in Organik Clothing ad featuring Shane Capone a professional surfer from NJ. Check it out:

Garden State Grudge Match at Casino Pier, Seaside

2010-10-29T19:42:00.000-07:00

Here is a video/slideshow from the Garden State Grudge Match at Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, New Jersey on October 28, 2010. This event is held every year in NJ to determine the best surfer in NJ. Surfers are put on a 2 week notice (on call) and once the swell is on in the ocean less than 24 hours notice is given and the event is held the next day.

Bryan and Brittany Wedding Video/Slideshow

2010-10-26T10:01:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to photograph a wedding at Bear Creek on October 16, 2010 and I am still amazed at the quality of product and the professionalism of the Bear Creek Resort and Staff. I will highly recommend Bear Creek Mountain Resort to host your wedding, its worth the look.

Most people ask what my style of photography is, and I answer is "my own". I don't really fall into a "traditional" or a "photojournalistic" approach but rather tell the story of the day through my lens and blend the diffrent styles together. I have attended photographic workshops by the best photographers in the world and it has really helped develop my own unique style. In the wedding video below you will see a nice blend of different types of photography to record that most important day.

New website on the way

2010-10-18T16:51:00.000-07:00

Dennis Symons Photographic Arts is in the process of building a new website, so please keep checking the blog and Facebook for the latest updates.

Bryan and Brittany's Wedding Saturday Oct 16, 2010

2010-10-18T16:22:00.000-07:00

Bryan and Brittany's wedding was held on a beautiful fall day at Bear Creek Resort in Macungie, PA, Saturday October 16, 2010. Bear Creek Resort is an awesome facility to host a wedding. A nice area to hold the ceremony outdoors and even indoors in inclement weather. A full service hotel with all amentities,food and drinks are fantastic and reasonably priced . Anyone looking to get married in the future should take a look at Bear Creek Resort to host their wedding.

Have a look at some of the photographs from this awesome day.

Commercial Work-Advertising Photography

2010-10-14T18:05:00.000-07:00

The original framed photo is on display at Surf Unlimited, Ship Bottom, LBI. One day the phone rang and it was one of the surfers in the photo who recognized his board in the ad, his son works for the store and was able to get the photo hung on the wall in the store. I picked the surf/bike/shore theme since I surf and bike---Here is the final output from some of the commercial photography I have done for the American Red Cross, Jersey Coast Chapter. The photographs used in some of their advertisements are provided by my studio. I also photograph their Rock n' Ride bike ride and party in the park every September and the pre-season Rock n' Ride kick off on LBI in the spring. I will be working on shooting the theme photo for Rock n' Ride 2011 that will be held on September 11, 2011, within the next few weeks.

The above photo was shot a few years ago and was in my photography portfolio I am glad it worked out as an advertisement for a Veteran's Day event for the Red Cross a few years later.

Surfing Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, NJ Oct 3, 2010

2010-10-03T09:54:00.000-07:00

Red Cross, Rock 'N Ride 2010 on LBI

2010-10-03T09:51:00.000-07:00

Geno's Steaks, Philadelphia, PA

2010-08-28T05:39:00.001-07:00

Photograph available as a high quality print. Framing and custom mats available.

Walnford Mill, Upper Freehold, Allentown, NJ

2010-08-28T05:32:00.000-07:00

High Quality Photographs Available

Magazine and Photos for Sale

2010-08-28T05:30:00.001-07:00

This photo was used in a weekly magazine and is avaiable in a 16x20 with digital mat. Custom mats and framing availbe at additional cost.

Summer Beach Photography

2010-08-28T05:27:00.000-07:00

Schedule your summer beach photography before its over.

Robbinsville High School Prom 2010

2010-05-23T19:00:00.001-07:00

Photojournalism/Events--Stand Up for NJ Rally May 22, 2010 Trenton, NJ

2010-05-23T18:06:00.000-07:00

High School Senior Photography--Dan's HS Senior Video

2010-05-23T18:05:00.000-07:00

Sports--Robbinsville HS Baseball at Waterfront Park

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Sports--Robbinsville HS Lacrosse 2010

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Sports--Steinert HS Lacrosse 2010

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Commercial Work--A&M Farm and Garden Center

2010-05-23T18:00:00.000-07:00

Commercial Work--Events, Red Cross Rock N'Ride 2010 Pre-Season Party

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Commercial Work--Events, Red Cross Rock N'Ride 2009

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Lisa and Jeff Wedding

Dan's High School Senior Book

2009-11-22T06:30:00.001-08:00

Family Shoot 11/15/2009

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Some photos from a family shoot on November 15, 2009

Lisa and Jeff Engagement Photos 10/11/09 Island Beach State Park

2009-10-12T03:44:00.000-07:00

Lisa and Jeff engagement photos at Island Beach State Park on October 11, 2009

Ham it up for the camera

2009-10-07T20:32:00.000-07:00

Maybe I should get hazard pay when covering sports. This guy was either hamming it up for the camera or trying to see if I was awake. That thing went whizzing by at like 60 mph and about 6" away from the lens. Anyway its all good. (made for a decent photo)

Bryan and Brittany @ Bear Creek Resort, PA

2009-10-07T09:55:00.000-07:00

Bryan and Brittany @ Bear Creek Resort, PA

Pre-event tour and meeting with engagement shoot. Looks like it will be an awesome wedding!

2009-09-23T15:51:00.000-07:00

I am excited to get out there and put some new ideas to use I got from the PPANJ-Central Evermay training on September 21, 2009. See above for some cool new photos.

Wedding 08/08/09

2009-08-16T14:33:00.001-07:00

The above image was painted from the photo below.

Will have some more wedding photos to post shortly. Seee the online gallery on the main page for more.

2009-06-21T17:00:00.000-07:00

Above was on Thursday June 18, 2009 at a farm in Hunterdon County not too far from Ringos.

Star Barn in HDR

2009-06-19T16:12:00.000-07:00

Star Barn MM shoot on May 30, 2009:

The "Johnny Cash" shoot in HDR using a surreal look:

The Star Barn using HDR in normal mode:

HDR Photography

2009-05-09T17:35:00.000-07:00

Some experimental HDR Photography: (May 9, 2009)

Watching over you:

Tower of Power:

HDR photo of a bridge over the Delaware 01/18/09

2009-01-20T19:25:00.001-08:00

Should I pick the color one or total black and white one?

PHS Basketball Photos 01/20/09

2009-01-20T19:21:00.000-08:00

Family and Holiday Portraits

2008-12-28T15:35:00.000-08:00

Family and Holiday Portraits

2008-12-28T15:26:00.000-08:00

I am enjoying taking some holiday family portraits for Christmas cards and also for gifts. Why stress at the mall or other studio when a mobile studio can be brought to your location?

If your thinking about it for next year I would recommend getting your Christmas and holiday cards done between Halloween and Thanksgiving. That way there is plenty of time to plan the cards and mail them out.

Thinking about getting a nice back drop for spring and Easter. Let me know if your interested in setting up a session.

Dennis

West Windsor Plainsboro HS North vs South Boys Basketball

2008-12-23T19:26:00.000-08:00

West Windsor Plainsboro HS North vs South Boys Basketball on December 23, 2008.

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http://dennissymons.dotphoto.com/CPListAlbums.asp

Princeton HS vs. Hightstown HS 12/22/2008

2008-12-22T20:00:00.000-08:00

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Welcome to Dennis's Photo Blog

2008-12-01T15:19:00.000-08:00

One of my photos that was 2nd place at the October PPANJ meeting.