Steve DePino Photography

THIS BLOG HAS MOVED!!!!!!

2011-01-26T15:46:00.000-05:00

after 4 years on this bog I have decided to move to my own wordpress blog!
HERE IS A LINK TO THE NEW BLOG
Thanks for visiting!!!! See you on the new an improved blog!!!

Guilford Sunset Jan 19 2011

2011-01-20T11:12:00.000-05:00

Triple feature { Brides Connecticut }

2011-01-07T13:23:00.001-05:00

Hey checkout the newest Brides Connecticut on news stands now! I have 3 images and a quote in this issue.

Derek and Phaedra { Proposal } : Bee and Thistle Inn

2011-01-04T15:44:00.000-05:00

Screen Captures from our "Khaki and Black" fashion film

2010-12-28T14:07:00.002-05:00

Working on a great video project with one of my good friends Jeff Manfredonia. I'm so excited to show you this short fashion film but we are just in the starting stages of editing right now.
Here are a few screen grabs to give you a little taste of what we are working on.

Kate and Paul: {Wedding} Saybrook Point Inn, Old Saybrook CT.

2010-12-27T17:10:00.000-05:00

Tanner iphone light painting

2010-12-14T17:42:00.000-05:00

Just working on some iphone light painting.... still need practice :/

Woof I'm Tanner

2010-12-13T17:16:00.002-05:00

Woof I'm Tanner,
Im the newest member of the steve depino photography family. I found my way here after spending a good part of my first year in Tenn. ( that's like 7 years in dog years mind you ). I enjoyed my time in Knoxville playing and living on a farm but I knew it was time to move on once I got the offer from Steve to come stay with him. Now I'm not much of a blogger but Steve said I should introduce myself here, so here I am.

I know Steve makes these silly list of stuff he likes every year on his birthday. I figured I would do something like it as well so you can get to know me a little bit better.

Here we go...

Things I like:
Treats, My food, being loved, chewing on the edge of my bed until I put holes in it, sleeping on my bed near Steve when he is working, laying as close as I can to Steve (if I cant lay right on him) when he is on his bed or couch, flowing Steve around all day, biting every rug in the house, running like im shot out of a canon when my name is called, squires, waking up before 6am, my chew bones

And I know steve doesn't do this but ....

Things I don't like:
Walking on a leash but I'm warming up to it, the mailman when uses the mail slot, playing fetch ( boring ), large trucks/ cars

Ok well I hope to meet as many of you as I can very soon. I'm having steve set up some play dates for me so if your a K9 reading this be sure to send Steve a message and we will try to fit you in our schedule.

Much love,
Tanner

Logan with Santa {aka Dad}

2010-11-29T17:20:00.001-05:00

Sydney at The Christmas Tree Farm

2010-11-27T15:51:00.000-05:00

Yep it's already that time of year so I meet up with my family made a little trip with so Sydney could pick out a Christmas tree.

Jacin Page of She Said Yes

2010-11-11T00:55:00.001-05:00

Jacin was such a trooper in the rainy, cold conditions we had for this shoot. We where kind of forced into shooting this Monday rain or shine since she was only on the east coast for one day.

Jacin has recently started up a wedding blog "she said yes" that from all the comments I see on her posts is getting quite a bit of traffic! Be sure to check out her blog for all things wedding!!!!

Here are just a few of my favs from the shoot

Elizabeth and Rich : {Engaged} Milford CT.

2010-11-10T16:39:00.000-05:00

Karri and Chris : Engaged

2010-11-09T16:15:00.003-05:00

Last Call Clothing

2010-11-06T09:33:00.001-05:00

About a month back I put out a facebook call to see if anyone wanted to do a quick spur of the moment photoshoot. Well a start up fashion company run by Adam Petrillo gave me a call. So with his clothing prototypes in hand and a few of Adams personal friends as models we made it happen.
Thanks to Dana Barton for makeup and hair and Augur's Irish Pub for the location.

Jennifer and Nathan: Guilford Yacht Club: { Wedding } Guilford CT.

2010-11-05T10:43:00.001-05:00

Jennfier and Tony - Honeymoon shoot - Napa CA.

2010-11-03T15:03:00.003-05:00

This isn't an opportunity I get very often. A chance to meet up with a client on the other side of the US during their honeymoon to do a shoot with them just days after I shot their wedding!
Well that just what I did with Jennifer and Tony at Robert Mondavi winery in Napa CA.

Jennfier and Tony - St.Clements castle: Wedding Photos

2010-11-03T12:58:00.001-05:00

Target Cancer Benefit Concert

2010-10-31T15:55:00.003-05:00

Target Cancer Benefit Concert - Boston MA.Mike GentKay HanleyWill DaileyHappy EndingWill Dailey

Fall Portaits

2010-10-28T17:11:00.001-05:00

My editor Ashley and I thought today would be a good day to end work a little early and make ourselves some new Facebook profile photos for the Fall/Halloween.
Above photo by Ashley Abel

A Sunday Drive

2010-10-17T22:02:00.000-05:00

Wait doesn't everyone wax up their car and spend most of their Sunday filming it with their friends ? Well maybe not but that's what Jeffrey Manfredonia and I did this morning! Check it out!! ///Concept and editing by Jeff // Stunt Driving by ME :)

Elizabeth and Tom : Saybrook Point Inn : Old Saybrook CT.

2010-10-15T13:46:00.001-05:00

Marisa and Patrick - SoNo Engagement shoot

2010-10-12T08:55:00.000-05:00

Lauren and John : Shelter Harbor Golf Club, Wedding

2010-10-06T11:42:00.000-05:00

Lauren and John wedding preview

2010-09-30T11:34:00.002-05:00

Kate and Brad : Wedding Pine Orchard Yacht Club, Branford CT.

2010-09-29T16:02:00.002-05:00

Good Morning Guilford II

2010-09-27T20:08:00.001-05:00

I'm very happy to share this preview of Good Morning Guilford part II with all of you!!!
I had made one of these videos quite a few years back and really liked the outcome. As you may know I'm a big fan of Sunrise Earth on the Discovery channel and I thought it would be cool to make one myself of a places that I has seen a million time during the day but maybe never at 5am or earlier.

This time out I got to bring my good friend Jeff Manfredonia of Maflife productions to help shoot and edit. If you remember Jeff helped out with Pleasure beach video we put out a few months ago.
Well, I think we will have a really nice end product to share once this is all edited but in the mean time hear is a little taste.
Enjoy!!!!

Tina and Brad: Wedding, Cascade Hamden CT.

2010-09-17T14:13:00.002-05:00

Thanks to the amazing Robert Norman for coming out and helping out on this event!!!

This wedding cake was designed and made by the bride Tina!!!

Jennifer and Nathan: Branford CT. Engagement Session

2010-09-13T11:44:00.004-05:00

Secret Agent on the Run: Jeremy White

2010-09-07T14:00:00.001-05:00

Here is a concept shoot that I wanted to do for a little while now. It's inspired by the recent James Bond franchise reboot. Thanks to Jeremy White for modeling, costuming ( he had to run out and get a suite just for this shoot) and Alex Frechette for again helping out behind the scenes.

Stefania and Evan : Wedding: Yale + Saybrook Point Inn, Old Saybrook CT.

2010-09-02T11:45:00.002-05:00

Dyanne and Craig: Anthony's Ocean View New Haven Ct.

2010-08-25T13:43:00.001-05:00

Elizabeth and Bill : Wedding Guilford Yacht Club. Guilford CT.

2010-08-06T16:19:00.003-05:00

On this extremely hot day we needed to make our own shade. Kris really went the extra mile to help get this photo.

Kristin and Ben: Eolia Mansion, Harkness Park Waterford CT.

2010-08-03T08:38:00.000-05:00

Stephanie and Bruce : Wedding Aldrich Mansion: Warwick, RI

2010-07-27T12:18:00.002-05:00

Todd and Robyn : Wedding St. Clements Castle Portland CT.

2010-07-20T13:41:00.001-05:00

Nicole and Justin: Wedding Belle Mer Newport RI.

2010-07-19T14:21:00.002-05:00

This is definitely a wedding first... Both Abe Lincoln and Jack Nicholson made an appearances at the reception :)

Rebeccah and Taylor : New Haven Lawn Club Wedding

2010-07-15T13:38:00.003-05:00

The couple got ready at the ultra cool Study in New Haven!

Kim and Chris : Engagement Session Chamard Vineyards

2010-07-07T15:26:00.002-05:00

A huge thanks to Chamard Vineyard for staying open and extra hour just for this shoot!!!! Please check out Chamard Vineyard for you next event it a stunning location and they are just great to work with!

Erica and Steve : Wedding St. Clements Castle Portland CT.

2010-07-01T14:38:00.002-05:00

Laura and Taner : Wedding Salem Golf Club, North Salem NY

2010-06-22T11:06:00.005-05:00

Yes that is a one of a kind replica of the brides dress made by the grooms mother! Not a detail missed and she only have a few cell phone photos to guide her. Impressive.
Bring on the buttery light!!!!

Jackie and Wayne: Guilford Yacht Club wedding

2010-06-17T11:53:00.003-05:00

Sneak Peek: Michele

2010-06-15T15:18:00.000-05:00

Jen and Dave: Wedding Saybrook Point Inn, Old Saybrook CT.

2010-06-14T14:54:00.001-05:00

Mary and Jesse: Wedding Windsor, CT

2010-06-10T12:56:00.000-05:00

Sarah and Eugene : Wedding Puck Building New York NY.

2010-06-07T19:34:00.002-05:00

Mia and Will: Wedding Guilford Yacht Club - Guiford CT.

2010-06-02T09:04:00.003-05:00

Sarah and Eugene : preview

2010-06-01T07:49:00.002-05:00

Jane and Andy

2010-05-26T16:19:00.000-05:00

Jane and Andy Greenwich CT. Engagement photoshoot

Kelsey Dunn : Testing

2010-05-25T13:43:00.002-05:00

Hair and Make up: D.D. Nickel

Styling: Steve DePino and D. D. Nickel

Location: Bishops Orchards Guilford CT.
Assistant: Alex Frechette

A super duper early sneak peek

2010-05-24T17:29:00.000-05:00

A super duper early sneak peek from the photoshoot just hours ago!

I.M. LEGEND -Band photos

2010-05-18T10:27:00.000-05:00

Sarah and Mario- New Haven Lawn Club CT. Wedding

2010-05-14T17:09:00.001-05:00

: Quick Look : Ted Kennedy Jr

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

Was lucky enough to be part of a wonderful fundraiser on Thursday to benefit The SARAH foundation. Here are just a few photos of the keynote speaker Ted Kennedy Jr.

34 and still kicking!

2010-05-04T13:54:00.010-05:00

It what has become a yearly blog post on my birthday I like to make a list of some of things that I love at this point in my life. Plus a self portrait of me today at 34...

So here is my list:
Hot shoe to miniphone cords
Long bike rides to the water
North Face Summit Series Jackets
My niece asking me for a piece of my sandwich even when I don't have one.
Cottage Cheese
Old School NBA Jam
Words with Friends app for the iphone
Ray Lamontagne
Keeping up on Facebook drama
Freeks and Geeks
Glide Rail Systems
Photo apps on the iphone
Blue Moon or ShockTop
Themed engagement shoots
Almonds
Markers Mark
The Tampa Bay Rays powder Blue alternative uniforms
Off camera lighting
Threadless Tees
Rhodia Reverse books
Chobani Greek yogurt

Jen and Matt - Wedding Sleepy Hollow NY.

2010-04-29T10:55:00.002-05:00

Bill and Liz Engaged

2010-04-25T21:22:00.000-05:00

Madison CT Engagement Session

Google Me!!!

2010-04-19T08:07:00.000-05:00

Here is a neat little website that YouTube and Google put together called Search Stories ! Site puts together a short video of search results and makes it look a lot like an ad for Google. It's supper slick and very easy to use.

pleasure beach

2010-04-18T13:38:00.004-05:00

A few weeks back my friend Jeff and I went on a little filming trip to Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport CT. Pleasure Beach was up until '90's a small beach community and from 1892-1958 was also home to an amusement park of the same name. In the 1996 the bridge that attached the town to Stratford burned down and it has been unoccupied ever since.
Here is a sort film that Jeff and I put together of the ghost town

Pleasure Beach from steve depino on Vimeo.

Also Check out Jeff Manfredonia's version on Vimeo as well!!!

The Knot Live

2010-04-13T12:21:00.000-05:00

Just got word that some of my images will be part of next episode of "the knot live" on Wednesday April 14th @ 1-1:30. "the knot live" is a behind the scenes look at the knot and whats hot in weddings!

Raw Lighting workshop

2010-04-10T12:26:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I got to hang out with the the good folks of RAW photo design as they gave a great workshop on off camera lighting! Here are some of my photo's from the workshop, should be fun to incorporate some of this stuff into my up coming weddings!

New Logo Indent

2010-04-06T14:44:00.005-05:00

Been Working on a new logo indent for the past few days. Yes this took me two days to figure out but I'm happy with the outcome.

Steve DePino Films Indent2 from steve depino on Vimeo.

Test shoot- New Haven CT.

2010-03-29T13:35:00.000-05:00

Hair and Make up by D.D. Nickel

Some of the gear used on this shoot:

Modern Trousseau -Spring clothing line sneak peek

2010-03-18T10:11:00.001-05:00

Best of 2009 Weddings

2010-03-12T12:42:00.009-05:00

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At the beach with Sydney Rose

2010-03-10T11:16:00.006-05:00

It's starting to warm up a bit here in the north east . So a few days back my niece, sister, mom and I ventured out to Hammonasset beach to enjoy the weather.

Should I buy a Point and Shoot Camera?

2010-03-07T12:38:00.008-05:00

Here is a basic overview of point and shoot cameras for all those folks that might be viewing my blog and are not photography pros. I'm going to try make a few of these as the months go on so please check back on this blog for new videos.

Backstage of "Becki and Michael is Broadway"

2010-03-01T14:33:00.003-05:00

I was super lucky to be able to photograph Becki Newton and Michael Urie of "Ugly Betty" backstage of their cabaret show "Becki and Michael is Broadway" in NYC last week.
Here a few of my favs.

Left on the editing room floor

2010-02-22T14:11:00.005-05:00

As with any shoot some images just don't make the cut and are left on the editing room floor. There are many reasons editors cut out images from shoots. Some images are repetitive others don't fit the editorials style and still even more are caught in a numbers game be cut because there isn't enough room to show every image. Well the style me pretty "inspiration to reality" shoot was no different. So today I wanted to share some of the images that for a verity of reasons didn't quite make the cut for their post. Enjoy!

See below post for all vendor information from this shoot.

Style Me Pretty -Inspiration to Reality shoot

2010-02-19T12:00:00.005-05:00

Inspiration to Reality shoot now on Style Me Pretty !!!! I mentioned this shoot quiet a while back and now its posted on the site! I was working with just an amazing team of talent on this shoot and it really came though in the work. Enjoy and be sure to check out the Video at the bottom of this post to see behind the scenes.

Credits: Event Design + Catering by A Thyme to Cook /Photography by Steve DePino / Venue by Salt Water Farm Vineyard / Wedding Invitations and Paper Goods by Stonington Paperie / Flowers by Jessica’s Country Flowers / Fashion by The White Dress by the Shore / Cinema by Buzz Media Company / Wedding Gown by Amy Kuschel /Hair & Makeup by Dana Bartone / Rentals by Arrow Party Rentals

Image layout designs by Style Me Pretty.com

SEE MANY MORE IMAGES ON STYLE ME PRETTY.com

My friend and former client Jeff Manfredonia did a awesome short of the shoot with the limited time he was at the shoot this video is quite remarkable be sure to check it out. See more of his work here

Style Me Pretty from JeffMaf on Vimeo.

Martha Stewart Weddings and Simple Stunning Bride !!!

2010-02-18T12:07:00.008-05:00

My images are popping up all over the place recently... Check out an image of mine on the back cover and the lead image for the accessories chapter of Simple Stunning Bride. If that wasn't enough I also have one more image as a new full page ad for Modern Trousseau in Martha Stewart weddings National magazine!!!

Molly and Dean: New Haven Lawn Club

2010-02-15T18:22:00.001-05:00

New Haven Lawn Club

Becki Newton and Michael Urie get a genius idea

2010-02-12T11:20:00.003-05:00

Very excited announce that to be shooting this ! Doing some portraits before hand and the show!

Style Me Pretty 2011 Free Wedding

2010-02-02T16:03:00.005-05:00

I would like announce a great contest I'm part of coming up in 2011. Yes I will be part of team of vendors giving away a FREE wedding to a deserving couple in 2011!!! Check out Style Me Pretty for all the details!

Painting in the works

2010-01-28T17:18:00.006-05:00

"After years of not painting I'm kind of shocked I can still do this :)"

Taylor Spellman

2010-01-25T18:32:00.001-05:00

Working on Taylor Spellman's promotional photos. This is one of my favs

CG wonderland

2010-01-22T17:35:00.003-05:00

check out this amazing video all done in CG by one guy on a home PC. It's amazing what you can do with computers and some serious skill. Enjoy (Please watch in Full screen mode to get the true experience)

The Third & The Seventh from Alex Roman on Vimeo.

In Florida

2010-01-13T13:27:00.001-05:00

In Florida, originally uploaded by stevedepino.com.

Hey ill be in florida until the end of the week. I'll be back in CT on
jan 16 to return all my calls and emails.

Tour Continues on to FL.!!

2010-01-08T15:32:00.004-05:00

My speaking tour continues on to Orlando FL. on Jan 14th 2010!!!
If you would like me to come to your neck of the woods please contact me at steve@stevedepino.com

Conneticut weddings header

2010-01-07T18:57:00.003-05:00

Just found out that a few flower detail images are now being used on the header for Connecticut weddings by the knot website. That's kind of cool :)

Samples from yesterdays shoot

2010-01-04T19:41:00.002-05:00

Oh-10

2010-01-02T11:02:00.026-05:00

So it's 2010 and therefor its officially the future or at lest that's what I thought back in elementary school. Today I wrote my first check of the new year messing up by first writing an 0 out of habit then realizing my mistake tried to squeeze in a 2 before it and a 10 after in an attempt to conceal my mistake. As I was doing my idiot cover up I was thinking "can this really be 2010?" Is this THE future? Why am I writing a check with a pen on paper and sending via the post office? Weren't we promised more then this?
As I pondered all these questions I thought back to my younger years and the daydreaming I did as a kid about what what life would be like in the year 2010. For some reason in my head, 2010 was a land mark year when I thought the world would be super advanced. I thought that every home would be outfitted with computers that talked to you and did your household chores . I thought about this stuff a lot as a child. I'm not sure if that's strange to really be interested in that stuff at that age but that was me.
For sure at that time I thought 33 was old man age. I would have gray hair and live in a warmer climate , have a custom designed 60 floor mansion with a Ferrari Testarossa parked in the driveway. I wasn't one of those kids that thought we would have a mass produced flying car by this point but a hoverboard was more then possible. My kids at this moment would be outside playing with them as my dog Spike and my wife Elizabeth watched on.
So what has happened to the future that I thought was going to happen? Did our "Carousel of progress" get jammed on something ? I'm not sure really ? This is a very different 2010 then the one I had in my head at that time. Now lets also add that I thought Id also be the center fielder for the Yankees at by this time so I had some high expectations.
This 2010 isn't all bad there is a ton of stuff I never even dreamed up. The internet, email, mp3 players, online gaming and anything sold by apple. Really who thought you would ever be able to have something like an ipod ? The thing records/plays movies, has an FM tuner and can even help you get into shape all in the palm of your hand??? What ?? Now that is futuristic !!!
So we never got the hoverboard but then again I never have to look in a card catalog ever again. So that's good... I can always hang that over my kids heads at some point as well. I'll use the old "back in my day when I had to look something up I had to leave my house and go to a library, Yes a public library! I would look through a card catalog , to find a book that I hoped contained that answer to what I was looking for!!!!" I'll add that I had to walk to the library in 3 feet of snow to make it sound even worse. :)

Well, I wish you all the best in 2010 and well beyond. I'll write another post like this in 2020 from my floating car on the 48th floor of my mansion.
-steve

Featured on SMP today!

2009-12-22T15:22:00.002-05:00

Hey Check it out I'm being featured on the Style Me Pretty Blog!!!!
Click HERE to see the write up!

Looking for Fashion designers!!!

2009-12-18T11:23:00.004-05:00

I know most of you think of me just as a wedding photographer but I'm also starting to get into shooting fashion as well. I still have a long way to go in this area, there's a lot to learn. My portfolio of work is very limited at this time so I'm making the call out to all my blog readers and Facebook friends to help build this part of my business. I'm looking for fashion designers that need their new lines photographed. I want to make this a collaborative effort so that we all get something out of the shoot. I'm will travel for the right shoot. The style sheet below will give you an idea of the look I'm going for in my shoots. If anyone knows of an up an comer or established clothing designer that you think could benefit from this type of project be sure to e-mail me at steve@stevedepino.com

Vintage wedding shoot @ Elihu Island

2009-12-16T12:38:00.002-05:00

OK I'm posting this for the last time I promise this time it's up for good :)
Style Me Pretty made there blog post today so now I free to post these
Also see the Style Me Pretty post online right now!!!!!

Here are some images from Anna Sawin on the Style Me Pretty blog... I know you all are just to see me as a "model " ... Let the hazing begin

From older post my older:
OK for this shoot I had to change modes a bit. I wasn't at this shoot as the photographer because I was asked to be a model:)... It was a bit odd to be on the other side of the lens but it was fun.
As you can see I did bring my camera so that I could take some images while we had downtime. Elihu island is just an amazing location for this type of shoot. I couldn't stop playing around with all the great light we had there.
This was really an amazing collaborative effort here are the amazing vendors that help put this together!

Art Director/Stylist-Lucinda Wesson, Chocolate Creative Design
Photographer Anna Sawin Photography (images posted above)
Stylist- Sarah True, True Event
Flowers-Yumiko Fletcher, Hana Floral Design
Hair & makeup- Jennie Fresa, Lindsay Milan-Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Clothing/Styling-Women-Tove Vigen-Tova's Vintage, Kids-Lucinda Wesson & Crista Taylor-Chocolate Creative Design

Inspiration to Reality Challenge

2009-12-15T14:45:00.003-05:00

Hey I just pulled this post from "A Thyme to Cooks" blog. Check out this project that I'm going to be part of!!!! I'm really looking forward to this shoot!!!! I'll keep you posted on all the details!

.Style Me Pretty has just announced the latest in their Inspiration to Reality Challenge and we are thrilled to be a part of it! Followers submit design boards for consideration at http://www.circle.stylemepretty.com/. Then our team, along with Abby, creator of Style me Pretty, selects the winning board and it is turned into a real life photo shoot!

We are excited to collaborate with some of the best creative minds in the area!

FASHION: White Dress by the Shore
PHOTOGRAPHER: Steve DePino
INVITATIONS: Stonington Paperie
MAKEUP: Dana Bartone
FLORAL: Jessica’s Country Flowers
CATERER/EVENT PLANNER: A Thyme to Cook
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Buzz Media

The winning board will be chosen this Friday, December 18th from the winner's circle on Style me Pretty. If you'd like to submit an Inspiration Board, you can get the details here, just make sure your board is labeled "Inspiration to Reality Challenge #8."

If you haven't seen the Style Me Pretty website yet, what are you waiting for?

Vintage wedding shoot @ Elihu Island

2009-12-14T09:52:00.002-05:00

sorry still too early for a post.... again..... looking at Jan 1 2010 for the re-post date that should give Style Me Pretty enough time to do theirs first.

We're a Favorite place on Google

2009-12-12T16:50:00.005-05:00

Now I'm not sure how rare this really is but I just got this cool letter and window sticker from Google Maps stating that "steve depino photography" is a Favorite place on Google!
Really I have have no idea how this is calculated but I think this is a cool little idea that of course Google came up with to promote their maps feature.
Along with the letter the package includes a window sticker that potential clients can scan with their cell phones to find out more information about your business!!! now how cool is that!!!!
I think the idea very well designed and smart way to help both Google and my own business. The sticker will go up very,very soon...Nice work Google :)

Help-Portrait day today!

2009-12-12T10:44:00.002-05:00

I wish I didn't find out about this until today but better later then never, Right? If you would like to nominate someone please send an e-mail to me at steve@stevedepino.com

Cast your vote for ME!!!

2009-12-08T10:17:00.002-05:00

Check it out guys im in a contest over at WPD and I need your help so vote!!! Vote for this image here!!!!

Thanks!!!!

Canon 50d now only 750 plus 3 year warranty!!!!

2009-12-08T09:20:00.003-05:00

We have taken 50 bucks off this already amazing deal!!! This same camera is going for a lest 900-800.00 on ebay

Hey guys I'm selling a canon 50d for a friend of mine. From my inspection the camera is in perfect condition he has only put about 1000 exposures on the body. The camera looks like it has never been used its spotless. He is looking for 750.00 for the body. If anyone is interested please send me an e-mail (steve@stevedepino.com ) and I'll get you connected with the seller.

FOR SALE $750

Manufacturer Description

Canon’s new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of new automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. Pick up the EOS 50D and you’ll experience true digital inspiration!

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Highlights

New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction
The EOS 50D features a newly-designed 15.1-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor which is capable of recording up to 4752 x 3168 pixels with full 14-bit A/D conversion for extremely fine tonal gradation. Ready to capture images in an instant, the sensor is designed to work with Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses with a conversion factor of 1.6x. It’s capable of recording at sensitivities previously too noisy for shooting in low light or subjects in motion. With a maximum ISO rating of 12800 combined with a 4-level High ISO speed noise reduction function, images that would have been impossible without the use of a strobe or flash become simple to record.

Capture up to 6.3 fps, in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs

Next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing
The EOS 50D operates with such effortless speed that operation is nothing short of intuitive. With instant startup times, speedy autofocus and minimal shutter lag, the EOS 50D is one of the fastest cameras available today. It can shoot up to 6.3 fps, in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs (using an UDMA CF card), 60 JPEGs (using a CF card) consecutively or 16 RAW files, so you’ll never, ever miss a shot.

DIGIC 4 Image Processor
This next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor offers finer details and even more natural color reproduction, compared with the previous DIGIC III Image Processor. Since Canon’s DIGIC 4 chips use advanced signal processing technologies, they provide even faster operations, including write times to UDMA cards. It also enables Face Detection Live mode to detect and focus up to 35 face(s) to capture the best possible shot. Further, DIGIC 4 offers the improved Auto Lighting Optimizer that corrects brightness and contrast automatically, and Peripheral Illumination Correction for up to 40 EF lenses. DIGIC always maximizes performance between the capturing and recording stages of digital photography.

3.0-inch Clear View LCD The EOS 50D features a bright, high resolution, 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor with 920,000 (dots/VGA) pixels and a broad viewing angle of 160 degrees horizontally and vertically. It offers a brighter and more detailed display than the EOS 40D, includes a new smudge-resistant coating, and is perfect for accessing camera settings like ISO, Metering modes AF Point selection and flash options. Plus, it’s superb for reviewing, editing and deleting photos or composing new images in Live View Function.

Live Face Detection Mode AF

Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode
The EOS 50D features Canon’s most advanced Live View shooting thanks to the number of focusing modes available including Quick mode, Live mode and Face Detection Live mode. You can zoom in and navigate the composition 5x or 10x normal size, enabling critical focus. There’s even 2 overlay grid options, perfect for lining up vertical and horizontal lines. In the studio, the camera can be controlled remotely with Live View Function when the camera is connected to a computer through a USB cable, or wirelessly if the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A is used.

9 cross-type high-precision sensors for accurate target subject acquisition
The EOS 50D has a high-precision 9-point wide area AF that uses cross-type points at f-stops of f/5.6 or faster, enabling the camera to focus faster, more accurately, and in difficult lighting situations. AF sensitivity is a stunning EV-0.5 to EV18. Adding to this AF performance, the EOS 50D incorporates a diagonally mounted cross-type sensor that is sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines at f/2.8, perfect for enhanced operation in dim light. The EOS 50D has a number of focus modes, including One-Shot AF, AI Focus AF and AI Servo AF.

New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting
Canon’s exclusive Lens Peripheral Illumination setting takes into account any light falloff in the corners of the frame and corrects it, making for a perfectly exposed image. Correction data are detected automatically on a number of Canon EF lenses and can be entered manually through included the Canon EOS Utility software.

Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System
The EOS 50D’s Self Cleaning Sensor Unit eliminates stray dust that enters the camera when changing a lens or when out in the field. The sensor’s IR-cut/Low-pass filter cleans itself automatically with ultrasonic vibrations every time the camera is turned on or off and features a new flourine coating to minimize dust adhesion. Dust missed by the cleaning unit is captured by Canon’s Dust Delete Data Detection software and can be erased from the image file.

Self Cleaning Sensor Unit

Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
A key element of minimizing dust is preventing it from clinging to the front surface of the imaging sensor. To combat this, the EOS 50D features a Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit. The low-pass filter at the front of the sensor shakes off dust automatically with ultrasonic vibrations, removing dust from the sensor assembly. The EOS 50D also has a coating on the front surface of the low-pass filter, to increase its resistance to dust sticking to the sensor.

Dust Delete Data Detection

Dust Delete Data Detection
Dust that may still remain on the front of the sensor can also be erased with software included in Digital Photo Professional (DPP) Version 3.3 or later software. A simple test shot of a plain, white object can be taken, using a menu setting. This Dust Delete Data image is analyzed in-camera, and the location and size of any remaining dust is added to any subsequent pictures taken. This data is transmitted along with the image, whether JPEG or RAW, and can be either manually or automatically erased in Canon’s DPP software. This added software option ensures the cleanest possible image, perfect for printing or archiving.

Creative Auto goes a step beyond full auto with on screen setting display The EOS 50D has a new Creative Auto mode and a quick control screen that helps novice users narrow the gap between fully automatic and manual control. While the camera will remain by default in fully automatic mode, frequently changed settings like flash, exposure compensation, image quality and more are all accessible through one easy screen interface designed for intuitive, quick action. A provided shooting guide serves as a quick-reference for on-the-fly operation.

HDMI output for displaying full high-resolution images on a HDTV The EOS 50D includes a new HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output device that enables High Definition display of your photographs on any HDTV with HDMI ports. It’s remarkable to behold the details of your photographs in Full HD, and it’s easy with the EOS 50D. Resolution is set automatically to match the TV to which you’ve connected, and images are displayed in a full-frame 3:2 ratio with blacked out bars to the left and right of the image.

Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories

EF & EF-S Lenses
The EOS 50D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic process. Special optical technologies, such as Aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the universally acclaimed L-series lenses. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology is featured in select lenses to minimize the effect of camera shake. Through Canon lenses, photographers can truly maximize the quality and liberating performance of the EOS 50D.

Flash Photography
The EOS 50D features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system. With any of the flashes in the EX Speedlite line, E-TTL II provides reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness. With E-TTL II, the exact same 35-zone metering sensor used for measuring ambient light is also used for flash metering--giving even finer metering command of the image area. If you prefer a broader area for flash metering, there's a menu setting to change to "Average" flash metering--where the entire 35-zone area is measured evenly for flash exposure.

Software

Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 17.0)
The EOS 50D comes bundled with an updated Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk, which features powerful software programs designed to extend the EOS experience to the computer. These include Canon's EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX for Windows (Version 6.2), ImageBrowser for Macintosh OS X (Version 6.2), the Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4), PhotoStitch (version 3.2), WFT Utility (version 3.2). Each application is designed to perfect the captured images and streamline the digital workflow.

EOS Utility (Version 2.5) for Macintosh or Windows handles the connection between the camera and computer, whenever they’re connected via USB. It allows remote controlled shooting from the computer, handles downloading of images from the camera to the computer, and allows seamless linking to either Canon’s ZoomBrowser/ImageBrowser or Digital Photo Professional software once images have been copied to the hard drive. Furthermore, it’s used to upload settings back into a USB-connected camera.

Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5) is an image processing program that enables high-speed RAW image processing, high-speed previewing for real-time image adjustment and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut RGB color spaces. Because it’s CMS (Color Management System) compatible, Digital Photo Professional allows for easy image layout and printing in Adobe RGB in conjunction with Easy-PhotoPrint and PictBridge printers. It also features the Dust Delete Data Detection tool for cleaner images.

ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.2) for Windows and ImageBrowser (Version 6.2) for Mac OS X are the easy, user-friendly options for viewing and editing of JPEG and even RAW image files. Both allow viewing of numerous types of images including finished TIFF and BMP files. Both also have a variety of search options for finding images, allow re-naming of single images or batches of files, and offer a variety of options for printing without using a separate image-editing program.

Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4)
Canon’s Picture Style Editor enables photographers to create custom Picture Style profiles that can be used to customize the appearance of JPEG and RAW images captured with EOS Digital SLR cameras. Picture Style files created with Picture Style Editor can be loaded into the EOS cameras that support Picture Style and may also be used when processing RAW images in Canon software applications Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowser EX (for Windows) and ImageBrowser (for Mac).

Product Description

Canons new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of new automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. Pick up the EOS 50D and youll experience true digital inspiration!

Merry Christmas from Sydney Rose

2009-12-07T11:02:00.006-05:00

It's Christmas card time so of course Sydney gets card yearly card photoshoot. Her is my favorite from this years shoot.. Come on how cute is this kid ???
She also happens to be the smartest 18 month old I have ever seen. If you don't believe me check out the video.

Vintage wedding shoot @ Elihu Island

2009-12-05T13:05:00.002-05:00

Sorry this post has been removed... Looks like I jumped the gun a bit in posting these images this fast. To make a long story short the shoot is being submitted to an online source that likes to have image exclusivity.
Although my images are not in the group being submitted. They do depict the hard work of others and I don't want to take away their chance of being posted because of my blog.
But don't worry I will be posting the images again once the process had been completed.
Thanks for understanding and please check back in the next few days for the images to be re-posted!
Have a great day!
-steve
PS- My Bill Clinton shoot was canceled due to him being sick ...I'm hoping for a reschedule but who knows :(

Kathy and Adam- The Society Room Hartford CT.

2009-11-30T15:15:00.003-05:00

Hartford wedding photos

Kate and Brad Engaged

2009-11-21T17:36:00.002-05:00

Winter break continued

2009-11-20T12:21:00.004-05:00

Just a few more images from the fashion shoot in New Haven.. if you can check out my twitter or facebook I just got some very cool news today!
Dresses : Modern Trousseau
Accessories: White Dress By the Shore

Make up : d.d .Nickel Makeup Studio

Serena's Bat Mitzvah

2009-11-18T09:37:00.004-05:00

I don't shoot many Mitzvahs but when I do I always seem to have a good time doing it. I guess I just have lucked out with great clients:)
Serena's parents found me through Steve Songs ( one of my former wedding clients) for whom she was a "Silly". If you not familiar with Steve Song and you have a child under the age of 5 I highly suggest check out on of his shows or at lest his website. My niece (age 17 months) is a huge steve songs fan and once she is old enough to realize that Serena was a "Silly" I'm sure she will become her biggest fan.
Well Serena is about one of the sweetest kids you will ever come in contact with so like I said before I really had a good time shooting this for her and her family. Yes it also was Halloween so the face painting was out...ever for the adults

What I'm doing on my winter break

2009-11-17T08:50:00.002-05:00

As most of you know I don't really have a really winter break until I'm done with all my summer "work". But yesterday I did get to do a little fun side project with the help of Modern Trousseau, White Dress by the Shore and d.d Nickel Makeup studio. Here is a vey quick sneek peak at one on my favs from yesterday.

The knot.com

2009-11-16T17:48:00.003-05:00

hey check this out.. I didn't event know they had done this but lucky for me a bride from across the country sent me a message telling me about it! Last Thursday the knot.com ran a little blurb about my Hitchcock themed engagement shoot in the "What we Love" section!

Kim and Keith- Guilford Yacht Club: Guilford CT.

2009-11-14T11:31:00.004-05:00

dad just had to take a few shot with his cell phone :) love the foreshadowing with the boots in the back ground of this image.Kim explaining to her flower girl Ava why her necklace was going to be a little different then hers.
....and here are the boots!Keith is a graphic designer so you know the details are going to be off the hook :) Check out the seed packets name cards!

Guilford Yacht Club wedding photos : Guilford CT.

Canon 50d for sale

2009-11-13T12:35:00.004-05:00

Hey guys I'm selling a canon 50d for a friend of mine. From my inspection the camera is in perfect condition he has only put about 1000 exposures on the body. The camera looks like it has never been used its spotless. He is looking for 800.00 for the body. If anyone is interested please send me an e-mail (steve@stevedepino.com ) and I'll get you connected with the seller.

FOR SALE $800

Manufacturer Description

Capture up to 6.3 fps, in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs

Live Face Detection Mode AF

Self Cleaning Sensor Unit

Dust Delete Data Detection