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30Apr

Lui Puppy Portraits

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
April 30, 2013 /
In Blog, Couples, Pets, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update April 30, 2013 /
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Prepare for cuteness overload! This weekend I headed out to Long Island City to photograph a lovely couple and their absolutely adorable 4 month old husky puppy, Maverick! I couldn’t wait to share some of the photos from this shoot because Maverick was not only so much fun to photograph, but a highly photogenic pup to boot! As for the location we made great use of Gantry Plaza State Park, located right on the water in Long Island City, Queens. It’s a beautiful spot with incredible views of lower Manhattan. Now onto the cuteness!

03Apr

Aquaman and the new “Superheroes!” series.

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
April 3, 2013 /
In Art, Blog, Cosplay, Graphic Design, Photo Manipulation, Photography, Portraits, Superheroes! /
Last Update April 3, 2013 /
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I love superheroes. Always have, always will. When I’m not working on my photography I still love to sit down with a good comic book. So I recently sat and thought, what better way to combine two of my favorite things than to photograph superheroes!? So I’m happy to announce an ongoing series in which I hope to create some really great photos of various heroes. And I’m starting things off with…

Aquaman

Cosplayer: Bryan Bennett
Character: Aquaman
From: DC Comics, Aquaman
Photographer: Pete Labrozzi

I was inspired to create this Aquaman composite from a photo I took at New York Comic Con in 2012. This is by far the best Aquaman costume I’ve ever seen, so I felt it needed an appropriate setting without all the background clutter of the con floor. He is the king of the seas after all!

07Mar

Lewis Family Preview

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
March 7, 2013 /
In Baby, Blog, Children, Events, Photography /
Last Update March 7, 2013 /
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Here’s a little preview from a two year old birthday party I photographed this past weekend!

Adorable little Lucy celebrated the big *2* with her mom, dad and older sister, and a bunch of family and friends!

They made excellent use of the Gymboree Play & Music space as they climbed, crawled, jumped and slid on all the great play objects. Then it was pizza and cupcake time which did not disappoint!

Happy birthday Lucy!

07Mar

Haleakalā Observatory Panorama

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
March 7, 2013 /
In Art, Blog, HDR, Landscape, Panorama, Photo Manipulation, Photography /
Last Update March 7, 2013 /
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Here is a photo I’m very proud to be showing after quite a lot time of work!

Haleakalā Observatory

What you see here is the Haleakalā Observatory in Maui, Hawaii. The photo itself is a panorama stitched together from 9 photos which in turn were made up of 27 separate exposures.

At an elevation around 10,000 feet the observatory sits atop one of the highest points in Maui and as you can see, rises even above the cloud cover. It was one of the most amazing spots I’ve ever been in my life, and I’m so happy to be sharing it with you!

01Mar

HPA/OVEREXPOSED, a Glyn Dewis Inspired Self-Portrait, & a Facebook Milestone!

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
March 1, 2013 /
In Art, Blog, General, Miscellaneous, News, Photography /
Last Update March 1, 2013 /
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HPA/OVEREXPOSED…

As was mentioned previously I showed some of my photos in the recent HPA/OVEREXPOSED photography show in Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, N.Y.

The show was wonderful! I had such a great time showing my work and meeting and seeing the work of other very talented photographers. The turn out for the event was great and I even sold one of my photos! I want to send a big THANK YOU out to Hamptons Photo Arts and Framing for sponsoring the event and Laurie Barone-Schaefer for putting the event together! Here’s a couple of photos from the event:

Pete and his Photos at HPA/OVEREXPOSED

Rick Gold and Pete Labrozzi at HPA/OVEREXPOSED

A Glyn Dewis Inspired Self-Portrait…

I recently discovered the work of UK photographer and retoucher, Glyn Dewis. Part of being a good photographer is always seeking out the work others have done for inspiration. Another part is using what you find and like to practice new skills to hone your own style.

Glyn does a lot of amazing work, but some of his stuff that’s most fun to me is his cartoony style portraits. So a few days ago I gave it a shot and did similarly styled self-portrait. It came out a little goofy (which is good), and my wife says scary, but I really like it nonetheless. I’d really like to do a set of these in the future with some wacky characters. What do you think?

My Glyn Dewis Inspired Self-Portrait

A Facebook Milestone…

Today I hit 600 “Likes” on my Facebook business page. I really appreciate all the amazing people who’ve stopped by my page and generously read/liked/commented on my posts and page. The only thing better than making photographs is being able to share them with the world. So thank you all who continue to stop by.

You can “Like” my page in the box on the left if you’re reading this on my blog, or by heading over to the page here: https://www.facebook.com/PeteLabrozziPhotography

19Feb

Come see some of my photography at HPA/OVEREXPOSED!

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
February 19, 2013 /
In Blog, General, Miscellaneous, News, Photography /
Last Update February 19, 2013 /
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If you live in the Long Island area, or even if you don’t but want to see a really great photography exhibit, I invite you to come check out OVEREXPOSED presented by Hampton Photo, Arts and Framing. The exhibit will feature 50 photographers, including yours truly, and will be taking place this upcoming weekend, February 23rd and 24th.

Here’s some of the details…

When:
Saturday, Feb. 23rd 5:30 – 11:00pm
Sunday, Feb. 24th 10:00 – 4:00pm

Where:
Ashawagh Hall
780 Springs Fireplace Rd @ Old Stone Highway, East Hampton, NY

Additional details are available over at HPA’s website: HPA/OVEREXPOSED

And you can join the event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/127619744076710/

I hope to see you there!

12Feb

New Logo and Website!

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
February 12, 2013 /
In Blog, Graphic Design, Miscellaneous, News, PLM Site Updates, Web-related work /
Last Update February 12, 2013 /
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The new Pete Labrozzi Photography Logo!

Every so often there comes a time when I feel the need to shake things up around here. As it happens, that time is now!

I’ve had a little extra time lately to put some work into the site, so it’s been slightly revamped over the old version. Mostly the changes are little fixes and pretty-ups here and there. However there has been some bigger changes, for example all new portfolio galleries. I have changed the system over to be a side-scrolling gallery with much larger image thumbnails and the ability to click on any photo to see a larger version. This is something I’m really excited about as it’s now much more user-friendly and really showcases my work nicely.

The other big change is a revamp to my logo. While the “Pete Labrozzi Photography” text remains the same, I added in an extra colorful graphical element and my new tagline which I think sums up both my photography and myself nicely; “Vibrant. Fun. Photography.”

There’s also lots of little functional changes, like the little icons on the bottom right which link to my Facebook Page, Twitter Feed, and many more. So please feel free to join me if you see the logo of your favorite social network! You can also now comment on any post using your email, Facebook or Twitter account. And share any pages or photos you like on those sites as well as Pinterest and many more.

There’s still more changes to come, but please check out the site and let me know what you think! And as always, thanks so much for stopping by!

01Feb

Feeling Catty…

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
February 1, 2013 /
In Blog, Cosplay, Fashion, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update February 1, 2013 /
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Another great shot of Nel from Saturday Morning Cosplay as the Eartha Kitt version of Catwoman.

Decided to mess with some contrasty black & white tones for this edit and I like how it came out. What do you think?

14Jan

Anagnostos Engagement Preview

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
January 14, 2013 /
In Blog, Engagement, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update January 14, 2013 /
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I joined this newly engaged pair downtown at Battery Park the other day for an engagement photo shoot.

They were such a sweet couple and we got a lot of great shots at some fun locations around the southern tip of Manhattan.

Please join me in wishing them well as they prepare for their wedding day!

Click here to visit/like my photography page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeteLabrozziPhotography

18Dec

Banchitta Family Preview

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
December 18, 2012 /
In Blog, Children, Family, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update December 18, 2012 /
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Banchitta Family Preview, a photo by Pete Labrozzi on Flickr.

Working through some edits and had to post this. What a cutie!

Certainly one of my favorites from this shoot!

14Dec

Family Photo Photoshop Fix!

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
December 14, 2012 /
In Blog, Family, Photo Manipulation, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update December 14, 2012 /
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Family Photo Photoshop Fix!, a photo by Pete Labrozzi on Flickr.

Question. What do you do when a nice photo of mom and dad is suddenly intruded on by a small yellow elbow?

Answer! Photoshop to the rescue!

After a bit of time I’ve restored the missing portion of mom’s leg, the rock and the water. No more distracting elbow! Photo saved!

God, I love Photoshop…

13Dec

Dare Family Preview

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
December 13, 2012 /
In Blog, Children, Family, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update December 13, 2012 /
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Dare Family Preview, a photo by Pete Labrozzi on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Just wrapped up on the edits for this shoot and thought I’d share this photo.

I really like this one. I’m a little partial because I love this fountain. But I think this is also a very sweet capture of mom, Susie and daughter, Savannah.

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18Nov

Omega Red

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
November 18, 2012 /
In Blog, Cosplay, Photo Manipulation, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update November 18, 2012 /
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Omega Red, a photo by Pete Labrozzi on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Whoa! Here’s Ian looking crazy and badass as the villain Omega Red of Marvel Comics.

We did a shoot a while back and got some great results, but this is one of my true favorites.

You can check out more of his work at www.satmorncosplay.com

14Nov

Hester Family Preview

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
November 14, 2012 /
In Baby, Blog, Children, Family, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update November 14, 2012 /
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Here’s another fall preview with another incredible family!

We also got lucky with the weather on the first day the parks were open after Sandy! Not only was it pleasant in the park, but we practically had the place to ourselves!

13Nov

Plaford Family Preview

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
November 13, 2012 /
In Baby, Blog, Children, Family, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update November 13, 2012 /
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One of my favorite families had me stop by their lovely home to take some nice fall photos with the beautiful foliage!

The weather and trees did not disappoint! I love all the yellows, oranges and reds which serve to add a nice warm tone to an otherwise warm and loving group!

08Nov

Fall Days

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
November 8, 2012 /
In Art, Blog, Landscape, Nature, Photography /
Last Update November 8, 2012 /
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Fall Days, a photo by Pete Labrozzi on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Well, it’s snowing like crazy outside thanks to the most recent nor’easter. So what better time to post this then?

Taken at Weed Orchards in Marlboro NY, this has me remembering fondly just a few weeks ago when there was significantly less horrible weather. Hopefully this photo will make you feel a little warmer too!

12Oct

New York Comic Con 2012 Galleries are here!

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
October 12, 2012 /
In Blog, Cosplay, Events, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update October 12, 2012 /
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Excelsior! Hello true believers! Here you’ll find all of my weekend galleries for New York Comic Con 2012.

Inside are the many cosplayers you can find wandering the show floor, as well as creators, the booths, the merch and everything else that catches my eye. If you are one of the amazing cosplayers I photographed, you can get downloads of your photos here too! If you find your photo you can download a low-res copy by right-clicking and hitting “save photo as”. If you like the photo, please consider purchasing higher resolution copies using the “Buy” dropdown. Thank you!

I also offer private in-studio or on-location shoots. Contact me to schedule today! plabrozzi@gmail.com

Enjoy!

Click here for the New York Comic Con Galleries!
http://petelabrozzi.smugmug.com/New-York-Comic-Con-2012

UPDATE: Cosplay photos from NYCC are coming! I took over 2,000 photos this past weekend, so it’s just taking me a while to get through everything! Stay tuned and check back here to see if your day is ready!

Thursday is up!
Friday is up!
Saturday is up!
Sunday is up!

If you find your photo, share it over on my Facebook page and let me know what you think! https://www.facebook.com/PeteLabrozziPhotography

10Oct

Cosgriff Family Preview

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
October 10, 2012 /
In Blog, Uncategorized /
Last Update October 10, 2012 /

If you want a bright shiny moment on a seriously cloudy day, then nothing beats a fantastic photography session with an amazing family.

Meet Archie and his mom and dad! We rolled the dice and headed out to shoot despite warnings of rain and got lucky! Of course I contribute a lot of the success to Archie who was not only a total ham when it came to taking photos, but his great expressions also have had me smiling ever since!

For this fall photo session we walked all around Fort Tryon park, which I can’t wait to go to again, especially in the Spring. But the Fall day treated us well enough and my little friend was a real trooper while we got some great photos!

08Oct

Dare Family Preview

By Pete LabrozziAuthor /
October 8, 2012 /
In Baby, Blog, Children, Family, Photography, Portraits /
Last Update October 8, 2012 /
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It’s been a rainy weekend here in NYC, but Friday evening I got in a fantastic shoot with a wonderful family on an absolutely gorgeous evening!

Little Savannah, her parents and grandparents joined me in Central Park to capture some nice family portraits! Savannah was extremely cute and quite a spark-plug! You had to keep your eyes on her because she could really move, and move she did!

I love especially her little umbrella and a very lucky capture as she was chasing pigeons!