Photo Sharing: the Hallmark of Today’s Hippest Events

February 18th, 2011 by Beth Baynum | Share Blog

It seems that, these days, your event is not considered cool or even complete if it doesn’t include some method of photo sharing.  According to a study conducted by Pixable.com, 100 billion photos will be uploaded to Facebook by this September.

Here are some more fascinating facts: in the average user’s network of friends, one can find 97,000 photos in all.  Women upload and tag twice as many photos as men, and almost everyone prefers to look at photos of women over photos of men.  And if you think all this is a youth phenomenon, you’ll be surprised to know that older people upload as many photos as younger people. Read the rest of this entry »

Love is in the Air…and on the Street

February 14th, 2011 by Beth Baynum | Share Blog

As we celebrate love on this Valentine’s Day, I’m reminded of the sculpture that promotes the very concept.  The iconic LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana, located on 6th Avenue close to the 5th Avenue Digital office, is a favorite spot for tourists and lovers alike.  In fact, we shot some photos there for one of the weddings we photographed recently.  We can’t think of a better way to say Love in New York City than with this photo.  Where’s your favorite romantic spot to take photos?

Highlights from Special Event

February 8th, 2011 by Elizabeth Beskin | Share Blog

The appeal of Special Event, the annual gathering of movers and shakers in the special event industry, has something to do with going someplace warm every year during the first few weeks of January.  I usually find an inspiring mix of event ideas from the trade show, educational elements and massive doses of networking.  This year’s event was in Phoenix, and though the weather was warmer than home, I didn’t see the sky except for my walk across the street from hotel to convention center.

I got off to a rocky start when my plane from New York was canceled because of frozen lines.  The day was not lost because my fabulous traveling companions, Xocital Gonzalas and Howard Givner, not only quickly rebooked us on a later flight, but kept the conversation engaging and prevented a true travel nightmare. Read the rest of this entry »

Seeing with the Eye of an Artist

February 4th, 2011 by Elizabeth Beskin | Share Blog

One of the photographers who works with us, Jesse Anders, has taken a wedding photo that always reminds me of a painting by Thomas Gainsborough.  Jesse says this wasn’t purposeful, but it does speak to his artistic eye – and to his talent as a wedding photographer.  What do you think?

Trends in Bar Mitzvah Photography

February 1st, 2011 by Beth Baynum | Share Blog

Bar and Bar Mitzvahs are among the most rewarding jobs we do here at 5th Avenue Digital. They are universally happy occasions, mostly free of drama, capturing families exuberantly enjoying this important milestone.  Even after all these years of photographing Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, it’s truly a pleasure to work with parents and planners on these events.

When it comes to Bar and Bat Mitzvah photography, some traditional elements remain unchanged, such as family portraits, bema shots and photos of the candle lighting.  However, other aspects have changed and new trends are on their way to becoming new traditions. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new in Bar Mitzvah photography. Read the rest of this entry »