Fine Art Gallery - Grand Opening

Just wanted to let all of our friends and neighbors know that Elite PhotoArt is opening a new Fine Art Gallery downtown Springfield, MO. It is located on 325 East Walnut Stree and will open on October 3, 2008. Elite PhotoArt Fine Art Gallery is a member of the First Friday Artwalk.

Elite PhotoArt Fine Art Gallery Press Release

Elite PhotoArt Website



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Elite PhotoArt Expands into Elevated Photography

Elite PhotoArt of Springfield, Missouri expands their business to include Elevated Photography. The business segment is "Elevation, Elevated Photography by Elite PhotoArt.

Springfield, MO (PRWEB) April 10, 2008 -- Elite PhotoArt is pleased to announce a unique approach to photography by offering Elevated Photography for architectural, industrial and real estate needs. Their elevated photography business features a van with a mast that is capable of hoisting a still camera or video camera up to 60 feet in the air and is remotely controlled via mechanical and computer controls to capture unique vantage points for their clients. Elite PhotoArt will also use the elevated photography vehicle to capture new and exciting views for their Fine Art business as well.
Elite PhotoArt is an established business based in Springfield, MO and travels the globe capturing images through photography and turning their work into Fine Art Prints for customers in the Hospitality and Healthcare industries as well as businesses and homes.

Read the entire Press Release here!

Elite PhotoArt Fine Art Website

ELEVATION, Elevated Photography

Abstract Flora

Here are a few images from a photo shoot we did this weekend. We call this type of image Abstract Flora, which is a macro shot of a flower or plant where most of the time the image is out of focus (shallow depth of field) except a small point. The image itself is often abstract using lines, shape and color to create a soft surreal image.

You can purchase these images and more at RedBubble or ImageKind.

Purchase 1 of 1 Original Artwork and Limited Edition Prints from Elite PhotoArt!

New Images - Photography

Here are a few new images from the past few days of taking photographs around the Springfield, MO area. Enjoy!

You can purchased Cards and Framed Prints of these images and more from RedBubble or ImageKind. Purchase 1 of 1 Original Artwork and Limited Edition Prints from Elite PhotoArt!

New Images from 1/17/08

23° this morning and a bit breezy. Not as windy as yesterday morning though. Every morning is a beautiful morning when you can find these kinds of places to make PhotoArt. PhotoArt is a practice in which we take photography and create Fine Art Prints for our customers. Check out these dramatic images of a local Power Plant just off Springfield Lake here in good `ol Springfield, MO. Even a Power Plant can look great with the right touches!








You can view more images on our flickr site or you can purchased images with frames from RedBubble and ImageKind. You can also purchase 1 of 1 Original Photographs and Limited Edition Prints from Elite PhotoArt.

Photographs from 1/16/2008

A few images from my early morning outing today. There were some pretty cool looking clouds this morning. These images were taken between 6:30 and 7:00 this morning.








Prints from these images and more can be purchased from RedBubble or ImageKind.

New images added to Flickr and to RedBubble

Here are few examples of images taken in this morning. I have posted several to Flickr and a few images from yesterday and today to RedBubble.










You can purchase Framed Artwork from ImageKind and RedBubble. Also, see our Fine Art 1 of 1 and Limited Edition Prints at Elite PhotoArt.

Latest Photos from Downtown Springfield, MO

Here are a few new images from a another outing in downtown Springfield, MO. Most of these images were taken from Jordan Valley Park adjacent to the nearly famous Hammons Tower and the newly famous Hammons Field, home of the Springfield Cardinals baseball team. Sem more images at Flickr. Purchase prints from RedBubble.

Thanks for viewing the images. Please check back often for new images.

New Images from Downtown Springfield, MO

Here are a few new images from a recent outing in downtown Springfield, MO. The images feature a walking bridge that extends over a railroad yard which parallels Commercial Street in Springfield. These images are from some of the oldest parts of Springfield.















You can purchased framed images of these and more from RedBubble.

How To Make Sketches from your Favorite Photos

Make sketches from your favorite photographs.

Here is a really neat program that will allow you to make a nice sketch of your favorite photograph. The program simulateboth color and B&W in pencil and a watercolor effect. The program is called AKVIS Sketch. AKVIS makes many other programs and plug-ins that are fantastic.

See the photos below for a before and after action.

Normal Photograph of Crystal Mill, Colorado (image by William Roberts)

Image after applying AKVIS Sketch program.

Check out AKVIS for yourself. There are many adjustments and many options with this program.

AKVIS and AKVIS Sketch are trademarks of AKVIS and are only used in this example to highlight their products.

Winter is Here

The winter months means staying in for many people however some of the most beautiful images can be captured in winter. I can't wait for snow this year to try and capture some breathtaking images.

Merry Christmas to all from Elite PhotoArt

Here is Christmas shot for you to look at on this wonderful day of Christmas.

Merry Christmas to All!

New Photos Posted to Flickr

Early morning photos in downtown Springfield, Missouri. There was an early morning fog that I couldn't resist getting up at 4:30 AM for.

How to make this Image:

In Photoshop, first start with a color photo, duplicate the layer, turn the top layer into a b&w using your technique of choice then add a layer mask to the top layer. Using the standard paint brush in various sizes, harshness and flow rates, remove some of the top layer to let the color come through.

I used an HDR shot for this image but you don't have to. An HDR shot just made the sign and lights more intense.

Enjoy the photos!!

Elite PhotoArt Sells Select Images on RedBubble

You can now view and purchase select Elite PhotoArt images on RedBubble. There are a lot of other great artitsts and photographers there as well. Check it out!!

Elite PhotoArt Selling Images on ImageKind!

Elite PhotoArt now sells select images on ImageKind

ImageKind is a Fine Art site that sells artwork from various photographers/artists and they offer a huge selection of prints and mats and a variety of papers including canvas prints to choose from. This is a great way to get our work noticed in addition to our current site. Elite PhotoArt

Buy Art from Elite PhotoArt

See our selection of Fine Art Photography!

New Website Look and Feel:

We have tried to create a more elegant look and provide the viewer with options for viewing photos. You can view photos individually in each gallery, with a slide show, thumbnails or using keywords to group your favorites together. You can also create a user account and save your favorite images to a light box.

Check out our site, Elite PhotoArt!

You can also view many of our images on flickr!

Images can be purchased with frames and mats from ImageKind!

If you have any questions about the images or photography in general, please don't hesitate to email me. I believe there are no secrets, so I will share any techniques I have learned over the years and am not too proud to learn from others.

Take care and I look forward to sharing!

William