a boy and his camera

Welcome Dean

Derik — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:54:58 +0000

Welcome to the world, baby Dean! Dean Sergio C. was born a few weeks ago, and he is absolutley adorable. My wife, and Thania (Dean's mom), became close friends in grad school. We are thrilled to be a part of this next step in their family's life.

On the other hand, I am the proud papa of a stunning little girl. So Dean we love you, but I'm keeping both eyes on you... (picture the dad in "Meet the Parents")

Congrats Thania and Ashley!

Thanks KelbyTV!!!

Derik — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:49:15 +0000

The kind folks over at KelbyTV chose me as a winner of one of their random drawings for a book, and I do so love photography books. Check out their loads of free podcasts where they talk about the ins and outs of modern photography, from Camera basics to photoshop.

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Derik — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:00:37 +0000

As a native to central Florida, I'm aware of the standards to which Disney holds their parks, and I didn't think that Disney could exceed my expectations. Don’t get me wrong, I love Disney parks and I think that everything is nice, I just didn’t think that I could be wowed anymore. I was wrong. We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and I knew that we would wake up with a safari outside our window, but I was completely unprepared for the impact of giraffes and zebras just meters away from our balcony. It really felt like I was gazing out into another continent.

The Animal Kingdom was nearly what I expected, and felt very Disney. My daughter was giddy at the animals and loved the colors and sounds of the parade. After the parade we went to see the Finding Nemo production. What I expected was for it to be cute and more importantly, cool. What they delivered was a show that rivaled some stage performances for which I had paid nearly the price of a Disney ticket to attend.

I love it when someone overdelivers on something you already expect to be fantastic. I can’t wait to take my family back in the years to come.

The results are in!!!

Derik — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:22:03 +0000

The votes have been counted, and we have a clear winner (a double win for Floridians) Congratulations are in order for Nobody's Darling - winners of the Band Press Kit Contest with 39 votes, followed by Big Cheese with 28 votes. Check back here in the coming weeks to get the first peek at some the pictures from the winning sessions, and collaborations with new local talent. Congratulations to all of the contestants fo a great show of support.

Have you voted yet?

Derik — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:42:41 +0000

So I got a lot of great submissions froma lot of great groups for the Press Kit Contest, and if you want to help your favorite band win, all you have to do is go to my Facebook Page and "Like" your favorite band's Picture. The winning band will get a free Press Kit photo shoot, details in a previous blog post.

I really hope you'll go check out the bands and vote, as I'd be excited to work with all of them, but only the top two contestants win the prize. Good luck, and don't forget to check back next week to see who wins...who will it be?

Gutowski Photography's Press Pack Contest

Derik — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:40:17 +0000

Do you have band? Know one? Enter them in Derik Gutowski Photography's Press Pack Contest to win great prizes and bragging rights.

HOW TO ENTER:

Submit a photo or band logo by email to GutowskiPhotoContest@gmail.com with the following information:

Band Name:
Contact Name:
Email:

HOW TO VOTE YOUR FAVORITE BAND:

1. Become a fan of DERIK GUTOWSKI PHOTOGRAPHY on Facebook
2. Go to the 2011 Band Contest in the “pictures” section
3. Click "like" under the band’s picture you'd like to vote for.

*NOTE: "comment" votes will not be accepted

DEADLINES:

SUBMIT YOUR BAND’S PICTURE BY: May 27, 2011 @ Midnight
VOTING ENDS: June 12, 2011 @ Midnight
WINNERS ANNOUNCED: June 13, 2011

PRIZES:

1ST PLACE WINNER:

A FREE, half day (4 hour) photo shoot with a CD containing 30 fully edited images to use to for the website, album art, posters, or other promotional material, Valued at $500.

2ND PLACE WINNER:

A FREE quarter day (2 hour) photo shoot with a CD containing 15 fully edited images to use to for the website, album art, posters, or other promotional material $250.

RULES:

*The band must be available in Hillsborough County, or an adjacent county to receive their prize.
*Please submit only one photo per band
*Winning sessions are subject to model release.

Who's got the best band in Tampa Bay? You decide!

$500 Press kit giveaway

Derik — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:01:48 +0000

Are you or is someone you know in a band? Check back here or my facebbook page next week for details on how to win a $500 press kit.

Shatner at Megacon 2011

Derik — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:53:57 +0000

For a fiancé too far away

Derik — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:16:58 +0000

Winter moon

Derik — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:09:06 +0000

As I walked around the yard in what are undoutably the last kisses of the Florida cool, I was reminded how the things that we see every day are so delightfully beautiful.