Business Visuals Updates

Business Visuals Photographs for Cabinet Level Departments

2012-01-30T21:54:00.000-06:00

Business Visuals recently photographed the Public Transit Convention in Memphis for Fast Lane, the Official Blog of the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

This makes three photography projects completed by Business Visuals for cabinet level departments including coverage of Sec. of Labor Hilda Solis at the National Civil Rights Museum and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers.

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Merry Mobile

2012-01-28T20:02:00.000-06:00

I saw this in Millington, TN a few years ago and knew exactly what it was; a Merry Mobile ice cream truck. I took a photo and loaded it into Photoshop. The picture on the right is how it looked in my memories. Did any of you Memphians ever chase this thing down the street? I hope it brings back memories for you.

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Fielder's Square Apartments

2012-01-27T17:30:00.000-06:00

Redbirds fans, how cool is this? You can rent this apartment at Fielder's Square Apartments in Memphis.

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International Paper supports JDRF

2012-01-09T12:03:00.000-06:00

The Walk to Cure Diabetes, sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, raised more than $430,000 this year. Pictured here at Shelby Farms is the group of walkers from International Paper.

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Champagne glass design

2011-12-08T18:43:00.001-06:00

Memphis International Airport lit up for the holiday season.

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Business Visuals covers Meowathon 2011

2011-11-22T19:53:00.001-06:00

It was a festive scene in Overton Park at the 2011 Meowathon benefitting The House of Mews. There was a 5K run and a silent auction which raised money for cats in need of homes.

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Event Photography by Business Visuals

2011-11-14T16:00:00.000-06:00

Business Visuals does Event Photography. Recently, Business Visuals photographed the Paul Edelstein art show at Palladio in Memphis, TN.

Paul Edelstein art at Palladio's Christmas Open House

We enjoy location photography and bring the right equipment for the job. Other events photographed by Business Visuals include:

OPEIU Educational Conference
USDA Conference
APTA Conference
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
JDRF Wendy's Golf Classic
Sugar Run benefiting JDRF
House of Mews Meowathon & Silent Auction

Visit our website www.businessvisuals.net to see more examples of our Event photography. Give us a call at (901) 753-8526 or email us at bv@comcast.net. We would love to cover your event.

Sunset Memphis

2011-09-15T17:24:00.000-05:00

I was on a ladder photographing the new Tom Lee Memorial at sunset. I turned around and saw this sight. One click and it was captured. The only thing I did was increase the color saturation a bit. There is a train going right to left.

A bicycle/pedestrian lane is proposed where tho old boardwalk was attached. People used to cross by wagon.
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Tennessee Brewery Rooftop View!

2011-09-03T12:30:00.000-05:00

This amazing building would be the best location for a restaurant/bar complex on the entire Mississippi river.

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Indy Car Driver Appears at Diabetes Fund Raiser

2011-08-19T12:15:00.000-05:00

Race Driver Charlie Kimball appears at the Sugar Run in Collierville, TN. in November 2010. Six months later he finished 13th in the Indy 500. Mr. Kimball is diabetic and the Sugar Run event raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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Epson Printer Orientation Problem, Page Setup, Mac

2011-08-14T14:28:00.000-05:00

I use Epson printers with my Mac G5 and I print custom sizes like 4x6, and half letter (5.5x8.5).

The last 2 times I have bought an Epson printer, it has caused a problem with the orientation of the image to be printed. When you install the software CD, the Epson printer model becomes listed under Printer Margins. You need to change that to User Defined.

Here's how. Open an image and go to Page Setup. Click on Paper Size. Click on Manage Custom Sizes.
Press the + sign. Type in your custom size, like 4x6. Under Printer Margins you will see the new printer listed. Change that to User Defined. Click OK. You should have no more problems with orientation until you buy another Epson printer.

This has worked for the last 2 Epson printers I have bought.

My new Epson Stylus Photo R2000 makes really good prints.

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Pete Best plays the Levitt Shell in Memphis

2011-08-10T18:53:00.000-05:00

Pete Best, the original drummer for the Beatles, played the Levitt Shell on August 9th. He and his band, Haymans Green, got the large crowd rockin in a picnic atmosphere

Pete plays hard and knows how to lay down a steady groove.

Memphis is now a sister city to Liverpool as they cross-promote tourism. This concert opened Elvis Week in Memphis.

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Liberty Bowl aerial photo

2011-07-28T09:12:00.000-05:00

Its time for football! And, lets keep the Coliseum.

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Aerial View of Poplar & Germantown Parkway

2011-07-26T18:09:00.000-05:00

The intersection is in the middle of the picture. It has cameras. If you run that yellow light, you get a free portrait from the GTPD.

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Flood-May, 2011

2011-07-12T17:57:00.000-05:00

Waterfront property available in Memphis. Fish from your balcony!

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Aerial View of White Station Tower & Clark Tower

2011-06-24T15:45:00.000-05:00

Look, there's a parking space at Whole Foods!

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JDRF/Wendy's Golf Classic

2011-06-14T11:20:00.000-05:00

The Wendy's Golf Classic was a success again this year at Ridgeway Country Club in Germantown. The buzz in the research world is about the upcoming artificial pancreas. The money raised by JDRF helps to fund this research.

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Business Visuals Sponsors Rocket Launch

2011-04-21T23:50:00.001-05:00

Business Visuals was a sponsor of the recent Saturn 5 rocket launch. OK, the launch was 40 years ago and I shot this picture at The NASA Space Center in Huntsville, AL. A cloud was added at the bottom to mimic rocket exhaust.

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Business Visuals designs the cover of the city budget

2011-04-11T21:28:00.000-05:00

For the second year, Business Visuals has designed the cover, and provided the interior photos for the City of Memphis budget. Pat Ryan is seen photographing the crew of Fire Station #53 for the book.

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Liberty Bowl Renovations

2011-03-27T09:32:00.000-05:00

University of Memphis Football is going to be a different experience for the fans this year. There is a beautiful entrance from Parkway including hundreds of tailgate spaces (called Tiger Lane). You can drive in and see it up close.

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Jules makes herself at home

2011-03-25T16:18:00.000-05:00

Our cat, Jules, came to us thru Mewtopia. They rescue cats and find them homes. Mewtopia is located at 734 Mt. Moriah, in Memphis. You can see their website at http://mewtopia.org/

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2011-03-13T13:13:00.000-05:00

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Rodeo Drive is fun even if you can't buy anything

2011-03-11T11:06:00.000-06:00

I was recently hired to shoot in L.A. and got to spend time on Rodeo Drive. An actor saw my flash system and thought I was somebody. I couldn't resist giving him advice on his acting career.

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Best Graffiti in Memphis

2011-03-07T20:42:00.000-06:00

This surprisingly good graffiti is on the wall behind Holt Tire Service on Mendenhall. It can be seen from the west parking lot of the Malco Paradiso. This artist has a strong sense of highlight, shadow, and gradation. And, it was probably done in the dark with spray paint.

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Business Visuals photographs food

2011-03-01T20:10:00.000-06:00

Meet the Chocoholic, from L'oven Bakery in Southaven. They are located at 5627 Getwell Rd, near Desoto Central High School.

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Watch this guy climb broadcast tower

2011-02-22T10:44:00.000-06:00

Here is a video of a man climbing to the top of a ridiculously high tower. He risks his life so we can watch Maury.

Colorful Event

2011-02-21T21:43:00.000-06:00

Artist Paul Edelstein is seen at the opening of his show at Palladio Antiques and Art. Also pictured is Palladio owner, Mindy Roberts. Business Visuals photographed the event.

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St Blues Guitars

2011-02-16T23:00:00.000-06:00

St Blues Guitar Workshop, headquartered in Memphis, manufactures the model "61 South". Business Visuals has photographed the entire line of these beautiful guitars that possess the Memphis Mojo.

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Spring is coming!

2011-02-08T11:15:00.000-06:00

The Wendy's Charity Classic, benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, will happen on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Business Visuals will again be the official photographer. Ridgeway CC is the location.

For more info about the golf tournament, click here.

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"Ernie's the name"

2011-02-07T17:07:00.000-06:00

Ernest Borgnine was recently honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. He is pictured here with wife Tova, at The Peabody in 1982. This was one of my first assignments as a photographer; he made the shoot a pleasant experience.

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Aerial View of Univ. of Memphis

2011-02-03T13:07:00.000-06:00

U of M as seen from south of Southern Ave. Galloway Golf Course is seen at top of picture.
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Cue the ducks and... go

2011-02-02T11:32:00.000-06:00

Business Visuals photographs architectural exteriors like these animal friendly apartments.

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Business Visuals Photographs Events

2011-01-31T11:57:00.000-06:00

Knox Phillips of Sun Records and Jack Soden of Graceland have a laugh at the JDRF Promise Ball.

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Business Visuals Photographs Architectural Interiors

2011-01-27T11:51:00.000-06:00

Luxury office space in downtown Memphis, Brinkley Plaza.

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Business Visuals Photographs Krispy Kreme packaging for IP

2011-01-26T13:18:00.000-06:00

International Paper Company manufactures the boxes for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Pictured here is what I call the personal size.

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"No pictures, please"

2011-01-25T10:12:00.001-06:00

Bailey is photographed coming out of a Beale Street nightspot. His people quickly cleared the sidewalk of photographers.

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Business Visuals photographs art

2011-01-24T13:07:00.000-06:00

Business Visuals photographed the mural of The Last Supper by Paul Edelstein. It hangs in the vestibule of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church.

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Baptist Hospital Implosion

2010-12-20T22:33:00.001-06:00

Business Visuals shot this video of the Baptist Hospital Implosion in November 2005.

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Aviation Photography by Business Visuals

2010-12-19T20:51:00.000-06:00

We've added a new page to our website: Aviation Photography. There you will see new photos of aircraft as well as aviation related images.

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New Kitten

2010-12-09T15:46:00.000-06:00

We recently found this guy in our backyard. There was no discussion about whether to keep him. We are going to use him to shred our credit card receipts.

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House of Mews Meowathon

2010-11-18T12:58:00.000-06:00

Elain, of The House of Mews, holds a Paul Edelstein painting that will be auctioned at the Meowathon, coming this Saturday, Nov. 20th, at Overton Park. There will also be a 5K run. Elain keeps these little ones healthy and happy till they are adopted.

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George Canyon Plays Memphis

2010-11-15T18:15:00.000-06:00

Country Singer George Canyon, from the show "Nashville Star", plays for kids with Diabetes at Memphis Botanic Garden. This guy is good. Check him out on iTunes.

Business Visuals photographed the event. Visit our website www.businessvisuals.net to see more examples of our photography.

Business Visuals specializes in aircraft photography

2010-11-10T20:43:00.000-06:00

Business Visuals photographs aircraft as well as makes aerial images of ground locations.

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Sugar Run 5K for Diabetes Research

2010-11-09T17:50:00.000-06:00

The kids have their game faces on at the start of the Sugar Run 5K in Johnson Park. The race is sponsored by A M Diabetic Center and benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Business Visuals was the official photographer.

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JDRF Walk raises over $350,000

2010-10-06T16:04:00.000-05:00

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation "2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes" was held at Shelby Farms on Saturday, Oct. 2nd. The event raised over $350,000 and gave everybody a chance to get off the couch. Business Visuals photographed the event for the second year in a row.

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Greenline

2010-09-30T09:57:00.000-05:00

The Greenline trail is ready for hiking & biking. Local government hit a home run with this one. I don't know where official parking is, but I park at Southwest TN Community College on Macon Cove.

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Bike Night at The Sidecar Cafe

2010-08-30T12:56:00.000-05:00

"Pass the Pepper Jack" plays The Sidecar Cafe in Bartlett, TN. When the bikes start up you don't even have to play well. The band consists of Philip McKelvy, Pat Ryan, Tony Brasfield and Don Cook.

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Flying High with Business Visuals

2010-08-19T20:14:00.002-05:00

Pat Ryan had another aerial photo job today. Here he is in front of the Cessna. He took off from downtown Memphis from the General DeWitt Spain Airport. The wind was calm; the humidity was average for an August day. Pat photographed a large apartment complex with its surrounding landmarks. The clouds looked like cotton balls.

Here's a photo of the landing. Pat used a 1/2000th shutter speed which freezes the propeller.

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Liberty Bowl Tailgate Spaces

2010-08-12T09:36:00.003-05:00

At one of the better looking stadiums in America, the new tailgate spaces are coming along at the Liberty Bowl. A dramatic transformation of the former fairgrounds is underway including turning Libertyland into meadows; keeping the mature trees.

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New Memphis Control Tower photo by Business Visuals

2010-07-30T17:04:00.002-05:00

Memphis has a new control tower. It would be a great spot for a revolving restaurant. I'll have the catfish.

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Food Photography by Business Visuals

2010-07-23T18:05:00.001-05:00

The potatoes were obviously happy to have their picture made. No word from the chicken strips. Not being allowed to eat these while shooting made me cranky!

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You can see Memphis from Marion, AR.

2010-06-29T18:29:00.001-05:00

If you are 1400 feet up, you can see downtown Memphis from Marion. See the buildings on the horizon on the left side. Business Visuals shot this aerial photography above the Marion Golf and Athletic Club.

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"Juke Joint" Video tops 43,000 hits on YouTube!

2010-06-02T15:30:00.002-05:00

"It Ain't A Juke Joint Without The Blues" video featuring Carl Sims (Ecko Records) recently surpassed the 43,000 hits mark on YouTube. The video was shot by Business Visuals and directed by Pat Ryan. The location was the "Boss Club" on Jackson Ave. in Memphis. Everyone had a great time.

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Business Visuals covers JDRF Promise Ball 2010 in Memphis

2010-05-28T14:44:00.002-05:00

Steve Conley emcees the Silent Auction at the 2010 Promise Ball in Memphis, TN for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Gail Churinetz, Viking Cooking School Chef, smiles as her culinary services are up for bid. She is the Food Network's "Ultimate Food Challenge" winner.

Knox Phillips is high-bid and Jack Soden congratulates at the JDRF Promise Ball 2010. Business Visuals donated photography of the event to JDRF for use on its website.

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Merry Mobile Ice Cream Truck

2010-05-26T11:25:00.001-05:00

I saw this in Millington, TN a few years ago and knew immediately (like a lot of you) what it was. I snapped a photo of it and got to work. It is embarrassing how many hours I spent retouching this. The image on the right is how the Merry Mobile looked in my memories. Can you remember what you bought? Did your mom leave ice cream money for you by the front door? Did you ever miss the Merry Mobile and chase it down the street? I hope this brings back memories for you.

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Logo with Green Glass Border

2010-05-17T10:51:00.000-05:00

Here is the Business Visuals logo. I originally created it in black & white. I then put this photo of a piece of glass on a second layer behind the logo. Then I deleted the white rounded border from the first layer. This gave me the turquoise border. I bought the glass from a guy sitting under a tree on the side of the road in Arkansas.

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Fielder Square Top Floor

2010-05-13T14:19:00.000-05:00

This is not trick photography. There are apartments at Fielder Square (Memphis) that have this view of Redbirds Stadium.

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Summertime

2010-05-12T15:27:00.000-05:00

It doesn't cost a lot to enjoy Summer. Smell the chlorophyl. Take a moment to feel the warmth relax your muscles. Make a memory.

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Business Visuals Designs the City of Memphis Budget Cover FY 2011

2010-05-11T17:10:00.002-05:00

Business Visuals recently designed the cover of the 2011 City of Memphis Budget.

The cover includes images of Stax Museum, the FedEx Institute of Technology, an aerial view of downtown, Beale St., the Tom Lee Memorial, and University Place.

All of these photos were shot by Business Visuals.
The cover also includes Mayor Wharton's slogan "One Memphis."
Looks like a fun town!

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Nikon D90, Metz 45CL4 Problem & Solution

2010-05-07T10:00:00.002-05:00

NIKON D90, METZ 45CL4: PROBLEM
I recently switched from a Nikon D200 to a Nikon D90 to get the larger image size and larger viewing screen. The D90 is great, and costs less than the D300 (successor to the D200).

When I attached my Metz 45CL4 to the D90 (using the SCA 3045 cord and the SCA 3402 dedicated TTL module) it would not work. Actually, it would work for about 10 seconds and then not fire. So, I had to turn off my D90 and turn it back on again every time I wanted to take a shot.

HERE'S THE SOLUTION:
The problem turned out to be that my SCA 3402 dedicated TTL module (labeled M7) worked with the D200, but did not work with the D90. You have to buy the new one, labeled M8, to use the Metz with the D90.

I hope I have saved you some frustration. This was a challenging experience but an easy fix: all I had to do was buy my way out of it.

Thanks, Pat Ryan

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Welcome to Business Visuals Updates

2010-05-06T17:37:00.019-05:00

The photography business never fails to be interesting. We will take you along on some of our adventures. My name is Pat Ryan and I have been doing commercial photography in Memphis for decades.

My photography company is named Business Visuals. Be sure to visit our website, www.businessvisuals.net to see more examples of our work.

Here is an aerial view of Humphreys Blvd. and Walnut Grove in Memphis. Baptist Hospital is visible at the center and Christian Brothers High School is at the top right.

When you open the window of the Cessna to shoot on a winter day, your hands freeze instantly from the propeller wash. That is why you have to have the camera tethered to your belt. In future blogs, I will tell of the extremes of the photo business.

Also, I have lots of cat stories for you. Thanks, Pat Ryan