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Michael P. Hays
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- Tracy, CA
- United States
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Latest Activity
Michael P. Hays is attending Tracy Island's event
I'm Still Beautiful: A Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivors at The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts
January 15, 2011 at 6pm to February 19, 2011 at 8pm
Compelling show of black & white photography of breast cancer survivors by local photographer Michael P. Hays. Show continues through February 19, 2011 and admission is free.
Scott Noack commented on Michael P. Hays's group Ask the Photography Pros!"I forgot to mention that I currently use a Cactus v4 Radio Slave Set I purchased from MidWest Photo Exchange for $45. Very happy with it and it has never failed to fire a strobe head yet. Here is the link to the Cactus v4 Radio…"
Geoff Faulkner commented on Michael P. Hays's group Ask the Photography Pros!"I used the ebay models, but they didn't always fire. I currently have a set of Radio Popper JRx Studio. I purchased the transmitter, several remotes, and the RP Cube which lets me control the remote flash level from the camera. It's a…"
Scott Noack commented on Michael P. Hays's group Ask the Photography Pros!"I have a question for you camera pros... Where are you favorite shooting locations in San Joaquin County for family portraits? Do you have a favorite old red barn in yellow mustard you like to shoot and don't mind sharing with…"
Scott Noack commented on Michael P. Hays's group Ask the Photography Pros!"The relatively inexpensive radio units ($50 or less Amazon and/or EBay) work great to play with in a small studio to remotely fire your strobe head or speedlite. I use one to fire my main light, then use the slave function to fire the other…"
Scott Noack joined Michael P. Hays's groupAsk the Photography Pros!
A group of photography pros answering the questions of amateur photographers. May include outings.
Tara Tinsley joined Michael P. Hays's groupAsk the Photography Pros!
A group of photography pros answering the questions of amateur photographers. May include outings.
Geoff Faulkner joined Michael P. Hays's groupAsk the Photography Pros!
A group of photography pros answering the questions of amateur photographers. May include outings.
Michael P. Hays commented on Michael P. Hays's blog post Breast Cancer Exhibit Scheduled at the Grand!"Thank you both. In this show each of the survivors are the real stars."
Joleen Ruffin commented on Michael P. Hays's blog post Breast Cancer Exhibit Scheduled at the Grand!"This is awesome Michael. Glad it finally got scheduled!"
Tiki Kiki commented on Michael P. Hays's blog post Breast Cancer Exhibit Scheduled at the Grand!"Alright! I'm so stoked that they finally gave a date for the show. Looking forward to the show and will tell every one I meet about it. I can't think of anything that I would like to cure more than breast cancer. I have had many friends…"
Michael P. Hays posted a blog postBreast Cancer Exhibit Scheduled at the Grand!
The Grand Galleries in downtown Tracy have announced the exhibition dates for the exhibit "I'm Still Beautiful" showing. The following are the specifics:Exhibition Description:“I'm Still Beautiful” is collection of fine art black and white photographs of breast cancer survivors that earned the artist a Humanitarian Award. These controversial figure studies have seen 6 public showings in the Phoenix area and are being shown in California for the first time.Exhibition Name:“I’m Still Beautiful” A…See More
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Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 8:31pm on May 5, 2010,
Juana Dement said… - Hey Mike, thanks for being my Tracy Island Friend!
- At 4:38pm on December 16, 2009,
Tracy Island said… - Michael, check your Tracy Island inbox for a message regarding your nomination for Tracy Island 2009 Member of the Year!
- At 7:51pm on December 11, 2009, Michael P. Hays said…
- TRACY ARTS COMMISSION: Encourages, promotes and stimulates the growth of broad based arts
and cultural programs in the community. Pursues and solicits private, regional, state and federal
funding support for arts programs and facilities development. Strives to maintain an active and broad
based representation of community arts interests on the Commission.
- At 9:29am on December 9, 2009, Joleen Ruffin said…
- Congratulations on being selected as an Arts Commissioner. So what does the job entail?
- At 3:26pm on November 25, 2009, Joleen Ruffin said…
- Hi Michael, I heard that you stopped by the TracyVirtualOffice today! I was out picking up my daughter from school. It would have been nice to meet you and your wife. Maybe I'll catch you next time you come in to try out the place. You can download a coupon for a free day here http://www.tracyislandonline.com/page/tracyvirtualoffice-1. TAKE CARE,
Joleen
- At 7:06pm on October 20, 2009, Michael P. Hays added a gift to their profile…
- At 6:26pm on October 19, 2009, Michael P. Hays said…
- Thank you Linda.
- At 4:59pm on October 19, 2009,
Linda said… - Hi Michael. Thanks for accepting my friends request. You do nice work.
- At 8:32am on October 17, 2009,
Jeff Herrmann said… - Michael,
Would love to do that. I'm currently working on a book as well, nothing quite so creative but I know how much work it is. Just let me know.
- At 6:35pm on October 16, 2009,
Mellissa Alson said… - Michael read your bio, looked at the pics, and just wanted to say welcome to tracy and please let me know if I can help you with any prodjects. I'm really stoked that tracy is starting to blossom with artists.
Profile Information
- About Me: Tell us a little bit about yourself, your family and what you do for a living
- I do commercial and fine art photography. We are new to Tracy but not new to photography. Between my talented wife and I we have 40+ years of photography experience. Our work can be found at http://britandyank.tripod.com/.
- Where do you live?
- Tracy
- What city do you work in?
- Tracy
- What do you want to get out of joining the 'Tracy Island' network?
- I am looking for people interested in photography from either side of the camera.
Michael P. Hays's Blog
Breast Cancer Exhibit Scheduled at the Grand!
The Grand Galleries in downtown Tracy have announced the exhibition dates for the exhibit "I'm Still Beautiful" showing. The following are the specifics:
Exhibition Description:
“I'm Still Beautiful” is collection of fine art black and white photographs of breast cancer survivors that earned the artist a Humanitarian Award. These controversial figure studies have seen 6 public…
ContinuePosted on August 7, 2010 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments
How to Hire a Photographer
Being photographed should be an event not a chore. Plan to be photographed at least every two to three years or six months to a year if you are being photographed for modeling or acting. Family or personal portraits hanging on the wall should be kept…
Continue Posted on March 16, 2010 at 6:29pm
FREE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY??? Update
Thank you to all of you that have assisted us in creating updated portfolio work to help in starting our new business in Tracy. We will still do free photography in selected areas that we need more photography in. To clarify the offer for people who didn't read the first posting this is the offer.
If the type of photography you are interested in is something we think we need for our business portfolio we would be glad to photograph you without any sitting fee. We will…
Continue Posted on March 4, 2010 at 10:05am
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FREE???
My wife (Sue Hays), already an accomplished landscape and floral photographer, has decided to expand her talents into the commercial photography world. In order to accomplish this she has decided to draw on my 30+ years experience to get her started.
The best way I know to teach her the tricks of the trade that are not in camera manuals is to work as her assistant and letting her use her already brilliant talent with occasional tips from me on lighting, posing and camera…
Continue Posted on February 15, 2010 at 11:39am — 2 Comments
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