Recently I went out and finally got some local textures I wanted for use as possible digital backgrounds. I live in Horicon and there are scenes most people would never think twice about but are a photographer's dream. Some of the streets downtown are those places.

Street Textures-6

This is one of the images I took (if you can't see it, your browser may not support TIFF images). Not particularly exciting on its own, but if you can envision the possibilities when applied as a dramatic background to a portrait, with different lighting effects, it becomes exciting. You could also use it as a texture. I have several images from this shoot available for download as digital backgrounds and textures for commercial use.

To get the exposure and color perfect, I used two of my favorite tools: a Sekonic L-358 light meter and the ColorChecker Passport. For more information on how I use these products, please contact me for a one-on-one instruction, speaking engagement or workshop.

I'll continue to add to my stock textures and backgrounds and you're welcome to purchase them for royalty-free commercial use.