Google Business Photos - Treasure Island Resort Wear and Gifts

In September, Perrone Photography had the opportunity to photograph Treasure Island Resort Wear and Gift on International Drive in Orlando, Florida for the Google Business Photos Program. With Google Business Photos customers can now visit this amazing gift shop virtually from anywhere in the world thanks to Google's Streetview Technology.

To view the virtual tour you can search for Treasure Island Resort Wear and Gifts with in Google Search, Google+ Local or Google Maps. You can even see the virtual tour on the stores website.


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A large store like this can even have the virtual tour start out in multiple locations within the store.

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If you would like more information on Treasure Island Resort Wear and Gifts visit their webiste at www.TI-Gifts.com or visit their Google+ local page here

 

 

Maternity Photography

There is nothing in this world more precious and beautiful than a mother carrying child. Maternity photography sessions allow the mother-to-be to reflect back on her pregnancy, years after she holds her baby for the first time. Maternity sessions are an intimate time where the photographer should capture all of the natural beauty of a pregnant mother, while at the same time being very discrete. Silhouettes are a an ideal way to show off the expectant mother's curves and also leaves some mystery to her figure. It is also important to talk to the mother-to-be in a soft voice to keep her calm and relaxed for her photography session. Some great tips for hosting maternity sessions are to have a large piece of foam to lay under the backdrop to keep her comfortable and also to have a pillow handy for extra support. Plan your client's session to where she can take a rest if she needs to. Having the privilege to photograph a pregnancy is a rare and beautiful experience. Perrone Photography prides itself on providing the client a private, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere to capture her memories for a life time. 

Cosplay Halloween Shoot

 A few weeks ago, we went on location to Lake Eola, FL where we met a fun and interesting group of Cosplayers. We were invited by a group organizer in Orlando to photograph this amazing event. I can honestly say, that was the most creative fun we have ever had on a shoot. We were introduced to several familiar characters, from Dragonball Z to the amazing all American Avengers squad, and even met some new characters we had not heard of. There were a broad range of characters and they were all quite good with their respective rolls.

After utilizing the beautiful outdoor scenery of Lake Eola, we moved on to the ever popular and rustic, Church Street Station, where we were lucky enough to photograph in an area unavailable to the general public. All of our work from the day is posted on our website www.perronephotography.com , under the galleries tab. We also decided that this shoot was so much fun, we created a Deviant Art profile to bring in more interest for Cosplay enthusiasts. If you are visiting www.deviantart.com, type Perronephotography in the search field to view our work or click here to go directly to our Deviant Art page

 

In case you are wondering what Cosplay actually is, it is a style of performance art in which participants make a costume that represents a specific character. Cosplay is short for “costume play” and was made popular in the early 90’s by Japanese performance artists.

 

Deviant Art - http://perronephotography.deviantart.com/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perrone-Photography/277735183203 

Google+ - https://plus.google.com/106013154622978596124/about#106013154622978596124/about

Halloween Gallery - http://perronephoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/Halloween-Shoot-in-Orlando-2012/G0000nzU8.fROVec

Space Shuttle Endeavour's Last Flight

     Space Shuttle Endeavour was build in 1991 as NASA's final shuttle replacing Challenger costing $2.2 billion dollars. Endeavour first flew in May 7th 1992 on mission STS-49 and flew its last mission on May 16th 2011 on mission STS-134. In 1993 Endeavour made the first service mission to repair the famous Hubble Space Telescope. Endeavour flew 25 missions and spend a total of 296 days 3 hours 34 minutes and 2 seconds in space. Endeavour also orbited the earth an amazing 4,677 times. Endeavour was named after a ship chartered to traverse the South Pacific in 1768 and captained by 18th century British explorer James Cook, an experienced seaman, navigator and amateur astronomer (source Kennedy Space Center Website).

     After moving to Merritt Island in 1996 I fell in love with Space Shuttle launches. There is nothing like seeing a launch in person from your back yard, the school playground or up close at one of NASA's viewing sites. To hear the rumble of the engines as they thrust the shuttle and astronuats into space is definetly an amazing sound and feeling.

   

     Here is a photo I took from my back yard of Endeavour lifting off from Kennedy Space Center on July 15th 2009 on mission STS-127 spending 15 days and 16 hours in space. This mission Endeavour took parts to the International Space Station (ISS) with a crew of 7 astronauts.

STS-127 - July 15th 2009

Below is a 7 min and 23 sec exposure of Shuttle Endeavour taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission was STS-130 where Endeavour spent 13 days and 18 hours in orbit. STS-130 took parts to the International Space Station (ISS) and carried a crew of 6.

STS-130 Morning Launch to ISS Feb. 8th 2010

     Now that the shuttle program is over NASA is dissasembiling the fleet of space shuttles and sending them to be displayed around the county. Endeavour will be sent to California to be displayed at the Califonia Science Center. NASA has one remaining shuttle, Atlantis which will stay in Florida and be displayed at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Below are some photos I took while out at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. 



Endeavour on top of the modified 747

Endeavour and the 747 taxi to the end of the runway 

All photos taken by Perrone Photography of Merritt Island. Visit our NASA gallery for more amazing images.

 

 

NASA's Kennedy Space Center - Images by Jason Perrone

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Google Business Photos - Rocks, Crystals, Fossils, Jewelry

Rocks, Crystals, Fossils, Jewelry located in Perrone Village at 2137 N. Courtenay Parkway suite 30 offers natural stone, jewelry, fossils, gems, spheres, candle holders and more. They even offer oils, crystals and items created by local artists. 

See inside Rocks, Crystals, Fossils, Jewelry with Google Business Photos

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See other shops in Perrone Village below

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Do you own a business? 

Interested in Google Business Photos?

 Contact Google Trusted Photographer Jason Perrone for more information. 

Email - PerronePhotography@Gmail.com

Cell - 321-403-2247

website - www.PerronePhotography.com

Photos provided by Google Certified and Trusted Photographer: Jason Perrone

Perrone Photography - 76 E. Merritt Island Cswy ste 207 - Merritt Island, Florida 32953

The Bottle Cap "Tripod" Mount

Since digital camera are getting cheaper and cheaper and easier for people to obtain I wanted to make this quick tutorial of a product I saw on the internet. You can find the bottle cap pod for as cheap as $6.00, but you can easily make one yourself for $2.00 and under 5 mins.

supplies:
Drill
1/4in drill bit
1/4in washer
1/4in screw
bottle cap


Step 1.
     Take bottle cap and drill a 1/4in hole in the center.

Step 2.
     Take 1/4in screw and place 1/4in washer over screw.

Step 3.
     Place screw and washer into bottle cap from the bottom upwards

Step 4.
     Screw camera into bottle cap

Step 5.
     Screw camera and cap onto bottle and start shooting.

This bottle cap tripod works great with compact point and shoot cameras or smaller DSLR cameras. you can also use it with an external flash for different lighting effects.

Hope you enjoyed this quick DIY tutorial on how to make a bottle cap tripod.

Google Business Photos - Perrone Square

Perrone Square located at 865 North Courtenay Pkwy in Merritt Island, Florida is now viewable on Google Maps via a high-definition virtual tour.

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Google Certified and Trusted Photographer - Jason Perrone

Google Business Photos - Perrone Plaza

We photographed another location for Perrone Properties at 2460 North Courtenay Pkwy in Merritt Island, Florida. This is a two-story professional building with space for lease. The owner stated that the water and electric are included at this location. View more information and other Perrone Properties by visiting their website at PerroneProperties.com.

Explore Perrone Plaza with a High-Definition virtual tour below

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View this location on Google+ Local - https://plus.google.com/103613522611235600934/about?gl=us&hl=en

Google Certified and Trusted Photographer - Jason Perrone

Google Business Photos - Perrone Village

Perrone Village is located at 2137 North Courtenay Pkwy in Merritt Island, Florida. This retail strip center has everything from a consignment/thirft store to restuarants. Shop around, get a hair cut or enjoy one of two great restaurants.

View the Perrone Village Google Plus Local Page here - https://plus.google.com/116151987219023382939/about?gl=us&hl=en


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Google Business Photos - Perrone Commercial

Perrone Commercial center is a combination of office and warehouse space for lease. There are 11 individual units from 2000 sq ft to 4000 sq ft.

Take a 360-degree tour below or visit their Google Plus Local Page - https://plus.google.com/111303305786440691865/about?gl=us&hl=en

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Google Trusted and Certified Photographer
Jason Perrone

Google Business Photos- Lightholder Building Contractors

Lightholder Building Contractors Inc., of Merritt Island, Florida can take care of all your building needs from remodels to complete contruction from the ground up.


Google Plus Local page - https://plus.google.com/116658681190770913470/about?gl=us&hl=en



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Jason Perrone.

Google Business Photos - Finest Floors of Brevard

View the wide variety of flooring options Finest Floors of Brevard has to offer with Google Business Photos.

Google+ Local page - https://plus.google.com/100876663303132054207/about?gl=us&hl=en


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Google Trusted and Certified Photographer
Jason Perrone

Google Business Photos - Enchanted Spirit of Cocoa Beach

Have you been wondering where to find a locally owned natural store? At Enchanted Spirits of Cocoa Beach,  you will find some of the most breath taking gems, crystals, exotic incense and oils and well... come take a look inside and see for yourself. Below, you may take a walk inside, compliments of the Google Business Photos program. Potential customers, such as yourself, can browse through the stores of locally owned businesses, using Google's 'Street View' technology. Enjoy your virtual stroll through Enchanted Spirits of Cocoa Beach!


Enchanted Spirit of Cocoa Beach

Google+ Local page - https://plus.google.com/116075280504225608480/about?gl=us&hl=en



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Start at the Street View and click the double arrows to go inside

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If you are a local business owner and would like a free estimate for a Google Business Photos 360-degree virtual interactive tour, please contact Jason at (321) 403-2247 or send an email with your business name and contact information to PerronePhotography@Gmail.com.

Google Business Photos - TJ Nails

TJ Nails of Merritt Island, Florida is now part of Google Business Photos. You can peek inside their store on Google Maps and take a virtual tour and see all that makes them unique.

TJ Nails Google+ Local page - https://plus.google.com/115201960037571537671/about?gl=us&hl=en#115201960037571537671/about

Start out on Street View and then go inside, just click on the double arrow from Street View to go to TJ Nails.

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This view starts you just inside the store.

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Photo shoot done by Jason Perrone of Perrone Photography.

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Google Business Photos - Graphic Details ,Inc

Visit Graphic Details in Merritt Island, Florida via a virtual tour of the inside of their awesome shop. The virtual tour is viewable with Googles familiar Street View interface and can be seen in Google Search Results, Google Maps or on Graphic Details Google+ Local page.

Graphic Details on Google+ Local - https://plus.google.com/113604547631107539340/about?gl=us&hl=en

Graphic Details from Street View - Click on the double arrows to go inside Graphic Details.

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Photo shoot provided by Google Trusted Photographer - Jason Perrone

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Hurricanes and Lightning

The summer month of August is almost here and we are right in the middle of hurrican season, and we don't mean the football team! Hurricane season makes for some great photography. Last year, Hurricane Irene pushed up the East Coast. In Florida, the wind gusts were between 20 and 50 MPH while the waves were 5-12 ft high. Our first thought was "To the beach"! We arrived at the beach around 5 am and watched in awe at the swelling waves. A few surfers were out and we caught some great images, as you may remember from our Hurrican Irene Gallery on our website www.perronephotography.com. So far this year, we have had only one Tropical Storm, Debbie. Unfortunately, we did not have a chance to make it to the beach in pursuit of the perfect waves Debbie created. Living near the East Coast, there will be many chances to make up for missing Debbie. Tropical Storms frequent our summers in Florida. The image below is of Hurricane Irene from last year, taken at the Cocoa Beach Pier.



                                                                 Hurricane Irene 2011

Google Business Photos - Jackson's Bistro

Jackson's Bistro is a 20,000 square foot restaurant located in downtown Tampa, Florida. They recently decided to update their virtual tour on Google and Perrone Photography was chosen for the task of capturing the large and unique layout Jackson's Bistro has. After the photo shoot, Amy and I decided to hang around to enjoy some lunch. Our waiter was nice and the food was great.

You can view the 360-degree virtual tour on Google Maps from any computer (with internet access), your smartphone from the Google Maps app, and tablets.

Jackson's Bistro on Google+ Local - https://plus.google.com/106046614388156015297/about?gl=us&hl=en#106046614388156015297/about

With the 360-degree interactive virtual tours hosted by Google a large business such as Jackson's Bistro can add multiple starting points directly onto their website to showcase a specific area. See the three examples below.

This view starts in the main dining area

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Here is a view that starts in the wine area.
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Photo shoot was provided by Google Trusted Photographer - Jason Perrone 

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American Independence

Photo taken from parking lot of Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cape Canaveral, Florida



The Fourth of July represents all of the freedoms our country is based on. Throughout the years, Americans have continued celebrate our victory in various ways; with the most popular being a BBQ with family and friends, fireworks, and great food. When you celebrate the Fourth of July, you are not just throwing a party; you are acknowledging your freedom and the sacrifices made by those who have kept you, and continue to keep you safe.

The Fourth of July is a great day for photographers to capture some amazing images. Fireworks are made in a variety of eye catching colors and shapes. Below are some tips for taking great images of fireworks so you can remember the sight for years to come.

Photo taken from parking lot of Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cape Canaveral, Florida

Tips for photographing fireworks;

 Equipment:

1: Camera

2: Shutter release cable or self-timer on camera

3: Tripod or a sturdy flat surface to set your camera on

 Place your camera on the tripod. Attach a shutter release cable or set the camera’s self-timer for 2-5 seconds to help eliminate camera shake.

Set your ISO to 100 or up to 200.

Adjust your cameras shutter speed anywhere from 1 second to 5 seconds, with your aperture between F8 to F22, or lens’ smallest aperture setting.

Remember: The smaller your aperture is set, the more depth of field your image will have. Also, keep in mind that the smaller the aperture setting, the longer your shutter speed will be.

Perrone Photography loves to see Amercian Photography. When you photograph your Fourth of July images, be sure to share them us! Perrone Photography is holding a contest for the best photograph from the Fourth of July 2012. The image may be anything pertaining to July Fourth Celebrations. The image must be taken by the participant.  The winner will receive a free one-hour studio session for you and up to three family members. Please submit your images via email to info@perronephotography.com no later than July 9, 2012. The winner will be announced by July 11, 2012. However you choose to celebrate, always remember to be safe and to be responsible for the safety of those around you. Happy Fourth of July from Perrone Photography!

Photo taken from parking lot of Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cape Canaveral, Florida

Google Business Photos - Fishy Bizness

Fishy Bizness located at 477 North Courtenay Parkway on Merritt Island is now part of the Google Business Photos Program. Fishy Bizness sells saltwater and freshwater aquatics, parts and more.

Fishy Bizness on Google+ Local  where you can see reviews left by customers, view photos and more.

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Google Business Photos - Sumo Monkey

Sumo Monkey became the first Brevard County restaurant to join the Google Business Photos Program where you can virtually walk through the business using Google's familiar Street View interface. You can see the virtual tour below.

 

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View photos, read reviews and more information about Sumo Monkey on their Google+ Local Page

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Google Business Photos - Hayes Meats

On Friday May 25, 2012 we photographed Hayes Meats Gourmet Foods and Produce located at 285 Fortenberry Rd., Merritt Island, Florida 32952 for Google Business Photos. Hayes Meats was a fun photo shoot for us, the owner and employees were great to work with.

To view more information about Hayes Meats visit their Google+ Local Page here.
To view Hayes Meats on Google Maps click here.
Visit www.HayesMeats.com to see their latest deals, view their different menus and more.



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Google+ Local

Today the tech giant Google launched Google+ Local which integrates multiple Google products within Google Plus (Google+). These products include Google Maps, Google Places and Google Business Photos. Google Plus Local allows users to write a review about a business and easily see if anyone in their circles has left a review.

You can learn more about Google Plus Local here.

To view our Google Plus Local page click here

Here is a short Google+ Local YouTube video from Google:

Google Business Photos - Island Breakers Billards

Island Breakers Billiards and Sports Bar joined Google Business Photos this month and is now Brevard Counties first Billiards and Sports Bar to be apart of this new Google program. Island Breakers is located in the Perrone Park building at 950 North Courtenay Pkwy unit #4, Merritt Island, Florida 32953.

Island Breakers is one of the largest billiards clubs in the county at 10,700sq ft and has room for 18 pool tables, darts, 2 poker tables and even a dance floor.

view the Island Breakers Google Place Page or go to their website at www.IslandBreakers.com



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Google Business Photos - OceanSports World

Perrone Photography wants to welcome Oceansports World to Google Business Photos. Oceansports World is a great place to find surf boards, skate boards and all your latest surf wears from Billabong to Salt Life. They carry men's and women's swimwear. Roy, the owner shapes boards right at the store and he even installed a glass window so visitors can watch while he is creating a surf board by hand.

You can visit Oceansports World at two locations.
Oceansports World, 3220 South Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Florida. visit this locations place page here.
Oceansports World, 18 Minuteman Cswy, Cocoa Beach, Florida. visit this locations place page here.

Oceansports World - 3220 South Atlantic Ave

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Oceansports World - 18 Minuteman Cswy

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Google Business Photos - Conway Veterinary Hospital

In April 2012 Conway Veterinary Hospital became one of the first veterinary hospitals to join the Google Business Photos Program. Now potential clients can visit the hospital virtually anytime day or night.

Visit Conway Veterinary Hospitals Google Place Page to see what people are saying about them, see photos of the inside and outside and you can "walk" through the hospital using the interactive virtual tour.

To view the 360-degree virtual your on Google Maps click here.




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Google Business Photos - Bilt Surf, Skate and Bicycle Rentals

Take a dive inside Bilt Surf, Skate and Bicycle Rentals on Cocoa Beach, Florida with Google Business Photos, a 360-degree panoramic interactive virtual tour hosted by Google.

Visit Bilt Surf, Skate and Bicycle Rentals Google Place Page.


To view 360-degree tour on Google Maps click here.



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