Vacation!

The photo blog will be taking a short break while I'm off on vacation. So, no updates for the next couple of weeks. That's what vacation is all about, right? There's some photo shoots scheduled for August though, so expect plenty of updates then! In the meantime, here's a shot of one place we'll probably be visiting: Rockport, Massachusetts. I took this on a previous trip and this panoramic is made up of about four photos stitched into one. Fun!

Viva (Lake) Las Vegas!

Wedding photography! A couple of people have asked me about it, and I certainly welcome those opportunities. As with any type of photography, it's all about working fast, being unobtrusive, and capturing those fleeting moments before they blink away. I was Best Man at the wedding of my brother and his lovely wife, held in beautiful Lake Las Vegas. In my spare moments, I fired off a shot or two with a small point-and-shoot camera Gian brought along, being sure to give their hired photographer the right of way and not cut in on their action. It was a great wedding for sure. No, I didn't win the slots. But Vegas will never be the same.

Blog, meet Film. Film, meet Blog.

Before diving into high end digital, I worked with film. You know, that perforated plastic stuff you used to take to the drugstore to get developed? Or, in my case, slave over in a dark room reeking of chemicals? Well, my poor 35mm Pentax hasn't seen the light of an exposure for a while, but as I was archiving some of my negatives and contact sheets, I came across a few images I thought were kind of interesting. These photos might not be event photography or portraiture, but hey -- good photography is all about unique lighting and composition anyhow, no matter the subject -- so, on the blog they go! In fact, I think I'll make a habit posting an "oldie" now and then. Better than letting them gather dust... and my Pentax won't feel quite as jealous of my digital Canon.

Also, a quick thanks to those who have emailed me compliments on the work posted so far on this site! Likewise, I look forward to working with those who've booked a shoot of their own. We'll have a blast!

Cloudy, with chance of a Shower

Yeah, yeah. Guys don't usually go to baby showers. When we do go, we usually sulk away in the shadows, cook the BBQ, or tend bar. But this time, I was in the thick of things -- in the middle of about twenty ladies laughing it up, playing Baby Bingo, and having a great time -- all the while I snapped away. Here's a few captures of the little ones in attendance I thought I'd share.

I even got to take home one of the yellow duckie favors -- the perks!