Whatever you are doing, wherever you are - stop and find a way to go see this movie. No matter how far you have to drive or how much you have to pay. It is worth it, and it may just make your day. It certainly made mine.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Once
Whatever you are doing, wherever you are - stop and find a way to go see this movie. No matter how far you have to drive or how much you have to pay. It is worth it, and it may just make your day. It certainly made mine.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
My first "paid" gig
I use the term "paid" loosely here. Unless of course the U.S. Government has finally come to their senses and now recognizes pints of beer as legal tender. In that case, well - I made a fortune!
It all started at A. and I's engagement party this summer. All of our beautiful friends and family joined us for an afternoon BBQ stocked with home made jerk chicken (thank you), spiced wild rice, lentil salads, mango salsas and sangria. I wandered between guests, camera in hand, snapping away. Two of my very best friends were there with their son, Connor, who was almost one year old at the time. Now, this kid is just waaaay too easy to take pictures of. Not only is he cute as hell, but he likes the camera! He follows the lens with his great big Connor-blue eyes and smiles! He makes my job too easy. At some point during the festivities I got these two shots:
Well, it turns out parents go all gooey over pictures of their kid - who knew? - so shortly thereafter my first commissioned photo shoot was booked!
Really it was a great excuse to bring A. to come hang out by the beach with my friend s and spend some time with them. What a great time we had! I took about 500 pictures (gotta love digital), the best of wish I've posted below. I'd love to hear what anyone thinks, so feel free to criticize (constructive though, please - no need for name calling).
So, for anyone reading this that doesn't know, I now readily accept pints of beer as a form of payment. But I'm not cheap, no domestic tap.
Cheers!
Here's that Connor-blue
He would not get off this grate that was near the park we were at. Made for a couple nice feet shots though.
And, of course, their other son, Koa.
It all started at A. and I's engagement party this summer. All of our beautiful friends and family joined us for an afternoon BBQ stocked with home made jerk chicken (thank you), spiced wild rice, lentil salads, mango salsas and sangria. I wandered between guests, camera in hand, snapping away. Two of my very best friends were there with their son, Connor, who was almost one year old at the time. Now, this kid is just waaaay too easy to take pictures of. Not only is he cute as hell, but he likes the camera! He follows the lens with his great big Connor-blue eyes and smiles! He makes my job too easy. At some point during the festivities I got these two shots:
Well, it turns out parents go all gooey over pictures of their kid - who knew? - so shortly thereafter my first commissioned photo shoot was booked!
Really it was a great excuse to bring A. to come hang out by the beach with my friend s and spend some time with them. What a great time we had! I took about 500 pictures (gotta love digital), the best of wish I've posted below. I'd love to hear what anyone thinks, so feel free to criticize (constructive though, please - no need for name calling).
So, for anyone reading this that doesn't know, I now readily accept pints of beer as a form of payment. But I'm not cheap, no domestic tap.
Cheers!
Here's that Connor-blue
He would not get off this grate that was near the park we were at. Made for a couple nice feet shots though.
And, of course, their other son, Koa.Tuesday, October 2, 2007
My very first blog
So, all the kids are doing it, right?
Well, here I go then, over the edge into the world of the blog...
You'll have to bare with me, I'm afraid, while I navigate the self taught manipulation of Html, learn how to find the right templates, post my photos correctly, moderate comments, edit and correct horrible spelling, etcetera. But it won't be that painful, I promise.
Ok - lets start off with something easy, eh? Some of my more recent photography.
The above photo was taken this summer. The hand is my wonderful friend Griffen, and the lady, well, she's taking flight!
These were fun with afternoon shadows around my home. Off early from work on a Tuesday, out for a stroll.
Sunset from the back yard. Not too bad, for LA.
The best way to take pictures of clouds in the sky? From a moving vehicle apparently. Who knew?
Well, here I go then, over the edge into the world of the blog...
You'll have to bare with me, I'm afraid, while I navigate the self taught manipulation of Html, learn how to find the right templates, post my photos correctly, moderate comments, edit and correct horrible spelling, etcetera. But it won't be that painful, I promise.
Ok - lets start off with something easy, eh? Some of my more recent photography.
The above photo was taken this summer. The hand is my wonderful friend Griffen, and the lady, well, she's taking flight!
These were fun with afternoon shadows around my home. Off early from work on a Tuesday, out for a stroll.
Sunset from the back yard. Not too bad, for LA.
The best way to take pictures of clouds in the sky? From a moving vehicle apparently. Who knew?
Well ladies and gentlemen, I think that shall conclude the cherry-breaking blog! Thanks very much for checking it out. There is much more to come, so - until the next time...
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