Meet Thea. I’ve known her for the better part of a decade. She’s incredibly smart, having worked on her doctorate in neurobiology. She’s also graceful on a ballroom dance floor. I had the chance to photograph her, as it turns out, on the same afternoon that I photographed Gabe and Jennifer. I saw the red dress and… Continue reading Portraits On A January Afternoon – Part 2
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Portraits On A January Afternoon – Part 1
I had the pleasure of doing some portraits for Jennifer and Gabe last week. She hadn’t had portraits done in a long while. He’s an actor and also a code warrior in the Bay Area. I was really pleased to have the opportunity to do these portraits for them. More after the jump.
Wooden Angel
I came across this wooden angel figure, and it was just one of those pieces that, in my opinion, just needed to be photographed. Happy Holidays, Everyone, no matter how you celebrate.
Macro Christmas Light
Coming off of the macro electronics shot, I had that frame of mind when it came to this. We haven’t finished our transition to LED lights yet, and so I decided to make this shot of a Christmas light as I was setting up the decorations around the house. How I did it, for those who… Continue reading Macro Christmas Light
Macro Electronic Circuit Board
Over at Project 52, the assignment came in: Double-page spread, color, macro shot of electronics. Go.
Don’t Text And Fly
I was inspired by an unknown photographer who had this concept of “Don’t Text And Fly” back in 2010, and it looked like a lot of fun, as well as being a message I agree with.
Shoot To Layout – Origins Of Halloween
Over at Project 52, the assignment came in: Shoot an editorial concept shot to layout on the topic of the Origins of Halloween. My idea was to have a shot that mimicked being done in the late afternoon setting sun.
Silhouette In A Doorway
Just a silhouette of a lady in a doorway. Okay, you got me. It’s a friend of mine, but the doorway is in Vicenza, Italy.
Total Lunar Eclipse – October 2014
Just for myself, really. I had never experienced one of these from beginning to end before.
Artisan’s Hands – Waterford Crystal
Last week, I showed you some recent still life work. By now, most of you know I have a fondness for Hands Of The Craftsworkers. I make a point of working to get those kinds of shots wherever and whenever I can. You might remember that a couple of weeks ago, I showed you the… Continue reading Artisan’s Hands – Waterford Crystal
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things…
…from this summer’s portfolio development. Sorry about the ear-worm, Everybody. Okay, I’m not sorry. Thistle still-life, in Scotland More after the jump.
On Basil, Ravioli, and Rolled Pizza In Italy
I had the pleasure of meeting people who own and operate Ristorante Il Molo in Vicenza, Italy. Some friends in town have cultivated a very nice relationship with them. These friends grow basil on their balcony at home, and have been known to gift the staff of this restaurant with it, just because they can. The basil… Continue reading On Basil, Ravioli, and Rolled Pizza In Italy
Murano Glass Master
On the island of Murano, part of Venice, Italy, I had the opportunity to photograph the artist at Vetreria Guarnieri doing a glass blowing demonstration. My Kidlet was mesmerized, so much so that she sat through a second demonstration. She was so riveted in fact, and asked an intelligent question or three, that the glass master… Continue reading Murano Glass Master
On Experiences, Opportunity Missed, and Gelato
It has been said, by people much wiser than I am, that given the choice of getting a new thing or getting an experience, take the experience. I did that recently, and have pushed myself further along life’s learning curve because of it. I took much of this summer and did some portfolio development. Most… Continue reading On Experiences, Opportunity Missed, and Gelato
Something Black And White In Black And White
I realize, coming off of my last post about Baby Ada’s hands, that you might think that I like to work in black and white. Yeah…I’m guilty! I do like the look of it. It still reminds me of growing up, chemicals for developing (Yikes, my eyes are watering just typing that…), and the wonder… Continue reading Something Black And White In Black And White
Hands In Black And White – Baby Ada
I was inspired by a photograph taken several years ago by the wedding and family portrait photographer David Ziser. (Here’s a link to the original article.) I remember wanting to try something like it for a long time, but as happens, I had forgotten about it until just recently. I had the opportunity present itself in the middle of… Continue reading Hands In Black And White – Baby Ada
A Celebration At Valhalla Faire 2014
A couple of entries ago, I mentioned that my wife was being honored for her many years of service to the living history re-enactments we both participate in. Just for fun, I thought I would show some of the shots from that ceremony. I consider myself to be an editorial, portrait, and light-commercial photographer. I… Continue reading A Celebration At Valhalla Faire 2014
Hands Portrait – Marion Playing Dumbec Drum
In my last entry, I described how I did a quick portrait of Kat’s hands without a lot of gear; just using natural light and available tools. My next subject was Marion. Marion is the leader of a belly-dance troupe that performs in several living history events across northern California. I loved the texture of her hands coupled with… Continue reading Hands Portrait – Marion Playing Dumbec Drum
Artisan’s Portrait – Kat’s Hands Knitting Gloves
Meet Kat. Well, okay, meet Kat’s hands… This is Kat. She was making a set of custom gloves to honor my wife for her many years of service to living history re-enactments. Kat hadn’t quite finished them before the presentation day, which was fortunate for me in that I got a chance to make a few images that… Continue reading Artisan’s Portrait – Kat’s Hands Knitting Gloves
Shooting For A Mood – Black Rose
This was inspired by the image I wrote about last week of George Crumb’s “Black Angels.”
George Crumb’s ‘Black Angels’
As part of Don Giannatti’s Project 52 this year, we were given the challenge of photographing a CD cover for George Crumb’s “Black Angels.” This is a piece of music for electric violins, viola, and cello, as well as metal thimble, tam-tam (a type of gong), crystal glasses of various sizes, maracas, and a few other things.… Continue reading George Crumb’s ‘Black Angels’
Portrait Of A Musician – Aaron
This is Aaron. He is a bass player and teacher. He might look like a bad-ass, but he’s a wonderfully grounded and gentle person. Thanks, Aaron, for letting me make this portrait of you.
Jump Rope – Gettin’ Some Air
I recently had the privilege of shooting at a Jump Rope For Heart event. The kids were terrific and joyful. It was a really good day.
Concept Shot – Power
Over at Project 52, the assignment came in: Shoot a concept shot of Power. Since this is a learning opportunity, I saw this as a chance to expand a little in a direction I don’t go in that often – towards a graphic art composite more than straight-up portrait or tabletop work. The model is Cheryl,… Continue reading Concept Shot – Power
2014 Project 52 – Chocolate
Over at Project 52, the assignment came in: Chocolate. Make a menu item that screams chocolate. Color. Square. Go. If you want to know how I did it, I am happy, and humbled, to have been featured on Don Giannatti’s Lighting Essentials blog. You can find that article here: http://www.lighting-essentials.com/chocolate-two-shots/ Enjoy.