Shooting for a mood or feeling is something I like to do from time to time. Since it’s winter in the northern hemisphere, I decided to do a small project to highlight the phrase, “It’s cold out there.” This is the opposite of one of the Project 52 assignments of “Hot” a couple of years ago,… Continue reading Shooting For A Feeling – It’s Cold Outside
Category: Just For Fun
Macro – Peppermint Bark – December 2015
We made peppermint bark from scratch the other day, largely because we liked it, but also because we had never tried to make it before. And yes, there’s nothing like your kid holding a sledge hammer in the kitchen. Happy Holidays, Everyone, no matter how you celebrate.
Flowers, Just Because
Here’s a cornucopia of flowers, just because.
Just For Fun – The Tea Collection
Some of the members of Project 52 were playing around one afternoon not that long ago, and we challenged each other to take whatever tea we had on hand at the time, and make something interesting of it. I started with an idea of how to show it, and I started to build a set.… Continue reading Just For Fun – The Tea Collection
Lightning Near The House – August 2015
We don’t get lightning near here very often. So when it does come around, I sometimes will set up my tripod and try to capture some of it. This is a composite of about ½ hour’s worth of shooting, just for fun.
Hands Of The Artist – Hawaiian Wood Carvers
I have a personal project that features hands of artists creating things, from music to textiles, glass to woodworking. Recently, I came across two artists carving wood using traditional tools and techniques. The other artist, after the jump.
Sunrises and Sunsets – July 2015
Today, just for fun, I wanted to show some of the sunrises and sunsets I was fortunate enough to be able to see. Just after I made that last image, and while the sun was peeking through the clouds for those two minutes (!), I turned around for the shot I had been waiting for… Continue reading Sunrises and Sunsets – July 2015
The Fisherman
What does a photographer do when he goes on vacation? They often will bring their vision and way of seeing the world with them. For me, I took it as an opportunity to meet some people that I wouldn’t otherwise get to meet. On this particular day, I met a gentleman and his son who asked… Continue reading The Fisherman
Proof Of Concept – Invisible Mannequin
A few years ago, I came across a tutorial created by the London photographer Chris Brock (here’s a link to his homepage) on creating a look for clothing where the mannequin looked like it wasn’t there. I liked the look of the clothing, and had wanted to try the idea for myself someday. Well, that someday… Continue reading Proof Of Concept – Invisible Mannequin
Proverbs and Idioms – When In Rome Do As The Romans Do
There is a common proverb that states, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Just for fun, I decided to turn that idea on it’s ear, so to speak. What if, say, a stereotypical (and admittedly wrong) Viking were dropped into a modern business area? What would that look like? A friend of mine… Continue reading Proverbs and Idioms – When In Rome Do As The Romans Do
2013 Project 52 – Red Balloons
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about working on the project of One Red Balloon. I was looking back at last year’s version of it. I was, and continue to be, reminded that I am not allowed to brush this model’s hair…ever…again… Just because it took about ½-hour to brush it out after we were… Continue reading 2013 Project 52 – Red Balloons
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
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.
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.
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
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
Shooting For A Mood – Black Rose
This was inspired by the image I wrote about last week of George Crumb’s “Black Angels.”
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.
Phoenix Get-Together 2014 – Part One
Last weekend, I went to Phoenix, Arizona to meet with a group of people I have had the pleasure of talking to across the past year during Don Giannatti’s Project 52. We had several photographers descend on his studio for a weekend of shooting, silliness, more shooting, dinner, more shooting… Two photographers were here from… Continue reading Phoenix Get-Together 2014 – Part One