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Little Hoopsters
I remember when I was a young (short) and avid basketball fan. I recall going to the local courts in San Jose, CA and wishing the rims were lower so I could slam dunk. Well the court in my hood has an adjustable height and most everyday when the little buddy and I go pick up his sister at the bus stop the local boys have dropped the rim to a manageable slam dunk height.
Sometimes You Just Don't Know What You're Going To Get
Sometimes I rack my brain trying to figure out a shoot or creating a shoot. Sometimes we photographers get our version of writer's block. Sometimes a long, drawn out and well thought of plan comes together. Sometimes things happen out of our control. So many variables. This shoot was none of that. This one breaks down like this. I know a couple of fitness cuties, talked to them one evening and the next morning we're shooting... we don't know what but we're taking advantage of the opportunity. End result...
Field Trip to NCAR in Boulder, CO
NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research) is a landmark at the base of the Flatirons in Boulder, CO. The name pretty much describes what they do. The building was designed by renowned architect I. M. Pei in 1961. Last week my daughter's class went on a field trip to this cool facility and as any good Dad with a camera does I took mine to capture the class having fun. I did not know what to expect but needless to say I will be going back for a "photo shoot", there are so many cool shots to be had at NCAR.
There is a section of NCAR that is open to the public with some interesting hands on displays. For field trips the staff takes the kids on a tour and then they get to do some lab experiments. Below the kids got to use plastic bottles and bubbles to learn the impact of hot and cold air.
Below are just a couple of interesting shots of a couple displays.
And now for something completely different
For my latest commercial project I had the opportunity to shoot some milk jug caps! While this may not seem too sexy to you I happen to like shooting stuff out of the ordinary.
Spring Fever in Boulder Colorado
Well we've had some beautiful weather here in Colorado for the last week. Of course the weather can and will change back to Winter I have no doubt. But it does excite one into looking forward to the beauty of being outdoors. What it does for me is get me fired up for my annual pilgrimage... Yosemite National Park!
Sports Turf Managers Association Magazine Cover
This month's issue of the Sports Turf Managers Association industry trade magazine features their 2009 incoming President, Abby McNeal. Abby has worked with the Denver Broncos on Invesco Field and is currently the Turf Manager for The School of Mines in Golden, CO. The campus and fields for The School of Mines is at the base of the Rocky Mountains along the banks of Clear Creek and a rock's throw upstream from the famous Coors Brewery.
The assignment for this shoot was to hi-light Abby and to showcase what she does so well. In lay mens terms... she makes the grass green and pretty. We met before daylight on a chilly October morning. I would set up a shot, take some tests then we would jump in our cars to warm up. Once our skin had color we would jump out, shoot and repeat. The shot that was selected for the cover was from our last set up.
Shot with Nikon D200
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 400
Aperture Value f/13
SB600 fired into umbrella camera left 90 degrees
SB800 in soft box just off camera left
Bridal Portraits after the Windy Colorado Wedding
This seems like a common enough occurrence for me that I decided to post something and address the issue. More than a few times a year I'm approached to take some "Pictures of me in my dress" after the wedding has come and gone. This happens regardless if I shot the wedding or not... but more often not. In this case I did not shoot the wedding and poor Josie's wedding day was outdoors at a popular Colorado Wedding Venue however it was extremely windy and she wasn't able to get any nice portraits of her in her dress. So we scheduled some studio time and got her what she wanted. Often this kind of shoot is pre-meditated so we can get Grooms & / or family in the photo as well.
Maternity Portrait of Colorado's New Year's Baby?
Well I don't think the timing was quite right for a January 1st baby but Jen & I did cut it a little close on her Maternity Portraits. A friend of a friend on Facebook, Jen & I hooked up in December and quickly scheduled a Maternity Shoot as she is expecting the first of January. As of this posting I don't think baby is here, but soon. Congratulations Scott & Jen!
Happy New Year to all!
Two Go Boutique Studio Shoot with Lisa Wagner
Lisa Wagner is one of those favorite clients we all dream about. She has a fun little business called "Two Go Boutique" that has a bunch of very cool clothing. Recently Lisa brought some of her girls into the studio to shoot some of her latest fashions and we just turned it into a little Glam Party. What a blast! The ladies had a great time as did I.
A Colorado Photographer doing Commercial work for a Texas Dentist?
When people ask me what kind of photography I do my standard answer now is "I shoot people". Typically this meant "I shoot people who are in the process of getting married" however for the last year I've been shooting much more than just weddings. Fortunately the commercial Photography has opened up doors that lead to other referrals and opportunities in the same arena, unlike weddings where I typically get referrals for other weddings. Weddings are almost always a good party and I'm not one to pass up a good party so I will always welcome the opportunity to shoot them.
One of the latest assignments was to shoot a commercial portrait for a Dentist in Texas. He is moving his office and needs a new sign and who knows, maybe a billboard. He likes the message and the image on his current sign but since he is getting a new sign why not a new image? So if you're ever in Texas and see this girl on a sign, billboard or side of a bus, say to yourself Hey, I know that photographer and I think I know that model too!