Spring almost here!

The winter weather has finally broke in the mid-west and we can venture outside shielding our eyes from the blazing sun. I thought this shot would get us in the mood for spring flowers, many of which are starting to come up around the area. This flower was shot in captivity on our kitchen table; the light was nicely filtered in the afternoon so I grabbed the Lensbaby and bent it. Also, I think this flower was my wife's spelling bee championship word in grade school.

Abigail

Born: Tuesday January 19, 2010. 8lbs -12oz. 20 3/4"

online DSLR class

A fellow photographer and friend in St. Paul is offering an online course in digital photography, it's well worth a look if you have a new camera or just want to do more with the one you already own. Check out the link below.

http://acjphotoworkshops.com/registration-now-open-for-the-next-level

Headshots

A couple images from an on-location corporate shoot that I did middle of last month. I had one light with me and the space had huge amounts of indirect sunlight. The shoot was tougher than I thought it would be and I figured out quickly there is plenty to learn down this avenue. My friend makes it look easy, check his work out at http://acjphotoworkshops.com/studio-photography-onetwo-light-portraits

prep for new Bechtel

Preparation has started for the new Bechtel. After both a girl and boy already - with a few storage bins for both, this was the aftermath of finding outfits in case of either (Abigail Francis or Curran Alcuin) at the hospital. And a few other necessities. Keep you posted. Oh by the way if you are a fan of Where's Waldo both these images have the Woody character from Toy Story in them.

Library

I had a big photography job in November working for a terrific architecture firm in Cincinnati, photographing a new library they had just completed. The project is very well done in all aspects and will be a great addition to the community. I walked into a great couple days of weather as well, November can be hit or miss. I also uploaded a portfolio on Flickr of some of my other architectural photography; http://www.flickr.com/photos/35742186@N05/sets/72157623014783684

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Pier

I was digging through the archives and ran across some images from a trip to Coupeville, WA. to attend a Craig Tanner Workshop taught through the Coupeville Arts Center. This is the iconic pier and wharf-house, at low tide! There is something about these iconic forms that seem to draw me in, wherever I go. I remember staying at a house in town (starving artist rates) that overlooked the water and I believe Mt. Baker on the eastern horizon, it had a great wrap around porch and a terrific retired couple that had worked and lived in Seattle. I really enjoyed the trip and would like to return to the Pacific Northwest.