Concept Photography

2011-10-17T15:37:00.001-07:00

MACHINE from matt machine on Vimeo.

I love all things handmade. Craftsmanship is something that is coming back, finally.

2011-10-10T11:27:00.000-07:00

I grew up 15 blocks from the Pipeline. I will never forget the feeling of wheels on tile or the sound of the pipe with someone pumping up the walls.

2011-10-03T08:29:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn Invitational from Richard Grabbe on Vimeo.

A Cool video on the Brooklyn Invitational bike show.

2011-09-28T08:43:00.000-07:00

I was looking through the fire departments server and found a picture of me.

2011-09-22T08:18:00.000-07:00

2011-09-21T09:47:00.000-07:00

The kid.

2011-09-21T09:46:00.000-07:00

This is an great idea and the trailer is very good. The brothers in Detroit earn their pay. Go to the website and check it out. http://detroitfirefilm.org/

2011-09-21T09:22:00.000-07:00

Mmm, lunch

2011-09-20T18:09:00.001-07:00

Yes, diaper run!

Shaving Obsession

2011-09-20T09:05:00.000-07:00

Obsession- Years ago my grandma told me a story about how my pop cut off his chin trying to get ready for a date. Not totally off, but he cut the fatty part and my grandma said it was a mess. She patched him up and he went on the date. I have asked, but my pop is not to forthcoming. I am guessing the date did not end up so good.

In 2006 I started looking into straight razors and safety razors. I was sick of always buying crappy disposables. I found www.classicshaving.com.

Now it is a real problem. I love it and AKP is an enabler and buys me shaving stuff.

2011-09-15T09:27:00.000-07:00

“We live in a post-photographic world. If you are interested in photography, then you are interested in something — in terms of mass communication — that is past. I am interested in reaching as many people as possible.”............. Tim Hetherington

Tim Heatherington was fatally injured with Chris Hondros in Libya earlier this year.

I ran across this quote and then found a box of old clips from the days of newspapering. It is funny how things have changed.

I was going to change the world with my photography, now 15 years later, a slightly different story. Between AKP and I, we probably have 100 lbs of rotting, old, poorly reproduced newspapers with our images in them. Maybe we can show them to the kid and try to explain what they were.

2011-09-15T08:56:00.000-07:00

6 Over - Teaser from Wild Honey Productions on Vimeo.

I borrowed this from "the world is flat" i figured with the cold, fall type weather, it is fitting.

2011-09-14T08:52:00.000-07:00

Rockies Game

2011-03-17T05:42:00.000-07:00

Last year I was in NYC and got to watch the Patties Day parade.

2011-03-14T06:29:00.000-07:00

It really does not matter where I am, I love subways.

2011-03-13T18:46:00.000-07:00

Buck a roo

2011-03-12T18:33:00.000-08:00

2011-03-10T20:45:00.001-08:00

random images from a role

2011-02-25T19:59:00.000-08:00

A few random images from a role I just got processed. Yep, film, silver exposed to light.

2010-12-22T11:12:00.001-08:00

Ok, it is back. Finally, after a year hiatus, the blog is back.

2009-11-23T14:33:00.001-08:00

Test? Does this work?

Jacksonville, Florida

2009-11-06T14:16:00.000-08:00

All of these images were made with a "lensbaby 2.0"

I am in Jacksonville, FL photographing a wedding and today I walked around checking out what the light will be like during the ceremony. It is a little scary because there is no rehearsal, and I have not seen the site. I will have to make sure my game is on.

It just so happened that the Blue Angels are in town for an air show and staying in the same hotel. I got to see them practice and made a few pictures.

Hair, Hair, Hair

2009-10-20T13:06:00.000-07:00

I have finished a shoot of hair styles for a client. We did the shoot in the salon while it was open. It was a ton of fun.

The Forest

2009-10-15T22:20:00.000-07:00

2009-10-02T10:14:00.001-07:00

Here is the final cut from the car show in a new slide show program. It is the first time I have used it, let me know what you think.

Cars and Girls

2009-09-24T14:45:00.000-07:00

As soon as I got back from SF I had a calender photo shoot at the No Name Bar and Grill. The Assignment was to photograph cars in the show with all the servers and bartenders from the bar. Then all the images will go in a calender to raise money for charity. It was a hectic morning but the images turned out well.

I used one off camera strobe with a mini light box and a couple of pocket wizards. It allowed me to move the light as the cars and the light changed. I will keep everyone posted on the progress of the calender. Here are a few of the images. They seem to be a bit flat as the come through the internet world, not sure why.

Antioch, CA

2009-08-31T15:41:00.000-07:00

I just got back from San Fran where my brother in law and I skated the apocalyptic Antioch skate park on the Same day as the crazy kidnapper was nabbed. It was a hot, dirty, desolate place. A ton of fun. I will post more as I get them done.

Beer, Rookies and buck

2009-07-29T20:28:00.000-07:00

For the last 5 years or so, I have been involved with the Fire Academy at Elk Creek. The rookies just finished up the academy and now are probies at the department. We had a little party and they brewed a beer for some of us and delivered it that night. It was fantastic (even though it was consumed at a lower temp than 55 degrees). So, congrats to the rookie class of 09'.

Roo, short for Buck- A- Roo.

The Triple Bypass

2009-07-16T11:45:00.000-07:00

120 miles of hills and rain.

Last weekend I rode the Triple Bypass ride on my bike. It is 120 miles, over 10k feet of climbing and a lot of rain. It was quite the good time. I rode it with some friends from the fire department.

I rode it on my new bike as well, I only had about 500 miles on it before the ride, what an epic time to ride a heavy touring bike on a ride like that. I loved it. It faired pretty well with no break downs. I also finally got a jersey that i might actually wear.

Local 4710

2009-07-08T13:36:00.001-07:00

I am also working on some content for the website at the firehouse. Here is the intro page that I have been working on. I spent an hour and a half this morning making the image and then added the rest. What do you think? Does it work?

Here is the link to the website for IAFF Local 4710.

lights

2009-07-08T11:52:00.000-07:00

this has been a trying month. For some reason the Concept website has fallen apart and now I am scrambling to get it back together. It has been a bit of a problem. That is the way it goes sometimes I guess. Until the site is up I will be posting more images here and hopefully staying in touch.

tattoo

2009-05-05T14:19:00.000-07:00

I have been making some images for a few tattoo artists in the area. It is a great bunch of people to work with. When I finish the project I will post all the images here.

peeps and bikes

2009-03-29T13:32:00.000-07:00

Random image from the gym at the firehouse.

I have been an avid bike junkie since my pop bought me one when I was 7. It has gone down hill since then. I have a handful of bikes and I was just able to pick up a new one. The first new one I have had since the one my pop bought. I picked it up on Friday and have been able to put about 50 miles on it. I had to post an image to show it off.

With the new step in life, I have been enjoying making pictures a lot. I have been shooting some film and I am hoping to spend more time in the darkroom. I am hoping to have a few new projects done, including a new website. I will keep you posted.

With the changing seasons, two of my favorite foods are out. Peeps and Cadbury Eggs. It does not get much better than that.

changes for 09

2009-03-22T19:35:00.001-07:00

I have been full of changes this year. As the economy slowed, my studio work began to slow. I also got my full time job with the Fire Department. It was with a heavy heart that closed down the studio location. Concept Photography is still going, it is as strong as ever. Now I am able to work on more personal projects. I was able to photograph a birthday party a few weeks ago. I made a few images that I was very happy with.

Here is an image from Lauren's first birthday.

This is an image that I did not make but it is of me (on the left), my buddies Todd and Matt who I went to fire academy with in 2003. This was taken after a job in the afternoon. We were trying to take up before it got to cold.

New Portrait

2009-01-05T13:51:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a good new year. I was on shift at the firehouse and it was very slow. This four day on the other hand I have been working like a madman trying to catch up. Concept Photography will have a new website here very soon and it will be full of new images and new look. I will send out and email to let everyone know.

For now here are a few frames from a shoot this morning of JB. He needed some headshots for an up coming trade show. I think they are a bit more interesting than the usual.

I was also tasked with making an image of the new Fire Chief. Of course I was told about it late and did have any gear with me exept for a camera with an almost dead battery. We got all of 20 frames shot then the battery called it quits.

Cheers

2008-12-30T14:25:00.000-08:00

It has come again, New Years Eve. This has been a good year for Concept Photography, a new studio space, new darkroom space, etc.

As many of you know I have also started working as a paid, full time fireman. No more summer work. I am still keeping the studio going and it is going better than ever. So cheers to everyone who made it such a great year, especially AKP. Thank you all and see you in the new year.

Coppola Clan

2008-12-17T14:39:00.000-08:00

Last Christmas I was in Nor Cal spending some time with my brother in law and his family. We took a day trip to Sonoma to drink wine and eat cheese. It was a great day, a little over cast and a light rain falling. We ended up at the Coppola Vineyard.

We had some reservations and showed up a little early and had a wonderful time. As we were leaving we saw a group of people walking down the hill by the large tree in the photo. As they got closer it looked a lot like the whole Coppola clan. It was a great cap on the day to see the man himself at the vineyard. This is about as close to a paparazzi as I have ever been.

Florida Beach

2008-11-30T12:06:00.001-08:00

AKP and I are in FL for Thanksgiving. We stayed a few days in Orlando and then headed down to Sarasota to see A's folks.

It is nice to make pictures for fun. It has been a while since I was able to walk around and use the sunny 16 rule (no light meter of course). Here are a few images that I made walking on the beach.

open house

2008-11-27T05:31:00.001-08:00

On the first Friday last month our building had a party. It was an open house to let people know what was in the Imperial Building. It was a good time. We had a great party made a few friends and had a few adult beverages.

I also had the camera set up on a timer so people could take their own portraits. Here are a few.

New Picture

2008-11-27T05:04:00.000-08:00

I have been behind on posts, sorry about that. I have had a lot of things going on this fall. I did get to photograph the lovely JN last week. Here is one of the images, I will get the rest up when I get back to CO.

I am sitting in a hotel in Orlando and heading to the beach today. Not a bad Thanksgiving.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone.

Zeke Herrle 1997-2008

2008-11-05T13:00:00.000-08:00

A few days ago I got an email from a good friend of mine letting me know that Zeke had passed away. Many of you WKU people knew Jake and Zeke.

We all had four legged friends in school, Abbey, Hannah, Leica are just a few. Many nights there were dogs in the darkroom as we tried to print the PJ story that was due in a few hours. The dogs were always happy no matter how mad we were because the poorley exposed negative was making a poor print or the mounting press just melted another print.

Dogs have been a constant in my world since I was 21. I know how hard it is to loose one. Now, Hannah keeps the studio safe and makes sure that the Beggin Strips do not go to waste.

Drop by Jakes site and take a look at some of his wonderful photography. Jake.

Open House

2008-10-23T13:46:00.000-07:00

Here is the flier, I hope to see you all on November 7th. We will have food and drinks, some great door prizes and a good time.

Give a call or email if you have any questions.

First Friday

2008-10-21T09:36:00.000-07:00

I am back in the studio after the Chicago and Michigan trip. We had the Open house at the fire Department this weekend which took a better part of my weekend.

I am getting ready for the open house at the building. We are doing the first Friday thing. I am going to have a bunch of work up along with some other artists. One of my favorites is Patrick Simmons. He will be showing a lot of new work.

So if you find yourself near south Broadway on Nov. 7 stop by 240 S. Broadway for a drink and some fun.

James Nachtwey and the TED prize

2008-10-17T09:14:00.000-07:00

As many of you know my background lies in photojournalism. I have worked for many news outlets such as the Associated Press, The St. Louis Post DIspatch and others. As much as I love working in the studio, one of my passions in documentry photography.
In College I became a fan of a number of photojournalists in the industry and since then many have come and gone. One Man Stands out.

James Nachtwey has been one of my favorite photographers since I found this as a career path. I remeber the day I got a copy of Deeds Of War. I keep that book in the office to this day and pull it out every so often. James Nachtwey won the TED award which gave him $100,000 to put towards a project of his choice. He chose to document a new strain of TB which is running rampant in the world. the first video is Mr. Nachtwey speaking about his career and what makes him who he is. The second are the images from his TED projet.

The first one is long, but it is worth watching.

A Cool Video

2008-10-16T07:43:00.000-07:00

I am sitting in the Rochester Hills Library taking advantage of the wireless internet. I have to upload a set of proofs for a client. While I am here I figured I would post a few more things I wanted to share. I had heard of Chase Jarvis a while ago and seen his work for a the last few years. It is really amazing.

I was looking at one of my usual blogs the strobist which always inspires me and found a video Chase had put together of one of his shoots. Quite a production. Here it is. Take a look. I have watched it a few times and may watch it again.

Chicago Marathon 2008

2008-10-15T11:21:00.000-07:00

I am still in Detroit, AKP is still sore from the Chicago Marathon. Here is the slideshow I threw together. I have spoken with some of you at home in CO and it snowed last weekend. It was 88 for the Marathon.

Hope you like the photos. It was a lot of fun to watch AKP and AS run 26.2 miles in crazy heat. They are two very tough ladies.

2008-10-11T18:46:00.000-07:00

Ok, I was so happy with the way this turned out I had to share. I just finished working this up and delivered it. It turned out pretty well I thought.

It almost looks like an old Varga painting, eh?

Well, the ladies are getting ready for the marathon and M and I are having a few beers. Good Times.

2008-10-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

I am in Chicago right now and AKP is going to run the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. There will be 40 some odd thousand people running 26.2 miles through the streets of chi town.

We are staying on the 22 floof of the old Chicago Sun Times building in the Holiday Inn. The Race starts early tomorrow and then We are travelling to Detroit to see AKP's family then I am flying home on Thursday. I have a some images that I am processing while I am here so I have some great stuff to post this week.

Before I left I had a shoot with Abby and we had a great time. I should be working on those here soon and I will get them up.

Can You Fill These Boots?

2008-10-07T14:25:00.000-07:00

As many of you know I am also a volunteer firefighter with Elk Creek Fire Protection District. This year, like years past, we are on the drive to recruit more members. We did a mailer this year and the slogan is " Can you fill these boots?" I took some time last week and made a picture to go with it.

New Portrait

2008-10-02T14:17:00.000-07:00

A client pointed out that they did not feel comfortable with a name posted anywhere on the web for proofs or in the blog. Fair enough, I had never thought about that. So from now on I will refer to people by letters in their names. Easy enough I think.

I got to photograph C on Tuesday afternoon. We were going to do a pinup/ glamour type shoot. It was a lot of fun and I have some great photographs. I have just started to work on them, here is my favorite that I worked on today. I will post more as I finish them.

On a sidebar, the building that the studio is in is going to have and "open house" on the first Friday on November. Hope to see everyone here. We will have food, drinks and some artists showing work. It should be a good time.

New Portrait (Thanks Luca)

2008-09-29T11:29:00.000-07:00

Many of my clients do not want the studio portrait look. Many times I will have a shoot on location, in a park, the home or wherever we think will make the best images.

This is from a shoot a few weeks back.

2008-09-26T11:54:00.000-07:00

This is a random portrait. It is from the Arkansas Ink Explosion in Little Rock, AR. You can see all the images in this months Tattoo Savage magazine.

polaroid print

2008-09-25T14:56:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to expand my post processing horizons as of late. Here is an image from a wedding celebration that I have been working on. It is going to be a promotional piece when I get it all done.

I have had a great week. Right now I am working on a custom frame that is built out of old barn siding to match a print for a client. I will post pictures when it is complete.

2008-09-23T13:46:00.000-07:00

I had the honor of photographing some of my very good friends this weekend. I have been experimenting with textures and more edges and here is what I came up with. let me know what you think.

2008-09-09T07:58:00.000-07:00

I am back from an assignment in Prospect, OR. The timber there is so much bigger than home. 200 foot tall trees and such. It is a really wonderful area. I was on the Lonesome Complex on the Rougue River National Forest.

new bike

2008-07-17T15:07:00.000-07:00

I just got to shoot another bike from Gspot. A super cool little Triumph. I wish I was 5 foot 5 so I could ride it.

2008-06-20T09:03:00.001-07:00

Ok yeah, it is not a picture but it sure is entertaining. It makes me want to have a beer.

2008-06-19T13:25:00.000-07:00

Got to shoot a bike that GSpot just finished. It is a sporty Pan that started as a bad 70's chopper now it is a sporty little bike.

2008-06-18T15:32:00.000-07:00

I was able to shoot some quick stuff for my friends next door at UR 23 Design Studios. They are a clothing company that is on it's way up. There are some great shirt designs and a lot of cool stuff. I will post the link when they get it to me.

2008-06-17T14:39:00.001-07:00

Bloody Hell, I have managed to bugger up my knee. Great, right at the begining of fire season and such. The doc said it should be fine so I am wearing this silly knee brace. I just melted it on my pipes on the motorcycle on the way to work. Super!

So I missed posting this pic this winter and i figured i should cause I like it. My house at night.

Stupid blogger, I can not upload pictures.

So I will put a video of my buddy Tattoo John on the EDR this year.

sunday at the studio

2008-06-15T15:48:00.000-07:00

Gene and his club had the studio for the day today. He had a lot of good photographers and some wonderful models. They made a bunch of fantastic images.

Lost My C

2008-06-11T09:03:00.000-07:00

So I was typing and I the C key has now fallen off my keyboard. On my less than a year old Mac. No good at all. I have a full week and will be posting some new images soon.

J & B's Wedding

2008-06-05T10:40:00.000-07:00

Last weekened I was up in Loveland, CO photographing J & B's wedding. It was a great time. They got married at a dude ranch and it was really a wonderful event. I will post the show once I finish all the editing.

2008-05-28T11:50:00.000-07:00

I was walking to the bus. Light makes nice pictures. At least I could get this one to work.

2008-05-28T11:40:00.000-07:00

So I also rent out studio space to other photographers. Here is Gene Browder working his magic with one of his models. Gene also is part of a photo club that takes over the shop once a month. It is kinda fun.

Tried to bunny hop a pot hole on the way to work a few days ago. The road bike is not a downhill bike, no matter what i think.
Now I need a new wheel. Good times.

2008-05-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

So I was on the bus today and as I was passing the gas station that read 3.65 a gallon and then spoke to my little brother (who is a truck driver) about diesel in so cal that was 5.25 a gallon. Holy christmas, that is a lot of money. This country is so in love with cars and driving that I think it will be our undoing. We hear about the economy then spend 125 to fill up the 1 ton truck to drive to town. Long live the smart cars and the 40 mpg imports.

I have been riding my bicycle more lately and am really liking it. Sure, it is a little less convenient but I am outside, getting in shape and saving a bit of green which I can spend on other things.

I had a client tell me how "green" concept photography is. I never really thought about it.

2008-02-19T07:34:00.000-08:00

Well, yet again I have gotten lax with my blogging.

WIth the new year I have been busy. The studio is getting busy which is nice. I have made a new years resolution to take the bus twice a week and ride my bike. It really is a great way to start the day. The buses are super nice and I can read the paper and enjoy a cup of coffee then jump on my bike and get a few miles in before work. Wonderful.

I have signed up for the Triple Bypass bike ride. A few guys from the fire department and I are going to try to do it. 120 miles, three passes up to 12k feet and a lot of pedalling. Should be fun. I just got the Paramount back on the road, it has been years since I have ridden a bike with gears. It is kinda nice. It sure is not as light as the fixe though.

Today it was a balmy 30 on the ride to the studio. I have also started working part time at a furniture shop. Mostly for fun and it is nice to have a little income on the days that I am not shooting. Custom framing has really picked up in the last few weeks as well.

The new year is looking good for Concept.

Merry Christmas To All

2007-12-28T10:36:00.000-08:00

Alyse and i made it SF and now running around. It is a great city. I got to see Dave, get a few sessions in with Scott at the skatepark.

Yesterday we went to Alcatraz and took the tour. posting pictures is slow casue I have been shooting mainly film, it is nice.

I will post some new images soon.

Heading To SF

2007-12-21T16:31:00.000-08:00

Well, I just finished up the last of my Christmas prints for clients. I am picking up the last one in the next few minutes. Then Alyse and I are off to SF in the morning. Should be a good Christmas, we are going to stay with Alyse's brother and his wife and the two boys. Alyse's parents are coming out as well. We are going to go to Alcatraz, I have never been.

I am also hoping to be able to get a fair amount of skating in. Scott skates and I am going to try to hook up with my buddy Dave of "Pray For Me, The Jason Jessee Movie". I need to see his Knuckle that he built (I will post pictures as soon as I can) and also hopefully skate his pool. I am looking forward to a good trip.

Trish and John

2007-12-20T06:09:00.000-08:00

I am going to start posting some of the weddings that for some reason or another, I just did not get to show everyone from this last year. So maybe one a week or so. I have them and I really like the images, so here it goes.

The first is Trish and John's. Great friends, and John and i went through fire academy together and now work togther on Elk Creek Fire Rescue in Conifer. The wedding was a great time. I wish them all the best.

new space

2007-12-19T12:11:00.000-08:00

Well, I am almost all moved in to the new studio. I have shot a few thigns here and they have worked out very well. I am hoping to have it all dialed by the time we leave for SF on Saturday. It is quite a task, the moving and all. I am trying to post some images but things just are not working so well.

I will get some more posted in the next day or so.

New Firefighters and New Studio

2007-12-14T18:09:00.000-08:00

Well, the last week has been very exciting in my life. Last weekend I got a new badge at the department, which is nice and more importantly, the rookie class of 07 was sworn in. Now Elk Creek has six more firefighters. I think about half the class washed, which seems to be the norm. The class this year is a good one with a lot of strong people, which will be a real asset to the department.

I worked for Lt. Parks last week and had a good shift, busy all day, full nights sleep then busy in the morning. Two days before that we had a working fire that made a mess of the house but the dog was saved. I got to work with Forest and Scanlon, class of 03 was back in action.

I am neglecting the other great news, I got moved into the new studio. It is great, so much better than the old shop. I will be posting some pictures soon.

The New Digs

2007-12-07T15:38:00.000-08:00

Here it is, the new digs. Concept Photography is moving to Broadway and Alameda. We will be in the Imperial Building, an old hotel that was built in 1891. The Hallways have a bit of the Shining feel to them. I love it. The new studio is 25X25 with an office off to the side. It has 2 24"X 70" windows an exposed brick wall and hardwood floors. It is a far cry from the dungeon that I am woking in now. It is on the second floor and has 5 minute access to down town (and 30 seconds to the Skylark)

This is a good kickoff for some of our new projects. With the new space we will be renting the Studio out to photographers for work. The rate can include all of my equipment or none or it. I am also going to be doing a bit of teaching to some photography groups.

Well, Winter has finally come, cold as can be and snowing at home. Not snowing yet here but it is on the way. The ski areas are getting dumped on, they are measuring in feet instead of inches.

New Digs

2007-12-05T19:51:00.001-08:00

So I have been trying to find a new studio space. Where I am located is ok, it is nice, looks good but has zero personality and even less soul. I have found a great space located in town on Broadway and Alameda, second story old building, lots of exposed brick and the price is right, I am hoping to get into it in the next few days. It will be a great move, a good way to celebrate the first year of the studio. That of course will mean a party to break in the new joint. I will keep you all posted as to the details.

I have been making images of newborns lately and not posting any of them, so here are a few. Enjoy.

slacker

2007-12-04T17:54:00.000-08:00

Well, I have put off working on this for a while. I have finished up weddings and then senior portraits started, then family portraits for the holidays. I am not complaining of course, I feel blessed to have the work I do.

I did not post any pictures from the wedding of a great friend, Alex Jennings. Alyse and i went out to Tennesse where he married the mayors daughter. Good work. It was a grand time. We spent most of the time sipping adult beverages and relaxing. Good times.

We also went to what was billed as the Worlds largest flea market. I am not sure if I belive it but it was fun. I purchased a great belt buckle and a blue grass cd. And for the record, these images were shot on tmax 100, no meta data, I have no idea what I set the camera at, I was just making pictures. Long live film.

Jury Duty and Weddings

2007-10-25T17:53:00.000-07:00

Well this last weekend was great. I got to photograph Brandy and Scott's wedding which was very nice. The time was tight and I think that they put up with my direction for portraits and frantically running about very well. The end result was worth it.

This week I have had jury duty which is placing my behind. I have not had a chance to get much done other than late at night. I will be pposting some of the images from the wedding soon.

Hope all is well.

Winter is coming

2007-10-16T11:32:00.000-07:00

Well, Winter is coming. This weekend brought 6" of fresh snow to my home in the mountains. Alyse and I woke up to the snow on Sunday morning. It is nice for the seasons to really start the change. We had the first fire in stove and watched the Rockies. Not to Shabby.

On Sunday afternoon, I had to stop by the studio to deliver some prints and found that the "new" roof was leaking. I had more leaks than before the project. I called the mgt. company and they said nothing could be done unitl Monday. I had to move all the computers and printers, emptied trash cans so they could catch water and that is all I could do. Then with the snow I felt I should go and get my ski pass for the season. I had to do it.

Monday brought the wonderful clear crisp mountain weather back. I made these pictures on the way to work. This week is looking busy, I have a few large projects that i have to have a rough edit done by Friday, Then a wedding this weekend.

Take care,

Jake

2007-10-09T13:10:00.000-07:00

This weekend I was able to attend the wedding of two near and dear friends, Barry and Fairlight. They got married at the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas. It was a wonderful ceremony. It is nice when a photographer plans the wedding, the best light, the best location, etc.

I wish all the best to Bear and Fairlight. They are two wonderful people.

I will have more images posted soon, I have to catch up from being gone for the long weekend.

We are also dealing with the re- roofing of the studio. I have had the bathroom vent fan fall in to the bathroom, I came outside to a spray of hydraulic fluid all over the front of the studio and the yelling and cursing of the roofers. It is not an ideal situation. I am thinking about escaping to the coffee shop to finish up.

First Time

2007-08-30T16:16:00.000-07:00

Well, I have finally got my Blog together. After reading in a trade magazine or two that a blog is very important for a photographer, I put this together. Whether or not my life is that interesting remains to be seen.

The Pray For Me movie is really getting going. I have come to the conclusion that I am not a promoter (yeah, go figure). It seems that with every phone call, I am finding something else that I need to take care of. Luckily now the sponsors are starting to come together. Chad from sinfulltration tattoo was the first to commit with a check. Thanks a lot.

This week has been busy turning out prints for the last few projects and working on new ones. The studio is starting to gather steam. Hopefully we will head into winter at full speed.