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Yesterday was a fun day, I took Kate and Mike's engagement photos which was fun and I got a lot of photos I like! I also hung out with my friend Matt, we went to the Portage junk Yard and took some photos there, I got a lot of sweet pics which I will put on my blog soon!
I can't put into works how much I enjoy being home! I don't want to go back to MA : (
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3/14-24mm lens by Matt Bowley in the Portage junk yard.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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I am really enjoying being home! Today I took photos for the wrestling team since they placed 6th in the state, I also took photos of the state qualifiers, and 4 year seniors. ...I wasn't supposed to take the team photo b/c Bill Smith has a contract with Elmwood but he didn't show up, so I took all the photos.
I really enjoyed seeing all the wrestlers, I helped coach the past 3 years and I have became good friends with a lot of them and I look forward to being home the next wrestling season!
Being the wrestling room brings back a lot of good memories, I really miss competing! I was around wrestling since I was 3 years old, I started wrestling when I was 5 and this is the 1st year I haven't wrestled or coached and it feels weird. I hated missing the state tournament, we had four qualifiers, the team took 6th, Alex Betts took 2nd and Nick Goeble was a undefeated state champ, 1st ever in Elmwood history!! Elwood has a great wrestling tradition and I am proud to be part of it!!
I was a 3 time state qualifier, 1 time placer. 163 career high school wins and 104 of those were pins! If you wrestled I'd love to here about it!! let me know : )
This image was taken with a Nikon D3/14-24mm by my Dad....who is the Elmwood Head Coach.
I am really enjoying being home! Today I took photos for the wrestling team since they placed 6th in the state, I also took photos of the state qualifiers, and 4 year seniors. ...I wasn't supposed to take the team photo b/c Bill Smith has a contract with Elmwood but he didn't show up, so I took all the photos.
I really enjoyed seeing all the wrestlers, I helped coach the past 3 years and I have became good friends with a lot of them and I look forward to being home the next wrestling season!
Being the wrestling room brings back a lot of good memories, I really miss competing! I was around wrestling since I was 3 years old, I started wrestling when I was 5 and this is the 1st year I haven't wrestled or coached and it feels weird. I hated missing the state tournament, we had four qualifiers, the team took 6th, Alex Betts took 2nd and Nick Goeble was a undefeated state champ, 1st ever in Elmwood history!! Elwood has a great wrestling tradition and I am proud to be part of it!!
I was a 3 time state qualifier, 1 time placer. 163 career high school wins and 104 of those were pins! If you wrestled I'd love to here about it!! let me know : )
This image was taken with a Nikon D3/14-24mm by my Dad....who is the Elmwood Head Coach.
Monday, March 16, 2009
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I cannot believe it has been over 7 years since I started driving! And here are the 2 cars I've drove over the years. The white car was my 1st car, it's a 1992 Mercury Topaz with 280,000 miles! lol and it's still running. It wasn't the nicest car but it was always reliable and I have a lot of good memories with it : ) The red car is what I own now, I got it my freshman year of college. It's a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS with 82,000 miles. Other than replacing the transmission I have loved this car, it's bigger and fast than my old car and gets pretty good mpg. I've put 60,000 miles on it in the past 3 years!! Yesterday I saw the 1st rust spot on it : ( but hopefully it'll last another 80,000 miles! As of right now, if I could buy a new car I would get a Subaru Outback 3.0R : )
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3/14-16mm/speedlight.
I cannot believe it has been over 7 years since I started driving! And here are the 2 cars I've drove over the years. The white car was my 1st car, it's a 1992 Mercury Topaz with 280,000 miles! lol and it's still running. It wasn't the nicest car but it was always reliable and I have a lot of good memories with it : ) The red car is what I own now, I got it my freshman year of college. It's a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS with 82,000 miles. Other than replacing the transmission I have loved this car, it's bigger and fast than my old car and gets pretty good mpg. I've put 60,000 miles on it in the past 3 years!! Yesterday I saw the 1st rust spot on it : ( but hopefully it'll last another 80,000 miles! As of right now, if I could buy a new car I would get a Subaru Outback 3.0R : )
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3/14-16mm/speedlight.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
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This is my 68th self portrait!
It's a time lapse of Me and Jamie driving home from Massachusetts to Ohio. It's a 12 hrs trip/750miles....taken with a Nikon D3/14-24mm.
I have made this trip 6 times and this was defiantly the funnest! Me and Jamie talked, sang, and laughed the whole time : ) it was a lot of fun : ) and I am so happy to be home!!!!
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Today was a fuuuun day! I turned in my my last phase 3 assignment!, hung out with Jamie, got all the gear I wanted for break, and am going out to eat with friends tonight! Tomorrow me and Jamie are driving home to Ohio, which is a 12 hr drive! I am going to do a time lapse of me and Jamie driving home...with a Nikon D3 and a 14mm lens, it'll be sweet!!
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3/16mm by Jamie aka Prairie Girl...her new nickname : )
and ues, I am wearing a Aqua Teen Hunger Force T-shirt! I love it!
Today was a fuuuun day! I turned in my my last phase 3 assignment!, hung out with Jamie, got all the gear I wanted for break, and am going out to eat with friends tonight! Tomorrow me and Jamie are driving home to Ohio, which is a 12 hr drive! I am going to do a time lapse of me and Jamie driving home...with a Nikon D3 and a 14mm lens, it'll be sweet!!
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3/16mm by Jamie aka Prairie Girl...her new nickname : )
and ues, I am wearing a Aqua Teen Hunger Force T-shirt! I love it!
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Today me and Jamie drove to Fitchberg, MA and took a train from there to Boston, MA. I like Boston a lot, way more than New York. Boston isn't as busy and crowded, it's really spread out. I love how historical the city is, all of the buildings are cool. Me and Jame walked around and just explored the city....it was a lot of fun, except when I got us lost and we ended up walking like a mile or so in the wrong direction : /...sorry Jame.
This photo was taken in the North Station which is under the Garden, where the Boston Celtics play.
Photo was taken with a Canon 5d/16mm by Jamie!
Today me and Jamie drove to Fitchberg, MA and took a train from there to Boston, MA. I like Boston a lot, way more than New York. Boston isn't as busy and crowded, it's really spread out. I love how historical the city is, all of the buildings are cool. Me and Jame walked around and just explored the city....it was a lot of fun, except when I got us lost and we ended up walking like a mile or so in the wrong direction : /...sorry Jame.
This photo was taken in the North Station which is under the Garden, where the Boston Celtics play.
Photo was taken with a Canon 5d/16mm by Jamie!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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Yeah I used a filter, but I thought this looked kinda cool....I'm running out of ideas and motivation : / ....if you guys have any ideas let me know!
Other than boring web design class today was pretty fun : ) and only 2 more days and Jamie will be here : )
This photo was taken with a Canon 5D/70-200mm/speedlight, shot into a mirror.
Yeah I used a filter, but I thought this looked kinda cool....I'm running out of ideas and motivation : / ....if you guys have any ideas let me know!
Other than boring web design class today was pretty fun : ) and only 2 more days and Jamie will be here : )
This photo was taken with a Canon 5D/70-200mm/speedlight, shot into a mirror.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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I like to go stand on the bridge in Millers Falls and watch the sun set. I am going to start doing portraits on the MF bridge b/c I really like the natural/warm light. This photo was taken with a Sony a700.
I am starting to get really excited b/c this friday my girlfriend Jamie is going to be in town! I can't wait to see her : )
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Soorry it took me so long to get this up, I did take it yesterday. At the end of every month me and all the other students who are doing the 365 self portrait do a group self portrait....we're missing 3 people in this pic... This photo was taken with a Canon 5D mark 2, in turners Falls, MA.
Saturday was an awesome day! The Elmwood wrestling team(which I wrestled for and coached at) qualified 4 kids to state, Nick Goeble(103lb) 1st, Westley(119lb) by brother took 2nd, Cody Alexander(140lb) took 2nd, and Alex Betts(145lb) took 1st, and the team placed 3rd over all! Great job guys! I wish I could have been there so much, I was on the phone getting updates from Jamie and my brother Dexter the whole day and on multiple websites/blogs looking at updates. I think I was more nervous being 12 hrs away than being there I was pacing all around the house while Jamie talks me through the matches and when one of them would win I'd be jumping around and excited! lol It's great to see all the Elmwood wrestlers hard work pay off! and I know we'll get even more to state next year!
Friday, February 27, 2009
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I can't believe I'm on fifty! Time has been really flying by, it seems like just yesterday was Christmas break....and spring break will be here soon!
Today was a lot of fun, me, AJ, and Cody went to Yale University so shoot some interior photos. The buildings there are beautiful and I got a lot of sweet photo which I will be putting on my blog soon.
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3/14mm in book store at the Mill.
I can't believe I'm on fifty! Time has been really flying by, it seems like just yesterday was Christmas break....and spring break will be here soon!
Today was a lot of fun, me, AJ, and Cody went to Yale University so shoot some interior photos. The buildings there are beautiful and I got a lot of sweet photo which I will be putting on my blog soon.
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3/14mm in book store at the Mill.
Monday, February 23, 2009
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Today I realized that I have been kind of negative and talking about others behind their backs. I'm normally not like this I just think it's the stress I have been under. I'm tired of this, I want to stop being gossipy and negative. Cause all it does is bring me down. I pray that God will surround me as I speak and my words can be uplifting and encouraging to others....I'm no better than anyone else. I'm gonna love others for who they are, which wont always be easy so if I have a negative attitude or something....tell me!
This evening was a lot of fun, I went out to eat with Sarah, Lisa and Jordan. I have been so busy I haven't really hung out with friends and I need to get out of the house more now that I'm not as busy!
I'm am really excited for tomorrow. Me, AJ, and Cody are going to Yale University to shoot some interiors!
This photo was taken with a Canon 5D and a 135 f2 lens...which is a really sweet lens!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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This is the same place I took yesterdays photo. It's amazing how fast the weather can change in one day...yesterday was pretty warm and most of the snow was gone and today it's cold and it's snowing a lot!! Today I slept in and I was upset cause I wanted to go to church but it ended up being pretty good cause I read 2 more chapters in Blue like Jazz and have a quiet time....Tyler and Chris weren't up yet. Then I went to UMass and shot some interiors and went down by the river in Millers Falls and got some pretty cool photos.
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3/14mm.
This is the same place I took yesterdays photo. It's amazing how fast the weather can change in one day...yesterday was pretty warm and most of the snow was gone and today it's cold and it's snowing a lot!! Today I slept in and I was upset cause I wanted to go to church but it ended up being pretty good cause I read 2 more chapters in Blue like Jazz and have a quiet time....Tyler and Chris weren't up yet. Then I went to UMass and shot some interiors and went down by the river in Millers Falls and got some pretty cool photos.
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3/14mm.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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I'm done with Phase 3 final!! I finished today at 2:30....I'm not to pumped about all of my work but I am just happy to have it all done! I got to go out and take some photos today, it was nice you be outside and just walk around and take photos. I am going to be doing a lot more personal work now, which I am excited about. But I hope you all are having a great weekend : )
Taken on a brodge in Millers Fall, Ma with a Nikon D3/16mm at sunset.
I'm done with Phase 3 final!! I finished today at 2:30....I'm not to pumped about all of my work but I am just happy to have it all done! I got to go out and take some photos today, it was nice you be outside and just walk around and take photos. I am going to be doing a lot more personal work now, which I am excited about. But I hope you all are having a great weekend : )
Taken on a brodge in Millers Fall, Ma with a Nikon D3/16mm at sunset.
Friday, February 20, 2009
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Today has went very well so far! I Went to Smith College today to shoot my interior and I got a really cool shot! I have everything shot for my Phase 3 final, and everything edited except the CD cover and my brochure. Hopefully I can finish editing tonight and I can print everything tomorrow and be DONE! I can't wait : )
This photo was taken at Smith College in Northampton, ma by Megan Shepard. Taken with a Nikon D3/16mm lens...it's a HDR shot(3 different exposures merged together.
Today has went very well so far! I Went to Smith College today to shoot my interior and I got a really cool shot! I have everything shot for my Phase 3 final, and everything edited except the CD cover and my brochure. Hopefully I can finish editing tonight and I can print everything tomorrow and be DONE! I can't wait : )
This photo was taken at Smith College in Northampton, ma by Megan Shepard. Taken with a Nikon D3/16mm lens...it's a HDR shot(3 different exposures merged together.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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I went shopping today, SO I NOW HAVE FOOD IN MY FRIDGE : )
Today was a pretty good day, I picked out the photos I want to put on my web page....which I hope will be up soon, edited some phase 3 pics, AND the past 2 days I have scheduled 4 weddings for this summer, which is awesome! If you guys know anyone who needs, engagement photos, a wedding photographer, senior portraits, family pics, baby pics and sooo on please tell them about me! I am trying to find as much work as possible for this coming year.
This photo was taken in a small local grocery store in Millers Falls, Ma where I buy my orange juice....it's cheaper there. I used a Canon 5D with a canon 70-200mm IS lens!
ooohh and it's snowing right now, which I am not happy about : (
I went shopping today, SO I NOW HAVE FOOD IN MY FRIDGE : )
Today was a pretty good day, I picked out the photos I want to put on my web page....which I hope will be up soon, edited some phase 3 pics, AND the past 2 days I have scheduled 4 weddings for this summer, which is awesome! If you guys know anyone who needs, engagement photos, a wedding photographer, senior portraits, family pics, baby pics and sooo on please tell them about me! I am trying to find as much work as possible for this coming year.
This photo was taken in a small local grocery store in Millers Falls, Ma where I buy my orange juice....it's cheaper there. I used a Canon 5D with a canon 70-200mm IS lens!
ooohh and it's snowing right now, which I am not happy about : (
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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No food in the fridge : (
lol the past month or so I have been living on a diet of rice, spaghetti, and orange juice....I don't know if that's healthy but it's all I can afford. On the bright side I think I'm losing some weight. I cannot wait til I am done with school and start working....so I can stop worrying about money.
Don't get me wrong, I am still going to take advantage of the time I have left here at Hallmark but at the beginning of the year I had no clue and couldn't even imagine going out on my own and starting my own photography business. But that has changed, I have learned a lot since then and I am confident that I can do well and make a living off photography. Hallmark has taught me marketing skills, how to run a business, and all the technical skills I need.
I hope you all are having a great week! Thanks for all of the comments on my photos, I love getting feedback : )
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3 with a 14mm lens....I put it int the back of the fridge and pulled the shelves out.
Monday, February 16, 2009
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One more week! I can't wait! Phase 3 has been by far my least favorite because I have been so busy and have had no time to hang out with friends, do personal work, and just relax. I have been worried about finding models and shooting that I haven't really been producing the work I'd like too. I am trying to stay positive and productive. It's very easy to get discouraged about your work but I just have remember I am here to learn and that's what I'm doing! I know phase 4 will be a lot better!
I took this photo earlier today and I like the contrast and composition. I took it with Canon 5D with 16mm lens...in my house in MF,MA.
One more week! I can't wait! Phase 3 has been by far my least favorite because I have been so busy and have had no time to hang out with friends, do personal work, and just relax. I have been worried about finding models and shooting that I haven't really been producing the work I'd like too. I am trying to stay positive and productive. It's very easy to get discouraged about your work but I just have remember I am here to learn and that's what I'm doing! I know phase 4 will be a lot better!
I took this photo earlier today and I like the contrast and composition. I took it with Canon 5D with 16mm lens...in my house in MF,MA.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
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I love sleeping in and waking up to a sunny day shinning though my window!
Today I slept in till 9am and then worked on my business plan which is due tomorrow : ( I'm gonna finish it in the next 2 yrs or so. Then I am going to start editing some photos and do my brochure.
I really wish I was home yesterday to see Elmwood wrestling team win the league meet! It's the 1st time Elmwood's won the SLL since my freshman year of high school! Elmwood had 7 champs, my brother Dexter took 4th, and Wes took 1st! Great job guys!
This photo was taken through my window with a Canon 5D...i dragged the shutter to get a little lens flare.
I love sleeping in and waking up to a sunny day shinning though my window!
Today I slept in till 9am and then worked on my business plan which is due tomorrow : ( I'm gonna finish it in the next 2 yrs or so. Then I am going to start editing some photos and do my brochure.
I really wish I was home yesterday to see Elmwood wrestling team win the league meet! It's the 1st time Elmwood's won the SLL since my freshman year of high school! Elmwood had 7 champs, my brother Dexter took 4th, and Wes took 1st! Great job guys!
This photo was taken through my window with a Canon 5D...i dragged the shutter to get a little lens flare.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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I have sooo much to do this weekend and this coming week! : / And I am trying not to get stressed...I know I'll be fine, I cannot wait til these coming week is over! I am working on my business plan and Have a lot of editing to do!!
This was taken in my messy kitchen in Millers Falls....taken with a canon 5D.
I have sooo much to do this weekend and this coming week! : / And I am trying not to get stressed...I know I'll be fine, I cannot wait til these coming week is over! I am working on my business plan and Have a lot of editing to do!!
This was taken in my messy kitchen in Millers Falls....taken with a canon 5D.
Friday, February 13, 2009
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I have so much to do, so much to think and worry about. I wish I could be in multiple places at once!! But I know I just have to keep working and trusting God and everything will work out well. I am trying not to get frustrated/overwhelmed and keep a positive attitude, which isn't always easy! lol
This photo was taken with a Nikon D3 with a flash at f22 in my living room in Millers Fall, MA....6 different pics photoshopped together!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
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IT FEELS LIKE SPRING IS COMING!!!! The sun was shinny and it was pretty warm today! lol but I wont get my hopes up yet, it'll probably be in the single digits again tomorrow! But I cannot wait for spring, I don't like winter as much as I used to.
Along with the great weather, I had a good day so far. I went to church with Josh and Tyler, got some products to shoot for my phase 3 project, finished my self portrait, gonna take a nap sooon, and will just relax the rest of the day.
This photo was taken with a canon 5D and flash in my bathroom...did a lot of work in photoshop too. I really like it sooo let me know what you think? : )
IT FEELS LIKE SPRING IS COMING!!!! The sun was shinny and it was pretty warm today! lol but I wont get my hopes up yet, it'll probably be in the single digits again tomorrow! But I cannot wait for spring, I don't like winter as much as I used to.
Along with the great weather, I had a good day so far. I went to church with Josh and Tyler, got some products to shoot for my phase 3 project, finished my self portrait, gonna take a nap sooon, and will just relax the rest of the day.
This photo was taken with a canon 5D and flash in my bathroom...did a lot of work in photoshop too. I really like it sooo let me know what you think? : )
Saturday, February 7, 2009
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I've been pretty productive today, I shot my occupational portrait, did my self portrait, and did some more of my business plan. And I am looking forward to a fun relaxing evening!
Today I am starting to read the book of john, I am only going to read one or two chapters per day so I can soak everything in...if I read to much at one time it all blends together and I miss something.
this was taken with a Canon 5D at f22 with 4 profoto 1600s, in my living room.
I've been pretty productive today, I shot my occupational portrait, did my self portrait, and did some more of my business plan. And I am looking forward to a fun relaxing evening!
Today I am starting to read the book of john, I am only going to read one or two chapters per day so I can soak everything in...if I read to much at one time it all blends together and I miss something.
this was taken with a Canon 5D at f22 with 4 profoto 1600s, in my living room.
Friday, February 6, 2009
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hello everyone!
Today me and Tyler went to school to get in line for equipment, we got there at 6:15am and there was already 50 or so people in line!? And the doors don't open til 7am. So we had to wait outside in 2 degree weather for 45min then another 40 min inside lol, not the best way to spend a Friday morning, aaand I didn't even get what I wanted lol. but thats life : )
But on the bright side I am scheduling shoots and getting some projects done! and I am thankful it's Friday and I'm looking forward to this weekend.
taken with a Canon 5D in a secret room where there is no gravity....
hello everyone!
Today me and Tyler went to school to get in line for equipment, we got there at 6:15am and there was already 50 or so people in line!? And the doors don't open til 7am. So we had to wait outside in 2 degree weather for 45min then another 40 min inside lol, not the best way to spend a Friday morning, aaand I didn't even get what I wanted lol. but thats life : )
But on the bright side I am scheduling shoots and getting some projects done! and I am thankful it's Friday and I'm looking forward to this weekend.
taken with a Canon 5D in a secret room where there is no gravity....
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
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I am tired of money!!! I am a little over whelmed, today I made my business plan and I realized how much money it's going to take to start my own business. I have to buy a camera, lenses, lights, and some other random stuff. And on top of that I have to start making payments on my student loans! It is really scary thinking about all of this but I know I just have to trust God with my life and know that everything will work out. I am really excited to come home and start working, I have a plan and I'm ready to work hard to make it work!
taken with a Sony a700...which i am selling.
I am tired of money!!! I am a little over whelmed, today I made my business plan and I realized how much money it's going to take to start my own business. I have to buy a camera, lenses, lights, and some other random stuff. And on top of that I have to start making payments on my student loans! It is really scary thinking about all of this but I know I just have to trust God with my life and know that everything will work out. I am really excited to come home and start working, I have a plan and I'm ready to work hard to make it work!
taken with a Sony a700...which i am selling.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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I am starting to get a little worried about all of my projects : / They're due in 3 weeks and I still need to find some models. I have my outdoor, executive, CD cover, child under 7, and I have some other shots planned out. aaand my commercial shots are pretty much done, I'm gonna reshot some tho. So hopefully I can find some models!
This is a window light portrait taken in my living room with a Nikon D3. I think my eyes are changing color!? they look redish in the middle and green on the outside. They usually look brown... soo I don't know whats going on !?
I am starting to get a little worried about all of my projects : / They're due in 3 weeks and I still need to find some models. I have my outdoor, executive, CD cover, child under 7, and I have some other shots planned out. aaand my commercial shots are pretty much done, I'm gonna reshot some tho. So hopefully I can find some models!
This is a window light portrait taken in my living room with a Nikon D3. I think my eyes are changing color!? they look redish in the middle and green on the outside. They usually look brown... soo I don't know whats going on !?
Monday, February 2, 2009
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I have a love hate relationship with my Mamiya 645. I love how sharp it is and how big the files are but that's about it. It's big, heavy, slow, the battery lasts an hr, the back falls off, horrible in low light and sooo on. I like the camera if I am in the studio but that's all...I really think Hallmark should have given us a Nikon D3 instead. The D3 is 3 times cheaper, way more versatile which would allow us to shoot more, and is a way more practical because most us will never use a 645 ever again after Hallmark. Hallmark could have enough 645s for the portrait and commercial studios and some extra to rent out, just think how much money that would save lol! The majority of the people in the morning are in line to get a D-SLR, if we all had a good D-SLR we would shot way more, be able to shoot more over break, and the line would go way done...and I'm sure Tony would like that!
Speaking of D-SLRs, what ever happened with us getting a Canon 5D!?! They told at the beginning of the year we were getting one and now the year is more than half done and we have nothing. Don't get me wrong, I really like it here at Hallmark, I am very thankful for everything I am learning and know I will be successful b/c of Hallmark.
OOHH and I have some good news! I got selected to be in Best of College Photography. ANd the ironic thing is that I entered 5 photos and the one the was selected was the only one not taken with my Mamiya 645. It was taken with a Sony a700.
I have a love hate relationship with my Mamiya 645. I love how sharp it is and how big the files are but that's about it. It's big, heavy, slow, the battery lasts an hr, the back falls off, horrible in low light and sooo on. I like the camera if I am in the studio but that's all...I really think Hallmark should have given us a Nikon D3 instead. The D3 is 3 times cheaper, way more versatile which would allow us to shoot more, and is a way more practical because most us will never use a 645 ever again after Hallmark. Hallmark could have enough 645s for the portrait and commercial studios and some extra to rent out, just think how much money that would save lol! The majority of the people in the morning are in line to get a D-SLR, if we all had a good D-SLR we would shot way more, be able to shoot more over break, and the line would go way done...and I'm sure Tony would like that!
Speaking of D-SLRs, what ever happened with us getting a Canon 5D!?! They told at the beginning of the year we were getting one and now the year is more than half done and we have nothing. Don't get me wrong, I really like it here at Hallmark, I am very thankful for everything I am learning and know I will be successful b/c of Hallmark.
OOHH and I have some good news! I got selected to be in Best of College Photography. ANd the ironic thing is that I entered 5 photos and the one the was selected was the only one not taken with my Mamiya 645. It was taken with a Sony a700.
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I was going to do a time lapse of me driving back to Hallmark but halfway through the my battery died and a lot of my files were corrupt! : ( So here is one of the files that wasn't lost.
It's a 12 hr drive : / but it's not to bad, it's my 6th time making the trip by car and it gets easier every time. The drive today was pretty good, I got 31.5 mpg, and only stopped 3 times. I just listen to a lot of music and talk on the phone to pass the time....the past 2 trips I have spent time in silence. It's very relaxing, I just look at all the scenery, pray, think, and listen.
I was going to do a time lapse of me driving back to Hallmark but halfway through the my battery died and a lot of my files were corrupt! : ( So here is one of the files that wasn't lost.
It's a 12 hr drive : / but it's not to bad, it's my 6th time making the trip by car and it gets easier every time. The drive today was pretty good, I got 31.5 mpg, and only stopped 3 times. I just listen to a lot of music and talk on the phone to pass the time....the past 2 trips I have spent time in silence. It's very relaxing, I just look at all the scenery, pray, think, and listen.
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Me and my brothers! left to right - Dexter 16, Mitchell 19, me 22, and Westley 17. This photo was taken after a wrestling meet at Elmwood. It was a lot of fun to be around wrestling again, I really miss coaching! Tonight my family and Jamie and her parents are all hanging out. And tomorrow I leave really early in the morning to go home, I'm really going to miss everyone! : ( I'm not looking forward to driving in snow for 12 hrs lol but I'll be fine and you guys will really like my self portrait tomorrow. It's gonna be another time lapse! Well I hope you all are having a great weekend!
taken with a Nikon D3 by Jamie
Me and my brothers! left to right - Dexter 16, Mitchell 19, me 22, and Westley 17. This photo was taken after a wrestling meet at Elmwood. It was a lot of fun to be around wrestling again, I really miss coaching! Tonight my family and Jamie and her parents are all hanging out. And tomorrow I leave really early in the morning to go home, I'm really going to miss everyone! : ( I'm not looking forward to driving in snow for 12 hrs lol but I'll be fine and you guys will really like my self portrait tomorrow. It's gonna be another time lapse! Well I hope you all are having a great weekend!
taken with a Nikon D3 by Jamie
Friday, January 30, 2009
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Today has went very well so far! I took an executive portrait of Gary Swegan and some photos of Cycle works for a project aaand got to hang out with my lovely girlfriend Jamie : ) We had subway, hung out with Kerry, Darin, and Becky then went to Gounds for Thought...which was good. I got to take a lot of photos of Jamie that I really like and will put up on my blog. I am really enjoying my time at home and I cannot wait to be home for good! God has really blessed me with an awesome girlfriend, loving family, and caring friends!
Tonight I will be hanging out with my family : ) and just relaxing!
this photo was taken with a Nikon D3 in Grounds for Thought by Jamie Hoke...shes a sweet photographer ; )
Today has went very well so far! I took an executive portrait of Gary Swegan and some photos of Cycle works for a project aaand got to hang out with my lovely girlfriend Jamie : ) We had subway, hung out with Kerry, Darin, and Becky then went to Gounds for Thought...which was good. I got to take a lot of photos of Jamie that I really like and will put up on my blog. I am really enjoying my time at home and I cannot wait to be home for good! God has really blessed me with an awesome girlfriend, loving family, and caring friends!
Tonight I will be hanging out with my family : ) and just relaxing!
this photo was taken with a Nikon D3 in Grounds for Thought by Jamie Hoke...shes a sweet photographer ; )
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