although we shot a number of engagements recently where the main subjects were kids and as much they i enjoy their energy and candor, i think i got my fill this weekend. trying to photograph 20 kids running around in an inflatable playgroud where they’re moving 10 times faster than they normally do was one of my more phyiscally challenging shoots. on occassions, they would stand still and i get some interesting adult like expression from them. [...]
I recently visited Spirit Rock Meditation Center up in Marin for a few days of “relaxation”. I wasn’t suppose to ‘work’ but being a photographer at such an serene and beautiful place didn’t leave much choice in the matter. I’ve been interested in statues of buddha (specifically his facial features) for some time now and at some point i may build on a decent collection of imagery around the subject. Buddhism as a whole greatly interests me [...]
While photographing a Holiday Party over the weekend, I caught a photo that immediately reminded me of a photo that I took in November at Ruby Skye, SF. One a Master of Ceremonies, the other a member of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, both completely focused on their task… Different places and times. Serious deja vu!
it’s always nice to wrap up the wedding season with a wonderful and fun couple such as i had this weekend. it’s always a big risk with the weather during off season weddings but the weather couldn’t get any better for a brisk afternoon. the wedding happen to be in berkeley where there were a bit more trees and it reminded me of the fall when i used to live back in the east coast. as the [...]
Even though I’m an engineer here at OP, it’s not all about bits, bugs, and tech for me…. I can shoot too!! And no fancy SLR here, just a plain point & shoot digicam in ‘soft,blurry’ mode. This pot of daisies was basking in beautiful windowlight so my photography instincts told me to shoot it.
it wasn’t by design but i couldn’t resist crowning a friend’s baby as our official orange baby calendar year. it’s always amazing to photograph a baby’s progression within the first year. This one is beginning to have some character.
Thursday, 11.17.05, was old man Jack’s birthday. To celebrate, we busted out a chocolate cake that was so rich and decadent you can only have one slice. Happy Birthday Jack!!!
Since we all have to begin somewhere, it was interesting working with less experience models. given my tendency towards a photojournalist approach, it was quite different to constantly direct or confirm the model’s expression. regardless, there is still that decisive moment that i see when i am working in this formal context.
Ever wonder about the hardware & IT infrastructure behind our website? Well here is a picture of our servers that power our operation on the web. I was at our co-location facility this morning dealing with a troublesome server and decided to give you a sneak peak with this picture. Oooohhh…. look at all the pretty lights!!!
I am finally beginning to take advantage of our studio space with some test work with a new fashion designer, alaya. Her website isn’t up yet but it should be an interesting fusion of indian and modern references. We’re going to be putting up our fashion work over the next couple of quarters so expect more studio work from me