first of the time images

The top image is the catalyst to my project, it was shot over three days in italy, the next is the first i have done here shot over about 2 hours while the sun went down.

Sorry accidental double there, heres the other one.

Architectural Composites

Anarchists at the Democratic National Convention

Check out this video by photographer Tim Hussin. See his website and also his regularly updated blog for incredible images.

In the video Tim combines still images, audio, and video for a unique view of the anarchists protesting at the DNC.

Tim recently won NPPA's 2008 College Photographer of the Year award with an image taken during an anti-war protest, also in Denver.

Book Project

These are some images from my 360 book project. I am doing my project on color and texture, and taking all of my photographs on Rouse St. If you have any advice or comments it would be appreciated. Thanks

Gray Cards etc.

So here is a good explanation of Gray cards from Steve. As if there isn't enough confusion already.

these are a few more images that i took this last weekend in hylite with my pinhole. There is an obvious spot on the first image that was flashed when the film was not rolled tight when remove but my question is has anyone ever seen those red bands before. any input would help, it was developed at F-11. also let me know what you think of the images aside from the obvious red bands.

CHAMPION Magazine

So for those of you that haven't heard, I was chosen to be featured in the NCAA Champion Magazine. This self-portrait was chosen to be the cover. It took a lot of work, but I was very pleased with the outcome. 

Upheaval Fine Art Show and Sale

Upheaval Art Show and Sale applications are now available at the Office of Student Activities. You can enter up to 20 pieces and only costs $5 to enter the show. Applications are due March 11 and the show is March 31-April 2, 2009.

Project

So I've started a PayPal project and am kind of curious to see what becomes of it. I started up a blog for it here. It's called Faith in Fame and gives people the opportunity to tell me what to photograph and I send them an original print, then delete the file so they have a one of a kind image. I've already had a couple orders since starting it this morning, which was unexpected, but exciting none the less! Check it out and tell me what you think! Faith in Fame

C41 processing

I am mailing film out Monday for processing in Rochester, NY. $8 per roll 120 and $3 per4x5 sheet. If anyone wants in send me an email. I plan to send it out first thing priority mail. Should have it back Saturday I imagine.

Sensor Dust

I JUST discovered some nasty sensor dust on my digi.  this is the first time i have had a problem with this.  any suggestions as to how i should take care of this. a simple cleaning kit perhaps or do i need to take it somewhere, and if so how much is it going to cost.  I hope to remedy this ASAP. i would appreciate your feedback. Thanx!

More cell pics

So what do you all think of these pics for my advanced color cell phone pics project? I've been doing some shooting but am trying to figure out whether to do full portraits or show some variations and I like these two detail shots, and actually kind of like how they go together, but was wondering if anybody else finds this work interesting so far.

Utensils Of Beauty -1

Here's the first test run for my Advanced Color project. I'm not quite sure how the format is going to be, especially after I add the model pics too.  Let me know what you think so far...thanks!

Attention 4x5 Color Photographers!!!!

Hey everyone! Camden, Amy and I are all sending out film this coming Wednesday or Thursday so if you have Negatives or Color Trans. you need developed let me know and we can all go in on it together. If we get enough of us we could have it sent overnight and the cost would be super low :) my email is amacguy_04@hotmail.com or just leave a comment on the blog. I'll be checking every day.

David

I was invited to "pizza night" for this family last night and I was able to do a few more photographs of the boys. This is David, age 12. He's the "leader of the pack" in every way for his brothers in this adoptive family. He's the oldest, biggest, and probably carries the most baggage (dealing with anger, abandonment, etc). He and his brother were dying of pneumonia on the streets in Russia when they were taken to an orphanage - not a pretty place. The others look up to him and are into whatever he's into. His mom says he can be suspicious of people and definitely has had to deal with attachment issues. This is the first family I've photographed, but it seems like this will be an issue with kids who are adopted when they're older. He thought the lighting equipment was cool and he said he liked posing for the portraits. I told him he was a natural. Do you like any of these? Ideas? Suggestions? I'm not sure how well I did on the conversion to black and white. More of the others to come...Thanks!

Krappy Kamera Online Gallery Up

Hey all - the online gallery of the top 50 Krappy Kamera winners is up! Check it out!

तोय

Holy cow this thing is fun! I just impulse bought a Rosco Light Pad the other day. It's basically a little fiber optic LED grid that's pretty darn bright and super compact. They are supposed to be used in car dashboards during filming to simulate ambient light, but I can see the possibilities going far beyond that! I picked up the 6x6" model for about $180, and you can get smaller or larger models as well. They've been talking about these things on Strobist a lot lately, and I just had to get one. It fits in my camera bag, and I can't wait to try it out for backstage impromptu portraits. It weighs nothing so I can see mounting it to a camera easily. Here are a couple of pictures I just snapped off...

Paul Mony

I made this portrait of Paul Mony on the beach in Kommetjie (outside cape Town). Notice the howling wind combined with slow shutter speed (see swimming shorts). I am amazed it is still fairly sharp. Paul was headed for his evening swim in the Atlantic. This is an endeavor not for the faint of heart. The water is so unbelievably cold it is hard to imagine swimming in it without a wetsuit, after the sun has gone down, and in a howling gale. Not my idea of fun. I spent quite a while trying to get sand out of my 4x5 after this.

i was bored

so i decided to build a camera that shot two rolls of 120 at the same time. this is what finally happened from two weeks construction and four test rolls, this being the forth. this camera is going to be used for my color final. I plan to shoot landscapes with the horizon line missing. it seems i need a little more practice aiming it first. let me know what you think.