Month: December 2010

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Even When I’m Not Working, I Can’t Help It…

Even when I’m not getting paid to shoot, it seems like I’m still shooting. It’s like the camera is my bridge to society. It allows me to interact with everyone else in the world. Take this bowling night that the wife and I participated in, for example. I couldn’t resist documenting it with my camera.
Sure, I didn’t go all out, bringing the strobes, soft boxes and assistants with me. However, I still wound up snapping the night away… using the camera as an excuse to wind in and out of conversations and little pockets of laughter here and there. Maybe I need my camera so I can be normal?!?


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Bye Bye Point and Shoot…

Well, this NY Times story doesn’t surprise me too much:

Casual users don’t care about ultimate quality… they care about ultimate convenience. Sure, you’ll get a better picture with a dedicated point and shoot, but think of all the extra steps it will take. First, you have to remember to take your camera with you. People usually prioritize a cellphone, but a separate camera is harder to remember in the first place. Then, when the picture is taken, you can’t immediately upload it to facebook or email it to a friend. You have to go home, plug it up to the computer and then upload it – and you may even need to resize it before doing so.
Good bye point and shoot cameras, it was nice knowing you!
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Zacuto Gear?!? Yes, Please…

I’ve been doing a little video here and there, or at least as much as my gear will allow me to do. That’s why I was surprised and flattered when one of the best new companies to make video accessories for the DSLR market asked if I wanted to test and review/evaluate some of their gear! If you aren’t already familiar with Zacuto, you need to be. They make some stuff that will turn your DSLR into a mini movie monster!

We’ll see what comes of the offer. I’m guessing they’ll be loaning me some gear to try out from time to time? I’d definitely like to see what parts and pieces allow me to make the Canon 5DmkII easier to handle with video. I’m just worried their stuff will be so easy to use that I’ll find I can’t live without it… The last thing I need is a whole new list of gear that I have to purchase!
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Life & Style, Anyone?!?

Does anyone get Life & Style Weekly? It’s one of those celebrity-watcher magazines that you always see at the checkout counter. I had an image run in a recent issue, but I never even think about looking for it while at the store.
Honestly, I’m not even sure what the story was about, because I had to shoot a building for them, not some sort of “stalker paparazzi” stuff. I’m sure the building was linked to some celebrity somehow, but I didn’t really care to ask who or why. I just shot pics of the place and submitted my invoice.
Anyway, if you are addicted to these celebrity gossip rags and you see a photo of a building in North Richland Hills, check the photo credit. It’s probably mine…
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In Honor of Sarah Jaffe…

Sarah Jaffe has played at the Austin City Limits Festival, which is a pretty special and significant accomplishment in its own right. She is signed to a pretty decent indie label – the same label as platinum-selling rock band Toadies. She has toured with Norah Jones and received a lot of love from fans during her own tours, so she’s not exactly another nobody playing in the local coffee shop. However, she’s not as well known as Beyonce or Madonna, so it was pretty surprising to see that Paste (a very well-respected national music magazine) listed her as one of 2010’s top fifty albums!
In honor of the newest achievement by Dallas/Denton’s darling, I’ve decided to post some pics from a 2010 photo shoot we did together…