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 Inverted TrickToday I found a cool trick and figured I'd give it a try. Try the following for each photo. Click on the photo to single it out Stare at the red dot for 30 seconds Look away at a plain wall or ceiling and blink rapidly If you like... share this post. Read More Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 3:37pm |
 Revisiting SimplicityIts been a while since I've busted out strobes. Tonight I just felt like creating something funny and having fun. I love simple one light portraits combined with carefree, goofy and fun expressions. I think they really bring out the best in people, even when the photo is less then flattering....Read More Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 12:26am |
 Life after 365 - Silence at White SandsWhite Sands National Monument Read More Posted: Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 5:29pm |
 Life after 365 - Privately Owned HistoryPrivately owned history. Read More Posted: Friday, January 20, 2012 - 9:09pm |
 Life After 365 - Grand CanyonGrand Canyon Today was my second trip to the Grand Canyon. I'm not sure what I can say about it that you've not already heard, seen or witnessed. Perhaps I can just tell you what it means to me. Read More Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 4:40pm |
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 Life after 365 - A much needed break365 down... and its just the beginning. Read More Posted: Friday, January 13, 2012 - 1:23am |
 Day 365 - Project 365 - THE ENDOn January first 2011 I snapped a shot of my father in less than 10 minutes. I wrote a quick paragraph and posted it to the internet. I titled it day 1/365 - Dear old Dad. I then went to party, got super drunk, woke up the next morning hung over to the point of sickness. day 2 was a challenge to...Read More Posted: Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 2:06am |
 Day 364 - Project365I was shocked today when we left Fallon at the time we had originally planned. "lets leave as early as possible" I said to Joyce last night. "how about 8am?" "I was thinking more like 7:30, this way we when were late leaving, were actually on time!" I awoke at 6:30am, showered and was reedy to go...Read More Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 1:33am |
 Day 363 - Project365When I landed in Reno yesterday, I knew that my stay in Nevada wouldn't be a long one. Well, after I awoke today with a dehydration style headache and a sore body, the inevitable preparations started. Obviously, I was already packed as I had just got there.Read More Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 10:52pm |
 Day 362 - Project365I once again find myself smashed between strangers, crammed into seats too small, too narrow and too stiff. I had planned on working on edits but being cheap didn't upgrade to first class and now barely have room to type this. It was dejevu this morning when I awoke after only two short hours of...Read More Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 3:02pm |
 Day 361 - Project365A day of preparation is what would best describe today. I had to pack, organize, take inventory, make spread sheets, listing what I am bringing. I had to to wash clothes, then decide what I'm not bringing. Read More Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 8:46pm |
 Day 360 - Project365Until now I've only heard rumors of the pure awesomeness of the Canon 70-200mm Lens. Today, I joined the 70-200 enthusiast club. This lens is like A hot chick… NAKED - Amazing! Its like an ice cold Guinness… frickin fantastic, its like… ya, I can go on and on! I admit, its not the lens I'd find...Read More Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011 - 11:56pm |
 Day 359 - Project365Christmas… You wake up early, wear yourself out by 10am, take a nap, get up and eat too much. You then take another nap to aid in digestion only to get up again for a midnight snack. It's the same thing every year. Read More Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 10:45pm |
 Day 358 - Project365On the eve of my 359th day I find myself doubting my photo. I know this shot isn't my "normal" style and certainly isn't an amazing shot. I honestly wanted to not carry around 200lbs of gear while out with my family. Read More Posted: Saturday, December 24, 2011 - 11:58pm |
 Day 357 - Project365One talent that I wish I had would be the ability to sing without driving people crazy and also to be able to play the guitar at the same time. My friend Ben Price can do just that and he is pretty damn good. He had contacted me shortly after he helped with the Patty Madden shoot. He was interested...Read More Posted: Saturday, December 24, 2011 - 1:25am |
 Day 356 - Project365Tonight I hacked into my brothers Facebook account to send a message to a friend I wronged some 300 days ago. I've not spoken to him since that night in Palm Beach and admit I was wrong. Read More Posted: Friday, December 23, 2011 - 1:05am |
 Day 355 - Project365It seems that the further I get into this creative photography or what ever you call it, The more money I end up spending. Gear isn't cheap and I can't seem to ever have enough. I'm not talking about a problem with always wanting the best gear as soon as it comes out. Thats not it at all. Read More Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 3:14am |
 Day 354 - Project365Oh how I could get used to having coffee brought to me in bed, breakfast made and having the water front only a short walk out the backyard. But… like Guinness, good things never last. I had decided not to drive home last night after the exhausting day of shooting.Read More Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 3:07pm |
 Day 353 - Project3653am, I finally shut the computer, set my alarm, made last minute mental preparations and shut my eyes for what soon was painfully obvious, a half assed nap, or attempt at a nap. I awoke at 5:39am, one minute before my alarm was scheduled to accost me with the horrible and unwelcome buzzing. Read More Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 12:02am |
 Day 352 - Project365Note to self… if you decide to work out in the future, lifting large chunks of asphalt is a very good way of working the muscles out! I awoke today SO sore from hauling those things a mere hundred yards! Today I had planned on using as a day of rest before Monday's big shoot. However, upon waking,...Read More Posted: Monday, December 19, 2011 - 11:01pm |
 Day 351 - Project365Today I shot with recording artist, Eigh8t. On the verge of releasing his 1st official album. He and Real Skillz records, sought out someone who could take the seed of an idea they had in their heads and grow it. Being the expert farmer I am I took that seed and that shit is now a hearty concept...Read More Posted: Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 1:04am |
 Day 350 - Project365Today… I've got to say, was pretty interesting. Actually, today was one of those days where I feel bad for the 9-5 folk that dread waking up in the morning because they have to go to work. Read More Posted: Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 12:37am |
 Day 349 - Project365"What if money really did grow on trees? I heard my neighbor had a money tree… it was a little bare but we decided to grab a little cash for the holidays. A covert mission yielded a small reward… we almost got caught but our black clothes blended into the night." Read More Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011 - 12:41am |
 Day 348 - Project365I always find it humorous when those close to me make references to my ego. "oh, mike… how big is your head today?" or "perhaps you should work on deflating it a bit so we can all have space" Honestly, I'm my worst critic and often the hardest on myself. I typically don't feel like my work is "good...Read More Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 2:56am |
 Day 347 - Project365A few weeks ago I did a picture of my brother Shawn in a bandana. I wanted to play with just two lights. Read More Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 3:27am |
 Day 346 - Project365Looking through old pictures you'll notice that there was a distinct difference in the way film processed throughout the decades. You can tell the era just by looking at the photos. If there is any question of the age you can always look at the eye glasses.Read More Posted: Monday, December 12, 2011 - 10:00pm |
 Day 345 - Project365I would just like to say… I'd have been done 3 hours ago if it wasn't for Joyce saying she didn't like the pose I picked for Christina. She was right and the final does look a lot better with the better pose.Read More Posted: Monday, December 12, 2011 - 8:39am |
 Day 344 - Project365If there was ever a day to film it would have been today. We started off bright and early at the St. Lucie West IRSC library. No more than a dozen people in all populated this enormous two story house of knowledge. We quickly decided that the second floor would be perfect for its total lack of...Read More Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 1:45am |
 Day 343 - Project365When I woke up this morning, I knew it was going to be a long day. I had no idea I'd be this beat by the end of it. 7am, both of my alarms went off , first the Bladder alarm and seconds later the phone alarm. Its like they are tied together or something! I decided that it was time to get up and get...Read More Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2011 - 1:49am |
 Day 342 - Project365I've coveted this camera since it came out. I've drooled over the specs and dreamt about getting my hands on one. Well, today after 342 days of Project 365 I was able to finally feel the power of the Canon 5d Mk II in my hands. Read More Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 11:04pm |
 Day 341 - Project365I'd like to extend my condolences to Joyce and her family as her Grandmother passed away today. Joyce has been in Saint Paul Alaska for the past week taking part in a team effort to care for her grandmother. It was very sad to hear of this and kicked off my crappy day. Read More Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 1:07am |
 Day 340 - Project365I don't know why I awoke at 8:30 am after only 3.5 hours of sleep, but I did. I was up and I thought, "I might as well take advantage of this" I rolled out of bed, took a shower, ate breakfast and got right to work. Chipping away at the mountain of work I had to do.Read More Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 1:14am |
 Day 339 - Project365So… after getting more than frustrated with my computer, I decided to really try to tackle the extreme slow down. Its odd that I hadn't thought of this before today but sometimes the simplest explanation is the hardest to find. The computer came with 4 gigs of RAM.Read More Posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 1:35am |
 Day 338 - Project365Babies crying is nothing new to photography. With 1001 different reasons and methods to get said baby to cry, the how is sometimes as interesting as the photo itself. Now, I feel I'm a pretty easy on the eyes kind of guy but apparently, some children beg to differ. If fact that down right throw a...Read More Posted: Monday, December 5, 2011 - 2:36am |
 Day 337 - Project365Over the past 12 months I've worked with a wide array of subjects, young and old, tall and short and even half size (half mike! day 304!) Today my skill was tested as I was faced with combining it all together, Animals, flying kids and a whole lot of chaos! Who would be bringing this all together...Read More Posted: Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 10:42am |
 Day 336 - Project365So many times as I was growing up did I hear the phrase. "Eat your dinner because there are starving children in Africa". Never did you hear that there were starving people down the street. Too much do we as a nation reach our hand of generosity out over seas before lending a hand to those who also...Read More Posted: Friday, December 2, 2011 - 11:11pm |
 Day 335 - Project365I am now mentally and physically exhausted as I am convinced I went off the deep end with the attention to detail. I swear a rogue pixel was too much for me to handle. I turned into the pixel bounty hunter, wielding my deadly tablet pen and riding my trusty, rusty steed of a chair.Read More Posted: Friday, December 2, 2011 - 1:34am |
 Day 334 - Project365If I was contracted to shoot intimate portraits with Gangsters or other fugitives with out compromising their identity, this is how i would do it. Shawn had texted me earlier this evening with this theme. Since I had yet to begin thinking about a theme, I snatched this one up the second it was...Read More Posted: Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 12:12am |
 Day 333 - Project365Rylan's expression is exactly how I felt today while attempting to come up with a unique and interesting photo. My Vagabond Mini came in today and I couldn't find anyone to go out and test it with me. Rylan was going to visit his mother at 8pm and It was quarter to.Read More Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 10:22pm |
 Day 332 - Project365After a weekend full of photography and editing and NOTHING else… I decided to take it easy tonight before I lose my head in it all. I am very pleased with the last two days photos and can only hope that the next two contracted shoots go equally as well. Read More Posted: Monday, November 28, 2011 - 9:52pm |
 Day 331 - Project365When Steven Atkins Contacted me a few weeks ago to do a unique portrait of his son, daughter and two nieces I immediately was excited by the wording of his message alone.Read More Posted: Monday, November 28, 2011 - 1:07am |
 Day 330 - Project365I just couldn't stop! If I wasn't using tonights shot for the project I could have gone for days adding the smallest of details. Details that 99% of you wouldn't even catch. I swear, I spent 50% of the time at 500% zoom. I've got to say… I'm pretty damn happy with the end result of this one. Read More Posted: Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 12:27am |
 Day 329 - Project365"Hey uncle Jack… how many spokes do you have?" that was the question I posed to him before I even busted out one light. I knew that if I was going to attempt a full body composite, transplanting my cycling enthusiast of an uncle from flat florida to the wide open roads of Nevada, I'd need to be...Read More Posted: Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 1:50am |
 Day 328 - Project365Happy Thanksgiving to all that celebrate this day of over indulgence and food induced comas. I'd like to announce that for the first time in a very long time, I didn't over eat. Actually, I under ate. It was the first meal of the day besides of ice cold beer 10 minutes after waking up.Read More Posted: Friday, November 25, 2011 - 2:36am |
 Day 327 - Project365Very few nights do I walk away from a shoot not knowing wether or not I have anything usable. Tonight I was truly unsure of what I had and it was to say the least… a little disconcerting. I had decided to go to the Infiniti & Baby Ann performance at a local club.Read More Posted: Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 4:00pm |
 Day 326 - Project365For those of you who are both loyal readers/viewers/watchers/lookers and are observant human beings will notice that I've carried over the fire theme from yesterdays shot. Significance? none! I just liked the look of it and figured just like people can put pepper on just about any food. Why can't I...Read More Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 2:56am |
 Day 325 - Project365Have you ever had a dream that you were convinced was real? This morning I hit the snooze button a few too many times and as a result, had a series of dreams that progressively got stranger yet more real with every tap of the snooze button. Towards the end I had one dream in particular that I had...Read More Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 3:49pm |
 Day 324 - Project365If I said I had a productive day I'd be lying. After being up way early yesterday morning and staying up very late, I figured I deserved to have a lazy day and just do nothing! I pealed myself away from the comfort of my bed today at 3pm. Read More Posted: Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 11:32pm |
 Day 323 - Project365For all the stress of the past two days, today was pretty easy and enjoyable. If you don't count the part about waking after 3 hours of sleep, dragging myself out of bed and narrowly avoiding eating cupcakes yet again for breakfast. Read More Posted: Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 4:55pm |
 Day 322 - Project365If yesterday wasn't stressful enough, today had to top it. Juggling pre production for shoots, the project and what little personal life I have, gets difficult sometimes. I used to be lazy… those were the days! Tomorrow I'm supposed to not only sound smart during the creative meeting, I have to...Read More Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 2:46am |
 Day 321 - Project365My head hurts and I've come down with a sudden case of stress. I don't really feel like doing much of anything and it shows. I spent an hour messing around with the camera before coming close to a photo I could settle on. I just wasn't feeling it tonight. It was one of those days and I know there...Read More Posted: Friday, November 18, 2011 - 1:17am |
 Day 320 - Project365If your looking for a point, theme or message in today's picture… You may be looking for a while. I really just looked at the plastic wrap and thought, "What would be the worst message I could send to young children?" Oh, ya… playing with plastic wrap on your face! This will certainly be one shot I...Read More Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 2:10am |
 Day 319 - Project365Why do you think they call them specials. Not because they are the freshest or top selling items! No no no… they are yesterdays meatloaf turned meat pie or two day old potato wedges turned into mashed potatoes. Read More Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 4:44am |
 Day 318 - Project365I can't help but to feel like I'm in over my head sometimes. Sure I know what I'm doing when it comes to photography and post production but the technical shit in between like production management, financial and contracts seem to be just past my comfort level. I'm learning as I go and I'm not...Read More Posted: Monday, November 14, 2011 - 10:08pm |
 Day 317 - Project365It was December 20th, 2010 when a woman with Purple, Pink and brown streaked hair pulled up in a brand new jeep grand cherokee. She was best friends with my high school friend Jennifer. I had stayed at Jennifer's house while on vacation in Buffalo in the winter of 2010. Jenn had told me all about...Read More Posted: Monday, November 14, 2011 - 1:22am |
 Day 316 - Project365From the moment I awoke I knew today was going to be better than yesterday. My stomach pain was gone and I was feeling much more "alive". Eating didn't bother me and it seemed as if the sickness was a very temporary thing. Read More Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 3:27pm |
 Day 315 - Project365I awoke today with a pain in my stomach and a feeling of intense weakness. I thought it was just hunger so I went about my morning in the hopes that just a small amount of food would ease the pain. Halfway through a plain omelet and I knew it wasn't hunger causing the pains. I hadn't had a problem...Read More Posted: Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 4:39am |
 Day 314 - Project365Scrumptious Morsels… the new name of my brother Shawn's and Mothers new mini cupcake and desert business. Why mini? they're bite size, cute and are just the right size for people of any age. Read More Posted: Friday, November 11, 2011 - 1:27am |
 Day 313 - Project365When Ebony from day 273 emailed me wondering if I would be interested in using her for another day, I immediately said yes. Its a blessing when people volunteer and a even bigger blessing when those people are both photogenic and beautiful. Ebony has no bad sides even though she claims she "has the...Read More Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 9:13pm |
 Day 312 - Project365Once upon a time… Joyce told me that my recent blogs were becoming less story like and more instructional. At first I was alarmed at this statement! Have I lost my linguistic cunning? Am I no longer taking you on a literary roller coaster through my vast imagination? I must sincerely apologize to...Read More Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 8:59pm |
 Day 311 - Project365Today I awoke to the oh so familiar feeling of "the morning after drinking". My head was pounding, my eyes hurt to open and despite the copious amounts of water I drank before bed and anytime I woke throughout the night, I was still dehydrated.Read More Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 3:19am |
 Day 310 - Project365So… My brother Shawn turned 27 today and we celebrated with a little drinking. The rain kind of canceled the bon fire but we managed to have a great time turning call of duty into a competitive drinking game. Every time shawn shot me, I'd have to drink and vice versa. Joyce would wager on the...Read More Posted: Monday, November 7, 2011 - 3:13pm |
 Day 309 - Project365Sitting at my kitchen table, head down, deep in thought, I was racking my brain trying to come up with a unique shot for today. However, ideas are progressively getting harder to come by after 309 days. After what seemed like an hour I had a dimly lit, barely functional, turn of the century...Read More Posted: Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 10:18pm |
 Day 308 - Project365Tonight was another one of those nights where I had two serious contenders for the days shot. One is a dark lit and dramatic portrait of my Nephew Rylan in his new favorite Spider Man Mask. The other is of my Mother and my Brothers dog. Read More Posted: Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 2:37am |
 Day 307 - Project365"Turning Dead animals into Masculine Home Decor"Read More Posted: Friday, November 4, 2011 - 2:17am |
 Day 306 - Project365I was about to start writing about the day when I was momentarily interrupted by thoughts of my nephew Rylan. Now 3 years old but acting like he's 6! Sometimes he is too cute for his own good. Today he discovered the water dispenser while I was picking up a check. Out of character, he asked for a...Read More Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 2:03am |
 Day 305 - Project365Today I awoke to a text message from friend and artist Jay Alders. Back in early April on Day 95 while in Belmar, New Jersey, Joyce and I visited Jay at his home and studio. There we spent 5 hours developing and shooting the shot that was pictured in this test message today. It had made it as the...Read More Posted: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 11:58pm |
 Day 304 - Project365A few days ago I saw a funny post posing the question, "what if celebrities were little people?" the link brought you to dozens of amazing photoshopped images of celebrities like Martin Lawrence as half their normal size. After browsing through that post it got me thinking… "could I pull that off...Read More Posted: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 2:56am |
 Day 303 - Project365Randomness. No really… There is no point other than the project must go on. I had taken a 30 minute nap and dreamt that there was one Guinness left in the fridge only to wake to the realization that the last guinness was consumed days ago. What a cruel joke my brain played on me. Read More Posted: Monday, October 31, 2011 - 3:21am |
 Day 302 - Project365I awoke today after 5 short hours of sleep. We had arrived back in Port St. Lucie at 3am and didn't get to sleep until just before 5am. Still feeling the exhaustion for last nights shoot I wanted nothing more than to crawl back under the warm blankets and sleep a few more hours. Unfortunately for...Read More Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 2:35am |
 Day 301 - Project365I'm completely exhausted! for the past two days I've busted my ass getting ready for the Happy Camper Foundations Annual Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween Party. All the work ended up paying off as we really pulled out a show stopper. I couldn't' of asked for a better outcome. The tweaked system from the...Read More Posted: Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 1:47pm |
 Day 300 - Project365What a full day! I won't lie… I'm a tad bit stressed about tomorrows shoot at the Ghouls Gone Wild Annual Halloween Fundraiser Party. Joyce and I have been working our asses off getting the set ready. After breaking apart 4 pallets we were able to put together a 8x4 foot old, creepy wood floor.Read More Posted: Friday, October 28, 2011 - 2:23am |
 Day 299 - Project365"I'll be doing a simple shot tonight since I'm so busy building the horror set for friday's shoot" Ya ok… says the man who can't peal himself away from photoshop for more than 2 minutes. Joyce got her costume together for this friday's event and I decided to shoot it as it was interesting enough. I...Read More Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 1:41am |
 day 298 - Project365I figured I'd once again use the gun and alley theme today. I liked how it turned out yesterday and wanted to see if I could use the same theme yet give it a slightly different look. I significantly scaled back the look most of my shots have. to attempt a more "real" or even cinematic look. This...Read More Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 12:14am |
 Day 297 - Project365I've said it before and I'll say it again… The only thing I hate more than doing dishes is doing dishes with cooked on food. (come to think of it… I've never said that before.) I just made dinner (late, yes… I agree). We had Pasta with Eggs; You cook the pasta and with beaten eggs ready you strain...Read More Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 12:40am |
 Day 296 - Project365My hands are cramped, ass is numb, eyes are heavy and my brain, like a sponge has been rung of every ounce of available creativity. Joyce had been suggesting I do a photoshop marathon and I agreed that it was time. Its been a couple of months since I really dove into photoshop with the intention of...Read More Posted: Monday, October 24, 2011 - 5:08pm |
 Day 295 - Project365I may have had 3 too many beers. After the MMA fights tonight we stopped by the store to pick up some stuff. Guinness was among those things we picked up. Its been a while since I've had a beer so I figured I deserved it. Well one led to 3 then to 4 and now I'm typing this with little disregard to...Read More Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 3:04pm |
 Day 294 - Project365Tonight I went back in time. no, not to 26bc with a video camera like I would like (I know there was shit that went down that didn't get recorded accurately)! No, I went back to the 80's. An 80's prom to be exact.Read More Posted: Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 12:27pm |
 Day 293 - Project365I hate car shopping! I hate the back and forth game you play with dealers. The car is marked at 12,000 and you say I'll give you 9,000 and then they say 11,678.27. Then you come back with 9,500 and they of course say… Let me go run it by the sales manager. They come back and already know the lowest...Read More Posted: Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 3:18am |
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 Day 291 - Project365"A tribute to those who inspire" Read More Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 2:27am |
 Day 290 - Project365I just love how you can be in a slump one day and the very next strike gold. I not saying the shot is gold, I'm more referring to how quickly the idea popped into my head. It was like I didn't even have to try! We were talking about trashy people and all the sudden a Hooker approaching a John...Read More Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 1:00am |
 Day 289 - Project365Ever had one of those days where the lack of food packed with animal by products, saturated fat and sodium starts to effect your ability to think? no? oh thats right, because most people don't quite that shit cold turkey like me. Ok, I refuse to dedicate this blog entry to yet another "ooh michael...Read More Posted: Monday, October 17, 2011 - 12:01am |
 Day 288 - Project365"The Vegetables Made Me Do It!"Read More Posted: Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 12:31am |
 Day 287 - Project365Do you ever just feel stupid? Tonight I most definitely did! After 4 hours of graphic art at the SouthFloridaDines office, I returned home to drink dinner. Shawn and Joyce informed me that they'd be eating Pasta Salad. Yes, Joyce gave in due to being sick - another one bites the dust, I suppose! I...Read More Posted: Friday, October 14, 2011 - 9:24pm |
 Day 286 - Project365Ready to be amazed? Taken to a whole new world of amazingness? Here we go… Today was hair cut day! After nearly 3 months I finally broke down and decided to get the hair tamed. Exciting I know!!! My long time friend Merideth needed a headshot for her hair cutting license and who better to call...Read More Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 9:42pm |
 Day 285 - Project365"Two days worth?!" Today was vegetable restocking day and boy did we restock! WIth a trip to the local produce stand we walked in with some cash and walked out with nearly 50lbs of vegetables and fruit and 40.00 poorer. Read More Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 11:29pm |
 Day 284 - Project365To sum up today in one word… I'd have to use, exhausting. But for all of you who follow me know, I never leave it at just word! today was the second full day of our juice fast and let me tell you… it was hard! I woke up feeling like absolute dog shit! Headache, fatigue and overall crapiness! Joyce...Read More Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 12:49pm |
 Day 283 - Project365Glendale, Ariz., Firefighter Dave Graybill in support of breast cancer awareness bought a big map of the U.S, put pins where he wanted to go and drove a pink firetruck to each of those places. Read More Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 1:10am |
 Day 282 - Project365Today I had the pleasure to meet, talk and shoot with Noel Thomas, a modern day child slavery Abolitionist/Activist. He is part of Redeem the Shadows, a group who travel the world to raise awareness of child slavery. Read More Posted: Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 10:24pm |
 Day 281 - Project365We left DeLand Florida, A small city West of Daytona Beach at 6am this morning for a photo shoot in Ft. Lauderdale FL, a 4 hour drive south. My friend Israel was popping the question to his girl and hired me to document the event in pure Ninja mode - Meaning, she was to have NO idea of what was...Read More Posted: Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 12:50am |
 Day 280 - Project365what do you get when you mix a 2 year old girl, rail road tracks, her favorite bear in grave peril and an impending rain storm? A giant RUSH is what! This idea was too good to pass up and since today is the last day I'm in Deland before heading to yet another city to shoot we had no time to spare.Read More Posted: Friday, October 7, 2011 - 8:05pm |
 Day 279 - Project365"Its as free as you can be" said Skydive instructor Manny Neto of Skydive DeLand, today just after Joyce and Jessica safely returned to earth after a quick decent from nearly 13,500 feet above our green and blue planet at about 120 MPH. Read More Posted: Friday, October 7, 2011 - 12:37pm |
 Day 278 - Project365Tonights blog and photo come to you live…ish from Deland Florida. Home of… um, the Ocala National Forest. I'm not sure it has much more than that except maybe Skydive Deland where Joyce and Jessica will be jumping out of a airbus at 14,000+ feet above the earth with the sole intention of scaring...Read More Posted: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 11:51pm |
 Day 277 - Project365After a late upload of yesterday's photo I was left with little time to develop an idea for today. I've always had the idea to have a "stripper" type shot but didn't really know how I wanted to portray it. When Joyce reminded me that she had brought her Dorothy costume from Nevada I immediately had...Read More Posted: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 11:55pm |
 Day 276 - Project365Todays picture is a combination of both really learning the Cyber commander computer light controller and Joyce and I's test run of our super juice diet we are ramping up to start. I normally poke fun of vegans and their crazy way of eating but I suppose I can't really say shit anymore since I'll...Read More Posted: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 7:30pm |
 Day 275 - Project365Day 275 - Mysterious Woman FYI… Joyce wants everyone to know she does NOT smoke, nor does she condone the use of tobacco or Tobacco products. The cigarette was not lit and no one suffered from second hand smoke. This shot is a work of fiction and should be taken as such.Read More Posted: Monday, October 3, 2011 - 1:49am |
 Day 274 - Project365Today I figured I'd once again grace the project with a new face. In order to do that I obviously needed to get off my fattening ass and venture outside the boundaries of my home. From the second that plan formulated, a series of events were set in motion and eventually led me to the Strong Man...Read More Posted: Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 2:15am |
 Day 273 - Project365Today I had the pleasure of working with a new face and a pretty one at that! Eboni responded to my request for a volunteer yesterday. Actually she just "liked" that I was looking for someone, so I kind of volunteered her! The idea for today ace last minute while I was racking my brain for...Read More Posted: Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 2:01pm |
 Day 272 - Project365"glasses really you accentuate your nose, or maybe its the hair" Joyce said to me while looking through today's shots. I agreed and explained that its never really got in the way except while trying to kiss a woman of similar nose size. I've had pretty good luck with my face these past 29 years. Read More Posted: Friday, September 30, 2011 - 12:02pm |
 Day 271 - Project365So, after last nights computer trouble and corrupt Lightroom catalog, I had given up and went to sleep. This morning I awoke with the hopes that today wouldn't be as sucky! Well, so far its not been nearly as sucky, but thats not to say its not getting on my nerves.Read More Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 7:05pm |
 Day 270 - Project365We've been places… Ya thats for sure. We ended our trip with an overnight stay in Dallas Texas. After some severely overpriced food at the hotel and a great night sleep we were once again on an airplane. Having the flight broken up like it was really made the traveling easier. 3 hours for the first...Read More Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 6:20pm |
 Day 269 - Project365If you have a free day while traveling back from anywhere and the airlines calls for volunteers to give up seats, I suggest you do it!!! Today Joyce and I were set to leave Reno at 7am. We had arrived at the airport at 5:30am reluctantly ready to bored the plane and head back to Florida.Read More Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 9:39pm |
 Day 268 - Project365Well thats it… My wild west trip is coming to a close. 3 short weeks of sand, wind, off road adventures, rock climbing and general low humidity fun. I'm not sure what I'll miss more, the lack of sweat or the wild, open and undeveloped land. Yes, everything is further apart, but the scenery is...Read More Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011 - 10:03am |
 Day 267 - Project365I've seen some pretty cool things in my 29 years of life. I've seen vast landscapes of rock, towering structures of glass and steal and endless valleys of enormous evergreen trees. I've met interesting people and traveled the country. Today I added another amazing thing to my list. While 4 wheeling...Read More Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 1:51am |
 Day 266 - Project365If your from the east like me and you here the word Cowboy you immediately think of history class, an old western or even Owen Wilson in Night at the Museum. What you don't realize or at least I didn't is that Cowboys are still a intericle part of western life. They not only still exist… they still...Read More Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 1:50pm |
 Day 265 - Project365I want to first just let everyone know that there is really NO point to this photo. No hidden meaning and no rhyme or reason. I had this very interesting theme planned out and the main prop fell through. After that we just said whatever and just decided to make a cool looking photo with what we had...Read More Posted: Friday, September 23, 2011 - 1:08am |
 Day 264 - Project365A recovery day is always in order for any vacation and today was just that. I find it humorous that I need a recovery day from a vacation within a vacation. We only got a few hours of sleep as we needed to empty out and return the rental car by 11am.Read More Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 3:59pm |
 Day 263 - Project365A light show of exploding color is the best way to describe the sunset at glacier point in Yosemite National Park. Blue skies with the occasional cloud hover what looks like mere inches over the largest mountain I've ever seen.Read More Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 5:43pm |
 Day 262 - Project365I'm typing this from inside a warm and cozy tent in Yosemite National Park in Northeast California. We drove from my brother Cory's in Twenty Nine Palms California located 2 hours south east of Los Angeles. The drive took us just under 8 hours with a few stops to de grumpy me with food. We had left...Read More Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 5:37pm |
 Day 261 - Project365Once again I sit here typing this to both you and the future me. I am again, packing my stuff up in preparation for another journey. I'm leaving my Brother Cory's home in Twentynine Palms, CA a small military town in the middle of the Mojave desert. We are traveling North to Yosemite National Park...Read More Posted: Monday, September 19, 2011 - 1:50am |
 Day 260 - Project365I'm sunburnt, bruised, scraped and bleeding. I spent the day jamming my fingers in holes, cracks and crevices. With names like Blow, Feminine Itch and Bitch In Heat, you'd think we spent the day at a whore house or a porn convention when if fact we were enjoying the wonders nature had made for us....Read More Posted: Sunday, September 18, 2011 - 3:15pm |
 Day 259 - Project365Getting older is a load of crap! who says with age comes wisdom. There is so much shit I still don't know! I never feel older on my birthday. So what that its my 29th. I feel the same now as I felt on my 25th. I'm comfortable with my age and my grey hairs. I suppose that I do however, feel a bit...Read More Posted: Friday, September 16, 2011 - 9:22pm |
 Day 258 - Project365Ok, so its officially my Birthday. At the time of this blog I am 29 years old. I have already had one Guinness and a nearly too big LIT. That would be why tonights picture took just a bit longer than it should have! Read More Posted: Friday, September 16, 2011 - 2:37am |
 Day 257 - Project365The, stark sage brush painted landscape of the northern regions of Nevada gives way to the rolling hills of green pine and immense snow capped mountain ranges of California. Equipped with camera, lights and 10 pairs of underwear I travel South West with Joyce as my copilot.Read More Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 1:14pm |
 Day 256 - Project365Today, out of nowhere Joyce and I decided to head to Yosemite National Park after visiting my Brother Cory. We will not be staying nearly long enough to see anything but figure 24 solid hours with 6 of them sleeping should give me a sneak preview of what I could see with a solid week. So with the...Read More Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 12:34am |
 Day 255 - Project365Today was our last day of camping out at the mines. We woke up a little earlier to head out on one last off road adventure. After Joyce's fathers bike starting giving him issues Joyce and I took off on our own. She turned to me and said. "where do you want to go" I looked at the tallest mountain...Read More Posted: Monday, September 12, 2011 - 8:03pm |
 Day 254 - Project365Lets try this again. Moments ago I suffered a near nervous breakdown as my computer locked up mid sentence and refused to start up for 10 minutes. I tried every trick I knew. As I sit on the bed watching the white screen with Apple logo and progress wheel endlessly spinning I think about how many...Read More Posted: Monday, September 12, 2011 - 2:40am |
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 Day 252 - Project365Most of my day was spent working on graphic design for clients back in Florida. At this point I can't call this a vacation as its more of a temporary relocation. My daily routine has not changed at all! I'm just in a different part of the country! I actually like it out here. Its hot but not sticky...Read More Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 1:57am |
 Day 251 - Project365You know your in Nevada when a truck load of guys flies by you in the middle of no where and screams "stick it in her butt!". Then just as they disappear over the hill they start shooting at rabbits. From what I hear, the shooting of rabbits from a moving and bouncing vehicle is sort of a sport...Read More Posted: Friday, September 9, 2011 - 2:16am |
 Day 250 - Project365So… sticking with the theme of the trip thus far… Today I find out that the vagabond that Anthony lent me has a bad battery. It charged all night long but didn't take a charge. Its not nearly as bad as having the inverter go bad as I'll be able to use his inverter with my battery so were still in...Read More Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 2:59am |
 Day 249 - Project365Lets run down what this trip has found it necessary to throw at me thus far. 1. Broken PC cord on Day 2 causing me to shoot on camera lighting. 2. Vagabond takes a crap on day 3 causing me to be tethered to the wall outlet 3. This morning my Stands and Stand bag arrived. The bag is 7 inches too...Read More Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 11:12am |
 Day 248 - Project365If this is some sort of joke, because I'm not laughing. Yesterday my PC cord went bad right before the shoot. Today right before the shoot the Vagabond II stops working. Battery is charged, the green light is on yet no power! I'm really not happy! My light stands get here tomorrow and now I have to...Read More Posted: Monday, September 5, 2011 - 11:40pm |
 Day 247 - Project365I have a feeling that this trip is going to produce a ton of words! Already two days in and I have so much to say I feel I'm going to have to forewarn people of the hazards of eye strain from long exposure to computer screens! Read More Posted: Monday, September 5, 2011 - 5:35pm |
 Day 246 - Project3655:58am After a frantic night of packing and computer repair we finally made it out the door. I'm running on no sleep and about 5 cheese sticks. I'm shaky, pale, tired and borderline zombie! Shawn was nice enough to drive us to the airport at this ungodly hour and we even got away with an extra 2lbs...Read More Posted: Sunday, September 4, 2011 - 12:43am |
 Day 245 - Project365No photoshop compositing today! Instead I bring you a semi frantic Michael, scrambling to get ready to brave TSA with my Vagabond II battery, A mysterious pistol grip tripod head and of course my Camera! With any luck, by this time tomorrow I will be on the West coast of America in Mini Vegas… A.k....Read More Posted: Friday, September 2, 2011 - 6:20pm |
 Day 244 - Project365What do you get when you put a mullet wig on a little kid and have him stick his tongue out? One cute fuckin kid, thats what! This photograph actually cost money to make. $2.04 to be exact! for what? talent of course! Yes, we had to bribe him with money to cooperate! At 3 years old he knows that...Read More Posted: Friday, September 2, 2011 - 1:45am |
 Day 243 - Project365Do you ever get to the point of exhaustion that you think you could fall asleep while walking? That is how I was at 6:45 this morning. I had just finished posting the blog for yesterday and made sure everything was in order for today. I set the alarm for 11:30am knowing full well that it would be...Read More Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 9:41pm |
 Day 242 - Project365Have you ever seen a family portrait that made you wonder WTF were they thinking? I'm sure we all have. Matching jeans and white T-shirts, Mullets on Everyone! A family portrait has its own category of photography. At least in my "book" it does! You have your traditional shots, which in my opinion...Read More Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 6:50am |
 Day 241 - Project365As american as, well… a guy in a pink shirt? Pink just isn't my color unless it's the thin strip of pink in a nice steak or a few other things that are pink… Shirts… no thanks! Anyway… Shawn decided to be Mr. Crocker tonight and make his delicious home made apple pie. He even makes the dough from...Read More Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 12:30am |
 Day 240 - Project365Today it was suggested to me that I "lighten" things up a bit. Since yesterdays shot was dark, evil and downright disturbing, I took that challenge. I figured I'd once again use Jacque to illustrate the Dark vs Light theme. Easy enough huh? Read More Posted: Monday, August 29, 2011 - 2:46am |
 Day 239 - Project365Have you ever looked at someone and thought that if they were a zombie that they'd be the one that would end up getting you? Seemingly innocent, cheery and bright natured, but get too close and BOOM, She rips your intestines out through you belly button while bitting off half your arm! She'd also...Read More Posted: Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:26pm |
 Day 238 - Project365This afternoon while out in public with my pencil thin split mustache, I happened to catch a glimpse of a Chilis chef/cook riding his bike. He was wearing the most obnoxious chili pepper printed chef pants. I swear if I wasn't a photographer I'd most definitely be a chef, if for the sole fact that...Read More Posted: Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 3:43pm |
 Day 237 - Project365"So sleazy you'll need a shower" Read More Posted: Friday, August 26, 2011 - 3:50am |
 I'm once again hitting the roadThats right everyone... I'm hitting the road once again, to see what I can find in the cast open Wild West. My last trip started in San Francisco and led me across the country, all the way to Portland Maine. This time I'm flying into Reno, NV and spending 2 solid weeks in the deserts of North...Read More Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 6:50pm |
 Day 236 - Project365Day 236/365 - He insists he's an electrician!Read More Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 3:28am |
 Day 235 - Project365So I got that call I was hoping for and now I have a tiny bit of work to do and I'll have secured funding for my newest trip. I plan on getting a ton of texture and background shots of the desert, rocks, caves, mountains and general "out west" stuff. I will be out there for roughly 3 weeks in which...Read More Posted: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 1:34am |
 Day 234 - Project365Late last night I got a message from fellow photographer and friend Ben Price. He asked if there was a chance I'd be up at 9am. I said what most people would expect. "9am? You must be crazy!" However, Ben was leaving for college and I figured I could sacrifice a little sleep to see him off. Read More Posted: Monday, August 22, 2011 - 7:35pm |
 Day 233 - Project365Today I thought to myself… what would happen if I didn't have my strobe lights? What would I do then? Well,… the answer is simple. I'd use the largest light source known to man… The sun! No, nothing happened to my strobes! I simply decided that a "fire drill" of sorts was in order. A practice run...Read More Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2011 - 8:25pm |
 Day 232 - Project365I'm sure half of you out there can relate when I say, sometimes you just feel like taking it easy. Today was one of those days. I wanted to scale it back but wasn't ready to throw in the towel and snap a shot of myself. I decided the next best thing would be my father. He loves poker and what...Read More Posted: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 10:14pm |
 Day 231 - Project365I remember back a few years when I looked in the mirror and was disappointed in myself. I was out of shape and a teetering on "oh your so cute and squisy! I was one piece of cake away from giggling when someone poked my stomach. I was nearly 190lbs and being only 5'8" that was borderline beefy. I...Read More Posted: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 4:16am |
 Day 230 - Project365Today I was so sure that I had a great idea! That was until I shot it and realized it wouldn't work for the project. I've yet to do any images with nudity or near nudity or even images of questionable levels of age appropriateness. Not that I'm against them its just I'd like to keep the project...Read More Posted: Friday, August 19, 2011 - 2:11am |
 Day 229 - Project365Some people day dream about exotic vacations or their favorite celebrity. What do I day dream of? A 100 inch pressure sensitive touch screen desktop. It's a shame that it exists and I can't afford it. I'd absolutely love to have a layout like this. Simply drag the application I want in front of me...Read More Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 12:53am |
International Photo Composite ChallengeThe Internet has done a lot of things in the past 15 years. the biggest accomplishment has undoubtedly been the connection of billions of people. People that would otherwise never meet or even know of each others existence. We now can chat, talk and see people from all over the world. Share...Read More Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 12:51pm |
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 Day 227 - Project365"we all have blood on our hands" Read More Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 12:12am |
 Day 226 - Project365It's not every day that I get a shot that really doesn't need Photoshop! Today was one of those days where everything seemed to be falling apart but miraculously it all comes together at the very last moment. Read More Posted: Monday, August 15, 2011 - 1:18am |
 Day 225 - Project365Late last night I was informed that my mother was going to be doing a story on the local paint ball field and would be going into the field to shoot while a game was going on. Naturally I couldn't miss this opportunity. So, today at 2pm we set out on a mini adventure to inVINCibles Paint Ball Park...Read More Posted: Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 10:08pm |
 Day 224 - Project365Tonight I give you a very basic image in an effort to afford me more time to whittle down the list of items on the old to do list. Finishing the cleaning and reorganization of my room is one of them. I figured why not use the movies I'd be removing from the shelf in order to clean and re-...Read More Posted: Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 10:04pm |
 Day 223 - Project365I've said it before and I'll say it again, I have a slight problem when it comes to spending a reasonable amount of time on each shot. Shawn came to me and asked if I could do a portrait of Rylan and him so he could print it. Shawn doesn't have a lot of shots of the both of them. Separate they have...Read More Posted: Friday, August 12, 2011 - 3:25pm |
 Day 222 - Project365With an ear to ear grin and a warm fuzzy feeling I present to you Day 222! My goal for this year was to get published in a national magazine. On August 10th, 2011 a whole 222 days into the year that goal was met. Shutter Bug Magazine published a profile of me in their September issue of the...Read More Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 12:06am |
 Day 221 - Project365Some times you just feel like being alone. Nothing has to be wrong. You don't have to be upset or even mad. Today was just one of those days. It may even be the first time in 221 days that I've not had someone with me when I venture out beyond the comforts of home. I packed up the gear and took off...Read More Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 1:27am |
 Day 220 - Project 365I just couldn't resist capturing my 3 year old nephew Rylan playing PS3! He gets so into it just like his dad. He turns his head and remote when steering. He sticks his tongue out when concentrating and even yells at the screen when he crashes. If he doesn't end up programming games or something...Read More Posted: Monday, August 8, 2011 - 9:37pm |
 Day 219 - Project365Minority report, Inception, The Matrix… each of these movies suggests some crazy computer controlled society or simply a super high tech new world. Some are scared of it, while I say, "Bring it on". I day dream about being able to jack into a computer at the neural level and touch, taste, feel and...Read More Posted: Monday, August 8, 2011 - 1:46am |
 Day 218 - Project365"I'm back!" After several days of reduced photoshop work and exploration of different photographic techniques, I find myself once again in my ass numbing, pore posture inducing computer chair. Frustrated over both my turtle slow nearly full macbook and a un reliable photoshop. craving beer and...Read More Posted: Sunday, August 7, 2011 - 5:26am |
 Day 217 - Project365If I sound redundant I apologize but South Florida is TOO hot! That coupled with my love of salt It'd be safe to say I have no tolerance for humidity. But still I strap up and laugh in the face of heat stroke all for the sake of both the project and my intense and nearly overwhelming fear of...Read More Posted: Saturday, August 6, 2011 - 4:19pm |
 Day 216 - Project365That background sure is blurry! Yes, once again I decided to step outside the safety of my home, studio and photoshop and attempt to find real life locations around my city. Tonight I find myself at The Roosevelt Bridge, a giant curved architectural landmark of Stuart, Florida. This bridge is...Read More Posted: Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 11:52pm |
 Day 215 - Project365So today I ventured out into the world to get Day 215. I've wanted to finally take advantage of the wide end of my f-stop scale that the Canon 24mm-70mm has and get some selective shallow focus "bokeh-licious" shots. It seems to be all the rage now days and everyone and their 3rd cousin twice...Read More Posted: Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 12:29am |
 Day 214 - Project365After a surprising response to last nights "A storm just under the surface " and an even more surprising 116 on Explore I found myself having it easy for Day 214s shot since the theme, model and location were already nailed down. Interior designer Eve Beres will be appearing in Luxe Magazine and I...Read More Posted: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 12:20am |
 Day 213 - Project365Ok so I feel like exploding inside but i'm trying to keep a calm on the outside. Nothing seemed to come together and I was just getting more frustrated with every attempt. My computer needs a swift kick to the mother board! My 1 month old camera batteries don't hold a charge and B and H says I need...Read More Posted: Monday, August 1, 2011 - 11:42pm |
 Day 212 - Project365I've always wondered how women fit so much crap into their purses. It seems like you can ask them for just about anything and they have it. You can't bring a book bag full of candy into the theatre but you sure as hell can bring a sub zero refrigerator disguised as a fashionable purple leather...Read More Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 10:58pm |
 Day 211 - Project365I was asked by the local band Badd Penny to come and photograph them for publicity purposes. I figured why not also use it for Day 211. I arrived at the dimly lit Late Night bar, A dark and smokey local hangout. It is one of the few remaining bars that you can smoke in in the area so it seemed like...Read More Posted: Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 10:56pm |
 Day 210 - Project365I've promised for weeks that I'd take it easy for one night and not spend an eternity in Post Production. It takes a lot for me to break away and I guess the 24-70 was enough to do it. I have terrible eyes and focusing a camera without auto assist is nearly impossible for me. Further more using...Read More Posted: Friday, July 29, 2011 - 8:08pm |
 Day 209 - Project365"Everything but the kitchen sink!" I've tried starting this blog about 5 times now only to erase what I've written. I feel as if I've hit a creative wall after last nights shot. I usually like to start my blogs out with a creative twist of words that grab your attention and attempt to make you...Read More Posted: Friday, July 29, 2011 - 4:34pm |
 Day 208 - Project365"Title me Please" - If you like it say so at the bottom by hitting like or commenting! I've burned myself while capturing fire. Choked on smoke, inhaled dirt and spend hours cleaning up a mountain of baby powder all for the sake of atmosphere shots. I've chased birds up and down cliffs in Maine...Read More Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 1:45pm |
 Day 207 - Project365Even when I look at today's picture I can't help to think "what the hell?". I had started shooting with no direction with the intention of letting things evolve. Well, evolve they did. Right past the point of reality! Abstract Expression was the only phrase I could come up with to describe this...Read More Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 8:56pm |
 Day 206 - Project365Eyes are organs that detect light, and convert it to electro-chemical impulses in neurons. in short… its how we see the world and how we as photographers take that world and present what our eyes see to you. Read More Posted: Monday, July 25, 2011 - 9:09pm |
 Day 205 - Project365After catching up on sleep I finished the Day 204 edit from fight night. I wasn't away from photoshop more than 10 minutes before I had to dive into the next picture in the project. Day 205 came to me out of the simple necessity to complete the shot in as little amount of time as possible. Harry...Read More Posted: Monday, July 25, 2011 - 1:01pm |
 Day 204 - Project365"and the winner is..." We'll get to the fights, but first a little back story as always!Read More Posted: Monday, July 25, 2011 - 3:05am |
 Day 203 - Project365So… lets run down the most interesting tidbits of my day. 1. Joyce dyed her hair bright bright pink/red. I have no more fear of losing her in a crowd. We will test this at the MMA fights tonight. 2. My Brother Shawn will be receiving a giant gift basket from an organic food company for using one...Read More Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 4:07pm |
 Day 202 - Project365So I woke up today with my left hand stiff from ant bites suffered while setting up last nights shot. I decided the best course of action was amputation from the elbow down. However, I had second thoughts after thinking about how many successful one armed photographers there were. I've heard of...Read More Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 9:17pm |
 Day 201 - Project365"She tries to escape but only ends up trapped." Today I found out that I was off by a day. I had shot day 200 as if it were 199 and missed out on all the excitement and celebration. I suppose it wasn't all that bad as I didn't stress over how I was going to make 200 the most epic shot yet. I...Read More Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 3:05am |
 Day 200 - Project365It's a mystery as old as clothing itself. The unexplainable disappearance of socks during the drying process. Some say it's a small sacrifice to the dryer gods while others say they get caught up in between the dryer cylinder and dryer wall. I'd like to believe they go to a better place. A place...Read More Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 12:03am |
 Day 199 - Project365My mother always encouraged me to use my imagination. She always supported each and every creative endeavor throughout my child hood. No matter what the outcome, I knew she always thought of me as her "special boy". My creative outlets may have changed through out the years but never my enthusiasm. Read More Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 2:21am |
 Day 198 - Project365Every once in a while you grab a shot that is both unexpected and turns out great. Shawn, Jacque, Joyce and I had made a quick trip to Walmart for some beer and juice. I figured I'd grab a quick shot for Day 197 since the last week has been a little more than intense when it comes to photoshop....Read More Posted: Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 9:31pm |
 Day 197 - Project365So, I needed a new picture for my website. I had recently redid the layout and wanted a shot with a background similar to the one on my site. I started with the idea to get a simple shot of me. That quickly grew into a shot of me popping in from the side of the website. Of course that idea evolved...Read More Posted: Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 3:01am |
 Day 196 - Project365Wether you listened to pop, glam, rock, southern rock, hair bands or metal, the 80's were undoubtedly a time for major advancements in music. Being born in 1982 afforded me the tail end of the era but not enough time to truly appreciate what the decade had to offer. Luckily with Itunes and Pandora...Read More Posted: Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 7:36pm |
 Day 195 - Project365Tap tap tap; the sound of my keyboard keys clicking away. Fixing this, coding that, Facebook, Google, Flickr, Twitter. The standard barrage of Internet candy that bombards my tender sponge of a brain on a daily basis. My brain nearly at capacity from the constant influx of data. I swear...Read More Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 11:44pm |
 Day 194 - Project365Sometimes a simple shot can say more than the most complex shot in the world. A picture is worth 1000 words huh? well I certainly always try to have it say ten thousand words and if that's not enough I'll add 2000 actual words on top of it. Tonight was a simple night. One light, camera and a simple...Read More Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 11:00pm |
 Day 193 - Project365My project thus far has been lacking a large part of whom could potentially hire me - Bands! So, with the upcoming rock festival coming to town I figured I'd start honing my skills at band photography. Tonight's is not the best shot but it certainly shows me that I could make a decent living...Read More Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 6:46pm |
 Day 192 - Project365After 192 days of non stop photography, I find myself at a point where I stress over what I'm going to shoot, where and when. The last few days I've been so engrossed in The Ghouls Gone Wild edits that I've had to set alarms to remind myself to snap the days shot. Read More Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 6:43pm |
 Day 191 - Project365In the wake of the Ghouls Gone Wild Photoshoot I'm knee deep in editing yet loving it. I decided to take it easy today as I will be jumping right back into editing right after this. A lot of people have trouble with all white backdrops and I would like to let you all know I also had trouble with...Read More Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 6:41pm |
 Day 190 - Project3652 months of planning and the day was finally here. This would prove to be the biggest shoot I've done to date. 19 models, hair, makeup, wardrobe it would all come together in hopes of making an amazing and memorable image. Read More Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 11:43pm |
 Day 189 - Project365Well, tonight was another one of those "smack two hoes with one backhand" kind of day. I had to do inventory and organization for tomorrow and figured why not use the gear as part of the shot. After laying it all out on white, I put up white sheets 180º around the table and whala… a seamless white...Read More Posted: Friday, July 8, 2011 - 11:23pm |
 Day 188 - Project365Since the straight jacket for Saturdays shoot is nothing more than a smock for a really long armed person, I figured I'd see what it looked like when photographed. Shawn semi volunteered for the role of long haired crazy! Read More Posted: Friday, July 8, 2011 - 1:37am |
 Day 187 - Project365Today was a hectic day preparing for Saturdays Ghouls Gone Wild shoot. I stopped by The Amazing Mr. A's Costume Shop and Prop house in West Palm beach FL. This is where I picked out the vintage nurses outfit, mental hospital gowns and an old school doctors uniform. From there we went a few blocks...Read More Posted: Thursday, July 7, 2011 - 1:02am |
 Day 186 - Project365Not much to say tonight. I spent most of the day painting a sky scrapper! Ok I didn't do that. Although, I did whoop ass in some Monopoly. So much so that someone couldn't handle the awesomeness and nearly had a meltdown. I do love to beat a sore loser! Read More Posted: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 2:45am |
 Day 185 - Project365So today is July 4th. 235 years ago today the colonies of America gained their freedom. What does that mean today? Not a whole lot! We drink, party, eat and blow shit up. In Florida its legal to purchase and detonate fireworks. When my family and I first moved here from Buffalo NY we were amazed at...Read More Posted: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 12:44am |
 Day 184 - Project365The name of the bar is Mickey Finns… Why don't you call it Ruffies or Rapies? Mickey Finn is a drug that induces Unconsciousness and vomiting. Home run as far as a bar name goes! Anyway, I ventured out to this bar in hopes of grabbing some interesting shots of both the "night life" and karaoke. I...Read More Posted: Monday, July 4, 2011 - 2:44pm |
 Day 183 - Project365Day 183 marks the beginning of the 2nd half of Project365. The downhill portion of the challenge has been set in motion. I decided to take a simple shot of my mother tonight. She needed to laugh after the long battle with Comcast cable. I setup a simple black backdrop, hair light and Key light. A...Read More Posted: Saturday, July 2, 2011 - 10:44pm |
 Day 182 - Project365I might as well start the blog today off with bad news. Joyce slid by with a narrow victory in the 4th game of Scrabble. We are now tied at 2 games a piece. She of course is overly joyed and rubbed it in something fierce with a victory dance and a solid round of ball busting. She played a good game...Read More Posted: Saturday, July 2, 2011 - 3:03pm |
 Day 181 - Project365"She also has a large vocabulary!"Read More Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 11:24pm |
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 Day 179 - Project365If I ever tell someone, "Oh it will be quick" I will be lying! My project thus far features people and since tonights features feet, I'd say it squeeks by as being "people". I wasn't sure if it would "count" at first but everyone assured me that it would. I set out to get feet in the rain right at...Read More Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 12:19am |
 Day 178 - Project 365Today I promised myself I wouldn't get carried away and if I hadn't of stopped myself I just may have. I was woken up early and didn't get nearly enough sleep. I tried to go back to sleep after I got a little work done but couldn't relax. I finished my work for the day and hung out around the house...Read More Posted: Monday, June 27, 2011 - 8:03pm |
 Day 177 - Project 365“You're silly uncle mike” the words my 3 year old nephew said to me as he looked and pointed at me in my glam rocker getup. Kids have no filter and just say what ever is on their mind. He wasn’t lying that I was “silly”. I felt ridiculous with with a long flowing wig on, pants that had fit in the...Read More Posted: Monday, June 27, 2011 - 5:25am |
 Day 176 - Project365Today was the redneck circus. Lil Bobby, Joyce, Jacque and Cleatus (myself) were scheduled to make an appearance and snap some stylized portraits. I woke up at just after 10am and got right to work finishing the stained beaters. I printed out and ironed on my new logo and web site to the back and...Read More Posted: Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 2:58pm |
 Day 175 - Project365I normally joke about eating cheese with Guinness as I rarely combine the two. However, tonight I figured why not give the combination a try. Its pretty damn good… tasting that is. I'm not sure yet how good it is for my body - Internally. We all know how it is for the outside. Just look at the...Read More Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 1:32pm |
 Day 174 - Project365Today I give you… an image that needs no photoshop. Last night I figured I'd throw everything including the kitchen sink at the image while today I opted for a model that didn't need much work. Shawn has been working out pretty vigorously for the past few months. I've slacked off a bit due to the...Read More Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 11:36pm |
 Day 173 - Project365What can I say… Well how about "damn that took me a long time" I had no real idea what I was doing when I set out late last night to capture what would end up being not only day 173 but yet another photoshop marathon piece! I had taken a short nap after dinner to see if I could "dream" again and of...Read More Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 11:24am |
 Day 172 - Project365Sometimes when creativity is taking a night off you must attempt to find inspiration from other sources… For an hour I came up blank, worse than blank… flat out void. The last thing I want to see is another lame ass shot of myself. For a short while is was looking like that would be the outcome! I...Read More Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 11:40pm |
 Day 171 - Project365This weekend is the Redneck Circus and Cleatus and his Brother Lil Bobby are attending in full fashion to capture the festivities in pristine 3 light setup. There will be a beer belly competition, Best wife beater and more. The main event will be Ms. Redneck pageant. I will be capturing portraits...Read More Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 2:17am |
 Day 170 - Project365I love when I have no clue what the days theme will be until I get halfway to the location! Today, Jacky came back up to visit Shawn for the night. We all went out for some frozen yogurt at Tuti Fruti. I opted to skip as I had my sights set on chocolate mouse and vanilla custard! It was leftover...Read More Posted: Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 11:51pm |
 Day 169 - Project365If your coming from flickr then jump to where you left off Here if not then just start reading. It gets interesting!!! Today I was invited to meet two new princesses from Princess Enchantment and Jacky Brodhead. This is the same woman who played Snow White in Day 158. Today however, she was playing...Read More Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 11:19pm |
 Day 168 - Project365Ok, so bouncing back from my 2 day photoshop marathon I give you a piece of shit broken PS3 and my loving reaction to its insolence! Shawn and I have done just about every thing we can to this POS and it fakes that is works but when it comes time for the heavy stuff it hangs up. I really think its...Read More Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 11:25pm |
 Day 167 - Project365Lets just say I'm slightly embarrassed on how long this took me. I had only attempted an aging manipulation once in the past and never completed it. I figured I'd once again try to get a glimpse into the future. I'd like you to meet Michael Herb at what appears to be age 65. Albeit a good 65 as...Read More Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 2:12pm |
 Day 166 - Project365If you enjoy this blog please scroll down at the end and comment or hit the like button, thanks - Michael Once again, I take this project to the extreme and attempt something I've never done before. I've always wanted to do a full on alien but didn't think I could. Today I said to myself — "this is...Read More Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 2:37am |
 Day 165 - Project365Every once in a while you have to stray from your standard method of operation and say "lets challenge myself to shoot a different style today". That is precisely what I did when I had the idea for today's shot. Read More Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 1:46am |
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 Day 163 - Project365Today is my nephew Rylan's 3rd birthday. He had come from his mothers house with no nap! It was her day with him and she decided that it wasn't worth putting him down for a nap at 12 since his father was picking him up at 1pm. Shawn now gets a cranky tired kid. Not fair in my opinion! And whats...Read More Posted: Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 6:43pm |
 Day 162 - Project365Theres something sexy about a woman with a chainsaw. That is unless you've pissed her off! Tonights photo came to me out of absolutely nowhere. Shawn, Jacky and myself had taken a quick trip to pick up some pallets and then a slightly longer trip to Publix supermarket to pick up supplies for both...Read More Posted: Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 2:54am |
 Day 161 - Project365If you follow me and the project you know that sometimes I get carried away. Sometimes I have an idea that just screams "pain in the ass" from the second it pops into my head. Today was one of those days. I was sitting at my kitchen table surfing the net looking for interesting shit. I had come...Read More Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 3:16am |
 Day 160 - Project 365After getting to sleep just past 6am again and sleeping till 2pm. I didn't have much energy to do anything, yet I managed to drag myself to the beach with Joyce for some kite flying time. This time I actually brought the 14 meter kite and board in hopes of the right wind conditions. However, the...Read More Posted: Friday, June 10, 2011 - 1:39am |
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 Day 158 - Project365I finally finished Day 157s Mini Scrabble shot at just after 3:30am. I laid down to get a few hours of sleep at 4am. I figured since I had all my other batteries charging, I might as well give mine a quick charge. The alarm went off at 7am and I instantly knew that gear batteries were fairing...Read More Posted: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 8:54pm |
 Day 157 - Project365Today's theme started out with a highly competitive game of analog scrabble. We've all been playing words with friends on the iPhone for the past few months and we've become pretty addicted. Sometimes playing 3 or more games at once against one person. When searching through my linen closet a few...Read More Posted: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 3:27am |
 Day 156 - Project 365Ah, day 156 done before 2pm the next day! We awoke shortly before 2pm. I only had a slight headache from the night before and to my amazement, the backyard wasn't burnt down, the firepit was not a raging inferno and the pool still had all its water. Minor cleanup was needed but that was it. We...Read More Posted: Monday, June 6, 2011 - 2:23pm |
 Day 155 - Project 365For those who are counting day 155 was another Guinness night. We picked up some pallets and after I spent nearly an hour cutting them up with a pre-civil war hand saw, blistering my hands and breaking a proficient sweat. We started a nice fire that kept us more than warm in the 75 degree south...Read More Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2011 - 3:11pm |
 Day 154 - Project 365It's a bird, no it's a plane… No its super boy! He can leap over couches with a stiff toss from his dad. He can out run a speeding train from his car seat. He will melt your will power with a single "but pwease!!!" He is Rylan, my nephew. Read More Posted: Friday, June 3, 2011 - 11:42pm |
 Day 153 - Project 365I love the days when you start out in one direction and end a million miles from where you originally expected. Kind of like Columbus discovering America on his way to India. "hmmm they look like indians, there for they must be indians!" Read More Posted: Friday, June 3, 2011 - 4:31am |
 Day 152 - Project 365I'd like to first let everyone know that A. I'm not addicted to beer as this is only a satire. And B. I wasn't out of beer. I was just acting as if I was. Read More Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 1:26am |
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 Day 150 - Project 365If someone asked me if I would be able to do a shoot like today in less than 1 min, I'd look at them and laugh. Ironically that is just what happened today while shooting the 3rd and final Memorial Day shot. The location is Tradition Square at the event "Take time to honor" a joint effort between...Read More Posted: Monday, May 30, 2011 - 8:32pm |
 Day 149 - Project 365Today started off with the idea of a third and final Memorial Day tribute. However, after getting home at 3:30am and not going to bed until 4am. I knew getting up early was a far fetched idea. Instead I opted for an easy day of cupcake making, hamburgers and hotdogs. I even made my own cream cheese...Read More Posted: Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 11:41pm |
 Day 148 - Project 365Day 147 is part 2 of my Memorial Day tribute. Brought to you again from Operation Take Time to Honor a Memorial Day tribute to the 2700+ soldiers lost from Florida between WWI and the present. Read more on the memorial at www.204studiosphoto.com/365blogs/day146 Read More Posted: Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 11:38pm |
 Day 147 - Project 365What more can I say about Day 146, then I picked my friend Jennifer up from the Airport. Watched 2 episodes of Scrubs in the cell phone waiting lot while on standby for her stupid flight to arrive. Went to sonic and ate a foot long hot dog and then made our way 45 minutes north back where I live to...Read More Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 2:00am |
 Day 146 - Project 365"The ultimate price for freedom."Read More Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 11:14pm |
 Day 145 - Project 365Today I pay homage to what some say don't exist. I say, with all the stars out there the chances of life outside of this nearly destroyed planet is crazy, absurd, and frankly a bit naive! Now, some would argue that believing in aliens is a bit like having faith in god. That is an argument/...Read More Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 12:26am |
 Day 144 - Project 365Today was one of those rare days where I actually had productive paying work. Douglas Rodriguez, owner of 5 restaurants through out the country and author of 4 international cookbooks, called me earlier this week in need of my services for the 3rd time. Combining his restaurants D.Rodriguez Ocean...Read More Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 1:44am |
 Day 143 - Project 365Today I got "tagged" What does that mean? From what I understand is that you have to do a self portrait and then tell 10 things about yourself. Mr. Matthew Coughlin tagged me and I accepted the challenge. So before I get to the facts 'o' Michael, I'll give you a bit of the normal. Read More Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 6:48am |
 Day 142 - Project 365Whats left to say that I didn't already say in yesterday's blog. Well, it took me until well after 8pm to start feeling better. I forced down a few crackers (48 to be semi exact) and started feeling better. I then ate a full dinner and drank a whole lot of water. Read More Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011 - 12:56am |
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 Day 140 - Project 365140 days ago I made a promise, nay a covenant to boycott the razor until the day where my photography graced the pages of a magazine! I didn't really know what I had gotten myself into that fateful day, but I know now, after nearly 6 months of dealing with what I came to call bob, that next time I...Read More Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 1:53am |
 Day 139 - Project 365Today while browsing the internet I came across a few sports type shots. I figured that what better night then local little league night to get a shot of a youngster playing a sport. I had a very specific lighting and pose in mind and was determined to get just that. Read More Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 11:53pm |
 Day 138 - Project 365Its rare that I capture a real moment let alone one as intense as today's. I had figured I'd setup another elaborate shot and photoshop the hell out of it until it barely resembled a photograph. You all know, pretty much my standard operating procedure! However, when I heard my brother Shawn cry...Read More Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 9:39pm |
 Day 137 - Project 365To say tonight was a pain in the ass would be an enormous understatement! Not only did I have another low creativity night, I had a lot on my mind with the recent publishing of my work without credit. I'll elaborate on that more later. Tonights picture depicts a physical representation of what I...Read More Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 4:29am |
 Day 136 - Project 365I'm a bit hostile right now as I had to dip into my reserve creativity tank only to find someone syphoned the last of it out while I wasn't paying attention. Some bastard is running around with the only creativity I had left. What a dick! Read More Posted: Monday, May 16, 2011 - 11:33pm |
 Day 135 - Project 365Tonight I had the pleasure of watching both Shawn and Joyce eat shit flying the kite, and when I say eat shit I mean EAT SHIT! Shawn caught a gust of wind and after getting pulled 10 feet in the air, got dragged about 25 feet in the grass! I just sat there and laughed. Joyce then jumped in the...Read More Posted: Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 11:46pm |
 Day 134 - Project 365Today I attended the 3rd annual Surfers for Autism Event at Martin County Public Beach. The organizations strives to unlock the potential of autistic individuals, support research and advocacy and help reduce stigma towards the condition. 2 to 4 skilled surf instructors are paired with an autistic...Read More Posted: Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 12:52pm |
 Day 133 - Project 365Day 133 comes to you after completing an interview for a french photography website. I had sited some of my favorite photographers. Andrezej Dragan is one of my favorites and I would love to one day be in the same league as him. I’m always trying to improve and try different techniques. I don’t...Read More Posted: Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 12:48pm |
 Day 132 - Project 365Day 132 completes the Classic family portrait series for now. The remaining 2 portraits will have to wait until My brother Cory and his wife Katie come to visit. I may have went a bit far with the underexposure today. The noise in the shadows is a bit strong but I’m still perfecting this technique...Read More Posted: Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 12:45pm |
 Day 131 - Project 365Day 131 brings you part 3 of my classic family portrait series. My goal is to capture each member of my family in the same classic style. The grain and low contrast lighting really appeal to me. I love the single light source and how it falls across the face. The eyes become the focal point,...Read More Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 9:53pm |
 Day 130 - Project 365Today was more of a day for little to no brain activity. I really didn’t feel like doing much of anything and that included over thinking of a magnificent and jaw dropping photo. I wanted to keep it simple and just capture a clean and crisp image that focused more on the subject than the technique...Read More Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 10:20pm |
 Day 129 - Project 365"Who doesn't like a killer clown?"Read More Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 12:17am |
 Day 128 - Project 365So, mothers day this year just so happens to fall on the same day as my fathers 57th birthday. The double holiday was pretty normal in that we all did our own things and only got together for dinner. We had yet another cake from my mother and Shawn’s cake decorating class on Saturday. They had...Read More Posted: Sunday, May 8, 2011 - 11:09pm |
 Day 127 - Project 365After a long night, early rise and alot of sun, I'm beat! I know the second I hit the pillow I will be out like a light. The beach was a good time, Rylan absolutly loves playing in the sand. He has no issue with getting sandy from head to toe, from mouth to ass and every where in between. Every...Read More Posted: Sunday, May 8, 2011 - 11:06pm |
 Day 126 - Project 365What a night. no exclamation mark today folks as I really wasn’t all that impressed with the evenings events. The saving grace was the people that I was with. I had for the third time visited Stuart Grill & Ale in attempts to capture what would surely be the heart of who they are trying to be....Read More Posted: Saturday, May 7, 2011 - 10:44am |
 Day 125 - Project 365I’m in a serious funk. Not creatively but just a general funk. I feel the walls closing in on me with every passing hour. My jobs are few and far between and the ones I do get rarely are creative enough to stimulate me. People all around me are upgrading their gear and I'm still using a 40d with a...Read More Posted: Friday, May 6, 2011 - 12:09am |
 Day 124 - Project 365Today wasn't the best day for me, or my family for that matter. No one was physically hurt and no one is in trouble. Just internal power struggles and desperate attempts to regain the feeling of control. Sometimes I wonder how the family has held on this long.Read More Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 12:36am |
 Day 123 - Project 365Cleatus is a redneck construction worker, He also happens to be my 2nd cousin. His uncle is the owner of the company and that is the only reason he hasn’t been fired yet. He is barely competent and drinks on the job. He says that drinking alcoholic energy drinks helps him concentrate.Read More Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 2:50pm |
 Day 122 - Project 365I decided to try a different approach to the zombie theme today. Since I'm planning on a larger themed zombie shoot this saturday I figured I'd try both Zombification both in reality and in photoshop. Day 121 was in photoshop while today was all special effects makeup. Either way it takes along...Read More Posted: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 4:04pm |
 Day 121 - Project 3655:15am: I stumble in after an amazing night at club med. My pants and underwear are soaked due to being in the hot tub and not having a towel. I'm drunk, tired and seconds from falling over. I strip and pass out within seconds of hitting the pillow. Read More Posted: Monday, May 2, 2011 - 6:28pm |
 Day 120 - Project 365"Re-Engineering Perfection" Part 2 of Engineering Perfection takes Rachel 2.0 to the extreme level. Deconstructing her to see just how she works. This was a blast to create both physically and in photoshop. 90% of what you see is real. Read More Posted: Monday, May 2, 2011 - 5:59pm |
 Day 119 - Project 365"Engineering Perfection" I blame Day 119 & 120 on watching Robo Cop 1 and 2! I had the sudden urge to make a cyborg, but not any cyborg, A sexy female cyborg. I know... go figure! a guy wanting a female cyborg. Well sorry!! Anyways, I called upon my old friend Rachel and we got to work. 4 hours...Read More Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 2:02am |
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 Day 117 - Project 365Well, bouncing back from Day 116's Shawmoyce we now have another situation theme. Testing that new Sub Woofer takes a trained ear. What better ear than ye ole brother. I love to put him in interesting and sometimes uncomfortable situations. Today I had the pleasure of having his Friend Israel put...Read More Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 7:07pm |
 Day 116 - Project 365Today was one of those days where I was fresh out of ideas but not creativity. We had taken a 90 minute ride to feed Shawn's new obsession. Collecting and modifying Power Wheels for his son Rylan. We stopped off at Total Wine for some specialty beer and were on track to go take today's picture. But...Read More Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 7:04pm |
 Day 115 - Project 365So, due to the game of Frisbee we played yesterday, Shawn decided it was time to buy a Frisbee. We took a short trip to Sport Authority and Picked up the darkest, heaviest and least visible frisbee we could find. Don't let this picture fool you… it was nearly impossible to see the damn thing let...Read More Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 1:15am |
 Day 114 - Project 365When the family is in town its hard not to participate in the vast amount of activities that spring up. Watching my cousin Joe bail out on the 4 wheeler as it flies into woods. My Cousin Blake ran into 3 different trees and I pop the tire off the rim! Later we played frisbee until it got way too...Read More Posted: Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 11:54pm |
 Day 113 - Project 365Today and tomorrow will be my beer days. Since I've given up drinking beer during the week outside of business meetings or shoots involving free beer, I figure today was ok to indulge. My Aunt and Uncle and Cousins are in town again after there week long sun fest on the west coast. We have the beer...Read More Posted: Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 11:51pm |
 Day 112 - Project 365I hate the ups and downs of the photography industry... well at least the industry around where I live. I get super busy then I can go a month without a call.Read More Posted: Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 11:48pm |
 Day 111 - Project 365Today was a good day! I had a great interview with Julius Wigham of the Palm Beach Post for a story that should print in 2 weeks. I started scheduling several new jobs including Bagel Brothers of New York. I got even better at wheelies on the 4 wheeler and to top it off I received word back from...Read More Posted: Friday, April 22, 2011 - 12:33am |
 Day 110 - Project 365"Chillin in the White House!" Ok... this is the first time I've attempted an inside joke. Lets just say its part of this "special day" Never participated in it but I know plenty of people that do! So today is dedicated to "chilin in the white house"Read More Posted: Friday, April 22, 2011 - 12:30am |
 Day 109 - Project 365Ask any one doing the 365 project and they will say the same thing, It starts to get tricky after a while. Even the photographers that snap a picture of their dog, shoe, wife, girlfriend or even grass hits a wall at some point. I love every second that I get to hold a camera or pick up the tablet...Read More Posted: Friday, April 22, 2011 - 12:21am |
 Day 108 - Project 365When I set out today to paint with light, I expected a laid back and relaxed shoot. No heavy Alien Bees, No light stands or exposure tests. Just a simple flash light, a camera and a tripod. Well, boy was I way off. I sweated more today than I have in 30+ days.Read More Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 12:35am |
 Day 107 - Project 365Some kids never grow up. These are two prime examples. the third is laying on the ground snapping this shot. The looks we get from the neighbors are crazy enough when I'm near naked! But, when they see Joyce in true sardine fashion contorted into this childs toy, they have to take a second look....Read More Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 12:24am |
 Day 106 - Project 365Today I had the pleasure of meeting the most feared convict in Alcatraz history. The infamous…. Ok so i'm just effing with you. This is Sal my friend Jenna's father. We had a make up cook out after the miscommunication/sabotage yesterday.Read More Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 12:21am |
 Day 105 - Project 365Today was the first real lazy day I've had in 30 days and I needed it! Joyce and I lounged around for most of the day. I swam with Rylan than watched him ride his 4 wheeler. My aunt, uncle and cousins were coming into town and we had planned a cook out. They were staying at my grandmothers house...Read More Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 12:17am |
 Day 104 - Project 365In a blink of an eye its all over. I find myself staring at the shower wall day dreaming what was just a short while a reality. Just 30 days ago I started the trip that would surly become a highlight in my life. San Francisco bound on a nonstop flight from Orlando International Airport. From there...Read More Posted: Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 4:22pm |
 Day 103 - Project 365No... this isn't nearly my best work. Sometimes you just can't win. Fun day nonetheless.Read More Posted: Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 4:16pm |
 Day 102 - Project 365Today was more of a setup day as we had to make a 2 hour detour to drop Joyce's cat off at her aunts in Tampa. We are headed to Seaworld Orlando tomorrow to shoot with the dolphins, walruses or penguins, I'm not sure yet. We've been hooked up good by my old high school friend Tammy.Read More Posted: Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 4:13pm |
 Day 101 - Project 365Today was a bitter sweet experience. We left Georgia and headed back to Florida. We aren't done yet but crossing the Florida border was just depressing. The closer we got the hotter it got and the less clouds were in the sky. I would of rather just turned around. Read More Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 12:46pm |
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 Day 98 - Project 365Blacksburg, SC I absolutely love the backwoods of the South. Shannon, Her Husband Chris and two daughters McKenna and Naomi and family friend and house mate Corey showed us incredible hospitality. We had a bed pillows, food, beer, fire and 4 wheelers. I don't think it gets better than that. Well,...Read More Posted: Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 10:56am |
 Day 97 - Project 365I awoke this morning to the site yet another random rest stop. This time we were in North Carolina. The temperature read 91 degrees! Surprised, I said a few choice words and continued along my way to exiting the car and freshening up. We made our way into the mountains to Blacksburg, SC to stay...Read More Posted: Friday, April 8, 2011 - 2:31pm |
 Day 96 - Project 365Day 96 - Washington DC - Glen Echo Glass WorksRead More Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 11:08pm |
 Day 95 - Project 365We awoke at 10am in a Jersey rest stop. Cramped and hot from the sudden jump in temperature we stretch and come back to reality. The sleep was much needed as we had driven from Manchester straight to Jersey. I was ready for a shower and a good meal but since we were at a rest stop I was going to...Read More Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 12:09pm |
 Day 94 - Project 365The word of the day has to be… Lazy! We woke up at 1pm and just didn't want to get moving. From Buffalo on, we've had a very loose schedule and when I say loose I mean no schedule. For the past few days, we'd wake up and say… "where do you want to go today" we'd decide and in no rush, we'd get...Read More Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 12:05pm |
 Day 93 - Project 365We left Manchester today for The furthest eastern state in the country, Maine. You know you getting close to Canada when signs show both miles and kilometers. We really didn't have any real destination other than the state of Maine. We followed I-95 until we saw signs for Portland. Portland is the...Read More Posted: Sunday, April 3, 2011 - 11:16pm |
 Day 92 - Project 365Joyce and I were going to venture to Maine today but since we slept a little late we decided to do a little shopping and save Maine for tomorrow. The mall of New Hampshire and Target were the recipients of Joyces money. I sat back and watched what a shopping addiction really looked like. Its bad Read More Posted: Saturday, April 2, 2011 - 10:56pm |
 Day 91 - Project 365Today was a lazy day due to snow. We haven’t taken a day to just do nothing in over 2 weeks. The cold and snow was a great excuse to just lounge. Around 5:30pm I decided it was time to start thinking about the shot and after looking outside I decided that I would torture myself for the sake of Read More Posted: Saturday, April 2, 2011 - 10:54pm |
 Day 90 - Project 365Day 90 comes to from the greatest place on earth. Sam Adams Brewery in Boston, Massachusetts. Joyce and I decided at 1:30pm that we would make the 45 minute trip to Boston and visit the Sam Adams Brewery. I was confident that I would be able to get a shot of someone at the brewery in the brewery!...Read More Posted: Saturday, April 2, 2011 - 10:50pm |
 Day 89 - Project 365Portsmouth, New Hampshire - Unnamed Coast Guard Station. Paul, anonymous cousin of Joyce showed myself, his mother and Joyce around Fort Constitution, the lighthouse and surrounding coast guard base. I snapped pictures of just about everything from the view from the top of the lighthouse to the...Read More Posted: Friday, April 1, 2011 - 9:58pm |
 Day 88 - Project 365Tonight's picture comes to you from the mountains of Vermont. 7 miles west of Wilmington to be almost approximately semi exact. What I do know for sure is we were on Highway 9, in a bone chilling, thumb numbing, c-stand freezing 25 degrees. The trailer rocking from the massive pot holes and dips in...Read More Posted: Friday, April 1, 2011 - 9:45pm |
 Day 87 - Project 365Traveling the country is an interesting adventure full of interesting people and even more interesting places. Along the 2000+ mile trip we've seen places like No Name, Colorado or Manasses Virginia. I think that when it comes time to name a new city or town, they ask for the strangest names and...Read More Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 3:15am |
 Day 86 - Project 365I woke up today feeling tired, sore and lethargic. It was 1pm and we had Anges daughters Birthday party to go to at 3pm. I wasn't planning on bringing my camera since I wanted to relax. When I got to the party I quickly realized that there was a bunch of photo ops and I was going to miss them all.Read More Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 3:09am |
 Day 85 - Project 365After driving for 12 hours straight, Joyce and I found ourselves finally able to sit down, relax and eat a meal whilst not moving! We are finally in Buffalo, NY and a full night sleep, food and a little beer is just what I needed. This is the Half way mark of the trip and its sad to think its...Read More Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 3:06am |
 Day 84 - Project 365It's shortly after 2am. I don't know how its possible to spend 4 hours eating dinner and picking up a few things at Walmart. But, somehow… we managed to do just that! I can't say I'm surprised as it has been the recurring theme for the trip thus far. "we get there when we get there" So much for...Read More Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 2:52pm |
 Day 83 - Project 365There are some days that the story and experience are going to be better than the actual picture. They also say a picture is worth 1000 words so I figure I'd let the picture give its 1000 and then add some on top like powdered sugar!! Read More Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 2:47pm |
 Day 82 - Project 365I sit here in the loft of the State Road House Bar & Theater. Owner John Grove offered us a place to stay for the night. I just cannot believe the kindness and support of total strangers. This trip will be something I remember for the rest of my life! Read More Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 2:44pm |
 Day 81 - Project 365I'm on the road once again. My short stay in Nevada came to a great end with the Senses Fail concert. We packed up the Jeep and trailer and hit the road at noon. We needed to make one stop at Walmart to pick up a power inverter for the car. This is how I'm typing this now. My Macbook battery is...Read More Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 11:28am |
 Day 80 - Project 365I picked up my new brushed aluminum 204 numbers at Gemini Inc today. I figured why not use one of the guys there as day 80. Travis was the only one didn't run in the other direction when asked to participate. I've never met a group of guys more afraid of my camera. I wanted to get a James Bond like...Read More Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 10:48am |
 Day 79 - Project 365Day 79 came to me after Joyce made several comments about me looking like Lt. Dan from Forest Gump. I had borrowed her fathers military green jacket and with the beard I wasn't looking very friendly. She even suggested that I get on my knees so she could take a picture. Read More Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 4:15am |
 Day 78 - Project 365Day 78 led me to Virgina City, NV, a 150 year old mining city established during the gold boom of the early 19th century, turning this small town into the the most important settlement between Denver and San Francisco. Gold was found in every hill and the money made from the mined gold turned...Read More Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 2:27pm |
 Day 77 - Project 365Today was one of those days where you discover something new and exciting. Something that no matter how old you are, you still sit there and stare in awe. Sand Mountain is a vast wasteland of blowing sand and rolling dunes. I didn't feel like I was in the United states but rather the Sahara desert...Read More Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 3:08am |
 Day 76 - Project 365I couldn't begin to imagine that a chance encounter with a complete stranger in a grocery store would result in such a fun and interesting day. Doug Storms can only be described as eccentric. He stands at about 6 feet tall but couldn't have weighed more than 160lbs. His gray hair and drawn out face...Read More Posted: Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 2:24am |
 Day 75 - Project 365for the next 6 days I will be working on Cali time. East coast, please allow 3 hours extra time. I started writing this blog after not 24 hours of no sleep like I had thought, but in reality it was just under 40 hours! I was really wondering why I was so delusional!! Anyways, on to the story. We...Read More Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 3:24am |
 Day 74 - Project 365Today has been hectic! I damn near got all my hair cut off, not the beard of course. I spent the better half of the day doing laundry and editing the Shurhold industries photo. Time just seemed to slip through my fingers. Each passing second reminded me of the list of things I needed to do! Which...Read More Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 10:11pm |
 Day 73 - Project 365I started out the day bright and early. 6:30am wake time, 8:30am departure. Shurhold Industries Shoot at 9am. I was pleasantly surprised that after we all met up at the Marina, Barry, the “man in charge” decided that he liked my flying book shot on day 61. He wanted to alter the theme to include...Read More Posted: Monday, March 14, 2011 - 8:19pm |
 Day 72 - Project 365Between being exhausted and testing the digital creation of "firkin laser beams" I didn't have much time to really develop a solid theme today. I was worried that I wasn't going to deliver and after Shawn came up to me and said, "You can't do another weak portrait. People are expecting things from...Read More Posted: Monday, March 14, 2011 - 12:09am |
 Day 71 - Project 365"Love, Ain't it a Beautiful Thing"Read More Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:56pm |
 Day 70 - Project 365"32 Amps of 2 Year Old Adrenaline Pumping, Raw Power!" For those of you thinking that I’ve slacked a bit the last few days... I’ll be ramping it back up soon. I’m in the pre-planning stages of my trip. The final days are here and I am trying to get everything in order. I came to the sad realization...Read More Posted: Friday, March 11, 2011 - 10:45pm |
 Day 69 - Project 365"Aunt Susan Says... Did you get my good side?"Read More Posted: Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:00am |
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 Day 67 - Project 365I apologize in advance for the obnoxious display of blinding white skin in today's photo. I have a story on myself and my project upcoming in the local newspaper and they requested I take the picture instead of having a photographer. I thought it was it was a good idea and decided that day 67...Read More Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 2:10am |
 Day 66 - Project 365beep...beep....beep... I reach for my phone, eyes still closed. The bright light flooding the room. Its 8:30 and my alarm is telling me its time to get up and finish the blog for day 65. My brain says get up yet my body says you’re crazy. My body won, but only for another 30 min. My business line...Read More Posted: Monday, March 7, 2011 - 7:30pm |
 Day 65 - Project 365Today marks the 65th day of the project. I now have an even 300 to go! Its not a mile stone per se but I feel like its a mini goal. This blog comes late as after 3.5 hours of editing I was sick of staring at a computer screen. Day 65 was yet another all out shoot. Charlies Bar and Grill in Stuart...Read More Posted: Monday, March 7, 2011 - 12:34pm |
 Day 64 - Project 365"Remember when you thought you were invincible?"Read More Posted: Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 11:03pm |
 Day 63 - Project 365"Now Honey, Lets try this again. Does this dress make my ass look big?" This picture could have a million different captions. If you think of a better one, tell me in the comments. Read More Posted: Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 4:29am |
 Day 62 - Project 365After that extraordinary act of kindness from a stranger I found it only appropriate to dedicate today’s picture to you Nicole for my New shiny 2TB Hard drive! And what better theme then one involving the hard drive! Now project 365 has a new spacious home. Read More Posted: Friday, March 4, 2011 - 2:24am |
 Day 61 - Project 365Do you ever have one of those days where you just don’t feel like moving? Well, today was one of those days for me. I had to force myself to accomplish the few things on my to-do list that couldn't wait. There were a few moments where I contemplated snapping a shot of me and calling it a day! I had...Read More Posted: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 11:09pm |
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 Day 58 - Project 365"Things aren't always as they seem"Read More Posted: Monday, February 28, 2011 - 12:36am |
 Day 57 - Project 365“Remember Them and They Will Live Forever” “When I look in the mirror I can see you. That makes me proud. You were an amazing woman, mother and wife” - Meredith ChristinaRead More Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 2:35pm |
 Day 56 - Project 365Today was one of those days where I wanted to just have fun and not really take the day too seriously. After I had made some bad ass tacos and failed corn tortillas for dinner, Shawn and I took Rylan outside to ride his painfully slow power wheels 3 wheeler. I looked at the street and back at Rylan...Read More Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 10:10pm |
 Day 55 - Project 365Day 55 started out with no photo plan. I did however, plan to meet up with Kelly to work on her website. I figured I’d bring my gear and see what the day would bring. I arrived at Kelly’s around 2:30pm. She wasn’t home from Mulligans Bar and Grille yet so I sat on her comfy Hammock and waited (this...Read More Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 - 3:51pm |
 Day 54 - Project 365"You said you'd never leave me"Read More Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 1:12am |
 Day 53 - Project 365After 3 hours of sleep and 2 cups of coffee I make my way out the door. Project 365 is heading out to Clear Channel Communications in West Palm Beach to capture Day 53 with the help of the Wild 95.5 Morning shows Kevin, Virginia & Jason.Read More Posted: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 8:29pm |
 Day 52 - Project 365This afternoon, while swamped with work, I get a call from Shawn. Him and his friend Tasha want to be Day 52. Not having an idea or volunteers yet, I quickly agreed and the theme search began. Not more than a few minutes later the idea of rain popped in my mind. I set the shoot up for 7pm and...Read More Posted: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 1:06am |
 Day 51 - Project 365"Theodora" Her name isn't Theodora she just chose that name as she thought it fit the picture. I thought it was a great portrait. She's just mad at the world because she's tired. And thinks her puffy cheeks are 90% of the picture. I disagree and slapped the approval stamp on it. I present to all of...Read More Posted: Monday, February 21, 2011 - 3:33pm |
 Day 50 - Project 36550 Days! 50 pictures and 50 times setting up, breaking down, importing, editing and writing this blog. Its been a blast so far and I can only hope that it will continue this way. Read More Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 3:22am |
 Day 49 - Project 365In the aftermath of day 48 i'm left with a half dozen amazing pictures. All of which I will give a similar treatment to the final shot. Because of that I decided to tone it down for Day 49 and stick close to home. I asked my fathers friend Teddy to stand in and brave the man eating vines. He was...Read More Posted: Friday, February 18, 2011 - 11:42pm |
 Day 48 - Project 365Ok… I've officially went off the deep end. I set out on Thursday night around 6:45pm. I needed to make a few stops before going to get the last remaining shots required by Stuart Grill and Ale. I made a quick stop to get some beer for later and then was on my way. My mother joined me as she would...Read More Posted: Friday, February 18, 2011 - 4:01am |
 Day 47 - Project 365Today was one of those days where I felt like toning it down. A day to share a little more than my love for photography. Yes, I'm talking about that slightly overweight blow fish in Min Pin skin! My dog Raven really didn't want to participate and when I would put her down she would scurry into the...Read More Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 12:57am |
 Day 46 - Project 365WOW... let me say that this was one of the hardest days to both title and push away the tablet and say I’m done. I could have worked on this for days! I’m so picky and detailed that the smallest thing would drive me crazy. I’ve never created a sky from scratch so I knew today was going to be a...Read More Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 2:44am |
 Day 45 - Project 365"I don't understand... He said he'd be here." Part 2. Check out part 1 at Day 44 - To her, It's like he doesn't exist. Part 1Read More Posted: Monday, February 14, 2011 - 9:44pm |
 Day 44 - Project 365Today I felt like paying tribute to styles past. Such films as This Gun For Hire (1942) and The original Scarface (1932) depicted shadowing gangster characters. The style was called film noir and often depicted a mood of pessimism, fatalism, menace, and cynical characters. Tonight being the eve of Read More Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 11:32pm |
 Day 43 - Project 365Check out all the pictures from tonight at http://204studios.smugmug.com/event/Rise-of-the-Warrior-Port-Saint Purchase prints and download small sizes for free. I couldn’t decide and figured I’d leave it up to all of you. I posted both on Facebook and Flickr that I needed help. The response was...Read More Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 6:01pm |
 Day 42 - Project 365Wow, when I started this project I never expected to go this out of my way to get a shot. The wall you see in this picture is over 100 years old. It also happens to be within the port and customs says you can't roam in the port without proper clearance or some sort of escort. Well, I just called up...Read More Posted: Friday, February 11, 2011 - 11:36pm |
 Day 41 - Project 365Today was a relatively easy day to shoot, but somewhat of a challenge to select the best shot as there were at least 5 solid contenders. My nephew Rylan practices faces all day long and as a typical 2 year old he is more than willing to put on a show for you. Bring out a camera and he just goes...Read More Posted: Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 9:47pm |
 Day 40 - Project 365"Now Hiring - Experience Preferred" Read More Posted: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 11:36pm |
 Day 39 - Project 365"Damn it Shawn, It's just a Game!"Read More Posted: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 1:03am |
 Day 38 - Project 365"Xenophobia... It's all in my head" Contrary to popular believe, I don't like talking to strangers, and up until this project started I nearly avoided them at all costs. However, when I started this project I made a promise to myself to; not shave which you all can probably see by going back a few...Read More Posted: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 12:25am |
 Day 37 - Project 365"Hey dad i'll have mine medium… never mind." Well, after an eventful night in Palm Beach, I awoke to bright light streaming in my room. Blurry eyed and lethargic, I reach over and feel for my phone. 8 text messages 4 missed calls and a voicemail. Shawn and I had gotten in around 4am. With the look...Read More Posted: Sunday, February 6, 2011 - 10:59pm |
 Day 36 - Project 365When Ben asked me if I wanted to destroy a TV last week, naturally I said, "hell yes"! I haven't used a sledge hammer on a TV since 1994. We scheduled to shoot it for day 35 but things just didn't work out. So, today at 2pm we made our way out west to the only area I figured we would't get hassled...Read More Posted: Saturday, February 5, 2011 - 7:38pm |
 Day 35 - Project 365Once again the plan B box had to be cracked open. Ben texted to say he wasn't going to be able to make it. The first idea that came to mind was Man on Fire. I've yet to play with fire for project 365 and what better day than today. In retrospect a less humid and less windy day would have been...Read More Posted: Saturday, February 5, 2011 - 1:27pm |
 Day 34 - Project 365For Her, He'll Walk Forever." Today, started off with a great idea to get a desert scene with a man and a woman. We were all hyped up to go and shoot at the dry lake bed at the state preserve. I even called and asked if the lake was still missing water. The lady on the phone sounded sad when she...Read More Posted: Friday, February 4, 2011 - 12:09am |
 Day 33 - Project 365"Easy boys, its my first time!"Read More Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 9:46pm |
 Day 32 - Project 365"Naked? She wasn't naked, that was Photoshop!" Day 32 came to me easier than most. I even laid the shot out in my head and it turned out just as I pictured it. I must be getting better! Lia had volunteered herself and her empanatas and I just couldn't say no. I have one cooling as I'm typing this! Read More Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 11:59am |
 Day 31 - Project 365Today being the 31st day of my project and also the first of 12 milestones. I wanted to push the envelope a little bit and incorporate several elements into one image. I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do. Whilst sitting in the bathroom, thinking as I usually do, a lightbulb went off in my...Read More Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 2:07am |
 Day 30 - Project 365"Thirty on 30" - Happy Birthday Ange!Read More Posted: Monday, January 31, 2011 - 1:39am |
 Day 29 - Project 365Ok, so here was Day 29, the first day I had the opportunity to use a photo from a paid shoot as a day for project 365. Craig is the Owner of Bright Ideas LED Lighting. Part of his new Marketing Campaign and website are professional photos. The direction the campaign is headed in is "family"...Read More Posted: Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 12:19am |
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 Day 27 - Project 365"What do you mean you don't have a plan?"Read More Posted: Friday, January 28, 2011 - 3:27am |
 Day 26 - Project 365"Creative People Don't Have to Shave!"Read More Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 8:51pm |
 Day 25 - Project 365"Her Fearless Companion Will Protect Her!"Read More Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 12:04am |
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 Day 21 - Project 365...and I thought they'd hate each other - My head is pounding and I lost my underwear. Last night I wasn't in any condition to provide an adequate, accurate and correctly spelled entry, as I was busy testing the quality of 8 beers and capturing day 22 - multitasking! So I find myself sitting...Read More Posted: Friday, January 21, 2011 - 12:04am |
 Day 20 - Project 365Life Is a Journey Measured in Miles - Read More Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 12:04am |
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 Day 18 - Project 365"Live Strong - Despite Defeat"Read More Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 12:04am |
 Day 17 - Project 365"Mom Always Said I Was a Catch!"Read More Posted: Monday, January 17, 2011 - 12:04am |
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 Day 12 - Project 365"The Weather Outside Is..."Read More Posted: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 12:04am |
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 Day 5 - Project 365"This is me smiling" Today, I had an elaborate theme planned. I prepared the props, shot the background and was ready for shawn to step in. However, he decided that watching a movie was better then being immortalized in another "torture shawn" picture. In the end I decided that I'd snap a shot of...Read More Posted: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 12:04am |
 Day 4 - Project 365"All Tied Up!" I decided to bust out a few more lights and do a little more elaborate picture today. I've always been a fan of torturing my brother for art. What better way then to tie him up and spray him with water. I set up the white backdrop (king size bed sheet) and 3 lights. I tied shawn up,...Read More Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - 12:39am |
 Day 3 - Project 365"Attack of the 3 Foot Monster" Today I wanted to get a shot of my mothers dog gidget as she was being oh so nice (teeth showing and growling) but she moves so fast I had a hard time keeping focus. So I snapped a shot of my brother and his son Rylan. This turned out to be a great shot of father and...Read More Posted: Monday, January 3, 2011 - 12:23am |
 Day 2 - Project 365"I'm Never Drinking Again... Till Next week"Read More Posted: Sunday, January 2, 2011 - 12:12am |
 Day 1 - Project 365"Dear Old Dad" My Father got the honor of being day 1. Watching him ham it up for the camera is proof of where my brothers and I get our facial expressions and goofy demeanor. He is always so willing to be my subject even though I don't always make him look as good as he would like. He said...Read More Posted: Saturday, January 1, 2011 - 6:04am |
 Preface - Project 365So i've decided to challenge myself for 2011. I've seen several photographers attempts at the 365 project and I thought it was about time I grabbed a piece of this pie. If your unfamiliar with this project/challenge this is basically what it entails. Take one photo a day for an entire year. Thats...Read More Posted: Saturday, January 1, 2011 - 2:09am |
 Hottest Chefs Calendar DadaOnce again Shawn and I find ourselves in the Accord, gear loaded up seat to ceiling and even the trunk. We exit I-95 onto W. Atlantic Blvd in Delray beach. At first glance to the unknowing tourist you’d think you landed smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood you’d rather not be in. However, keep...Read More Posted: Friday, November 5, 2010 - 1:48am |
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 Hottest Chefs Calendar Shoot 1 of 12Earlier this year I received an email with an interesting job opportunity. A company was publishing a calendar featuring 12 of South Florida’s Top Chefs. The calendar titled South Florida Hottest Chefs was originally going to be a Naked calendar but after the idea failed to receive excitement, they...Read More Posted: Monday, November 1, 2010 - 11:14pm |
 Behind the lens - A Photograhic look at Pregnancy.Pregnancy is the celebration of womanhood, the springing forth of new life, a time to prepare for the start of your family or perhaps a new addition. In the early 1900’s, women were advised to stay at home during pregnancy for a few reasons. Hover over Picture for Lighting BreakdownRead More Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 8:02pm |
 Creation of "Drop the Cookie Bitch!"It was a Sunday afternoon, the light was bright, the air was warm and the breeze was blowing just like I would like for Kiteboarding. However, this wasn’t the day for Kiteboarding, the beach or any other activity. I was hungover and not really feeling 100% I had spent the night before going from...Read More Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 12:11am |
 Miami Skyline BreakdownRecently, I had the opportunity to shoot the Miami skyline. A shot that I had drooled over many times while driving over to Miami Beach. I'd always look over to the glowing and beautifully lit downtown. Purple and blue glowing giant structures of glass and metal. There's just something beautiful...Read More Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 7:36pm |
 Water, Ice and Food Coloring!#blog-image-left{ float: left; padding-right: 12px; margin-left: 0; } #blog-image-right{ float: right; padding-left: 12px } Read More Posted: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 11:00am |