Phelps' Wedding

I recently had the opportunity to photograph the Phelps' wedding. They were a great couple to work with and know how to throw a party. One aspect to photographing weddings is capturing moments...moments that only happen once and you either get it or you don't. The Phelps had many moments filled with great energy that burn into your memory. Here are a few moments from the reception.

Opportunity

Last week I had the opportunity to photograph my co-worker. He was scheduled to spray the Green House with pesticides. This requires that he wear special gear head to toe for his safety. As a photographer his attire mixed with the tropical environment excited me very much. I had 8 minutes and this is my favorite shot. 

There are always photographs to be made and sometimes that's of the people around you everyday.

What I've been up to

It's been a while since I've blogged but I have been shooting. Here are a few photos I've done since last time.

Portraits

 Michaeli's graduation photos

 This was the first shoot done for an "Insomnia" series. There's still many more to photograph.

 Roni & Casey's engagement.

Day of the Dead

I call him "Helicopter Boy"

Landscapes

Hidden treasures of New Mexico

New Mexico is full of random scenic spots that are beautiful. You just never know where a side road will lead you. Discovered these ones just outside of Las Vegas, NM. 

Spot News

As I was driving last night, I saw that there was a fire. I decided to stop by and see what was going on. It turned out that a sushi restaurant, Fujiyama, had caught fire off Central Avenue, west of San Mateo Boulevard. There were at least four fire units at the scene and many cops securing the area. Since my camera was handy, we hung out in the area for a few minutes.

My last major spot news event was when the basement of Zimmerman Library flooded after being renovated due to the fire prior to that. I got my feet wet in the midst of the scene and it was exciting. This too gave me excitement, and sharpened my photography skills, as I had to think on the fly about my settings.

If I were to do this over again, I would have been more assertive about finding a place to park so I would not miss any moments unnecessarily.

Rodeo and Rodney Atkins

Last weekend I had the opportunity to photograph my first rodeo at the New Mexico State Fair followed by a concert with Rodney Atkins. It was a great first experience of a rodeo. These are some of my favorite images of the night.

YAFL Action

Here are some YAFL action photos I've taken over the past month for Kim Jew Sports. Action is something I enjoy shooting because moments are always coming and going and using a camera is an opportunity to capture these instances. Someone once told me that "If you saw it, you missed it." Meaning that if you saw the play, then you probably didn't capture it in your camera. This phrase rings through my mind as I shoot. The other important aspect to action photography is paying attention. You never know what will happen during a game, even if it feels routine. This is true in life as well, because sometimes you may just miss something amazing and not even know it came and went. 

All images shot with my 70-200mm f/2.8 and a hand-full of them with a 300mm f/2.8 thanks to my boss.