This is the view from my window! How cool!!! Not the greatest shot by a long stretch but it was great to watch!I think (correct me if I am wrong) that is Saturn on the left around 7 o’clock and Regulus at almost 12 o’clock.
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Katu has two articles that are worth reading. The first One quotes one of our favorite coordinators, Molly from Soiree: How to stay on guard to prevent wedding woes This part is SO TRUE! “The digital age has come out and all of sudden everyone who can shoot a digital camera says, ‘Oh I’m going to be a photographer,” she said. Remember: You get what …
Continue readingMy friend Eric opened a new studio space for professional photographers. It has some state of the art equipment for rent like 39 Megapixel Phase One p45 back, huge Broncolor Para 220 etc. They even have a make up artist on board (Kristen Arnett). Here are the vitals: Profile Studio owner Eric Cable 2505 SE 11th Ave. Suite 326 (Ford Building) Portland, OR 97202 503 …
Continue readingI am going to be photographing this fashion show. It looks interesting! Date: March 16th, Sunday Time: 4 – 6 p.m. Place: Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell, Portland, 97212 Price: Free Additional Notes: Standing room and reserved seats. Up to 4 seats per reservation. Email fashionshow2008 at gmail.com or call (949) 231-7464. The clothes are unisex, with mainly ties and skirts for men and women. …
Continue readingI decided that I will write some non-photography related stuff here as well. I hope that helps my clients get to know me better as a person as well. Coming from a Mediterranean country, I am a food lover. Recently, I have been reading a lot about where food comes from, and I was surprised how bad the food we eat is. I think the …
Continue readingDespite the fact that this blog is very wedding heavy, I do a lot of other types of photography as well. Bar Mitzvah’s, band photography, fashion and runway, business and actor headshots and corporate events are just a few. Here is a recent photo shoot with Jenny for her blues band called Blue Hour. It was one of the coldest evenings of the year but …
Continue readingHere is a cool interview with Canon’s Chuck Westfall. He is a very straight forward guy known for answering a lot of questions on forums like dpreview. Very cool guy. http://www.news.com/8301-13580_3-9865553-39.html?tag=nefd.lede
Continue readingA fellow photographer JP sent this: Wedding Bloopers Some photographer disasters too!
Continue readingRobert Capa is one of the main reasons I got in to photojournalistic photography. I used to go to Powell’s bookstore and peruse all the photo books. Capa’s work stood out for me (along with Bresson, Doisneau, Brassai). I read with great interest that his long lost negatives are found: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/arts/design/27kenn.html?_r=1&oref=slogin (ps. it didn’t ask a login for me, but if it does, use http://www.bugmenot.com …
Continue readingChristina and Milto had a full on Greek wedding at Portland Art Museum Kridel Ballroom – it was a high energy wedding full of emotion. The ceremony was at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Here is a small selection: (note: to see the full set, go to here – password required) The single ladies names are written on Christina’s shoe. The guests throwing lavender buds …
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