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Jenny's

2012-02-10T20:42:00.000-08:00

Trout Run Nature Preserve

2012-02-02T19:41:00.000-08:00

Phone Booth in a Corn Field

2012-01-25T19:04:00.000-08:00

Lost Highway

2012-01-08T16:29:00.000-08:00

warm Saturday night

2012-01-07T21:35:00.000-08:00

how I got her to sit so still...

2012-01-07T21:01:00.000-08:00

Sasha

2012-01-07T15:35:00.000-08:00

Sasha is a wonderfully friendly dog currently looking for a home. She was found curled up on someone's front porch in Columbia, PA with no tags. I spent a few hours with her today walking, hanging out, and shooting photos with her to possibly help her find a permanent home. She is ADORABLE. The second I met her she was incredibly friendly. She's housebroken, pulls a bit on the leash but is small enough that it isn't an issue. She just likes to smell stuff. EVERYTHING. She also likes to stick her head out the car window. Her one ear constantly droops down a bit. She is pretty much as typical a dog as you could find. In other words, she's fantastic. If you or anyone you know might want to adopt this wonderful animal, you can find more information here... http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/21519444

Bancroft Tower. Worcester, Massachusetts.

2011-12-18T14:31:00.000-08:00

Critiques?

2011-12-14T20:26:00.000-08:00

As I said, I had a busy year in the wedding department. For 2012 on this blog I have a goal of shooting more that isn't just weddings and skateboarding.

That being said, I have recently updated my official wedding portfolio. So, critiques? Things that should go? Things that should stay? Things absent or things I need more of? Let it all out people. Then I can hopefully move on to more interesting posts.

http://portfolios.bellapictures.com/view.php?id=bc02d4e5e4&action=portfolio

Christmas Wedding

2011-12-12T18:26:00.000-08:00

My last wedding of 2011. I shot 30 this year, the most I've ever done. These people were sweet. They tipped me at the end of the night but were so drunk they forgot and e-mailed me this morning apologizing for not tipping. Don't worry, I took the high road and cleared it up. I hesitated, but only for a second...

I swear guys...

2011-12-08T22:44:00.000-08:00

...we're working towards something here.

Drive back.

2011-11-29T07:43:00.000-08:00

Home Away From Home

2011-11-28T21:50:00.000-08:00

Warehouse Update

2011-11-21T21:39:00.000-08:00

I've been beyond anal retentive about holding all skate photos for the past few months in anticipation of a future project. But, (1.) I don't think I'm going to be lacking in warehouse photos, (2.) I haven't posted in a while, and (3.) this is post #800 on this blog. So it's a special occasion. Enjoy.

Doug Griffe takes it into the newly-skateable section (still not done).

The rest was pretty much all slides and grinds into the bank. So sick. Chad Kramer: Noseblunt into the bank.

Doug again. Believe it or not this was a frontside grind, not a smith. Or was it a frontside grind to frontside smith?

Doug: lipslide transfer.

Chad again: front feeble transfer. First try.

Just realized I forgot to post one. So I'm not blowing my load here! Stay tuned.

The Wedding with the Hawk

2011-11-10T12:39:00.002-08:00

I've been talking about how excited I was to shoot this wedding for months now. Renaissance theme, castle location, hawk ringbearer! It was everything I thought it was going to be and more. Such sweet people, too. Congrats to Fran and Jake.

I had no idea how complicated a kilt is to put on.

Saw this laying on a table somewhere. Heard no mention of it at any point during the day.

The bride tried to catch a sneak peak of the ceremony as guests were arriving. Gotcha!

The hawk! I've had many ministers tell me not to use flash during the ceremony. Normally I just ignore and apologize later. But the falconer (hawker?) told me if I used a flash the hawk would attack me. He wasn't joking. I listened.

It actually worked!

So cool.

Those steps were pretty scary. Brave bridal party.

Army of Darkness-style windmill.

Cloisters Castle. Really incredible venue.

Me: "Oh, can we get some swords for this picture?"
The Rummels: "Of course. Just a minute."

The brother of the bride didn't dress up period appropriate. Luckily the '51 Bentley showed up to match his look.

Last dance.

High-five farewell.

Good vibe ending.

Punkin Chunkin

2011-11-07T12:07:00.001-08:00

For the record, seeing giant machines shoot pumpkins literally HALF A MILE is pretty incredible. Not the easiest thing in the world to photograph though.

That's about as good as the action shots got.

In my defense, there was quite a bit of distance between crowd and machine.

$3 cups of coffee. Charlie couldn't belive it.

The Mythbusters B-team was there, running nonstop to keep up with the action.

Best name award.

Saw a few of these.

Unofficial punkin queen.

No comment.

9th and Brown

2011-11-07T07:25:00.000-08:00

Quite a Wedding

2011-10-30T09:12:00.000-07:00

Keep an Eye Out

2011-10-26T15:35:00.000-07:00

Skateswords tour article in the next issue of Skate Jawn! Stay tuned.

Clearing up.

2011-10-25T21:43:00.001-07:00

One of two times we saw clear skies on day 2. Just before dark.

Where to?

2011-10-25T21:35:00.000-07:00

Where on Earth were we off to? Who is the extra person in the far background? What exactly went down on that Skateswords trip? Well, I'm still holding off for the possibility of getting photos printed with a write-up somewhere. Giving it another week or so. If not, the full story coming here very soon.

skyline swording

2011-10-18T11:43:00.000-07:00

Sooo much from this trip. Just a teaser.

Storm on Skyline Drive

2011-10-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

Items of note.

2011-10-15T22:55:00.000-07:00

Photo in the new Hard Times catalog.

Photo in the new Lowcard (#40), available at your local skateshop or through the site. *Note, you can't find the photo online, as far as I can tell.

And hopefully more coming soon. Recently tagged along on a Skateswords tour. Not sure where the photos are going yet, so holding back for now. Some will surely filter through here in the coming days. Things got weird down in Virginia.

Shenandoah National Park

2011-10-15T22:51:00.000-07:00

More to come.

Greg - Front Rock

2011-10-10T21:45:00.001-07:00

I've been holding all skate photos for months now in preparation of a project. But I'm making an exception here. Three different light sources, none of which I set up. Sometimes things just fall together. I couldn't have done it better if I tried.

can't dance

2011-10-02T08:27:00.000-07:00

engagement shoot downtown

2011-09-30T21:34:00.000-07:00

Layers

2011-09-26T08:25:00.000-07:00

on the job

2011-09-18T22:47:00.000-07:00

Today I had what was the most demanding wedding I've ever shot. I ended up shooting for 11 hours. I've shot longer, but never as much or as hard. This was during hour one, when I still had the energy to goof around on top of the work that needed done.

Next door

2011-09-12T17:39:00.001-07:00

I've been trying to find a way to shoot the church next to us for months now. Finally saw it today. Well, part of it.

back tail bail

2011-09-01T14:26:00.000-07:00

Skate photo etiquette typically insists on never posting a photo of a bail. However, this isn't a skate blog, and I'm openly stating that Seth didn't land this (though he busted his ass for over an hour trying it and slammed ridiculously hard several times). He got close, but couldn't quite pull it that night. Next time.

Jarrel

2011-08-28T08:23:00.000-07:00

one for you... one for me

2011-08-21T12:25:00.000-07:00

Catskills

2011-08-21T12:15:00.000-07:00

Toddy Pond

2011-08-21T12:14:00.000-07:00

White Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

2011-08-21T12:13:00.001-07:00

Lick Island with Riggins

2011-08-05T16:49:00.000-07:00

The Season Rolls On

2011-07-25T07:47:00.001-07:00

4D in Connecticut - 2011

2011-07-18T11:27:00.000-07:00

Many, many more photos from the trip over on the 4D blog.

Tumbling Run Music Vid

2011-07-18T08:45:00.000-07:00

Back in May I hiked up Tumbling Run to watch Andrew shoot a music video for Mike Quinn. It was raining so I shot some film.

"No, you're the best."

2011-07-17T12:09:00.001-07:00

I know the feeling.

2011-07-17T12:05:00.001-07:00

Rehoboth

2011-07-16T21:30:00.001-07:00

Chestnut Lake

2011-07-02T21:05:00.001-07:00

Nobody Knows

2011-06-24T20:08:00.000-07:00

I know updates seem a little sparse around here, but today is 24 straight days of posts at Photos for Days. Things should get back to normal in a week or so.

summertime snackin'

2011-06-22T19:33:00.000-07:00

Hurricane, etc

2011-06-16T08:38:00.001-07:00

I was shooting Marc doing a nosegrind transfer into the steep quarterpipe before the open studs and Doug cranked out a hurricane transfer. Similar framing on both, but check out Marc's trick on Photos for Days.

County Park

2011-06-13T15:27:00.000-07:00

Yoga Deer

2011-06-08T21:15:00.000-07:00

Austin Dam Memorial Park

2011-06-06T20:57:00.000-07:00

Doug and Marc

2011-06-03T09:35:00.000-07:00

Going for it again...

2011-06-01T18:08:00.000-07:00

One a day for the month of June. Barely made it half the month last time. This time I mean business...
Photos for Days

Tucquan Glen

2011-06-01T05:48:00.000-07:00

Five-lined Skink (Male, adult)

Tiger Swallowtail

Skipper

2011-05-30T07:43:00.001-07:00

lurkers

2011-05-23T13:05:00.000-07:00

More of this little guy

2011-05-18T21:38:00.000-07:00

Herkimer

2011-05-18T21:35:00.000-07:00

Nelson in his backyard.

2011-05-09T09:46:00.000-07:00

322 Rocks

2011-05-09T09:38:00.001-07:00

Swatara State Park

2011-05-09T09:35:00.000-07:00

Birdwatching

2011-05-07T20:37:00.001-07:00

Max in Middlecreek

2011-05-07T11:21:00.000-07:00

Obligatory Spring Post

2011-04-28T08:43:00.000-07:00

Just off 83

2011-04-25T18:55:00.000-07:00

Elk in Benezette

2011-04-25T15:26:00.000-07:00

Out on the Streets

2011-04-20T11:13:00.000-07:00

Lovely Evening on Monday

2011-04-13T14:29:00.002-07:00

Joe at Patterson

2011-04-13T14:29:00.001-07:00

The Old Backyard

2011-04-13T14:26:00.000-07:00

The Smoking Lounge in Terminal D

2011-04-09T12:32:00.000-07:00

The smoking lounge in Washington, DC’s Dulles International Airport rests in an underused corner of Terminal D. Ethiopian Airlines sits adjacent. No one fights to be the first to board the next flight to eastern Africa. No babies cry. No one chatters on a cell phone. Waiting areas sit barren. The smoking lounge exists as the only sign of life.
Glass windows enclose the room on two sides, with yellow walls (once white) on the others. The smoke hangs thick despite blasting vents. Metal chairs rust. Ashtrays linger in the corners, but rarely within reach. Tired, stressed-out men and women use coffee cup lids to flick their ashes in. Even the sprinklers have turned yellow.
Someone had the bright idea to post pieces of metal on the walls. On one side is a button, and on the other a hole. The idea is that you press the button and stick your cigarette in the hole to light up. Federal law now prohibits bringing a lighter or matches through airport security. None of the holes work. Everyone has a lighter or matches.
Two women in their 50s sit and smoke. They have long red fingernails and raspy voices. Their unnaturally tan skin stretches taut across their faces and yet wrinkles at the same time; like a dried piece of fruit. One of the women hates O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. They frisked her while going through security. She wouldn’t have minded if it had been a man.
The two women sit and smoke and laugh and make dirty jokes. Eventually they leave, and the room falls quiet. Few places in the world sound like the smoking lounge in Terminal D, with three dozen human beings inhaling and exhaling with insatiable pseudo-pleasure.
A woman in her 60s sits alone and smokes thin menthol cigarettes. She wears layers of clothes in the fashion of seasoned travelers. Why pay extra baggage fees when you can simply wear half your wardrobe on the flight?
Her name is Suzanne. Suzanne lives with her husband in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She says that the government did a study of all the cities in the United States. They measured the frequency of natural disasters, average precipitation and temperature. The government decided that climate-wise, Albuquerque is the nicest place to live in America. Suzanne says that a few years ago the mayor decided not to let the television show “COPS” film in Albuquerque anymore. It gave the city a bad reputation.
Over 20 years ago Suzanne’s son, then 23, got drunk and drove his car. He didn’t hurt anyone, but he swerved all over the road. At the time Suzanne dated an attorney, but he didn’t handle DUI cases. He recommended Suzanne and her son to the best DUI lawyer around. Suzanne called him and said, “I want my son to get the maximum sentence without going to ‘real jail.’ He deserves it.”
The judge sentenced Suzanne’s son to 10 days in county lockup. He is in his 40s now and hasn’t had a drink since. He said he saw too many bad things while he lived in that jail, ‘real jail’ or not.
A few weeks after the trial, Suzanne’s son’s lawyer called Suzanne and asked her on a date. They married in 1991, soon after.
Suzanne’s husband has “the travel bug.” Together they have seen 118 countries. They even snuck into Cuba by way of Canada and Nassau. She has never seen a more depressing place. Every restaurant had the same menu.
Suzanne’s husband watches the luggage while Suzanne sits in the smoking lounge in Terminal D. Their plane will soon leave for Madrid, where they will spend a week before traveling to Barcelona, Paris, and Amsterdam. She has seen these places before and doesn’t feel much excitement. Suzanne’s favorite place is Africa, where she went once on a photo safari. Her husband didn’t think much of it, and they have not returned.
Suzanne has seen most of the world but not much of America. Other countries don’t have as strict laws about handicapped access as the United States does. They decided they should see the world while they can. America can wait.

Stillman in Texas

2011-03-31T20:54:00.000-07:00

Stillman flew down a week ago to help me move back to PA. We hit it pretty hard. Video coming soon on the 4D blog.

P.S. This top photo is about as "Texas" as a skate spot can get.

Cedar Park

2011-03-30T09:09:00.000-07:00

Tops on my list of things I'm gonna miss.

Joe's been getting a lot of coverage here hasn't he?

Last Days in Texas

2011-03-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

Joe at 5-Hips

2011-03-24T19:52:00.001-07:00

a little SXSW

2011-03-21T17:39:00.000-07:00

I think this band was called Adair and they were from Denver, but I'm not sure. More SXSW coverage coming, on a soon-to-be resurrected site I used to post on. Stay tuned!

Birds and a Bee (and a Mouse too)

2011-03-18T15:27:00.000-07:00

Do birds eat bees? Because this cardinal was gunning for that little bugger. File this as one of the luckiest photos I've ever taken.

Folks at the Falls

2011-03-18T15:25:00.000-07:00

Snorkeling the Pedernales

2011-03-18T14:54:00.000-07:00

On the one hand snorkeling where you can't see more than a foot in front of your face isn't that awesome. On the other hand I AM SNORKELING IN MARCH.

Somewhere in Port Richmond

2011-03-09T19:14:00.001-08:00

Where the action is.

2011-02-13T21:11:00.000-08:00

Are you checking out Photos for Days? Because that's where the Rob Reed (and friends) photo action is going down this month. There might be some spillover here and there on this blog. But I'm saving the good stuff in February for the group blog. Normal posting will resume here in March.

Patterson Park ramp

2011-02-05T15:21:00.000-08:00

Shot photos of two guys named John at the Patterson Park ramp today. See John #2 at the Photos for Days blog.

Sophie

2011-02-04T19:38:00.000-08:00

Seriously, this is how she sits. All the time.

On the shore of Lake Travis

2011-02-03T15:55:00.000-08:00

pricks

2011-02-01T16:07:00.000-08:00

February photo project

2011-02-01T09:46:00.000-08:00

For the entire month of February a few friends and I will be posting a photo a day that each of us shot. Which should be a piece of cake since I update my own blog so much these days.

I also totally forgot about this project until about five minutes ago. I better get cracking.

http://photosfordays.wordpress.com/

this is only a test

2011-01-29T21:25:00.000-08:00

Working on something...

Winterville Mounds, Mississippi

2011-01-07T10:20:00.001-08:00

Stax Records, Memphis, TN

2011-01-07T10:19:00.000-08:00

The Lorraine, Memphis, TN

2011-01-07T10:18:00.001-08:00

Bay City, IL

2010-12-29T16:43:00.000-08:00

Big Cypress

2010-12-29T16:36:00.001-08:00

somewhere in Indiana

2010-12-29T16:32:00.000-08:00

John and Jamie

2010-12-29T16:27:00.000-08:00

last one of the year

2010-11-30T11:55:00.000-08:00

Prince Charming

2010-11-29T13:25:00.000-08:00

star trails

2010-11-22T17:58:00.000-08:00

Still tooling around with this. Clouds are moving in and the moon is rising. Probably it for tonight.

out in the field

2010-11-17T20:39:00.000-08:00

Didn't I tell you the moon shines bright?

flag football spectators

2010-11-06T21:16:00.000-07:00

Don't ask.

2010-11-04T18:30:00.000-07:00