Monday, December 13, 2010

Photography, Rock Hunting & Milkshakes


The Winter swell has begun to bring up rocks from the ocean's mysterious floor here in the South Bay. I was lucky enough carve some time into my schedule this morning and check the usual haunts.

What does this have to do with photography and can I have a milkshake? you say.

Head down and eyes wide open; I said the same thing to myself while navigating the Pacific Ocean seascape. Both rocks and photography take an uncanny vision to see beyond the camouflage. Beyond what is hidden and yet staring us in the face at the same time. Kind of like lifting a veil to reveal a beautiful face or sanding a piece of wood to reveal it's color and beauty.

Find a beautiful rock and or take a good photo or paint or sing.

The idea is to wonder and explore the details around you. You just never know what you will find. Somehow that is what I try and reveal in my photography. It is All About the Details. And of course; rock hunting and Yes! Go and have a milkshake.

Oh yeah; leave a comment and let me know any and or all of your thoughts.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Maci Lee and a Ton of Christmas Trees.

Of course Holiday Lighting and Design stepped it up a notch this year. Incredible designs stemming from 15 + years of experience. Based out of Palm Springs; we photographed Morongo Casino to Beverly Wishire and everything in between. We worked with armed guards and as little as 5 minute shooting times. All in all a positive experience showcasing creativity from both sides of the lens.











Exciting work from the team these days. Proud to have photographed the incomparable Maci in lovely Hermosa Beach, CA.

Albeit, windy we had a perfect day. Surf was slightly high and the county provided a wall of sand that came in handy. Maci and my team get extra credit for providing bounce light and hair control. Maci gets extra credit for braving the slightly fosty temps and wet feet.