Truckee

This trip probably wouldn’t have come to fruition if it weren’t for Dear Jennie wanting to go anywhere but here (Sacramento) for spring break.  I just happened to have the perfect solution…  my cousin Jennifer’s place in Truckee.  We knew it was going to be a great trip when the weather was so perfect we were able to drive the Prius up instead of the truck.  It was a perfectly chill vaca; a lot of eating, picture taking, crafting and snow.

This trip up I brought the large format camera also known as the Beast.  Let me tell you, it is not easy to shimpflug in the snow when your fingers don’t work properly.  When walking in hip deep snow all I could hear was Sean T telling me don’t sacrifice form.  As soon as I wasn’t paying attention, down I sank.

Here are some pictures from the trip!  A big thank you to the hostess with the mostest (as usual) Jennifer!

          Meet Jennie, she's awesome.

           I love little trees in the snow.

          I think black is an under valued in color photos.

      Thank you Prius!

      The lovely Jennifer.

      Some fancy photoshop put to work here.  Oh yea.

    One of the large format images.

Still Motion

This project has grow bigger than I thought it would; starting off as an experiment and quickly turning into the latest love affair.  One that will have to take a back seat until the return of winter months when the leaves have gone and storm clouds have come.  I hope to have a last fling before the leaves come back.  Until then, here are some of the latest.  Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

The Purple Victorian with Pictures Inside

I have been fortunate to have someone like Veena Lucas in my life.  She is one of the most kind-hearted people I know and consistently puts others first.  It is only fitting she is a massage therapist and the owner of Body Continuum in downtown Sacramento.  Veena has been supportive of my business and passion welcoming my photography from the beginning.  I have had many wonderful Second Saturdays with Veena and this coming Second Saturday, March 10^th will be another to put in the books.  What is currently hanging in the beautiful purple victorian know as Body Continuum, is bits and pieces of past shows as well as ongoing work.

Of late I’ve been focusing on more abstract work I’ve dubbed ‘Still Motion’.  I’m really enjoying this foray into something different.  With my eye on the new and exciting, I feel it appropriate to send some of my past work to new homes… this means SALE!!!  Come check it out and get something to take home.  Upon arrival, please enter your information to win a free portrait session or free massage.  A winner will be drawn at the end of the night however the winner doesn’t need to present to win.

Bring your friends and family for a night out on the town!  We will be open from 4-8pm.

Body Continuum : 1809 19th Street, Sacramento CA, 95811 (right across the street from Safeway)

A Rainbow on a Day of Red

Dare I Say Abstract

It’s sometimes hard to explain why you like one piece of art versus another; especially with abstract work.  I have grown to appreciate abstract art, and at times, prefer it.

I am preparing to move and looking around at what needs to be done.  I see all of my beautifully framed photographs on the walls that at one time I loved so much they had to go up.  As time passes and tastes evolve I’ve found the strong love that was there initially has faded and I don’t notice them on the walls any more… but why?  Is it because the image is so clearly defined and is almost telling you what to think?

I am slowly moving to an abstract world with my personal work.  Photographs that make you look for a second longer than usual.  The things that make you go hmmm… is what I’m going for.  These photos are not highly manipulated (those of you that know me well know that my skills do not lie in Photoshop or any other program).  For my techies out there that means nothing was added or subtracted more than ten points in Lightroom.

Here is the first of hopefully a few series that I will share with you all.

A Quickie

Every once in a while, when the time is right, I snap a few shots for myself when on 'the job'.  It's hard to call it a job when I love what I do; for that I feel very blessed.
There are many beautiful places along the American River.  Some more private than others making them feel like they are all yours.  The first two shots where taken at 'our' summer spot.  It's too beautiful not to share and take portraits there.  These where taken a few weeks ago and the river was low which worked out perfectly!
The last shot was taken in Galt.  A wardrobe change is just the right amount of 'me' time.  I'm a sucker for reflections... and even more of a sucker for fall colors!  Fall and summer are in a constant tie for the best time of year.
Here's to 2012.

New Home

Waking up to freshly dusted snow was just as magnificent as the star studded welcome Wednesday night.  Aloha Truckee!
My cousin Jennifer, aka sister, moved up here so it's only right I see her as much as possible, making Truckee my home away from home.  My life would not be as coo if it went for my Jennifer.  She is the one that notices a new freckle and is always down for some creative banter.
I haven't shared here in quite some time so here is a bit of what I captured and made during my 4 day visit.  The jewelry shots were taken with my new yummy 50mm 1.4 lens.  Christmas came early thanks to my Man.
Enjoy and Merry Christmas.

 There is always that photograph that you love and don't know why...  Im thinking it's the shadow and the organically placed pinecones.