Editing Oregon Football

I'm in the process of going through about 20,000 images from 12 games and several other assignments from the 2009 Oregon football season. Every now and then I'll find a photo I missed in the initial edit. I found this frame this morning from the Purdue game. I shot it with a 50mm wide open and it gave it nice look. It's not really an image I would have sent after the game, but it might work nicely in the context of a book.

Smith Rocks and frozen Crooked River

Here's a quick snap of Smith Rocks as the Crooked River is frozen below. Shot with a Canon 5D Mark II with a 16-35L and a neutral density graduated filter.

LINKED: at maccreate.com

David Schloss at maccreate.com added my website to their portfolio gallery. There's also a http://blog.maccreate.com/2009/12/14/shooting-workflow-in-bend/ on the maccreate blog mentioning our epic drive from the Portland airport to Bend, Ore. Thanks David!

UPDATE: Cyclocross Nationals, Bend, Oregon

Here's my final take from the Cyclocross Championship, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, in Bend, Ore.Caption: A record 1,600-plus racers compete in the city's Old Mill District for the U.S. cyclocross national championships. Competitors in cyclocross, a sport in which riders race -- and sometimes carry -- their bikes around a course filled with varied terrain and obstacles, are accustomed to harsh conditions, and the winter freeze in Bend doesn't dissappoint. Here's the latest post from Oregonlive.com

Beautiful night at Smith Rocks near Bend, Ore.

My friend and founder of maccreate.com shot this photo of me as the sun dipped below the Cascade mountains to the west.We lit this with one Nikon strobe on a light stand with a medium Chimera box triggered with pocket wizards. It was shot on a Canon 5D Mark II.

Civil War Photo Gallery The Oregonian photo staff

Congress Hotel in Tucson, Arizona

I went for an epic walk through Tucson and ended up at the Congress Hotel. Esquire magazine named it one of the top ten best bars in the country. I would have to agree. There were bands playing outside, dancing inside, several bars, a restaurant and a super cool lobby. Yes, you are seeing a man hug his dog.

ESPN Gameday Live Broadcast in Tucson, Arizona

ESPN Gameday fans put on a good show this morning at during the live broadcast. I have no idea who the guys are in these posters but I thought they were hilarious.

Cole in the corn patch

Greta on 4th of July

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Oregon beats USC 47-20

What a game! Here's my take from the Oregon v. USC game. Oregon won 47-20.

VIDEO: Tailgaters

The costume scene in Eugene

Ross Hamilton and I headed out to the Autzen Stadium parking lot and see some costumes. Ross captured audio and I shot still images. I went over 500 images back to the office and Joel Odem did the edit. Ross and I think he did a great job. We had a good laugh. We did this before the game and by the time we saw it about 11:00 p.m., it seemed like we did it three days ago. A lot of water passed under the bridge by the time we shot the pre-game, the game, post-game and edited and sent the images.

Storm Large and her Holiday Ordeal

I had a great time shooting Storm Large today the Aladdin Theater. I always love to photograph someone who brings a high level of energy and creativity to the table. Not only is Storm attractive, she knows how communicate with her face and body. I could say something like "look triumphant" and she would instantly know what kind of posture and look she should have. She would move from one idea to the next as fast I could push the shutter. That's refreshing.

VIDEO: Coho Salmon Return in Record Numbers

Coho Salmon Return in Record Numbers

Here's the story from The Oregonian: Coho Salmon Return in Record Numbers

The Big City

I shot this at the Century Plaza in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct 10, 2009, when I visited the Annenberg Space for Photography. I was really blown away by the scale of this facility. I shot it on a 5D Mark II with a 50/1.4 at f8. I achieved the low-key look with Aperture using the highlight shadow tools, de-saturation, and color monochrome module.

Mike Witenberger at the OK Barber Shop

I photographed Mike because he's owned the OK Barber Shop in Salem, Ore., since 1963.

Five reasons you should hire a photojournalist

Former P-I business reporter Andrea James gives five reasons on her blog why you should hire a photojournalist.