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I shot baby Alice for her first Christmas Card for her parents, Lewis and Rebecca Taylor. I used my fancy $10 ringlight, which is perfect for a subject this size.
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>Ringlight Test
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This is test of a flourescent ringlight I modified for photographic use. I cost $10. For this shot I didn't shoot through the light but used it off to the side.
The downside is that it's not very bright so the light has to be held fairly close to the subject. It works well shooting through the ring as well. The shadows aren't as pronounced as a strobe, but still has a nice effect.
>New Job!
>I just accepted a staff photographer position at The Oregonian in Portland, Ore. My last day at The Register-Guard will be Dec. 20. My first day at The Oregonian will be Dec. 27.
I've been at The Register-Guard in Eugene, Ore., for 10-years and it's been great. The guys I work with are the best. Rob and Paul have been the best bosses anyone could ever ask for. The Baker family that owns the paper respects photojournalism and I'll always be thankful for all of that.
The staff I'm going to is as talented as any in the country and I look forward to being part of it.
Luckily, I'll be back to Eugene for plenty of assignments and I'll be able to see everyone.
I'll post here as things progress.
>Apple Photography Summit
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Eleven photographers were invited to talk with Apple, Inc. about the future of digital photography. There were photographers from nearly every professional market sector. John Stanmeyer, Parish Kohanim, Bill Frakes, David Bergman, John McDermott, Vincent Laforet, Steve Winter and myelf stand for a photo in front of the Apple headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop, in Cupertino, Calif. Mike Colón, Jim Richardson, and Bob Davis are up front.
It was a pleasure to be included in such an esteemed group. The folks we met at Apple were genuinely interested in our thoughts on photography and had a deep understanding of the issues.
>Halloween Rave
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I've been travelling and shooting a lot of sports so I haven't posted much. Here's a snap from Halloween.
>Oregon's Jaison Williams Catches a Pass Against ASU
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As seen from the top camera deck at Autzen Stadium.
>Photo Booth
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>Homer and the Girl
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>Perfect Storm
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Last night was the perfect storm of nightlife activity. The Ducks beat USC and nightclubs were having early costume parties. It was as wild as I've ever seen it.
Here's a snap from last night.
>Sleepless in Seattle
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I shot this right before closing a dance club in the Fremont district of Seattle.
>Seattle Snot
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This is the view from my hotel room at The Courtyard in Seattle.
>Greta on Gold
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I used Greta for a lighting/backdrop test for a portrait I'm going to shoot in the future. Here's the result.
>Cole in the Woods
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Okay, the woods in the background are more a patch of trees near the soccer field where Greta was playing. I had Paul Carter's Hasselblad and thought it would be prudent to take a few snaps of the kids before I had to return it. I want one...although, the scanning process is excruciating. I spent way to long getting rid of dust spots and moire' patterns.
>A Rare Sight: Sol at Work
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Here's Sol working it at the UO v. WSU game today. Maybe someone will take a decent photo of me working someday.
>A Bad Picture
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By any definition, this a bad photo. But, I've thought about it several times since I shot it back in June. I go back and look at it, and then discount it for all its flaws. In a moment of wild abandon and disregard for the sensibilities of my loyal blog reader (mom), I'm posting a bad photo. It's my blog and I can do that if I choose. Sometimes, I like bad photos and this is one of them.
>Frank Black of the Pixies
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Also known as Black Francis and other things. I photographed at Sprout City Studios in Eugene.
>Family Farm
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>Cal Wins
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>Oregon Fans: Before and After
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>Bears on Parade
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That what it is...from the Eugene Celebration.