Just a cool sunset photo from the other day. My friend Pat and I were driving through the country and just decided to stop real quick so I could snap a photo. Canon 50d 200 ISO f3.5 1/20 sec. Handheld with the Canon EF-S 10-22mm @ 12mm, Adobe RAW converter. Click to view the larger image.

The white speck in the lower left quarter of the image is a crescent moon, which is fully discernible in the full size image. I’m thinking 20×30 inch Gallery Wrap!

Image Source is hosting another Digital SLR Class this Sunday, November 9th from 2-6pm.

I still have 2 openings, so if you’re interested please call 765-420-9621 to enroll!

A couple of new photos from the Canon 50d, the first one is their new poster image now, the second is just a live shot I did using a combination of flash, ambient exposure, and zooming the lens during the exposure.


Click on the images to enlarge!

I was a little under the weather last night (as it seems I’ve been for a week), but I still had enough resolve to hit some shows and take some photos. You know it’s going to be a decent night when the first thing you run across is Jon Cusack’s character from ‘Say Anything’. My friend Travis, uh, I mean Jordan:

The High Plains Drifter contemplates in the background…

My friends from Echo Delta were playing their second show at the Knickerbocker. I headed on over in time to get some photos. Turns out they’d dressed as the Ghostbusters, including the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man:

The evening’s award winner:

The always popular Honest Abe Lincoln…

And a big thumbs-up from Darth Vader:

You might remember the Carlisle family from an earlier post. Here’s my friend Ryan’s son in his first Halloween costume:

Thankyouverymuch!

So Canon introduced their newest in their mid-level digital SLR range a few weeks ago. I picked one up nearly right away and started doing some testing. The big new developments for the camera are it’s 15 Megapixel rating, 3200 ISO shooting ability and new LiveView shooting. I’m not impressed with the LiveView feature (the ability to view a live image on the LCD screen while shooting – it doesn’t work well IMO).

The higher pixel count is both a blessing and a curse. Images are now 10×15 inches at print size right out of the box, which makes album layouts a breeze, which is nice. However, the larger files eat up memory like crazy. The new MacPro can handle it no problem (eight processors, anyone?), but I’m now going through DVD’Rs like nobody’s business!

Anyway, here are some sample images, and I’ll be commenting later on how the new 50d stacks up against it’s competition, the Nikon D300…

One of the first images with the new camera. This is Noah, he is designing the new look of the blog, which you’ll see soon, as well as some of the graphics for the upcoming “Photographic Brides” series. Stay tuned!

Some coasters in the Black Sparrow:

My friend James from the Woodstove Flapjacks:

All images were hand held using the Canon 24-70 f2.8L lens and shot at 3200 ISO.

My son got his first Middle School report card today… all A’s and B’s! Tara and I are proud parents!

UPDATE: Proofs can be viewed and purchased here!

UPDATE: The preliminary album design is now online here! I hope Art & Mary have access to a computer right now ’cause I can’t wait for them to see it!

Saturday was a long but wonderful day spent in Chicago’s suburbs. Tory and I arrived early in the afternoon to begin coverage for Art Henry and Mary Szczepanski. You may remember Art and Mary from their engagement photo sessions. They are a fun couple, bursting with love for life and each other! It was very nice meeting some of their friends and family, they all made Tory and I feel part of the group.

The ceremony was nice, and I got a shot of Art as he sees Mary in her dress for the first time that I’m just thrilled with. Really, I’m very happy with all the images so far. After the ceremony we had time for a little goofing off, and finally the reception was a blast! Incredible food, I’m still thinking about it!

So, please enjoy this brief sampling for now, there will be lots more coming during the next week!

UPDATE: Nikki and Matt’s Signature Edition Print can be viewed here!

Saturday brought me to an area from my past in Brownsburg, IN. I lived there for a few years with my family when I was like seven. Attended South Elementary school… that’s about all I remember, except that it was a much smaller town then.

Anywho, the wedding was actually in nearby Lizton. Nikki and Matt have been such a fun couple… the engagement session was a breeze, and the wedding was about as relaxed as they get! It certainly didn’t feel like working much of the time… which is fine with me! :0)

A big thank you to everyone there, I’m going to leave you with some favorites for now, keep an eye out for more in just a few days!