The shoot we did for The Venue Scottsdale resulted in a new photo credit in the Phoenix New Times [LINK]:
Here are a few more images from the shoot.
Venue photo published in Phoenix New Times
Featured on The Naked Frame
I’m pleased to have been chosen as one of the featured photographers for the launch of The Naked Frame, founded by close friends of mine. The site caters to people who want museum-quality, limited-edition artwork on their walls, and strives to keep prices low enough to make it possible for anyone to afford them. Check out my gallery, and read the first article written about them.
Connor with iPhone
While sitting at Luci’s the other day, I noticed a really cute child next to me, staring thoughtfully out the window. The light was amazing, and his reflection was so perfect, but I had no camera. There was no option other than to ask his mother to borrow her iPhone, which she gladly offered.
Slowly, to avoid distracting him, I moved in for the first shot.

Then, inching closer, I took a few more, to see how close I could get. This one’s better, but the reflection’s not visible.

By rotating the iPhone so that the camera lens is as close as possible to the window, I can see the reflection I’m looking for.

Connor remained still throughout, and I ended with this one.

And here it is after post-processing. I’m amazed at how nice the iPhone’s camera is!

World Trade Center memories
HDR Sunset at Gates’ Pass in Tucson
I like the way these came out. The colors are interesting and you can see shadow details thanks to the HDR treatment.


Coffee cupping at Press Coffee
Press Coffee, a new cafe in Scottsdale, recently hosted a coffee cupping session. The barista, Tom Maegdlin, did a great job of showing the process from bean to finished product, and we sampled a number of different varieties, noting the characteristics of each of them. We also learned about some interesting coffee hardware.

HDR in Alaska
I caught a bird flying over a lake while shooting three images for this HDR composite. One day I will fix it to show only one bird, but for now it’s still interesting to look at.

HDR in Mexico
At a hotel in Mexico, I tried some night HDR images. These are based on single time exposures.

































































