Portrait of Karen

The model in this photograph is my friend Karen. I used a Nikon 35mm camera and hot lights to photograph this portrait. I developed the 35 mm black and white film my self, then scanned the negative and edited it in photoshop. I chose to add color to the image to emphasize her eyes and really make them pop. 

Taylor

The model in this image is Taylor; she was my roommate. This image was taken in a studio using alien bee strobes and a Nikon camera and lens. The vibrant blue background was created using a background light and blue gels attached. The clamshell technique was used to light the model. This is done by having two strobes with soft boxes on them directly in front of her.  This created the two highlights in her eyes. 

Chocolate Cake

Finding a great bakery can be a challenge at times; this cake came from the West Falmouth Market where they have them delivered from a Boston bakery.  The cake being photographed is called the Midnight Madness, a dark chocolate cake with a creamy white butter frosting and chocolate icing on top. I photographed this cake using my Nikon d300s with a 70-180 Nikon lens and then lit it using two alien bee strobes with a bounce card. Hope this does not make you too hungry. 

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all. Around the world there are people who celebrate Christmas; with many different traditions. The Christmas tree is a common tradition for most people, even though every tree is a little different and unique to each and every family. This is my Christmas tree; it’s a live tree decorated with ornaments collected over the years. May the holiday season fill your home with joy, your heart with love and your life with laughter. 

The lonely boat

Think salty air, sand between your toes, crashing waves, seagulls flying above, and kids building sandcastles: this is summer on Cape Cod. People come from around the world to visit this sandy peninsula which is surrounded by sparkling water, wildlife and some of the freshest seafood imaginable. The Cape has many harbors where you can find fishermen unloading their catch from the day, spectators admiring the boats, and families and friends enjoying a beautiful day of boating. Although the Cape is visited mainly in the summertime, you can still find plenty of things to do and see year round. This photograph is of a small row boat hidden behind the swaying sea grass along the coast of Orleans. The lonely boat gently rocked back and forth with every passing wave and chilly winter breeze. 

Winter Wonderland

Snow, ice, and the crispness that comes with freezing temperatures can add a new dimension to your photos. With Christmas right around the corner the hopes for a white Christmas are high.  This photograph was taken in Philadelphia last winter after one of the several big snow storms that were there. This image tied for second place in a winter photography competition last year. 

Cape Cod Graffiti

Cape Cod’s natural beauty is known world wide, offering visitors and locals a wide range of outdoor activities most of which are in the warmer months. So when most people think of Cape Cod they don’t think vandalism but in fact you can find some if you look hard enough. Most locals don’t even know about it so when they see photos of such graffiti they think it is in Boston or some where near a larger city. Although graffiti is considered vandalism I think that in some cases it is a form of art. These are some images of the local graffiti I have come across. 

Reflections

Reflections in photography can lead to some amazing effects and extraordinary images that pop off the screen. The use of water, windows, mirrors or any kind of reflective surface can change the feel of the whole image. The thing about using reflections is that you never know how exactly it will change an ordinary image into something richer and more artistic.These reflections I have photographed where all taken on Cape Cod amongst different harbors. 

26th Annual Parade of Lights

Tonight I went down to the Santa Barbara Pier with a friend to watch the 26th Annual Parade of Lights. This was my first time going to this event it was great seeing crowds of people in the holiday spirit. There where families, couples, friends and more lining the pier to watches as the decorated boats passed by. At the end of the parade there was a small fire work show. Here are a few photos of tonight's festivities if your ever in the area during the holiday season Santa Barbara is filled with things to do with the family. Hope you enjoy. 

The Natural World

It may seem a bit strange but I tend to photograph dead things when I come across them out in the natural world. Slowly I have been gathering a collection of images of dead animals. This particular bird was found laying amongst the rocks along the shore in Santa Barbara. Spread amongst the rocks near the bird lay feathers and small bones. 

Anti-style

These images were all created to show how a photographer can take a single object and transform it in to completely different looks using light, camera angle and color.  All of these photos where taken with white-lightning strobes, a Nikon D300s and multiple Nikon lenses.