Yearly Archives: 2009

Spot

My old faithful cat passed away today.  I think he was about 17 years old and we have had him since he was born.  This photo was taken last week, but you can see by his eyes that he seems very tired.  Poor old guy. This is the first time in 30 years that I...

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Happy Thanksgiving

to you and yours… We’re heading out to Plymouth (California not Mass) to celebrate with over 100 relatives at an old one-room school house.  What a treat.

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More portfolio fun

Since my portfolio is due tomorrow, I’m trying to finish up the pieces I want to present.  I finished the one above today and I’m pretty happy with it, so I will probably include it. I am still deciding about the next one.  I like it, but I’m not crazy about it. I think this...

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Some fantasy photoshop work

CD cover I’ve been taking an advanced Photoshop class at the local college.  It is taught by a Sacramento Wedding/portrait photographer and I have learned so much.  The class has also sparked interest in learning to do more with the photos that I take. Here’s a couple of examples: Movie Poster Ipod image Fantasy image...

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Use the light, Luke

You just can’t take a bad photo when you make good use of window light…especially windows that are huge and grimy like those at Preston Castle. Here’s Brittany with a beautiful Renaissance outfit on. Just look at the light on her face, will ya?  Good, huh?  Here’s another: Now this gal has got so much...

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