BBQ

I got a chance to revist the past. I'd shot this BBQ joint back in 2004, back than I used a Nikon D1X/SB-28 and a SC-17, Hmmm... times have changed. I had a vision of what I wanted to capture in the smokehouse and was pleased with my results, small umbrella camera right and 30˚grid backlight, high quality AB and an old school Vagabond. Did some shots inside, this was the fist time I cranked up my ISO on the D3 to ISO 800. I must say I was very surprised with the low noise in the files.

parking garage

I came into the studio very early the other morning and I pass by this parking garage everyday. It'd been raining for the past few days and was full of water. I didn't have time to stop, so I got up early the next day. Most of the water was gone but still afew puddles. I'll have to wait for another big rain .......

Ovation TV

All last week Ovation TV had a couple of series on about photography. I was glued to the TV and had the DVR going. There was one series about street photography and it was so refreshing to watch. Sometimes I forget how much fun going out with just a camera can be, not having to worry about strobes/packs/scrims/cords etc. Little Joe's Barber shop was taken while roaming the streets of Clinton. Would the image of been better if I'd taken the time to set up a backlight ? Would the spontaneity of been lost ?

waiting for the sun

I was waiting for the sun while in Clinton and went to the local museum ......

jewelry store

Shots for an article on a jewelry store in Clinton NC.

Restaurant shoot

I had to shoot a restaurant for a food/style article. I shot some images during the day, brought alot of strobes and packs and shot during the day. The images just didn't feel right, so I went back that night with just my camera and tripod and shot available light. The results really captured the mood and atmosphere of the place.

kitchen style

Did some shots of a kitchen, and they wanted to show high end appliances.....