hi everyone, just a shout out to the ITDR team.  they are kicking but out there in tempe, az and wanted to share the new site with you all... if your not familiar with ITDR, they create some of the nicest flash applications for photographers including SlideShareMAX, PhotoProofMAX, Flash Blogs, and insane web sites... and more to come!  check them out....

http://www.intothedarkroom.com


ITDR started with a long list of things i wanted and needed as a photographer.  Theta Interactive was a commercial client of mine that turned into a thriving business relationship.  The family of products has evolved nice and will continue to evolve as fast as I can get Anthony to approve products and Michael to develop them at all hours of the night!

I also have to say thanks to Meghan, Ann Marie, Brad, Kitty and Claudia who all make it happen on the back-end and customer service side.  Thanks guys!!

With the ITDR blogs taking off like mad, my existing blog,  the one your reading right now, was just released as a template...so if your interested, give them a call!  thanks!

if you could not tell, there are always skaters skating right outside my door.  they always seem to get hassled by the police, and I am always inviting them over for a can of coke and a portrait.  i guess the police are protecting me from them ;-)

It doesn't take long to feel right at home in the Pacific town of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.  The warmth of the sun reflects not only off the ocean and surrounding coastline, but also through the welcome extended by the residents of Puerto Vallarta.  A town with artists, restaurants, boutiques, and nightclubs, the welcome extends from sunrise to sunsets, wit probably one of the most fascinating sunsets I have seen.  While staying in one of the historic hotels in the middle of old town or relaxing on one of the many sandy beaches, I feel the need to capture these magical moments.  The photo traveler may capture the beauty, the excitement, the solitude, the relaxation available with just a early morning stroll through Puerto Vallarta, just as I did.

came out to shoot a quick editorial for landmark.  this is a new house available for events and lisa of landmark is gal to talk to about getting your foot in the door. 

a weekend personal project.  one of them is my son who never likes his photo taken i only got one frame off, good thing it was decent one! 

a big shout out to sara, jacob and ryan at sony online entertainment for some fast portrait help.  11 portraits in about 40 mins.  no problem!  i think the trick is making them consistent in look but also getting a few unique original images per subject as well. 

here are just a few, thanks to all for giving me your time to shoot, thanks.

still at it!  i love the challenge of finding subjects.  nothing like tossing the camera in the front seat with some motivation and inspiration to get some portraits.  sorta like a subject hunt.  i have also been testing out my good friend doug boutwells totally rad actions on this set of images.  pretty nice stuff!

working on nailing down a few new clients in both the catalog and campaign realm so i am just a little hustle and flow like Djay. ha!  2 movie references in 2 post.  you guys still with me?

thanks to jules and filly for kicking ass and putting in the time.

Walter Sobchak: I'm sorry, Smokey. You were over the line, that's a foul.
Smokey: Bullshit. Mark it 8, Dude.
Walter Sobchak: Uh, excuse me. Mark it zero. Next frame.
Smokey: Bullshit, Walter. Mark it 8, Dude.
Walter Sobchak: Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules.

a short stock shoot in la jolla on sunday proved to be a good choice as the weather was so nice.  looking forward to summer.