Making landscapes comes with the privilege being able to focus on one subject. Unlike with a wedding, where we need capture a multitude of stunning images, the goal with fine art is often a single frame. Still, I often get distracted with the commercial mindset of making many photos. Yet lately I’ve been focusing more on the idea of all effort going towards the single frame. As long as it comes out stunning, I don’t much care how much planning it took. In fact the more work, the more pride I feel. Continue reading 'Silver Waves of Grain:'
- Silver Waves of Grain. | Near Moses Coulee in Central WA | 5.5 min exposure, F22, ISO 100
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I’ve been doing an alternating series of full page ads inside the front cover of Venue, a popular Central WA life magazine. This months issue will feature my senior portraits. As always I like to keep it simple, so one photo goes in this ad. I wanted to pick something from my class of 2010 seniors, all of which were super cool. I narrowed it down to a few favorites, then crowd sourced it to fans on the SS Facebook page and beyond. I then tallied up the votes and went with the highest ranked.
Continue reading 'This years Senior Portrait in the Venue Magazine:'
Welcome to f164. It’s been a long time coming and represents more than just a photo blog. It’s my fine art portfolio, but also the journal of my photographic travels, studies and experience. One of the first things you’ll notice are the giant images in posts. This site is all about photography and I decided to show it as best I could. Nothing beats a fine print in person, but that does not mean the internet has to show tiny pathetic images. This is a site, for which I have put design and beauty over commercial assets such as ads. This is my journal, my place to talk about what I learn, what I did right, what I did wrong, or anything in between.
If you simple enjoy art, browse around because nearly every page has something. If you’re a photographer, watch further in my posts for in depth articles on technique, as I write about my experiences. Visit this page for a more detailed look at what f164 is all about and why if not your everyday photo blog. Continue reading 'f164. My new Journal.'
The great Central Washington weather is coming. After more than 7 years in business and with our new studio just open, it’s time to take applications for our Class of 2011 senior model program. What’s it all about... Continue Reading.
A few weeks ago I had a great wedding for Mike and Jessica at Cave B Estate (near Ellensburg WA). I was joined by my buddy Matt... Continue Reading.
Candid moments are still king. Those that know my style know I love bold cinematic scenes, but while the candid may not end as a large canvas on the wall, it’s no less valuable. This moment from Kristen and Neil’s wedding was probably one of my most priceless candid’s of 2009, but it needs a story. This is. Stephanie (who also happens to be Kristin’s daughter). What you’re seeing behind her... Continue Reading.




