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Fusion Fest on 4x5: A Practical Application of an Impractical Format
September 17, 2024
A large format 4x5 Camera has it’s practical applications. The massive size of a 4x5 negative is something that still can’t be found in a digital equivalent (outside of the brief rise and fall of the scan back digital sensors) and still works as an important and unique image making…
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2016 Recap
December 30, 2016
I know that it has been a long while since I’ve posted anything on this blog… but I’ve got a good excuse. At the beginning of 2016 Jenny and I created a new business dedicated to Wedding, Portrait, and Family Photography, leading me to shift most of my creative efforts…
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Red Wine Cover Shot
August 7, 2015
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Recently, I was lucky enough to sell an image to The Beverage Media Group for the August edition of their magazine. The image was simple enough to follow, having been provided with a pretty straightforward comp of what they were looking for. Starting with the provided sketch, I compiled the…
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Real Estate Shooting
August 6, 2015
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I recently have started doing some work for local Construction and Contracting company out here. It has been a quick reintroduction into the world of architectural and real estate shooting. For this Blog post, I just thought that I would share a little bit about how a simple looking Twilight…
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Ivan and Alex Moraarmenta Wedding
August 6, 2015
A small location, with a big level of enthusiasm and fun. Ivan and I once shared the experience of being groomsmen for my brother, and now was his turn to take the next step. Jenny and I were lucky enough to get to photograph these two great people on the…
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Michelle and Marcelles Murdock Wedding
July 20, 2015
Yet another beautiful wedding, but with the added pleasure of being able to work with old and amazing friends. These two finally made things official, and allowed Jenny and I to have the pleasure of photographing their big day. Nice light, nice people, and more Brooks Alumni that an Alumni…
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at the Camarillo Y
June 21, 2015
I recently was invited to head down the Camarillo, CA to take some images of an event they were holding. On June 18th facilities all over the country were holding “The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson”. The event helps to build awareness about the importance of teaching children about water safety…
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Senior Session with Zach
June 20, 2015
Here a couple of shots from a brief senior portrait session I did with Zach. I’ve been getting really lucky with some great overcast days and awesome outdoor lighting as of late. Zach was a trooper, and I managed to get a couple of smiles out of him throughout the…
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Karen and Jamie Greenwald Wedding
June 19, 2015
Let’s just take a moment to celebrate the beauty of a small and intimate wedding. This may have been a small event, but it was overflowing with love, adoration, and beautiful light. I couldn’t have asked for a nicer day or a nicer couple to have he pleasure of photographing…
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In the Circus of You: The Poetry Circus
March 11, 2015
The Poetry Circus is part of an ongoing project series by poet Nicelle Davis. The occasion acted a fanciful release party for her newest collection of poems “In the Circus of You”. We’ve been collaborating on projects around these poems for years, so it was only appropriate that I attend…
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Racial Protests in Santa Barbara
November 26, 2014
Even in Santa Barbara, the unrest at the recent verdict in the shooting case of Michael Brown has had a visible effect on some citizens sense of justice. A sizable group of people took to the streets tonight to voice their dissatisfaction with the not guilty ruling of officer Darren…
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Rocco and Mallorie George Wedding
October 20, 2014
The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. George was a mixture of Oklahoma Country and Motorcycle Outlaw. Needless to say, I felt right at home working with this amazing couple on their exciting day. Barbeque, bikes, and a rustic and handmade touch made this wedding a memorable one indeed. Unofficially sponsored…
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Institutionalized: Snapping My Final Days around the Brooks Institute
July 29, 2014
It’s been two years coming. At points I’ve found myself elated, eager to learn and hone my skills. At other times I’ve felt like a vampire, spending entire days from morning to night locked in the studio to complete assignments. To be fair, its been quite the experience. If it…
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Mustache Memorandum: Portraits of Matthew Barabasch
July 14, 2014
What is it that defines a man? Some could argue it is brute strength. Morals. Leadership abilities…a strong propensity toward hard liquor and cigarettes
For some, we define manliness though our facial hair. One such individual is Matthew Barabasch. When the man behind this amazing mustache told me that it…
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Clouds: A Memory of Home
July 13, 2014
Working on a portfolio today led me to dig deep though the archives of thousands of images and memories long disregarded. Ex loves, old friends, mistakes, and memories alike were all held within these countless photographs. I suppose this is why we, as photographers, keep such records. Every image taken…
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Josh and Cassie Hughes Wedding
June 16, 2014
This was the first wedding that I have been to in years in which my responsibility was not that of photographer. This was the long awaited marriage between my twin brother Josh and his fiance Cassie. To feel like a “photographer” however, I went ahead and brought a couple of…
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Camelopardalis Meteor Shower
June 1, 2014
Last Friday night, a friend and I embarked into the hills to view what was expected to be an amazing new meteor shower. The earth was to move into the debris path of a comet that passed the earth roughly two hundred years prior. The event had never been seen…
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Lauren and Steve Turnball Wedding
April 30, 2014
Some images from the wedding of Lauren Turnball (Allard) an Steve Turnball on April 5th, 2014. Various locations in Santa Barbara, California. A combination of Digital and Portra 400 film
Congratulations you two.
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An Infrared Journey Across the American Southwest
April 30, 2014
This December, my girlfriend and I set out on an adventure to see all the many places of the American Southwest. Having grown up in the desert of Southern California, the vast expanses of open desert and long drives were things I had become well accustomed to. We wanted to…
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