Old and New - The Continuing Project

I recently had another chance to get out and take a few more photographs for my Old and New project. I can't begin to describe how this project has affected me. Some people would call it busy work but thats the fun of it. The fun of the search, the intrigue of the story behind the photograph and then figuring out where the person took it from and all the other characteristics of making it work with the new photo. This recent one of 2 Ave South and 5 Street South - Street Car, as I was editing it into the new photo I kept wondering to my self where were all these people going? Did they know one another? Then my mind wandered to thinking about the death of the rail car. The trolly replaced by bus and car. I think it would be cool to wake up get your coffee, hear the ding of the bell and the clack of the metal on meta read your newspaper as the trolly took you to work. Seems it would be a little simpler, slow things down a little in this fast paced world. I guess this is what makes this project so enjoyable.

Sometimes it takes two tries.

Today I attempted again to photography a family I did a few weeks ago. The first time was ok but as anyone with kids knows they have a mind of their own. Today was a different story. It was great to see them trying to smile and with the help of family look at the camera. The shoot went great and and in the end a certain someone got his movie and candy, as promised.

Swan Lake

This summer my little family and I had an opportunity to head to Swan Lake, Montana. It was our first camping experience with our little one. I really didn't have an album for the pictures as they were a collection of the days events around the water. The nights were spent by the campfire and yes both of us were up throughout the night with the little guy. Swan gave me a chance to brush up on some skills I have always read about and wanted to do as projects. It was nice to recruit some help from the awesome people who invited us down. I have to say thank you again for the hospitality from these folks. They welcomed us into their family, thank you.

Westside Shoot

Yes, yes I know its been awhile since my last blog post. Life is, at the moment, the fast lane for me. I did however, make arrangements months ago to go the the westside and do a shoot in the old mine site. Then as life would have it, I got busy. I did make a contact and the shoot was planned.
I absolutely love this location and I plan on using it in the next shoots, The potential and placements of the subjects are endless. This shoot was unique as it involved a sports car and I thought the old buildings were a nice balance between old and new. It was also nice to shoot within the golden hour.

The Continuing Journey

I recently got around to taking some pictures of my 9 month old son. I can't believe its been 9 months already. So far I have learned a great deal about myself and about being a father to such a wonderful little boy. For being behind the 8 ball at birth he's pretty smart, loves to stand, climb the stairs and be on the go all the time. I cherish everyday and look forward to the next.