posted January 28, 2012 in Happenings, Photographer Resources 3 Comments

Carpe Diem {with MF digital}

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“You will accomplish more in 11 months than 12,” I thought to myself, feeling a need for a break.

My solution? I woke before dawn, hopped on the beach cruiser and pedaled for 6 hours. I love just wandering and visually exploring with a time sense in the world. It was a treat, a perfect way to recharge, slowing down and get out. I love speaking with random people on the street and photographing a few of them. It builds courage. But also offers a genuine human experience, on part with conversations with friends. Otherwise I could easily stare into my MacBook Pro for 11 hours, leaving me lonely with tense shoulders as the day slips away. Carpe diem.

Getting ready to start another whirlwind adventure on my 2012 calendar this week and leave this beautiful island on Monday and head to Arizona to teach a workshop and shoot in the slot canyons near Paige, AZ. Super stoked about going from one extreme to another. But before that, a quick recap from the week :

  • Arguing with my brother over wiffle ball rules and trash. On the beach. Pinch me. {trash talking allowed}
  • Skyping with a adorable couple in New York about their wedding next October. Gosh, autumn in New York. I can hear Frank Sinatra singing now.
  • Juggling timezones and connecting with the Dave Gallagher, Steve Hendrix, Doug Peterson, and Bryant Genesi at Capture Integration for their amazing service. Be sure to speak with them if you have any interest in destination wedding photography with a medium format (MF) digital camera like the PhaseOne IQ 180.
  • Being a student of photography again by connecting with mentors and pushing my limits of creativity with new tools. From polaroids to Nikons, iPhones to a PhaseOne 645 DF… they are just tools to do a job.

Off to photographing a destination wedding in Oahu today!! Super stoked!

Visual treats from yesterday’s Kailua photo safari: wpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_02-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_03-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_04-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_05-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_06-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_07-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_08-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_09-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_10-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_11-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_12-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_13-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_14-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_15-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_16-2012-01-28-09-50.jpgwpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_17-2012-01-28-09-50.jpg A perfect combo wrap to a grand Friday: guys poker night and my first light painting with MF digital!wpid-p30+_phaseone645df_80mm_ls_hawaii_18-2012-01-28-09-50.jpg PhaseOne P30+ medium format digital back / Phase One 645DF camera / Schneider-Kreuznach 80mm leaf shutter (LS) lens.

Posted by R. J. on January 28, 2012
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