Fuji

we went on a road trip...

It's always hard being a photographer and going on vacation. Knowing when to put the camera down and fully engage with family and friends is something I always wrestle with. So much time looking through a lens...its almost awkward putting the camera down. I'm so thankful for a family that is slowly getting used to this and friends who embrace it. This was our first real vacation since the kids have been around. I think I actually forgot how nice vacations are. The kids handled everything like champs and our hosts were amazing.We stayed with our friends, the Darlings. You know, this family. We love them and thank God for the hospitality they showed us. Wow. this trip was amazing. Here are some moments I decided to keep the camera around for. Thanks for the support everyone, its been a blast so far.

 

Bethany flexing her champion servant muscles. 

                                                                                                 i just woke up / nappy nap face.

                                                      her name is Clementine Darling. no, seriously....it is. look out world.

                                                                  no one spends 5 days in a row with me and isnt forced into a portrait session. all with film. word.

                                                                                                   random dude fishing.

                                                                       Bethany getting her "i can shoot with mamiya + nikon + canon" on. no biggie.

                                  o.k. so i got an official tour of the brewery Aaron works at. this place is for real.

                                  its mainly the people, but good beer does eventually win. also completely with film

Nikon D700 / Mamiya 645 Pro TL / Nikon F100 / Kodak Portra 400 / Fuji 400H / and a few great lenses.

More Winter in Minneapolis...

The more I shoot with Fuji 400H, the more I fall in love with it. My head wants to use Kodak Portra, but my heart just reaches for the Fuji.  Here's why...just look at this gorgeous color. The magentas and cyans look amazing all soft and creamy.  Pastel like.  And this is more like how I see my world. Maybe thats why I like the digital files from my Nikon D700 so much as well, because straight out of the camera they look very similar to Fuji film, in my opinion.

Nikon F100 / 50mm 1.4G / Fuji 400H

Clark + Debbie's Wedding / Unity Baptist Church / Moose Lodge 963

What a fun wedding. I'm so happy for Clark and Debbie and very grateful they gave me the opportunity to photograph the day. This is such a great job, because every wedding is unique and personal.  It's never a boring day at the office. On this day I had beautiful weather, super nice people, great food, Hamlet and some amazing live music. The only bad part of the day was my over indulgence of various types of delicious chili at the reception, which left me a tad uncomfortable during the dance :/ I still think it was worth it, however. Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement! You can order prints here.