college hoops

College basketball season is in full swing so i put together a little montage of some games i shot last year and at the beginning of this year. They are mainly from last years big east tournament at Madison Square garden and the Jimmy V Classic also at MSG. I think I'll be heading back this year to shoot some more action. While wedding photography is my main focus and passion, i love to dabble in sports photography when i get the opportunity. Being a basketball fanatic and growing up playing ball, the intensity of shooting a big game is unreal. You always want to get the great action shot, but what I love to shoot the most is the "reaction" shot. What's going to happen after the game winning shot is made or how is someone going to react after getting fouled hard. Its a tough job and I have great respect for those who shoot sports for a living. I put my little touch on the photos by giving them a film look in post-processing. I love the graininess of film and love mixing it into my work when I can.

Enjoy a look back at some college hoop action...and while we're on the subject of sports you have to check out a good buddy of mine and what he's up too. He's rising quickly in the photography game and does some incredible things with lighting. his portrait work in insane. Rob Hammer Photography check it!

in good hands

Just working on a little project with some antique cameras I have. A little sneak peek. Those are the hands of my father. Check back later for more on this.

2010 {a look back}

It's been a busy start to the 2011 year but it wouldn't be right to move on from 2010 just yet. A year that brought so much happiness and opportunities my way. I am lucky enough to make my living with a camera and none of this happens if I didn't have such great people around me. I have to first off thank my AMAZING wife and mother to my little boy. I'm not where I am today without your support and patience. I love you. The next thanks is to my heart and soul - Anthony. 2010 let me watch as my best buddy grew into the cutest 1 year old I know. Words can't possibly describe what Anthony means to Deana and I. And he's got my sense of humor, so that's a bonus. I also have to thank my entire family for being the best support group imaginable. You can't underestimate family. Special thanks to my parents!! Now I see what it means to be on the other end and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for raising me the way you did. Wow this is turning into a Oscar speech! Cue the music. A final thanks to my brides, grooms, friends, clients and everyone else that has made 2010 1 of the best years of my life so far. I'm ready to see what 2011 has to offer.Enjoy a look back at some of the moments that tell my story of 2010.

Showtime

My first ever bridal show turned out to be a successful experience. I didn't know what to expect going in but everything worked out great. Once I knew I was going to do the show I wanted to do something a little different than just the standard table and photos so I got to thinking. I jotted down a few ideas I had and kept an eye for things around me that inspired me. I pulled the wood backdrop you'll see below from a Crate & Barrel in-store showcase that I saw and tried to carry the theme throughout the entire booth.  I also wanted a way to run a slideshow throughout the day but didn't just want a computer screen sitting on a table. So we build a custom frame-box for the computer to sit in. Worked out perfectly. I ran these ideas by my crafty father and BOOM...a couple days later he built our set. I think he can make anything! Thanks Dad for all your help!

The space we had was a little tight for our booth but we made it work.

Below are the pricing guides I designed for the show. It was just 3 5x7 postcards hole punched and tied together. They were a big hit!

3 cheap painters lights were a fun touch to the booth and really made my prints stand out.

albums Albums ALBUMS!

This post is long overdue. Mid way through 2010 I made an album company switch. I needed something new, something that was a better fit for my studio.With my first bridal show coming up I had to scramble and design a few sample albums to display. Well, they arrived at house the other day (that's about 6 straight days the UPS man has been here). I did a quick photo shoot today and below are examples of my samples.

Check out the stamp of my logo they put on the boxes! I love it! To the right is the brown top grain leather on a 9x12 album.

The albums are really well made and the pages lay flat with the split page option.Below is a sample of a 9x12 album with the black leather cover. The couple's name is also branded into the cover which is a great touch. Below is an example of an 11x11 album also with the black leather cover.