Boys and their Toys

So legend has it that a few years ago I sold my truck to start my business. I've really wanted a truck ever since. I mean every guy needs a truck right? I live in Corvallis so I mostly ride my bike around town, but I'm from Klamath Falls originally so it just makes sense that I would need a 4X4 full-size pickup eventually. Last December I got my dream truck, nothing too fancy, a 2000 Toyota Tundra with an access cab for the kids. I had visions of taking a really cool sunset picture for the blog, but the crappy weather wouldn't cooperate and neither would my kids. (Gabe is in the truck during this picture. He refused to come outside and instead ripped through my glove compartment) It actually even started snowing right as I got the tripod setup. So long story short, I'm glad that selling my truck and starting my business has worked out. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Steffany and Michael's Engagement Session in Corvallis

This Saturday we must have had the best luck ever. It was rainy and gloomy all day, and Steffany and Michael's engagement session was set for 4 o'clock. We started shooting and just as we finished up, it started raining again. You gotta love the Northwest. Anyway, I'm glad we got to shoot while we had the chance. Here are a couple of the highlights:

Sometimes great backgrounds like pretty waterfalls and gorgeous sunsets can really add to a picture, but sometimes the best shots are more simple, and intimate. I love the first few pictures here. To get these shots I just kind of sat back and worked my way around Steffany and Michael as they shared a moment.



I love the sparkle in Steffany's eyes here.

A little funky foreground....



This is right before it started to rain, and I think its a pretty good ending shot for the session.

Bad Blogger Great Wedding Album

Wow, I think this has been possibly the longest wait between blog posts since I started this thing a couple years ago. I apologize! My new resolution-once a week blogging!


So here we go, recently I've switched album companies and I am very happy with my new albums. I love the new company's flexibility with custom covers and materials. Here are a few shots of the new flushmount albums I am offering with my Platinum package or they can be purchased a la carte.

This cover was made with pearl leather and a platinum strip. I also really like the high quality binding that is sure to last for a loooooong time.

Flushmount albums have super thick pages that are almost like posterboard in width. They give a nice sturdy feel to the book. And make it pretty heavy.

This album had a 6 inch metal cameo. I think it goes great with the platinum leather strip.

Vivid Color!

One thing I REALLY like about the flushmount album is that there is no gutter, so your pictures don't get lost in the binding.





That wraps up the new album preview. For all your photo-gear junkies out there (Steve) I shot these with my new 50mm 2.5 macro lens. Expect to see a lot more details shots in the upcoming wedding season as I plan to put this lens to work.