Camera iPhone Apps and unexpected down time.

What to do with a last minute reschedule for a job out of town?
I am ripping down part of my front porch, need a new head shot of myself, do some marketing and maybe do my taxes finally. Basically do my back burner to do list.
I counted the other day and I have some where between 15 and 20 camera applications for my iPhone. Some are ok, some I have uninstalled right after I install them for whatever reason. Most do nothing special or take too long to work, or my favorite of all is crash my phone!
I have found one that is worth to money hands down and of course it comes from another photographer.
So I have been following Chase Jarvis's blog for a while and a few days ago he released (or rather Apple approved) an iPhone app that is really the only application that I think that most people need (including myself). Very comprehensive, well designed, solid and damn quick. Here is a link to his posting about the application: Chase Jarvis Blog
I have been playing with the app this morning and can say that not only is it one of the best I have ever used it deserves placement as one of the very few that is on my "home page" of my iPhone.
I promise to post my new head shot as soon as I do one that I like.
talk soon.
-S

Dog days of Summer, and I'm the old dog on the porch.

I have taken too long to get to posting. The weather is too nice to want to work. Must make the cash now that it is coming to an end.
I sent out 1/3 of the post cards so far (no response as of yet)and have finally gotten some input from a few Art Directors that I know. Need to do 2 to 4 new shots to round out the project and make the spy thing a little less about guns.
It sounds weird but I am having trouble figuring out which backgrounds to use in the big explosion photo that I am working on. I think I am settling on a random garden in St. Petersburg. Even though it is just in the computer the the explosion will happen I don't want to pick too much of a specific background. The down side is that the back ground is then just random and not notable.
Sorry for the ramblings sun must have fried my brain.

Almost there!!!

I have just sent off for the final piece of my first big mailing. I hope to ship out my first wave in about a week to two at the most. Project RASP is so close to done!!!!
As soon as I have everything ready I will add a picture of it to this post.
Talk soon
-S

What to do in the down time

Sitting in front of my computer yesterday talking to my girlfriend Alexis I decided to start a food photography portfolio. OK first off I have often thought about combining two of my favorite things photography and food. Here are a few of my shots from last night. I must extend a big thank you to both of my helpers from last night Holly Wells and Holland Harper. They both helped me with styling and eating of the props. I thank you and my waist line thanks you very much. I hope to add this new book to my website by the end of next month. The goodies were purchased at a local sweets shop down the road called "Pastries by Randolph".

Preakness

Yesterday I attended my first horse race.
My Aunt and I really lucked out with with getting as close to the finish line as we did. Perfect for pictures. I am including two shots from the day starting with my favorite shot of the day. It is right after Calvin Borel riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th Preakness.

The other shot is of Rachel Alexandra about to cross the finish line with no other horse in frame.

My new goal for next year is to be at the 135th Preakness with press passes and at least 2 remote cameras set up. I really like shooting sports, it is completely different than my usual day. Talk to you soon.
-sully

Almost done with new portfolio

Well it has been 3 time the projected time line but I know that the finished product is much better. My new style has defiantly come through. Below is a new shots to add to my book, and personally it is my favorite.

Portfolio in progress

To continue the progress of my portfolio here is a small update.
All of the Spy vs. Spy series will be just like the first shot. Turning day into night had defiantly proved to be a bit of a challenge. At the moment I think that the final series will be a total of 9 full spreads in graphic novel style and yes complete with thought bubbles to help the story along. I am still working on the final story line, but all of the shots have been shot and in progress. I would love to hear any comments. Talk to you soon.

Spaso House and the US Ambassador

Hi all from cold cold Moscow.

A few days ago I was given the opportunity to meet the US Ambassador to Russia as well as visit and photograph the Ambassador's residence.


This is one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever been in let alone getting to photograph. I hope to return and photograph Spaso House again when the weather is better (it was 10F on the day I did these shots). Above is one of my favorite photos I took on this trip. I return to DC in just a few days and I know that I will be booking my next tickets abroad very soon.
Talk to you all soon
-sully

From Russia with Love

Hi all, I have been slow to post anything from my winter getaway to Moscow. I have been here almost 2 weeks and I still don't think that it is cold enough. Do you hear that I DON'T THINK IT IS COLD ENOUGH. Granted Alexis and I are here in Red Square in front of St. Basil's Cathedral in about 4 layers of clothing just so our toes don't freeze. Everyone needs to come here during the winter, it is just beautiful and fireworks for no real reason. I do suggest that you spend new years eve here great parties. O.K. now I am rambling, to sum it up this place is beautiful and fun and the love of my life is currently living here for the next year and a half. I know that my trip is more than half over but I know that I will be booking my return tickets soon!!!!