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Beautiful Fragments, 2010
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Beautiful Fragments, 2010

Back in mid 2010 I discovered a lens from Canon, the MP-E 65mm. Its a dedicated macro lens capable of capturing up to 5x magnification on a full frame sensor. Its used for scientific and forensic work as well as lots of people shooting insects. Hmmm… “bugs” didn’t really interest me until I saw...

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Goldwell Residency, 10.09
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Goldwell Residency, 10.09

I applied in mid 2009 and was granted a two week stay (they prefer a four week residency but that wasn’t possible for me). I loaded up my ride (then a Subaru Outback XT) and headed out through Death Valley to Rhyolite. As part of the residency...

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Non-Wedding Photographer shoots a Wedding, 07.15
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Non-Wedding Photographer shoots a Wedding, 07.15

...I think wedding photographers have something of a bad rap. That is serious work, and its not over when the wedding is done. I run location shoots complete with stylists, crews, talent, etc. a bunch of times a year and shooting the ceremony and other festivities is more work on the spot than...

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