Unexpected Moments

We plan, we schedule, we make to-do lists, and we try to stay on task. Life always seems to have another plan, schedule, etc... I absolutely love the unexpected nature of living. I enjoy being caught off guard because it means I am alive!!! I went out shooting again today and enjoyed the Dallas Farmer's Market. It made me very hungry. Below was a shot from last weekend. I enjoyed playing with the pigeons of Jefferson Ave.

Analog Soul

I have been missing something when I go out and shoot these days. So I decided to pick up some film and a camera that holds it. I went shooting this last weekend in Oak Cliff. I can not remember the last time I had that much fun. Slowly walking and observing, using a light meter, not seeing my instant results, and being more selective. I have no idea what the images will look like and I love it!!! I picked up a new scanner today for all of this film. Haha I know I am such a hipocryte but how else can I load them on flickr. Maybe I am just a half analog soul. Anyway I started to look through my older film binders and scanned one for a test. I am really looking forward to Spring and new possibilities!!!
The first Scan in a long while.

Bored Puppy

Tipper is a little over one week post-op. She is healing well and starting to get cabin fever. We got her a play pen to hangout in but it is not the same. I could not imagine wearing an e-collar all the time. Frankly I would be cranky for sure. At least she has a window to watch the squirrels.

New Projects ......... Old Projects

I am constantly between an old project and a new one. I guess it is much better than a rock and a hard place. Haha. Anyway I am winding down and hoping to finish the "Shot Project" by this spring of "08. I can not believe I started this project in 2005. There will be one more shooting session and a ton of post work. I can not wait to see it when it is finished. I have photographed over 50 people at this point.

Next I have been wanting to bring good ol' film back into my life. I have missed her. I am beginning a series that will be shot at night all on 120 roll film. I can not wait to stand on the street corners with a tripod , light meter, and a stopwatch.

Another new project is the "Shutterbabes". This has been a lot of talk for me and now it is time for action. I am trying to gather as many female shutterbugs as I can and I hope we start hitting the streets in March.

The Weekend of 2.01.08 - 2.03.08

What a weekend! For all of you in the Dallas area that grew up Roller Skating, get over to White Rock Skate Center. It is the real deal all the way down to the paint scheme and hokie pokie. A bunch of us went rolling on friday for Andrea's birthday. Although I was terrified to have wheels on the feet at first, I slowly transitioned back to the 80's thanks to leah and her scruncie. All I can say is those Robert's can roll!!


Saturday the weather was amazing and Alison and I grabbed my camera equipment and went out to the La Reunion land. It was the first annual tree carving. Artists were on site with chainsaws, ropes, harnesses, and much more. People were taking guided walks through the woods with guides from the discovery gardens. All in all a beautiful way to spend a day! Click here for more information on La Reunion.

Photo Outing in the cold 1.31.08

I have begun to take weekly excursions with my camera around town. Yesterday was the first one. I had no idea what was brewing outside while I spent the morning working away in my office. I threw on a few layers and headed to pick up Andrea. My car was being pushed by the wind as I drove along. I started to think, I may not have enough layers on to stand in this cold. Haha like anyone who knows me thought that could be possible. Anyway we drove along from location to location working quickly so our fingers did not freeze. I have always wanted to photograph the cows in the park between the levees so we went. Keep in mind that the space between the levees acts like a wind tunnel. All I can say is brrrrrr... It was a ridiculous idea but we shivered and giggled the whole way as our eyes teared from the brisk gusts. We were about to head back to the car and I handed Andrea my camera and asked her to take a picture of me and the cow. She snapped it and we got out of there. Finally to reward ourselves with hot coffee. What Fun!!