Monthly Archives: November 2008

Beyond Shutter Speed

I remember trying to photograph my friend Christian about one year after I got my first camera. I moved slow, making sure that little needle inside (light meter) was lined up just right. Check the shutter speed. Ok. Got it. Check the aperture. Ok. It’s where it needs to be. Then focus. By that time, [...]
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Utah Portrait Photography – Sarah and Michael

Sarah already told Michael what she wants for Christmas. She said she wants some portraits of the two of them from Justin Hackworth Photography. I always knew Sarah was smart. Here’s a short slideshow with a few more of their portraits.
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Utah wedding – Alyn and Stephen

Here’s where you can see the whole event and order prints.
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Portait of Jonathan Canlas

I knew when I woke up yesterday that it would be another great day. Turns out, I was right. Jon Canlas is a pretty big deal. He’s sponsored by Fuji, he publishes his weddings in all the finest wedding publications, and he photographs weddings all over the world. And the amazing thing, is that he’s [...]
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Advice for photographers

Advice for photographers: Never think photography is easy. It’s like poetry in that it’s easy enough to make a few rhymes, but that’s not a good poem. –Chris Steele-Perkins There’s so much more where that came from on Magnum’s blog.
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Portraits of the five nurses

In May, all five of these ladies will graduate from the University of Utah and become nurse practitioners. Can you guess which one is my sister? And here’s a one-minute slideshow if you care to see more pictures.
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Portait of Design Mom, Gabrielle Blair

Everyone loves her wildly popular blog, DesignMom, but the real fun is being around her. Gabrielle is funny, bright, lively, and spirited. No wonder moms find so much joy from her site. Gabrielle: Thanks so much for your time. It was a real pleasure meeting you. I hope our paths cross again soon. Photographed at [...]
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Provo Gallery Stroll – November

The first Friday of every month in Provo is Gallery Stroll. Good times, good art. Here’s a fun slideshow with more pictures.
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Autumn

Today we raked leaves.
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Engagement pictures in Salt Lake – Michelle and Barry

She’s working on a PHD in English Literature, he sells Ex-Eastern Bloc military aircraft. Now, their getting hitched. Check out this slideshow with more of their engagement pictures.
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Hi Lesley

This post is just for you. Thanks for reading.
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Long Island

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Photography put to good use

Have you seen this? And, do you ever see something that is the sort of thing you would have thought of if you were smarter or putting forth a little bit more effort (or, at least that’s the way it feels)? Well, that’s how I feel about The Human Calendar. I love it. I think [...]
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Provo Bridal Portraits – Lisa

Their wedding is almost here!
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