Art Glass

Yesterday I did some work on a project with my friend David Gappa from Vetro Art Glass. I had done some shooting at David's studio a while back and now I am working with him to document a few of their larger custom installations. The one below is in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders located in Fort Worth. It is a beautiful piece that is nearly six feet in height. This is just one of the shots I tried, there are many more that I need to go through. Shooting pieces like this is very challenging because the glass is so reflective that it is difficult to eliminate the glare. While you need a little to help showcase the "life" in the piece, too much is just not good.

Here's one of the shots from yesterday with a frame layout I had been playing with.

From "Where were you?" to "Where the heck has he been?"!

Sorry it's been a while folks...

There has been just sooo much going on that I have been slipping on the updates. My apologies...

Let's see, since I last updated there has been quite a few fun events: a triathlon, a 10K/20K race, a student vs. alumni rugby match at the University of Dallas during their 50th year celebration, a quick shot of the Sweet Hearts of the Rodeo in Fort Worth (Those ladies were a blast!) and even a trip to the
Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. Sometimes you need to stop and smell the roses and you can certainly find some there!

Here's some shots from the past few weeks.

Where were you?

Just a week ago I was visiting New York and seeing some old friends. As I snapped a picture of a changed skyline my heart was heavy with the thoughts of how the world has changed since that fateful day five years ago.

I hope that everyone takes a moment today to remember all those that perished in the attacks and their families who were left behind. Additionally, my thoughts turn to the men and women both here and abroad who are out there putting their lives on the line to help keep us safe. From the military members and emergency personnel, to the people behind the scenes that often go unmentioned, thank you all for your sacrifices that allow us to continue to live free in this great country.