Sunday, March 25, 2007

I Need Your Vote!!

http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=MULTIMEDIA09

As promised, The Asbury Park Press Battle of the Pet Photographers has begun! I need your help! I, like each of the other staff photographers, have two entries in the contest. Here's how it works: Over 2400 pet owners sent in photos of their beloved pets. Each photographer chose two to go out and make "professional" photographs of. Then, the public votes on which pet is their favorite. This is where you come in. For whatever reason, this is not an anonymous contest. Because of that, I can campaign for votes for my two pets. The two dogs that I photographed are named "Brodi," and "Brooklyn."

This is Brodi:



And this is Brooklyn:


They're both extremely friendly, and they need your help to take home the grand (and only) prize. That's right, there's just one winner, and 23 losers! Help us not be losers! :)

Go here: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=MULTIMEDIA09 and cast your vote for either Brodi or Brooklyn! There are bragging rights (and cash!) at stake here!!

One more time, it's: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=MULTIMEDIA09. We appreciate your support!

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Hollywood Comes to Asbury Park ... Sort of.

Asbury Park was transformed into a mini-Hollywood today, complete with a rooftop cocktail hour and bright spotlights, during the 5th Annual Garden State Film Festival at the historic Paramount Theater in Asbury Park. The only thing missing were the real celebrities! Of course, because of my deadline, I wasn't able to stay and actually view any of the films, or even shoot festival-goers watching them. I left before the movies actually started! Some coverage there! I was, however, able to make this pretty frame before having to run... To the left is the famous (I guess) Howard Johnson's of Asbury Park. Yeah, I'd never heard of it either 'til I moved to Monmouth County. :)

OK, that's all for now... Like I said, I'm going to try and keep posting here regularly so that maybe someone, somewhere will actually read this drivel. :)

And still coming soon: The Asbury Park Press Battle of the Pet Photographers. Continue to stay tuned...

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Signs of Spring

Spring. The word itself evokes thoughts of flowers blooming, birds chirping, children playing, and of course, baseball. Today I shot my first baseball game of the season, Monmouth University's home opener against St. Peter's. The weather cooperated, too, as I didn't even need to wear a jacket. Nice.

Not two innings into the game came my first scare of the season. You guessed it. I'd chosen a spot down the third base line, just past the visitors' dugout, and of course, a screaming foul ball comes within inches of my knee, hitting my bag with a loud crack! (I hope my flash still works!) Everyone thought it'd hit me, too. (And boy do I hate being the center of attention.) At least the umps didn't ask me to leave the field, though as soon as the inning ended I found a new spot, protected by the netting behind home plate.

I'm still rusty with my baseball shooting. Besides the fact that it's been, oh, at least six months since I've last shot baseball, I find that it's my toughest sport to shoot because it's my favorite to watch, and sometimes I find myself watching when I should be shooting. I've really got to change that. Anyway, my assignment today read, "We need pix of any Monmouth University pitchers who play while you are there." Well, okay, that took all of the top of the first inning. Monmouth's pitcher lasted at least the next five innings, so I spent the rest of my time shooting game action (I was underwhelmed with my results) until I had to leave the game for another assignment.

I still may be rusty with my baseball shooting, but after shooting indoor sports all winter, working in the warm sun (I may have even gotten a little bit of color!) was a very welcomed change!

Coming soon: The Asbury Park Press Battle of the Pet Photographers!

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

It's been a while, hasn't it...

And still, nothing to show. Been very busy with my family. My son just turned 1. I'm thinking about blogging more and more though, so stay tuned and maybe, just maybe, I'll find the time... I'll leave you today with a photo of myself and my family. Aren't we cute!!