Archive for July, 2008
Aderbat holds the keys to my heart
I can’t speak highly of these guys enough. Everything they make is just golden to me. One of my most favorite bands, ever. And you’ve probably never heard of them. Until now. These photos from this show are probably some of the best I’ve ever done, in my opinion. That’s the power good music I absolutely love has over me and my creative vision.
Last Thursday 7-24-08 at Johnny Brenda’s , Philadelphia
Head east, on hundred
“East Hundred”, local philly band last thursday night 7-24-08 at Johnny Brenda’s ::
I’m making a habit out of this…
Didn’t I just shoot this same guitar last sunday? Oh well, regardless. There’s a heat wave on so nobody in their right mind wants to go shoot outside. Or leave their house for that matter. So hey, I was productive.
It may be a heatwave..
…but it’s still a nice night. Tonight, at Marsh Creek State Park ::
( 2 Turn Tables + A Microphone ) – 2 Turn Tables = Just a Microphone
Just having some more fun in the home “studio”. A modest 3 light setup to get this interesting shot. Lots I would of done differently, but also lots I liked. So, here you go ::
Step Quickly! It’s John!
Ok, you got me. I couldn’t think of a witty title for this post. Anyway, Quick Step John, last saturday 6.12.08 at World Cafe Live ::
When you can’t find somebody who wants to model…
…On a sunday afternoon, what do you do?
Go around your house looking for stuff to shoot, thats what.
This was done in my home, on my couch with a black sheet form Evil*Mart (purchased long ago, I don’t go there anymore ).
This is No Second Troy
Last night at World Cafe Live! in Philly, D.C. Band No Second Troy.
Interview with Brandon Summers of The Helio Sequence
I can finally talk about this, since it’s been posted. Had a wonderful interview with my friend and respected member of the The Helio Sequence, Brandon Summers, for the web site PopWreck(oning).
Check it out right here ::
http://popwreckoning.com/2008/07/11/interview-with-brandon-summers-of-the-helio-sequence/
Share on FacebookDengue Fever / Chicha Libre Show Review
Last monday’s show was a new thing for the Popwreckoning crew. I took the pics, while my editor Jess did the write up. Check the results here ::
http://popwreckoning.com/2008/07/10/dengue-fever-johnny-brendas-philadelphia/
Share on FacebookChicha Libre!
These guys were amazing. Chicha Libre, opening for Dengue Fever last monday..
Catch the Dengue Fever
Dengue Fever, at Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia last monday night.
Partying with the Devil
Show review of Thursday night’s Milton & The Devils Party show at the north star. With a nice shout out to my new friends Caves Of Mercury.
Get it right here :: http://popwreckoning.com/2008/07/07/milton-the-devils-party-north-star-bar-philadelphia/
Share on FacebookA touchy subject
Now some people may get a little touchy when it comes to firearms. I hope you can look past that and see the underlying decent photo beneath this.
This was all done in about 30 minutes, on my couch with a white sheet from Evil*Mart as a background. Simple two light setup, using a lighting kit that all together cost under $500. When you figure most “professionals” use lights that costs thousands of dollars, it’s pretty amazing what you can pull off on the cheap.
Want to know how to do this? It’s easy, start here :: www.strobist.com
It’s a web site devoted to off camera lighting, on a budget.
One of the biggest single destroyers of good photos is the little pop up flash you have right on your camera. Get that thing off camera and your whole world will change.
Want to learn more? Keep an eye out on the blog, or I do offer 1 on 1 lessons, for a very reasonable price. Contact me for more details.
Share on FacebookDo a little cave diving
Caves of Mercury, Thursday night 6.3.08 @ North Star. Check them out :: http://www.myspace.com/cavesofmercury
Sometimes, you can just tell
Driving home from work today, I looked into the sky and saw two things.
- White puffy clouds.
- Nice blue sky in between said puffy clouds.
- Low humidity in the air.
This is a very good sign for determining if your coming sunset is going to be either blasse’, or spectacular. After a while you learn to read the clouds. And tonight, I was right on the money.
Taken in Lancaster County, about 30 minutes from where I live.
Frog Holler Show Review
My latest contribution to PopWreck(oning). Check it out right here ::
http://popwreckoning.com/2008/07/01/frog-holler-johnny-brendas-philadelphia/
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