Long Island Wooded Path

Today is Halloween but I don't have a costume and I'm not going to any parties. I was out exploring the countryside of Long Island, New York with my friend Dan Beyer. We're both staying with our friend Jon Kavajian. We borrowed Jon's pickup truck, drove around the island all day, and actually found our way back to his house by dinner time.

Nikon D90 with Nikon 12-24mm f/4.0 lens. Exposure: f/8 1/250 ISO 200

Studio Shoot with Michelle

Tonight my friend Michelle came over and we experimented a little in my studio. I had her doing hair flips until she was about ready to pass out but I think we got some good shots. After the shoot, I did some editing in Photoshop. Sometimes I like to mix black and white with color. The color in this portrait is a little extreme but it was an experiment after all... and Michelle likes it =)

Kellen with Purple Hair

Today, Kellen and I went to the Old Spanish Monastery in North Miami and I took this photo of her in the gardens there. Kellen recently dyed her hair and I thought she looked great against the green leaves and pink flowers. In Photoshop I added some saturation but her hair really is pretty bright, lol. I also added a blur overlay for a slight soft focus effect.

Ultra Music Festival, Day 2

Armin Van Buuren on the main stage. This is one of my favorite shots from this year's Ultra. Everything about the Ultra Music Festival was amazing this year and I have a ton of photos from both days. If I took a picture of you or if you see yourself in any of my photos, please leave a comment on my web site or friend me on Facebook.

To see all of my photos from Ultra 2010, visit www.design215.com/ultra/2010.

Ultra Music Festival, Day 1

Here's Tiesto on the main stage at the Ultra Music Festival. The is the sixth year I've been hired by Ultra to photograph their event. Its not an easy job but I love it.

To see all of my photos from Ultra 2010, visit www.design215.com/ultra/2010.

Kellen gets inked at Bulldog Tattoo

Tonight, I took Kellen to see my friend Eric at Bulldog Tattoo. Eric worked with her beforehand to create some preliminary sketches of the "Sea Horse" she wanted. I took this photo using the available light in the shop. I use available light whenever possible. Using a flash in a situation like this usually produces ugly results.

Nikon D90 with Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. Exposure: f/5.6 1/60 ISO 800.

Confused...

Okay, I'm a little confused. Does anyone else see a problem here? This mishmash of signage is on Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, by the Intracoastal bascule bridge.

Vacant land in Fort Lauderdale

For your viewing pleasure, I photographed this large section of vacant land on East Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. There used to be a number of stores and shops on this land. There were two car dealers, a clothing store, and a couple of fast food chain restaurants. Now there is nothing. Sign of the times? Perhaps.