Spotlight Photo

Hello everyone - welcome to baby season! Or at least that's how it seems. It appears more and more of my friends are getting plump bellies - and we're not talking beer and cake. Last weekend I did a photo shoot for my friends, Brian and Jesi (and their dog, Preta). They wanted a feature photo for their Baby Shower invites they're going to send out. They wanted a more casual, goofy photo that would let their laid-back and fun personalities shine through. I think I can say, "mission accomplished". Congrats on the new family member!

Linking My Blog with Facebook

Hola! Ok, bear with me. I'm experimenting with linking my blogspot with my Facebook page. I'm sure I can figure this out without bombarding too many people with all my crrrrrap. (said in a Fat Bastard accent).

Photo of the Week

While hanging out at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hillcrest last Saturday, I captured this shot of a Brownie waving to all the paraders as they went by. I thought it perfectly defined the scene and emotion that went on that day.

Photo of the Week

This shot was captured while out on the ocean last weekend for a Whale Watching expedition. The small sailboat enables a powerful perspective of the vastness of the ocean. The morning fog almost ethereally covers the mountain range which is actually showing where California ends and Mexico begins. As for the whales? Well, let's just say this time whales:1, Jason:0.

Biker at Red Light

Sometimes, capturing a great moment is simply about having your camera with you. While in the car, I found myself directly behind this biker, with the cityscape of University Town Center (East La Jolla, San Diego) and this killer cloud formation behind him. Quick on the draw, I was able to freeze this moment in time.

Foggy Morning in Mission Valley

Hello all! Sorry it's been so long. It seems once the holidays hit, time just slips by. I hope everyone's 2010 is off to a great start!

The other morning I was up early, just as the sun started to rise over Mission Valley. I couldn't believe the incredible scene of the rising sun illuminating this thick blanket of morning fog covering the Hillcrest/Mission Hills side of Mission Valley. The entire scene changed by the seconds, and all the morning fog was completely gone within a half hour.

These photos were captured from the bluffs overlooking Fashion Valley Mall during that short half hour window.

I'm Published!

Lately I've been submitting photos to various magazines and on-line venues. It's a great way to achieve recognition and get, well, recognized. ;-) It's always a great feeling when someone appreciates your work, and they can empathize with what you are creating. But nothing says this more when you receive praise from your peers. As of this week, I am an officially published photographer! This is my first time being published, of what I hope to be only the beginning. I'm in the current issue of Shutterbug Magazine, 1/10.

They published a blog that I actually posted months ago which you can check out here: http://mindintheshutter.blogspot.com/2009/06/shopping-in-recession.html

The line for autographs start over to the left. ;-)