Because a Diamond is Forever

Call this a cautionary tale. Going through some old text messages the other day, I found this gem (I guess the pun was intended) of a picture message I sent out back in March. While assisting Ken Hayden on an architectural shoot, I found the following picture in an old magazine jewelry ad:

Now, just because a diamond is forever doesn't mean you throw in a poorly placed lens flare. This isn't a JJ Abrams movie. Why, oh why, did they place a lens flare on her right hand? It looks very.... suggestive. To say the least. I do think that this is my favorite jewelry ad in the world. I wish I could say who the ad was for. Perhaps De Beers? I don't know. But this goes to show that adding unnecessary special effects just for the sake of doing so doesn't always produce the desired result. Chalk up another cautionary tale for the blog. :D

Riverpool @ Fuel

Well, folks, it's late. But I promised some photos of Riverpool, so here they are. Vitamins for your optic nerves. Be sure to catch them next time they're in town, they put on a great show! Carey Thomas, the lead singer, can crank out the vocals. The band's raw energy is matched by his own. The guys played a few new songs tonight, testing material for their upcoming album. It was awesome. With Justin Ankenman and Chris Halleck flanking Carey, Matt Arnits is poised behind to deliver that final auditory blow. The further Riverpool's set progressed, the better I was able to capture some great images of the guys playing some rockin' music. Fuel got rocked tonight. Riverpool play next at the Tonic, down in Portland. See you there!

Building a Fan Base

So I set up a fan page on Facebook to further promote my photography and the blog. Feel free to follow the link to see the various albums and styles of my photography. I'm excited to promote via Facebook since it allows me to post images that I have shot in the past, whereas I generally use the blog to update with current images.

Earlier tonight I shot Riverpool playing a show at Fuel in downtown Seattle. I literally just got back. Uploading the pics to the computer right now. Riverpool had a great raw energy and were good performers too. I can't wait to start editing the photos. I'll definitely put some pics of Riverpool up sometime tonight.

Enjoy the vitamins for your optic nerves when I do. Posting them soon. :D