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Arvin High School ROTC

I was asked to shoot some photos of Arvin High Schools ROTC for a community poster. Back in the day, I also graced the walls and windows of several local business on the North High School Girls Basketball poster. I think #44 can still be seen with her cheezy smile on a poster in the Papa O's pizza parlor in Oildale.

So, no one knows better than me that athletes get all the attention. Until now! The boys of the AHS ROTC were amazing young men, and I think the poster we create will combat the cool factor of any football team. I hope my work inspires more students to "go green" with AHS ROTC and shines some light on these school leaders.

One of my favs from the shoot! It won't be a suitable format for the final poster, but I thought I would share here. Stay tuned for the final.

Teasers, Kern County Museum

The Kern County Museum is truly one of the most unique places to get married in Bakersfield. I had the opportunity to do a shoot there and show off all the amazing photo opps at this location. I couldn't wait until I have them all done to share. I have been posting them one at a time on facebook so, I decided to blog a sneak peek.

I also shouldn't put off my thank yous for too long. Here is the quick "acceptance speech list," but expect more raving about these awesome wedding professionals in my next blog. :)
Big Thanks to...
Coy Townson for shooting with me
My Sorted Affair for the bouquets and hair accessories
Elizabeth Herrera from the Kern County Museum
AND... Mr. Tuxedo for being such a huge help in outfitting our gentlemen.

Pumpkin Patch Family Photos

This family is absolutely beautiful. That's really all I have to say. :)

Jessica and Eric

Yesterday, my good friend Patrick Ang and I shot my other good friend Jessica Frey and her husband in Central Park. It's always fun to get a fellow photographer on the other side of the lens, and even more fun when they are as cute as these two! Check it out.

A treat for the eyes and the ears...

Last week I was asked to take some portraits of a band. They were formally known as the Travis Byler Project but have yet to pick a new name. They are making the transition to the Fishlips stage as their regular entertainment on Wednesday nights. If I were going to make up a name for them that describes what they do... hmmmm... how about Awesome? I'm sure they would never go for it, but The Awesome Band fits pretty well. This band is made up of some true talent and they play some really great songs. Get on down to Fishlips next Wednesday and check them out.





















After the portrait session, I had to catch some shots at their weekly Fishlips show too! They also had a special guest singer, Therese Muller, join them on stage.

The Shutter Clique: Night Shooting Meet-up

So, the first Shutter Clique meeting seemed to be a success! I can't believe I never blogged about it!! Go to our facebook fan page here to see pics.
And now, our second meet up is just around the corner! If you want to be on the "exclusive" invite list there are few ways you do it. :)
1.) Get to know a current Shutter Cliquer and ask them to invite you.

Or 2.) Email me and ask to be on it.

Just a reminder, you must have a manual slr camera to participate in the shoots. Anyone can be a fan of the Facebook page. Until we get our official website up, the Facebook page is a great place to join in on discussions or find some talented photogs to ask for advice.