Project 365: #216 - Homemade Lava Lamp

216 of 365, a photo by caliguyinmn on Flickr.

As I poured some MiO drink mix into a glass I noticed the way they interacted. It reminded me very much of a lava lamp. There aren't too many times in daily life that this type of thing just happens unless of course you are in a dorm room. That's what I miss about college most. Ok, not really but it was a nice novelty. Anyway, of course I hurried to grab the camera and poured a bit more drink mix. I really like the abstract look this makes. Sometimes the random designs made by natural, or semi-natural, occurrences can make for some fun photos to take. This definitely would not qualify as my favorite type of photo to take, but it's always good to stretch myself beyond my comfort zone.

Project 365: #215 - 80's Tech

215 of 365, a photo by caliguyinmn on Flickr.

It is a rare day for me when I take a photo of a rather boring, outdated piece of technology. However, on this day I saw something I haven't seen in years, a VCR. Yes, they still exist, albeit in very small quantities. To all the kids born after 1995, these were the machines that played video tapes as opposed to DVD's. Crazy to think there was such a strange contraption. This was a photo that was not about quality subject or composition but about the rarity of what I saw. Who knows if I may ever see one of these again, so I had to document this momentous occasion. You are all welcome!

Project 365: #214 - Kneeling

214 of 365, a photo by caliguyinmn on Flickr.

On Monday at the church barbecue I saw this little cutie and got camera happy. Shocker, I know. The way she was kneeling in the grass had that "Precious Moments" feel to me. I love being able to capture people and objects when I can isolate them from otherwise busy scene. You would never know there were tons of people around in this photo and that's how I get the photo to have that X factor. She was so content with playing with the blades of grass, she never looked up for about 5 minutes. Kids are just so much fun to shoot as you see them experiencing things we take for grated. There are many more photos of children coming up over the next month or two.

Project 365: #213 - Daydreaming

213 of 365, a photo by caliguyinmn on Flickr.

During my latest senior photo shoot, we headed to some awesome gardens right on Lake Minnetonka. There were so many amazing opportunities to get beautiful shots. What I really love about this photo is that not only was Halle able to lay on the grass and get some shots she really wanted but the lighting was ideal. It was soft end of day light filtered through tons of trees, creating this perfectly exposed photo. There are many, many more examples of how lighting really impacted this shoot for the better and I will have them all up soon.

Project 365: #212 - Psalms

212 of 365, a photo by caliguyinmn on Flickr.

On Sunday I was asked to get A LOT of photos at church but of them I think my favorite was this one that I just saw out of the corner of my eye. I really love being able to capture the simplest of moments. Those are the photos that I see as really being aligned with my style. I think the photojournalistic style is my forte and the photos I think are my best, speak to that. I love capturing authentic, unstaged moments of people living life. The good, the bad, the ugly, the exciting and the mundane. It's cool to be able to articulate what I love about photography and can better understand why it is such enjoyment for me. It's my opportunity to share what I see and what really stands out among the infinite number of images I take in daily.

Project 365: #211 - Invited

211 of 365, a photo by caliguyinmn on Flickr.

Since I have the pleasure of shooting Josh and Sara's wedding next month, I figured it made sense to start now with the invitation. Not only was it a logical choice in my mind but it also acted as great practice for the photos I will be taking of things like place settings on the tables at the reception. I think the soft blue in conjunction with the red is a unique but cool color combination. I think it will make for a number of stunning photos at the wedding and of the wedding party. I am both nervous and excited but either way, I can't wait to shoot my first wedding on September 24th!

Project 365: #210 - Running Boy

210 of 365, a photo by caliguyinmn on Flickr.

This photo comes from one of my fun photo shoots last weekend. Yes, I am a week behind in posting, but that means more per day as I catch up. Anyway, this little guy is a ball of energy and loved running and jumping. And I in turn loved shooting him. He comes by it naturally with his mom and older sister being more than comfortable in front of a camera. I was amazed once again at how well my 7D captures moving subjects even with the shallowest depth of field. I feel an urge to shoot football games this fall. Let's just hope I can fit a couple into my already packed fall.