Friday Foto: New year, still alive

I know, I know, it's been awhile since I last posted. I've been so busy, with the holidays, work, vacation... It's been great!

First thing's first; it's cold. Very cold outside, and I love it. I actually put the hard doors on my Jeep yesterday to combat the 30 degree chill in the morning. It's supposed to be 19 tonight, and that'll be great!

Today's Friday Foto comes from a shoot I just wrapped up before the holidays. I shoot for the Golden Isles Magazine and the past issue's theme was a bridal one. For the feature, we shot several different models dress in themed bridal outfits. We had everything from Barbie to Cinderella. My choice, half way through the planning, was to shoot a Goth Bride. I though this would be a great juxtaposition and I had it just in my mind how I wanted to shot it. I'm very happy with the end results, I love this photo. This isn't actually the shot they ran, the one below is.... they needed to show the whole outfit for the magazine. I think the shots came out very nice. I'm happy with them.

And, I got another foto for you. We're doing all the marketing for a new development here on St. Simons that's located just down the road from my favorite place on the Island, Coozies. This shot is cool because it's the first HDR image I've taken with my new Canon 5D M2. Man, I love this camera. I took five exposures, all at f.11, and generated the image in Photomatix Pro. The detail and sharpness in this image is unreal.... hard to tell from this smaller version. I'm not a big fan of creating HDR images for landscapes, I think it's kind of cheating sometimes, but for this project it works... I was going for that surreal look. I've still yet to really even scratch the surface with this camera. But, I did play with some of the HD video functions... more to come on that later.

So, what's new with me? Well, lots actually. I have partnered with my former boss and associate and we three have created H20 Creative Group, a design, marketing and advertising, and photography firm. We basically are doing the exact same things we have been doing all along, but offering full advertising and marketing and I'm bringing in all my photography. I could not be more excited about this new venture. It will allow me to manage my life so much easier now. No more two different jobs, it's all under one roof. Despite the current state of the economy, we are slammed right now; busier than I have ever been in 4 years of being with this company. As we progress more and more with this venture, I'll fill yall in on all that's going on. 

So, lots going on this weekend too. I have close to 35 family members gathering from all over the US this weekend to celebrate my Grandmother's birthday (86, I think). We are having a big cookout Saturday night. We are also currently in the process of inclosing the downstairs part of our house. This will ultimately be another bed/bath and play room, but for the current time being, will act as storage so we can move stuff around upstairs and get ready to create babyland.

Speaking of babies, Kelly's doing great. About 18 weeks along now and looking more beautiful everyday. I'm so excited and having a hard time controlling my urge to buy little camo jackets, baby Patagonia fleeces, Jeep tshirts and 3-inch long flipflops.... I don't really know how long I can hold out. Yall have a great weekend!