Heidelberg, Germany -- Castle Illumination

This festival, held three times during the summer season, was first celbrated as a rather modest firework display in the year 1815. On this date, representatives of high nobility, the Czar and Austrian Emperor were local for the "Holy Alliance" packt against Napoleon. Today, the fireworks and illumination of the Castle are held to commemorate the destruction of Heidelberg by French troops during the War of the Palatine Succession. The fireworks are launched from the Old Bridge while 50 fire-brigade volunteers finish lighting the castle in it's usual ominous red.  

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Fun, Summer Portraits!

Here, a sample of what one may enjoy for their family photographs. Even some of these urban spots make great locations. We even had the opportunity to borrow a golf-cart at a local country club. These style photographs are fun to capture for everyone involved. As you can tell, we all laughed much and it proved to be great time.

'Oldies But Goodies' Along Big Sur, California

Living along the coast, both on the east and west of the USA, has allowed for a certain comfort and zen. One is never too far from relaxation and meditation. Sunrise on the east or sunset on the west -- crashing waves, birds and in some cases sea lions. The beauty of it all is that both beaches are so very different from each other and both offer their own unique feeling of serenity. Whether hiking, camping or just walking your dog, it doesn't get any better than living close to a large body of water.

During a previous trip to California, we took a trip up north to the famous and inspiring Big Sur Highway which stretches an enormous portion of the west-coast. The landscape is so vast and wild that the majority of the land can not, and probably will never be landscaped or lived on. Here an artist of any kind can come and find the true meaning of life and beauty ranging from the curves of the landscape to the harsh edges of the rocks and steep cliffs dropping down to the ocean.

Here are just a couple of images from a previous trip. It's a true adventure, every time we ride the 1 north to San Fransisco or south to gorgeous Santa Barbara. There's always something new to see and experience! We hope that one day you may have the opportunity to see these beauties of nature first hand-- until then, please enjoy these photographs of the Californian 'Golden Coast.'

Rehoboth Beach Tourism Project

   This project focuses on families visiting Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. These are the people that invest their time, money and love for this town and keep it running and popular. Everyone who modeled for these images have their own back-story and come to this town for a variety of reasons. Soon, we'll be including a small article about these folks accompanied with many more images.
    Please check back soon for my little summer project. Unfortunately, this project was neglected due to time-constraints. However, there is a decent selection of photographs that I will begin posting here soon... Next summer, this project will go into full production-- this includes an every Sunday outing into town to meet, greet and photograph the different families vacationing in this amazing little town.

SAMPLE OF CURRENT SHOW

Here is a sample of what is currently hanging at EDEN Restaurant. I'm excited to share this... The below image of me was taken with help from my little sister Erika. She lives in Stuttgart, Germany and has become an avid photography enthusiast and a most excellent assistant. Hopefully soon you will find this image in the Newspaper...

PROMOTION CARDS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWING!!!

Hey there everyone! My good friend Drake Chandler was generous enough to invest some of his time and create this awesome promo-card for my current photo show at EDEN Restaurant... I hope to see you all at EDEN at some point very soon!!!

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWING!!!

Big news everyone!

   I will be showcasing a selection of my work beginning early August at EDEN in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. They have been kind enough to allow me to re-decorate their walls. This will be the third showing of my photographs at EDEN-- it has, however been four long years since I have showed there. I left my home in Rehoboth at about the same time to move to Santa Barbara, California to study commercial and technical photography. Most of my work now is geared in the direction of commercial/advertising material, with my love for nature photography always trying to break into my work. This combination of environmental and location work with a technical perspective has created a new personal style. I love envolving people in many of my scenes, this creates a personal and contemporary touch to a fine-art image. I have begun to re-visit a few of my local 'favorites' with a new vision and perspective. I hope to showcase a few of these projects at my reception in September, so keep you eyes open- you may see me out and about.

   The show at EDEN will be composed of local images to the Rehoboth Beach & Lewes areas and a selection of works from my time out west. Prints will be available for sale at the restaurant and at the artist reception in September (date to be announced). A couple prints will also be available in poster form, making a great yet affordable gift for a friend or family member-- come to my reception and I would be happy to sign one for you! So, I hope everyone can make it at some point this summer and have a look at my prints. See you at EDEN!!!

   EDEN is located at 23 Baltimore Avenue - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. They open for dinner at 6pm every evening.

This above image of the Boardwalk will be available as a poster print for $95.

July, August & September Bookings Now Available!!!

   Hello everyone! It's been some time since bookings have been available for the greater Delaware area. From now until early September there will be a very limited amount of shoot slots available to the public. It has been two years since there has been an opportunity to service this area and will only be available for this limited time!
   The current price structure is far below normal standards. These packages will only be available for this time and will never be offered at this price again!!! So if you are interested in quality images of you and your loved-ones, do not pass up this opportunity to capture truly unique memories!
   Most shoots take place on location of choice, e.g. the beach, your home or any other family style function for a more 'lifestyle' approach. All packages include prints for you to frame or gift to friends and family. A DVD with all your images is also included-- this disc includes both e-mail/web ready files as well as print-ready high resolution images.

Betsey Johnson-- Spring 2011 Line

Last Feb. I had the opportunity to photograph a set for Betsey Johnson in Santa Barbara. I've been sitting on this portfolio since then and haven't posted it to any of my personal portfolios or to any blogs or social networks. It has been near a year and I figured it might be time to post a few of these images. The final portfolio consisted of about twelve complete outfits at ten different locations with eight models... This was one of my last full shoots in California and marks the end of a great west-coast experience.

I'll post more of these photographs once my new web-page is up and running. Also, expect a decent amount of new updates to come with the new page :-) I hope you'll come and visit soon!

July 4th, 2011 - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

   Happy fourth of July!!! Should you have had the chance to visit Rehoboth Beach, DE on this special day, you'd run into thousands upon thousands of families eagerly awaiting that once of a year thrill of explosions and colors mixed with the claps of parents and the whooos and aaaaahs of their children. This is truly one of those special days that bring family, friends and an entire country together in unison.

   Since this year wasn't one of my 'shooting' years, I'd like to post the one image worth looking at and include for you one of the local classics that sold so well in the past... Happy Independence Day to everyone!!!!

July 4th, 2010 - Santa Barbara, California

   Well, it is obvious this post is somewhat late. All these images where temporarily 'misplaced' in the digital ether. This was last year in Santa Barbara, California on the roof-top of the Canary Hotel.