conversations, photos and coffee...

Got to spend a little dad/daughter time this afternoon with Sadi. Nothing like having some quality time for conversations, photos and Starbucks coffee...

making the most of it...

This photo has been sitting on my Leica camera memory card for a few weeks. Just noticed it today and downloaded it. It was like finding money in jacket that I haven't worn in a long time.

I don't get many opportunities to take photos of both of my beautiful girls together. When I do, I try and make the most of it. After seeing this image, it makes me smile a mile wide...

acting on inspiration...

Looking through a photo magazine this afternoon and I came across an image that inspired me to try this. I decided to add my own touch, but I kept some of the characteristics of the original (pose, washed out appearance). 

Part of the inspiration comes from the fact that I could relate to this original image. This is where I am at. I am at the point in my life where I just need to take time to do things like this...

The Simon Ponder Deep Ellum Polawalk - Digital Version

I had two Polaroid SX-70s, one Polaroid Spectra SE and one Toyo View 8x10 for my instant film arsenal. I cannot imagine going out on the street and not having my Leica M8. Got some great candids documenting the day. The instant ones are posted on my instant film blog here.

more halloween 2013...

Halloween has creeped upon us again... Pyper was ready and excited for it this year. Even though she was allergic to most of the candy that she was given, she still seemed to have a blast just getting to say "trick or treat" to total strangers. She definitely loved here costume and at one point even told her Dad that she needed to check his heart (see photo #2). At the end of the night, she got tired of the glasses, but she still was ready to pose for me under a street light. Between Tyler and I taking photos, the night will never be forgotten. I also posted some instant photos of Pyper here. I love these photos below, but there is nothing quite like an instant photo coming out of the camera ready to hold in your hand...