Hudson River Journey

Spent two days boating recently, from the Battery to Newburgh. I don't think I'll ever look at the Hudson the same way. It truly is an awesome river.

Sunset Portrait Shoot, Astoria Park

Cory and Sean are getting ready to tie the knot at the Jersey Shore in September. We picked a beautiful afternoon for a shoot at Astoria Park using a spanking-new Canon 50D, two off-camera strobes and Paul C. Buff radio triggers.

Congrats, guys!

Shearer Reunion

Summer time, and the time for family reunions. So here goes: The Monroe J & Edith Diehl Shearer Annual 20th Family Reunion, Jefferson, Pa. Thanks for dropping by!

Group Photo

Ah, the "archival" family photo. Grandparents' 70th anniversary. It's always nice to have some help setting up something like this. As the photographer, you're busy with preparations. Meanwhile, your subjects can get impatient. In this case, the subjects loved me. Which can be good and bad at the same time.

When you're working an event as a hired professional, people view you with a detachment that often works to your advantage. For candids, they ignore you. Family members tend to look back. Quick action is key. Get set up. Run into the picture. Repeat three times.

Or several dozen times.



















































































And if that's not enough for you, check out the slideshow on Flickr (click on the arrow below):