Inspiration

On Saturday I got the chance to hang out with and photographer two pretty inspiring skateboarders Sid and Josh for D&A Clothing. These guys are seriously passionate about skateboarding. Not matter how many times they did a particular trick, if it didn't feel right to them, they would do the trick until the move was perfect and sound in every way. Talk about drive and ambition, it was amazing to me to witness these guys giving 200% for a sport they love so much. The harder they pushed, the harder I wanted to push. Screw being tired, there was no time to think about that. When the people you are photographing are giving you their best, it would be an insult to them if you didn't give them your best in return.Saturday was truly an inspiring day.

Is it the gear or you?

I came across this video on YouTube of noted photographer Terry Richardson. What I find crazy about this video is that he is using a snapshot camera to do a major shoot...Crazy!!! But, it goes to show you that it's not all about the gear you have, it's about the person behind the camera.

Spot News

So I'm on the interstate trying to fight through traffic to get home when I decided to turn off the highway and go a different direction. little did I know that I was about to see a gas truck tip over and explode just ahead of me. I think it was commercial photographer Chase Jarvis who said " the best camera is the one you have beside you". Well, in my case it was in my pocket. I shot this quick image with my iPhone before the state police everyone move back off the interstate off ramp. Just because you don't have a top of the line camera with you doesn't mean you can't pick-up whatever you have around you to capture a moment. Never underestimate the power of what you have beside you or in your pocket.