The BLANK LINE

The NIGHT I WOKE FROM A COMA…

It took a little over a year, but I bugged the owners of Maxine’s enough to finally get Girl In A Coma out here! I’d have to say that these are probably the three baddest ass ladies I’ve ever seen live, heard, and met. They are extremely sweet and friendly. I had such a great time at this show. The entire evening was probably the best night of my 2010, thanks to them and Amanda Fraize

And I have to say, I’m proud of this set.

For the live Girl In A Coma shots, head on over to Flickr

The SAD DADDY ALBUM…

Brian Martin finally made an album, well, some of it.   Joe Sundell and Melissa Carper had an equal share in that endeavor. Those three sure make one hell of a band.  Now you’re looking at the album art. The ‘sad daddy fish’ was drawn by Hot Springs tattoo artist, Trey Steelman. I toned down the colors and layered it on a more aged paper. We were trying to get more of a Sailor Jerry look for this. I would like to have done a better job with it, but last minute deadlines are a bitch. Perhaps if some people would get things to me earlier when they’re supposed to

Live SAD DADDY…

This was the first time I got to use the Canon 5D. It was too much of a tease to be able to use this equipment. I need to start a help-Tim-get-new-equipment fund raiser or something.

On a side note, five of my live music photos will be on display at Maxine’s Music Venue. Most are up on their website (I also designed and coded their site here. They will have an ongoing gallery display of their past live music shots that made the grade. The one of Brian Martin in this set will be up on display, as well as shots I took of Mobley, Heat Machine, White Glove Test, and Elliott Brood.

For the live Sad Daddy shots, head on over to Flickr

The MARQUEE…

Apparently, they’re going to put this up on a billboard in town in addition to being shown on the Flying Hog ad screens.

The DELICIOUS FOOD…

So, I hear that food photographers can make a lot of ‘dough’. Hit me up people. I need new camera equipment.

Anyway.  These are some scrumptious yum yums from the fancy folks over at JavaPrimo.  I’m working on their website at the moment.  Now if everyone else will leave me alone so I can get it done

For the rest of the food shots, head on over to Flickr

Sad DADDY PHOTO SHOOT…

I’m overall happy with the last minute photo shoot that was thrown together for Sad Daddy. It was the perfect southern setting with train cars, an outhouse, and dirty southern summer heat. Sadly, we didn’t have enough cold beer. On our way up to the hill, I almost jumped right onto a snake in the grass. As we were going to attempt to jump a ditch, I looked right were I was going to land. A nice, big snake was curled up relaxing. I caught myself just in time. I would have hated to have bothered him. Anyway, after going through all 500 shots, I realized the little things I wish I would have done with ideas and camera settings. It was a learning lesson for the next time I do a band photo session. I love this stuff. Now if I can just make good money doing it.

For the Sad Daddy shots, head on over to Flickr

Live MUSIC…

I achieved some pretty nice shots over the weekend. This is probably my favorite live music set so far. This was a band called Mobley.

For more live music photos, head on over to my Flickr

The 19TH HSDFF…

The official 19th Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival poster and program guide cover.

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Sad DADDY…

Brian Martin needed a poster for his new band, Sad Daddy. This idea for the poster was played off the fact that Brian always catches little fish when he goes out on the lake. I took a photo of his arms holding a plate with a sad sardine on it. What we didn’t realize is that most cans of sardines don’t have the heads attached. Originally, it just looked like a headless lump of fish. As a replacement, I found a nice photo of a mackerel and photoshopped it in. It ended up working out so much better. And honestly people, I don’t see how you all eat sardines. They smell so horrible. bleh.

There’s a new band headed everyone’s way this year in Arkansas. Watch out!

Joe Sundell – Vocals, Banjo, Harmonica
Melissa Carper – Vocals, Upright Bass
Brian Martin – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Mouth Horn

Visit the band atSad Daddy

EVOLUTION in IDENTITY…

Lately, I’ve felt the need to just do things without permission. When I see something that bugs me, I tend to OCD on it and figure out how to improve it. The Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute needed a little help with their image. I felt that they needed something a little fun and inviting, yet somewhat cynical. This series has gained quite a positive response from the young community, as well as the old. Enjoy…

Visit the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute at www.hsdfi.org