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SAPCC – Isolation.

This week’s theme for SAPCC was Isolation. I wanted to show the isolation in my shot as more of a ‘trying to keep things out’ rather than ‘trying to keep someone in’. I imagine this to be a room in an agoraphobic household and this is his only window to the outside world. Here is my shot.

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Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
Next week’s theme is Nostalgic. Due 7/1.

July 8, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , , | 2 Comments

SAPCC Monthly – Compete.

This past monthly theme was Compete. For my series, instead of shooting people competing, I decided to shoot locations where people compete. Here we go…

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Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
The Next monthly theme is Green. Due 8/5.

July 2, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , | 2 Comments

SAPCC – Product.

This week’s theme for SAPCC was Product. I have no need for product at the moment. I’ve been buzzing my hair for the last few years. It’s just easier. Say I decide to take a nap on a Saturday on the couch and someone rings the doorbell. I don’t have to worry that half my hair has now conformed to the side of my head and the other half is wicked out of control. Anyway, if I didn’t have a buzz cut I’d be using this…because it’s hilarious.

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Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
Next week’s theme is Isolation. Due 7/8.

July 1, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , | 3 Comments

SAPCC – Risk.

This week’s theme for SAPCC was Risk. I tell you it’s freaking hard to plan out a shot when it’s raining everyday all day for 3 weeks straight. (picture me shaking my fist to the sky with a grimacing look on my face) Thankfully it stopped raining for an hour today, the sun came out and I was on a mini hunt for my picture. This is what I found…Enter at your own risk.

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Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
Next week’s theme is Product. Due 7/1.

June 24, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Senior Moments.

A few weeks ago I shot a charity event for the Philadelphia Senior Center held at Philadelphia City Hall. Throughout the year the seniors create art in the classes they take at the center and this is the event where they sell them to raise money to help support the center. Sounds like a sweat shop for old people, I know but it’s not. They have a great time and get lots of attention for all the amazing work they do. The main money comes from donated items from businesses and richies in the area that are placed in a silent auction during the event.
Here are a few shots from that night.

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June 23, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , , | 1 Comment

SAPCC – Traffic.

This past week’s theme was Traffic. I’m a little late because I’ve been editing my latest wedding, that post to follow soon :)
So this past weekend my buddy Michael flew in to hang out and go for some photo walkabouts. We braved the nasty weather, which has been a constant for the last 3 weeks, and luckily got a few hours of sun the last day he was here. This shot was from that day.

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Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
Renee’s shot here.
Next week’s theme is Risk. Due 6/24.

June 20, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , , | 3 Comments

SAPCC – Obstructed.

This week’s theme for SAPCC was Obstructed. I thought it was time for another self portrait, so I unpacked the tripod and headed outside to get some funny looks from strangers. To prepare for my shot I ran to the store to pick up a dozen balloons for a whopping .50 cents a pop! Crazy cheap, right!?! So, this is what I did with them.

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Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
Renee’s shot here.
Next week’s theme is Traffic. Due 6/17.

June 10, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , , | 9 Comments

SAPCC Monthly – Assorted.

Well the days, they are a flyin. It’s monthly theme time again and this month’s theme was Assorted. Here’s my five.

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Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
Renee’s shot here.
The Next monthly theme is Compete. Due 7/1.

*Update* – I misread Michael’s pick for next month’s theme. The theme is Compete, Sorry if you’ve already started the other!
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, pretend this never happened. :)

June 3, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , , | 7 Comments

SAPCC – Durable.

This week’s theme for SAPCC was Durable. This weekend I shot a wedding at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA. This Church is unbelievable! So so beautiful and the lighting was perfect. Too bad for me it was one of those church’s that make the photographer stay about a mile away from the actual ceremony in the balcony. Thankfully they let us fake some shots after the ceremony was over.
This Cathedral was built in 1914 and still looks like it was born yesterday so obviously it makes it as my shot for this week. Durable as the day that first stone was laid.

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Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
Renee’s shot here.
Next week’s theme is Obstructed. Due 6/10.

June 3, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

SAPCC – Symmetric.

This week’s theme for SAPCC was Symmetric. I spent this past Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City, MD where I found this awesome motel courtyard. This was on the boardwalk at the shore where I spent most of the day Saturday riding roller coasters and people watching my face off. I can’t wait to go back and shoot more when I have more time to explore.

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PS. There is a state park in MD where they have wild ponies running the beach! Unfortunately they were all asleep or something but I didn’t see one damn pony. Not one. Maybe you have to call ahead.

Check out Michael Brooks shot here.
Conni Freestone’s shot here.
Renee’s shot here.
Next week’s theme is Durable. Due 6/3.

May 27, 2009 Posted by Russ | Photography | , , , , , , , | 4 Comments