Something Sunday --- Once in a lifetime event

Yes in my opinion even more stressfull than a wedding.  I just hoped my skills were up to it.  See what you think.

Now that I know how to shoot an annular solar eclipse I wish we would have another one but not in my life time from what they say.  I am actually shooting through a # 12 welding glass shade.  It was a way cool event to see and experience.  I know the pictures do not do it justice but had a great time down around Cedar City capturing it!

Something Sunday --- Summerfest 2012

Wow it has been a full year since I entered my first photography contest...  The things I have been able to see, experience, learn and enjoy during this ride so far have been amazing.  I have found joy in photographing newly married couples as they exit the Temple and then celebrate with family and friends capture expectant mothers and nature up close and far away.  I have been able to associate with some awesomely great and talented folks as a member of Cache Valley Photographers and meet folks in search of models subjects and clients.  This years contest has caused me to reflect on why I am a photographer.  As I have thought about it I have concluded that I see beauty and amazing things my way.  No two photographers will photograph a wedding, senior portraits, maternity or even landscape nature the same.  Yes they may be similar but they will not be the same lighting angles composition and post processing are all up to me as an artist, journalist and photographer.  I have had an amazing year so far and look forward to many more like it.  Here are my entries in this year 2012 photo contest.

By the way prints are always available for any of the photos you see on this blog.  Just email me at wilsoem@yahoo.com and we will discuss pricing and delivery methods.  I am hoping to have my SmugMug page up and running soon and photos will be available for purchase there as well!

Every once in a while a true beauty comes along and what is even better is you get to photograph them.  This is my friend B and we had a lot of fun making this image!

I love astrophotography and am learning how to photograph the stars, but wondered can I combine two techniques.  This is my first image attempt at this I have so much to learn about light painting...

Congratulations to Levi Sim my teacher mentor and friend for winning both first and second place with some amazing photos.  Also congratulations to Amy Jensen an amazing and creative photographer and friend as well captured second.  If you get the chance check out their work on their blogs as well! 

Something Sunday --- Dry Lake Band

I said I have been on a band concert kick lately.  I just love the raw emotion you can catch on a face during them.  I am a musician myself and discovered during my last outing that I do one of my own pet peeves when I sing...  Ah the complex world that a photographer lives in!  They are an incredible blue grass band that has a superb sound and are a joy to listen and watch.

If you ever get the chance you have got to check these guys out.  Incredible music and such fun to watch and listen to.  I believe they are playing at Summerfest this coming weekend!  Go and enjoy the sounds arts and food.