Fog Fun

This past week our town was surrounded by a heavy fog that made everything look like an image from a horror film. I wasn't the only photographer trying to capture images so it was a good time to talk to others about their creative process.

Fire!!!

Really excited to know that a few of the fireman on these photographs received an award for their acts of courage during hard times risking their life for others.

Congratulations gentlemen!

(The action shots are during a real fire)

Big Daddy Weave, Chris August

A little late but I couldn't leave some of the pictures I took during the Big Daddy Weave and Christ August concert a few months ago. Great music to glorify a greater God!

Hard-of-Hearing Music Girl

Talk about not having excuses in life! This girl was born with a hearing problem and still has the ability to rock on her music! Way to go girl.

If you like to read more about her amazing story go to Times Citizens web size and search for her story.

Happy 4th

                 
                                                                                                    Happy Independence day America!

NANBF Nutri-sport Natural Iowa & Central Midwest Pro Qualifier

Here are few pics from the NANBF Nutri-sport Natural Iowa & Central Midwest Pro Qualifier competition a few weeks ago, it was a great time seeing people transform their body for a better one and people overcoming personal challenges! one was a cancer survivor, another one lost 100 pounds before competition, also age and some other things that for me was a big inspiration to be able to experience. And last but not least, our friend Brittany Beekman, winner in her category ;) (tall bikini).

Her story and pictures taken from me can be found on the Times Citizen Communication newspaper.


Enjoy!


 

  

Picture of the week

Here's a picture that I took this past week on the local swimming pool! it was a perfect day for been in the water. Too bad that I was on the other side of the lens and not jumping in the water.

A weekend at the State Track Meet

Hello there, I know it has been a while since I posted anything here but I promise I'll do better. I've been doing a lot of sports lately and one of my favorite days, so far, was at the State Track Meet in Des Moines, Iowa. It was a lot of fun for me because I got the chance to experience things that haven't happened in the years, for example, two seniors finally got their first place after many times going to this competition, or what about a group of young ladies who beat a record that was held since '74 or a photo finish race of the first race of the day!

Something that caught my attention was the camaraderie shown during those days, pretty much every athlete after the race was hugging or helping the other fellow runner, something that you don't see in many other sports. But like in every sport, superstition was playing a big role, and for what I saw there the hair was the thing to do! haircuts of all kinds and colors.

It wasn't easy to spend those days under the sun and feeling like a lizard trying to find any shade to stay under for at least a few minutes so my head wouldn't fry, but you know what? the experience was totally worth it!

The amount of pictures taken during those three days was crazy, but here are some of my favorite ones. Enjoy

Iowa's Capitol

   I had the opportunity to go and do some photography work at the Iowa's Capitol a few weeks ago. Let me tell you something, the place is amazing for photographs; the architecture, natural light, big tall ceilings and a beautiful library made my time short and joyful. If you live in Iowa and you haven't had the change to visit the Capitol, please take your time to go and if you are not from the area and would like to come to Iowa don't hesitate and stop by.

   Thank you for looking.

Local Bike Shop

   Last month I was asked to photograph the local bike shop for new advertising. It's not a big shop but they are really hard workers and bikers in town appreciate a lot what they do.

   Below are some of the pictures from that day.

Big Friends Wedding

Let me introduce you Pete and Mandy, good friends of our family and one of the most challenging weddings that I've had the pleasure to work! from equipment failing, running to get a new flash, mother nature decided to send us rain for an outdoor wedding, etc.


 I had a bunch of favorite pictures from that day but I can only show a few.

Clear Lake, IA

     Family shoot I did incognito last summer while the mom was taking pictures of her young
     daughter and her husband in Clear Lake, IA.

Finding Beauty

   Who knew that a trip to the garage would turn out into a good shooting day!
 

A boy and his dog

    A little present for grandpa & grandma.

Dave Petty Portrait

       It was by far one of the coldest day from this winter but I had the great opportunity to photograph Dave Petty. He was recently named chairman of the Agriculture and Food Committee by the National Cattleman's Beef Association.

Senior Pictures

       For been a really shy lady, Britt did a great job.

Winterland

    
       For me this is one of the most beautiful seasons, this is why.

Can you say hamalanch