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So photography has become a recent interest of mine. Interest might be an understatement, though, as I have really taken to the idea of telling a story through an image. I also love the way thinking about photography has informed my composing and vice versa.
After months of research, I finally purchased a camera—Sony A7C in case you are curious—and to hold myself accountable to learning and improving, plan to post one image a week. I’d like to make it a whole year. Thanks to @mikey.vandenberg, @anguyen901, @amyleigh_1902victorian, @joelvanderheyden, and others for the inspiration!
Without further ado, here is my first. I love taking images of people, so the first lens I bought besides the kit lens was a 135mm prime. This was taken this morning (F1.8, 1/160, 100 ISO). I love shooting wide open, and I think I was just able to get away with this shutter speed (2-year-olds move a lot!). Thanks for making it through a longish post by my standards, and I’ll add another next Saturday! #52weeksofphotos
A magical evening in every way! @watchhouseband @redrocksco
Sneak peak of @redrocksco yesterday morning. Excited for @watchhouseband tonight!
Aspen “peeping!”
Here is the window placement on the back wall where my desk will eventually sit. Going with a shed-style roof, so I think it’ll work! #L91studio
We only got half a day in due to rain, but I’m pleased with the progress! #L91studio
I love how Anna studies her big sister’s every move on the court. She also loves to cheer her on; sometimes a bit too loudly!
We were on the trail 30 minutes before sunrise this morning to climb Carlton Peak (8.5 miles, relative elevation of about 1,000 feet). It was stunning, despite the thick fog at the top. We didn’t see anyone else the entire hike. White shoes probably weren’t the best choice, though! 😂
Putting the finishing touches early this morning on “Bluebonnet Drift,” a new piece of mine to be premiered at @themidwestclinic by the Wakeland HS Wind Symphony! Huge thanks to my buddy and monster saxophonist @joelvanderheyden for collaborating with me on the electronics. This one was so much fun to write, and I can’t wait to share it with y’all! @whsbandfrisco tanner_smithtx #bluebonnetdrift
Fishing! Thinking of you on this glorious night, @mikey.vandenberg; Many great shots taken from this dock!
Radiant heat for nasty Minnesota winters! #L91studio
We have hummingbird moths; so cool!!
Relaxing at the lake today! Can you tell she picked out her attire? Band-aids are an accessory in her world. 😂
Concrete work has begun! #L91studio
Progress! #L91studio
Some shots from the water last night. Happy 4th!!! #fireworks #farmislandlake
Compose. Sunset. Repeat.
Mixolydian mode, approachable mixed meters in a, dare I say, grade 2.5ish new work? Check out “Steeplechase!” It’s a fun piece to put together and very playable—I conducted the premiere with a jr. high honor band just before everything was shut down.
Many thanks to Drew Anderson and the rest of my SEIBA friends for the commission!