Avery in the City

I'm super thrilled with this collection of portraits with Avery! It was a perfect photo shoot - and yet a truly a difficult task to edit down this series as every photograph was a winner. Avery's Bat Mitvah is coming up later this year, and she was a rock star on location for her pre-party photo session. Thanks to her supporting cast for making this photo shoot an amazing one. The first image is 60 images stitched together to form this panoramic, 85mm 1.4, 200 iso, Canon 5D MkIII.

"You're a Lie" Hits #1 on Active Rock Radio

SLASH: "You're a Lie" Hits #1 on Active Rock Radio: EXPLOSIVE TRACK MARKS SLASH’s FIRST-EVER #1 POST... bit.ly/LXZMVA #GunsNRoses

— Guns N' F'N Roses (@gunsnfnroses) June 25, 2012

Orry & Britni - Charleston, South Carolina Destination Wedding

The excellent Brian Mullins photographed the event, and I had an opportunity to capture 1 image for my brother-in-law Orry. If you are in the Carolina's - make sure you look up Brian and have him capture your event!

Todd Kerns sings "Out Ta Get Me"

June 23, 2012 "Gods of Metal" Milan, Italy

One Last Thrill
Nightrain
Ghost
Standing In The Sun
Back From Cali
Shots Fired
Rocket Queen
Doctor Alibi (Todd Kerns)
Out Ta Get Me (Todd Kerns)
Halo
Anastasia
Sweet Child O' Mine
You're A Lie
Slither
Paradise City





I just sang Out Ta Get Me by GNR w Slash and da boyz for the good people of Milan, Italy! Thank you for an amazing day at Gods Of Metal fest
Todd Kerns

Milan was a Fn' amazing crowd. But then it is always fantastic to play here. Can't wait to come back in Oct. iiii]; )'
Slash

Had a blast in Milan today. @todddammitkerns sang the GnR song "Out ta Get Me" - was killer! I love that we change up our set list daily!
Brent Fitz

I read un-confirmed rumors that Axl was at the festival yesterday and was able to witness this performance. As I said, unconfirmed.

Slash's final gig on this leg of the tour is tomorrow -- June 25 at Byblos International Festival, Byblos, Lebanon.

After that, the band returns to the States to perform a free, acoustic set on July 10 at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Two days later, they kick off the second US leg of this tour -- July 12 at Roseland Theatre in Portland, Oregon.

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David Bouley Test Kitchen - Surprise 70th

What a treat (literally) to photograph Michael's 70th Surprise Birthday party in David Bouley's Test Kitchen. I had free roaming to capture both the legendary chef and his his staff during the food creation process as well as the wonderful party. The Bouley Test Kitchen event space was swanky, even if a touch on the warmer side (from the kitchen). Gene Jones from GIMME A HINT! Trivia Game Show entertained the guests, the magnificent wine cake was created by Sylvia Weinestock and the party was produced by Gourmet Adivsory.

Fun with Bokeh on Father's Day

On Father's Day this year, not only did I have an incredible day with my family at the Sands Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, but I had photo fun with Bokeh (Bokeh describes the appearance, or "feel," of out-of-focus areas in the background of your images. Bokeh is not how far something is out-of-focus, bokeh is the character of whatever blur is there). I made a few of these images by stitching up to 18 images together to create a wide angle image with the depth of field using 85mm 1.4 aperture. Thanks to the super awesome Brenizer Method, you can achieve the ultra shallow depth of field in a wide angle panaroama.






Here are some nice shots playing with my new 85mm 1.4 - LOVE this lens!








Happy Father's Day to Me