I recently had the opportunity to create images of the Austin skyline featuring the newly completed Austonian building. This is an exciting project for me because I really enjoy photographing the skyline, but also the Austonian is a beautiful building and as the tallest building in Austin, it certainly stands out.

The wind and cold we’re very distracting, but I think I got a shot or two the Austonian can use. Due to the inclement weather, I really only had one day to photograph these. Once the weather clears I will be photographing more angles, perspectives, etc…

I would like to thank Mr. Paul S Meisler of Pioneer Real Estate Services for allowing me to get the perspective, along Congress Avenue, for most of these shots. Thanks also, to the security person at the Austin Convention Center, who approached me after I got the shot I needed and was very nice while escorting me out.

Recently I photographed a series of Fire Stations for Natex Architects in Houston, TX. Fire Station #37 was the priority and the first of the series I have worked on. I spent all day at Fire Station #37, from sunrise until after sunset. It was a pleasure, the Firefighters we’re a very friendly bunch and very hospitable. My challenge was the lack of light for an evening shot required by the architects. They wanted to emulate a architectural rendering done of the building. I had the angle right, but there was a severe lack of light outside and I needed to expose it just right at the right time to get the dramatic sky. There was also glass art in the entrance way that needed to be lit. I positioned lights behind the entrance way to bounce off the wall and make the art glass more pronounced. The outside was a reflector and three other light units and some combined exposures. Here are a few images from this photo shoot.

Salt Lick Advertisement in Dec. '09 Texas Monthly

I was thumbing through the December ‘09 issue of Texas Monthly and found this very appealing ad from the Salt Lick. This is one of my photographs. I took it while photographing their entire menu and a few location images, including their famous Pit. I knew they we’re running the ad in Texas Monthly, but I had forgotten about it at the time and seeing this was a fun surprise.

Thanks to all the talented folks at Corder Marketing for making this look so great. The design / layout is fantastic and really works well with the image. Let’s go meet & eat at the Salt Lick to celebrate!

This is a time-lapse of Pearl Jam performing KLRU’s “Austin City Limits” (ACL) PBS concert series taping on October 3rd, 2009. The episode premieres next Saturday, November 21st. 

This time-lapse was created from photographs taken every 6 seconds from 9:09AM – 11:29PM. Over 10,000 images we’re taken. 

If you notice Eddie Vedder performing on stage before they seem to begin the actual show, that is during rehearsal. Yes, that is Ben Harper with him. 

If you are experiencing playback issues please try turning off the HD feature (rollover top right of movie). 

This is my way of making a contribution to a organization that I value as one of Austin’s greatest assets. The privilege to help celebrate ACL’s 35th year is a thrill beyond words.

Thank you Terry, Leslie, Emily, and staff of ACL. 

Articles about this event:
austincitylimits.org/
austincitylimits.org/interact/blog/2009/11/12/time-lapse-video-of-pearl-jam-taping/home/2009/11/12/time-lapse-video-of-pearl-jam-taping/

billboard.com/news/pearl-jam-flows-at-intimate-austin-city-1004018404.story#/news/pearl-jam-flows-at-intimate-austin-city-1004018404.story

austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2009/10/04/live_review_pearl_jam_acl_tapi.html

statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2009/10/05/outtakes_from_pearl_jams_acl_t.html?cxntfid=blogs_austin_music_source

See more: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/blog/2009/10/tuesday-on-the-newshour-austin-city-limits.html#more

Recently I have photographed several stadiums for the Architects at Heery International. Photographing the Cotton Bowl on this day is no doubt a big deal. The energy of it all was too much fun. If you have not been to this football game before; imagine one of college football’s biggest rivalries playing at the Cotton Bowl, everyone is wearing red or orange, shouting that the other “sucks”, etc… oh and the State Fair is going on right outside the stadium.

Following the AIA Austin Homes Tour, I had a gander at a catalog of all the AIA homes and was quite impressed. I grabbed an extra copy for my Mom. Foda Studio did a fantastic job with the concept and design behind the booklet. I am very proud to have contributed.

This was just for fun. I took this time-lapse while the playground at Longview Park with my daughter, followed by Whole Foods, then my soccer team. This time-lapse was taken with a infrared filter on the lens.

Music: Black Keys “10 A.M. Automatic” amazon.com/Rubber-Factory-Black-Keys/dp/B0002O06N0

The AIA Homes Tour Web Site has been launched. I am very excited for this years tour to be underway, this year I photographed all homes for the tour. It is a great honor to be chosen as the photographer for the tour. I am very thankful for the chance to work with the folks at the AIA and Blueshoe Spoonbend, and I am very pleased with the results. All the homes are very impressive and each offers something different. Those who attend the tour will certainly get their fill of fantastic architecture.