She's going to be a model!!

So I haven't done this for months . . . I actually did a shoot that wasn't classed as work. Nice! Olivia, (www.blinkofaneye.com) invited me to come along and help at her shoot with Brooke (the aspiring model). Brooke, who is 17 years old (going on 27) is well on her way to the world of modeling. She is about 8 ft tall (6ft really), has an amazing look and is a complete sweetheart. I am positive the agencies will be stumbling over each other to get her signed up. Thanks again to her parents who have this amazing property with horses, barns etc. They were a lot of fun. Dad, call me when you have the cow on the BBQ. Good luck Brooke! Don't forget about us when you are famous. Thanks again to Olivia for the invite. These are just some snaps I took while Olivia worked her magic.

My Mate 'Nessy

So a long time friend of mine came to vsisit from the UK the other week. We had a blast and she shared with me some exciting travel plans that are looming on the horizon for her . . . a world tour no less!! Luck thing. So as a quick appetizer, we did a day tour of Newport. In particular the Breakers mansion and a sailing cruise. Very cool! Good luck on your travels mate. Miss ya!





'Fog Surfing'



The dangers of surfing near concrete walls . . .



Something a little more serene?



Point that camera somewhere else will you?





Newport Naval Academy School of Knots and Rope Etiquette .


I have called this print, 'Wooden Post with Rope'


Aaaargh . . . and now for a quick sail aboard the Rupert Whiteley Photography Schooner. As you can see, Vanessa hates having her picture taken!



Some of my deck-hands . . . keeping an eye out for other vessels



The driver


More rope . . . or as we call it in England . . . 'Big String'

Working with other Photographers

So . . . more and more I seem to be working with second shooters. Its great. Love the company and its always a great learning opportunity. The Photographer community in other parts of the US has a very open philosophy towards information and technique sharing . . . almost to the point of business sharing. What a great idea! Lets all work together! Now thats not to say a little competition isn't good :) its just that we would all benefit from a more cooperative peer to peer relationship. If nothing else, it will probably bring good Karma! With that said, I am going to try and publish pics of my peers when I am lucky enough to shoot with them.

Olivia (www.blinkofaneyephoto.com) - great French photographer based in South County. She has an amazing eye and a cool accent. Check out her site!


Bonnie (www.bonniecarterphotography.com) - also a very talented photographer with a cheeky sense of humor. Now thats pretty Bonnie!


More of Bonnie and her assistant for the evening. Think they were discussing the finer points of Nikon's latest pro-level camera. Just kidding all you Nikon users :)


Some random chap at a great wedding we did a few weeks ago. In this shot he was expertly demonstrating the 'I wish I was a little bit taller technique'. He pulled off some fun images though, whether he as looking through the view finder or not.

Dan & Sarah's (last minute) Engagement Session

I luuuuurve Beavertail in Jamestown . . . and when the sun is setting, that magic light just makes the whole thing so much better. I say 'last minute' with a smile. Dan called me and asked whther we had time to squeeze one in before their wedding (last Sunday at the Eisenhower House in Newport). They wanted to display some of the images from the shoot at the wedding. Naturally I said YES :) Cute couple, great fun to work with. The wedding was a blast. Images to follow at some point . . . when I have caught up on some sleep! zzzzzz