Kick'n Back

Not to sound like a tourist but fall in Vermont is like non other.  A quick shallow depth of field shot while kick'n back in VT and enjoying the foliage.

Santiago Chile, Urban Contrast

A few shots of Derek Olthuis down in South America.  Give yourself 13 hours of flying time and plane tickets from Vitamin Water (thanks Chris!) and you can have it all.

K9

New Danger Mouse Vid

My cousin's girlfriend, Hayley Morris, recently released (created/directed) a music video for a new side project of Danger Mouse called Joker's Daughter.  I have been fortunate enough to see some of Hayley's earlier college work and it was clear then that she had some real talent.

The video recently launched and is definitely worth checking.

Block Island Lookout

I had the chance to escape to Block Island (RI) for a couple of days last week which was a blast.  I unfortunately ran into a stretch of gloomy weather that left the island covered in a thick fog and rain for almost the entire trip; hence fewer Canon shots gave way to more Patron shots.  

On the last evening of my stay the clouds broke around sunset and I was able to catch a glimpse of the light house on the northern end of the island over looking the bluffs.

Rivers of Clouds in Vermont: Cloud Portfolio

As a photographer I have an ongoing fascination with clouds, what more needs to be said.... their wild shapes are artistic, mesmerizing, and carry such variation.  It's safe to say that one could spend a life time traveling the world photographing cloud variations and still have barely scratched the surface when it comes to capturing their beauty.

The above image was captured one evening after three days of summer thunderstorms finally broke revealing a vibrant colored sky that left a purple haze on the clouds.  What really got my attention is the river of clouds running through the valley floor.

A Dash of Culture

Fitid Party

Urban Contrast

As a photographer and artist I find myself continually searching for subtle and dramatic contrast that catches the eye and tells a story.  This is a shot in a series of images that I am working on with Icelantic that had been taken in South America.  Patience was key.  It took a long time in subway system of Santiago before people finally stopped staring at us, wondering what these gringos in ski gear were up to, and went back to their daily commute.  Luckily Derek was a good sport about it because it must have been about 80 to 90 fahrenheit, not to mention the humidity, and he was decked out in full sub-zero winter gear... ski boots and all.

2009 Boston Marathon

Vermont

Pure Mint Athlete: Max Peters

Max "the rail killer" Peters is a stylish athlete to keep an eye out for.  The Park City native and Pure Mint Poster Boy started making his presence felt in the ski industry during his early days of high school and hasn't looked back since.  With his own ski model, film spots / edits, and sponsors piling up - watch out!

Here is a quick edit put out by Vital Films from earlier this season (Note: Tosh, his younger bro, and Max's names were reversed).

If you haven't had the chance to check out Max's Pro Model Skis at Ninthward check it out.

With the economy being shaky, at best, and stocks looking questionable it's hard to know where to put your money; that's why investing in Max is a sure bet.

Max's sponsors: Ninthward Skis, Level Gloves, Smith, and Smith Optics

image location: El Colorado, Chile

Boat International USA Magazine / The Mega Yachts : Photo Shoot

Recently flew down to Yacht country for a photo shoot with BIUSA to feature the magazine editor Rebecca Cahilly (above image). 

Check the magazine out!

On a side note .... next time you decide to shoot in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale make sure to bring a fresh pack of cream cheese (thickest sunscreen on the market) and a full bottle of Aloe.  I'm pretty sure my crispy skin was still smoking on the flight home to Boston.

Life Style: Jenny Venezia