Looking out of Gaudi's Casa Milo in Barcelona

I just wanted to point you to a couple of things going on the interwebs these days, with my name attached to them (yup, there are people who post stuff about me out there…kinda nuts if you want my opinion). Anyhow, here you go:

First, my Sigma Pro Gallery page is now up and running. I look pretty good in my white shirt. Yes I do. (my mom and my wife say I do). You can see it here (the page not the shirt, well the shirt too…).

Second, FstopGear is also featuring me in their “Week in the Life Series”. This is a six episode recounting of a scouting tour I did a couple of years ago in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Episode 1 to 6 are already out. You can start at episode 1 here.

Last but not least, my work  (16 images) is featured in the latest issue of the super awesome web photography magazine Camerapixo. My work appears alongside some other fabulous photographers. Hi-Res spreads and really neat page design showcases the photography in a unique way. Check it out here.

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Buuuueller?
No one image has made me look crazier than this one. ever. But you gotta do what you gotta do.

Man, those clouds move fast!

Imagine yourself on a gorgeous beach, in a resort. People are wrapping up their day slowly. This guy shows up with a backpack the size of California. He starts pulling stuff out like Mary Poppins. A big camera, a big lens, a big tripod, big filters. He starts setting up. The light is changing FAST. So he’s waay into the water and then he starts jumping all around the place, gesticulating like a mad man. Will he ever find a decent composition? That’s what the gathering crowd seems to be thinking. Oh Miracle, he looks like he has. Ffeeeew.

But wait! What’s that he’s pulling out of his bag? He’s running again? Why is he leaving his camera behind? Oh wait. What’s that flashing? He’s flash painting every single one of these poles? Look at the fool running around like, well, a fool, frantically trying to light every one of these pews during the 30s exposure …The crowd keeps getting larger…
By the time I am done, there’s about 20 people watching, wondering what this fool (me) is up to…

Oh well, not the first time I work hard at making a fool of myself…hopefully the drinks will help me forget

Remind me to tell you about the sunset dance someday…some day…

On an unrelated topic, if you are interested, I will be reviewing the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 lens here on the blog next Tuesday.

I am very pleased to announce that I  will be offering a new photographic adventure to Morocco in 2012. This will not be your run-of-the-mill tour that takes you from one bus stop to the other on the main touristic road. Rather, I have carefully designed this adventure to take the road less travelled and to show you some of the most amazing sights this country has to offer. This is not a fast-paced tour that puts quantity ahead of quality. I deliberately chose to reduce the number of places we visit to take our time, to give you ample opportunity to take in the atmosphere of the places we will be visiting. The adventure, The Rockin’ the Kasbah Tour, will take place from May 19-29, 2012 and will concentrate on the southern delights of the land from mountain to desert.

For more information, please head to the workshop and photographic adventure page here.

IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 5, 2012, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE 24X16″ PRINT OF YOUR CHOICE, A VALUE OF $195!

Wow! What a year it has been! Whirlwind. Wild change. Endless Transition. Obviously, the highlight is getting married to my wonderful muse and partner in crime, Amanda. Looking back at my images, I can certainly see transition as well. It is funny how you don’t even see it happening, yet, it is plain to see. Hindsight is always 20/20 I suppose.

Now, I still love big, bold and colourful images, but looking back at my work in the past year, most of the images that stick to me have a definitely different flavour to them. From bold and colourful, I now find myself drawn to simpler, more subdued images. I have always sought to simplify my images, but that goal has proven elusive on more than one occasion. I still see room for evolution, but I certainly think I am on the right path to achieve the look I am looking for.

The coming year is also bound to be one of change, and may be even, revolution (on a personal level that is). Amanda and I are brewing some really cool projects and intend on taking things to the next level. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this year’s crop.

This, by the way, is the last post of 2011. It has been an honour and pleasure to interact with all of you. I wish you all Happy Holidays and wish you the best for the new year.

See you soon!