Friday, September 16, 2011

Summer Concert Series, quilting and engagements

Music By the Lake

The weeks have been flying by since early July when I had a seven-straight weekend assignment. It was a great challenge shooting concerts and performances in the same venue every weekend, pushing me to continue to see things differently every event. Obviously with different acts, from a string trio, a 70+ person theatre group to a 70′s icon in KC and the Sunshine band, it allowed things to stay fresh. It was a great assignment that allowed me to make a lot of great photos and meet some very nice people who both supported and funded the events. And with the exception of a few flirtations with rain and one really hot day, the weather was great for the shows. If you’re ever bored during the summers and want something to do, head on up to Williams Bay, WI and check out Music By the Lake.

Entertainment wasn’t the only theme of my Summer, while definitely slower, there continued to be some editorial work as well as a smattering of family.
One of my favorite persons that I met the past few months was Addie Davis, she won’t tell you how old she is, nor would I ask…. but she completely reminded me of my grandmother, with a big smile, quick wit, dressed impeccably and ready with a story! She was a real charmer…. and to say she could quilt is an understatement!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While not the next wedding photographer prodigy, I was asked to help a friend out with a last minute request. Her daughter had just gotten engaged and was traveling through the area from the East Coast, headed to the Left Coast for a new job, so I obliged with a quick engagement session at a local park. While not second nature doing these, I’ve picked up a few ideas by watching my wedding centric friends and was pretty happy with the results. Weather complied and the “kids” were fun and easy to work with, Giving me both an American Gothic pose and a flashback to Titanic!

Lots going on the next two months, more shoots and a move, I’ll try to be better about blogging, fell of the bandwagon for a few weeks!

Take care! Shaun