Don't silence the arts

      Today, in lue of my planned model (psh... models.) I took pictures and video of an event at Modesto Junior College that I was a part of. The college is being put in the terrible position of being forced to cut between 8 and 16 MILLION dollars from it budget in the coming semesters, and the idea was broached "hey, why don't we slaughter the arts division? They prolly don't matter..." (okay, so it likely went nothing at all like that, but it's artistic license [get it?]) We rallied outside the presidents office and made sure that they knew otherwise. We put on a pre-mature funeral for the Art as a whole (from traditional art to theatre television, film, we also had a few graphic artists there) and together mourned for our friend. We had several speaks give some beautiful tributes and eulogies as well, very touching stuff.
      I started out taking pictures, which is what I'm used to, but when the speakers started I switched to video. Ugh, video is hard. You have to move, think, and act in different ways to make a shot good. In the end I think I one out, but I'll be sure to study up on my videography before I try again!
     71 pictures, 21 minutes of video with my Finepix s700

two in a row? ouch

no shoot again today, but spent an hour or so planning my shoot for tomorrow with Miss Kristina. Look forward to it!

My brother's comedy

My brother Tommy Fourre has been doing stand up comedy for a few months now,  here's a link to one of his performances at Modesto Junior College. It's pretty dark, but you don't need to see it to enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z80N3KtLwSY

Day 15

didn't take any pictures today, decided a day off would be nice. So instead here is a picture of me while my friend Rob rides by on his motorcycle :)

Day 14

Today was rainy and dark, and did not go well for my photos at all. I'm not about to let a little water break my pace though, so me and Miss Savannah made the best of it, standing under protection most of the way.  By the time shooting was possible it was almost dark, but I promise we will be seeing her in a better light soon! Unplanned shoot, 72 pictures. Next time we'll make sure to bring her out prepared, and I'm thinking a full shoot for her? (full shoot meaning multiple outfits, location changes, and at least 400 photos!)

Day 13

Kelly today. Do any of you photographer out there have a system? One that gets your models to cooperate with you, to get their emotions out? Well, Kelly broke mine. It took me 15 minutes before the first shot really seemed to work, all because I had been trying to work the wrong angle. Usually acting is hard for a model, so you need to get the conversation steered to a subject that makes them feel things. Kelly turned out to be a great actor though, and once I started giving her the proper direction things went swimmingly. When working with experienced models or "civilians", being a coach to them is just as important as knowing when to release the shutter. 102 pictures today.

I finally have a business card

This will make the approaching and signing of models much easier now. Card designed by Charice Early.