Brett's Blog: 2010

Monday, August 16, 2010

This week is brought to you by the letter G

It's called light painting. Pretty cool, eh? This image was taken at 10:00 at night using an ISO 100, 30 second exposure, and 4.5 apature. During that 30 seconds, I'm running aroung shining my flashlight on different parts of the building. I wonder what the neighbors thought. Probably thought I was crazy... but who cares... it really makes the building glow.

G is for glow.

Monday, August 9, 2010

This week is brought to you by the letter F

Two things about my dad that affected my youth: He worked away from home most of the time and he wouldn't have anything to do with church. So, often, when I needed some extra help that required a father's touch, church related or otherwise, I went to my Uncle Bob. When it was time to build a pinewood derby car... Uncle Bob. Time to get baptized... Uncle Bob. Need bailed out of jail at 2 in the morning... well, my dad was home that time, so I called him, but if he'd been working out of town that night, I'd have called Uncle Bob. Though he was born my dad's older brother, he has always been like a father to me.

F is for fathers.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

This week is brought to you by the letter E

Nick LaSalle's friends all call him "Sally." Watching him on his bike brings all kinds of "E" words to mind; exciting... energetic... endangered species. He told me he wants to keep jumping higher - he's saving his money so he can buy a 40 foot ramp. A 40 foot ramp... where does a 16 year old kid put a 40 foot ramp? And why does he want a 40 foot ramp? So he can do one thing. Elevate.

E is for elevate.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

This week is brought to you by the letter D

The best Sundays for me usually include at least one of three things; sleeping in, snapping photos or taking the Jeep out for a spin. The great thing about having a Jeep is taking the top off and seeing the whole world as it passes. A roof on your car boxes you in; a Jeep without a top lets you see and smell and feel the whole world. And sometimes Maren comes with me. And sometimes I get to take pictures. I love it when we go for a Sunday drive.

D is for drive.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

This week is brought to you by the letter C

It was 104 in Salt Lake today. But what's great about living in Salt Lake is that a 30 minute drive can take you up a canyon to a quiet spot and 80 degree weather

. Add a group of good friends, a bag of hot dogs and a cold beverage, and you've pretty much described the perfect summer night. Oh, and don't forget the campfire.

C is for campfire.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Yellowstone

Last weekend we were in Yellowstone. These were taken in Norris Geyser Basin.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

This week is brought to you by the letter B

If you're ever travelling through West Yellowstone, Montana, be sure to stop in and pull up a seat at the soda fountain in Eagle's Store. The bar has been there for a hundred years - the sodas are fresh.

B is for Barstools.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

This week is brought to you by the letter A

There are those who question whether photography is a higher form of art. I submit that anyone who's looking to find art in photography need only to spend a little time with my friend Justin's work. Justin just finished his 30 Strangers project and I was fortunate enough to take a few pictures at the gallery showing during the opening night festivities. Here's one of my favorite images from that night.

A is for Art

Thursday, July 1, 2010

The next thing...

Now that the show I was in is over, it's time to focus some of my creative juices into photography again. So here's what I'm thinking I should do for the next project: Letter of the Week. See, I want to do something managable... achievable... creative... and hopefully interesting. Mostly, I wanted it to be fun. Now, what's more fun than Seseme Street. I love how every episode of Seseme Street is brought to you by the letter ___. So I thought, why not posting a picture every week that is brought to you by a letter. And since there are 26 weeks left in 2010, I'm going to start with A and work myself right through to Z. I may even throw in a PPOD or a random thought or image as well. So here's the beginning of the next thing: 26 weeks, 26 letters, loads of fun.

Enjoy.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

7 Brides for 7 Brothers

During the past several weeks/months, I've had the honor of working with an outstanding group of people to put on the Sugar Factory production of 7 Brides. Not only did I get to know some fantastic folks, I got to take their picture.

Friday, May 28, 2010

PPOD Day... Epilogue

On to the next thing.

So I've decided to stop this daily thing. A couple of reasons. First, I simply didn't have the time. I got deep into rehearsals and I found I had no time to spend on taking pictures, and I didn't want to just keep posting pics of rehearsals, so...
Second, while I like some of the images I have taken, I'd rather focus on taking higher quality images using better equipment (not that the result will be much better...)
Lastly, I got bored. The gimmick wore out it's welcome and so, it became clear it was time to move on. But the next project is on the way... stay tuned.