Adam & Sarai on the streets of Portland… Here’s a little teaser of a portrait session with my good friends, Adam & Sarai. Adam’s also a cool web & graphics designer, and we sort of swapped services here. As the photo shows, we had some great times! I’ve appreciated your friendship over the years, friends. ...
i think she could totally take him.
Chris & Theresa married…the finale! Wow, this was a long time coming! But here it is, and I really enjoyed posting all these photos. I know there’s quite a few, but it was hard to skimp due to an over saturation of stellar images. Thanks again, Chris and Theresa. You guys rock, and it sure...
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amazing joel. i’d say it’s some of the best you’ve ever done.
[...] I love doing ring shots. Period. I think what really captures me about photographing them is the chance to tell the story of the day, pulling in details that are specific to the wedding. The below photo is such an example. The couple had two huge fire pits blazing where their guests could roast marshmallows. Before anyone could grab the below stick and use it I pulled it in for a shot of the rings. Not only does it tell the story of the day, but it truly reflects the couple and their love for enjoying the outdoors. If you would like to see the rest of their wedding you can check it out HERE. [...]
[...] For those of you who are dealing with some “great” weather for photos right now, stop on by ChampagneNW’s blog to see some suggestions of fun ways to utilize the elements, including a photo from a wedding I shot that gives a great example of utilizing the elements. Here’s another image from the same wedding that gives you a glimpse of what we’re talking about. If you want to see more of their winter wedding, check them out here. [...]
What does one do when you have too much time on your hands? Well, last week I geeked out and tested my lenses to see which one could get the closest to a subject and still keep it in focus. Here are my results: Now, the fun part. For anyone who wants to join in...
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oh, ok. Here’s another stab at it–going top down. My votes go as follows:
1) 100mm
2) 85mm
3) 16-35mm
4) 50mm
5) 24-70mm
okay, after assigning each photo a number and then calling out a lense while rolling a die it goes (from the top down): 100mm; 16-35mm; 70-200mm; 85mm; 50mm; 24-70mm.
Starting from the bottom up I think it goes, 100mm, 24-70mm, 16-35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 70-200mm.
Sorry, just to clarify, each picture is taken with a different lens. Whoever can match the most correct photos with the right lens (each photo is from a different lens) is what I’m aiming at. Sorry, and thanks for helping me clarify, Sarai!
I’m going to take a guess at the 24-70mm, not for any educated reason… just because that’s my guess. 
[...] I have results in for the earlier pop quiz in my Geekin’ out post. We actually had a tie between Sarai and Bryan, and as I think Bryan has won in the past [...]
I’m back with more photos from my trip to Palestine/Israel, covering the next two days in the sequence. The below image is during one of our many meetings with various organizations. This group in particular was called Sabeel. They are Palestinians who are Christians working for peace in many places, but pictured here is their...
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Joel,
Thanks for your postings on Palestine. I do love your photos and updates. I gave your blog address to a blog friend in Paris. She posts often on Palestine also. http://www.parisparfait.typepad.com
Not that I can remember…wait, who am I? Thanks for the comment, Leah. =)
Joel, these are awesome pictures that tell a lot of stories. Are you sure you don’t have a secret life that we all don’t know about as a top secret photo journalist?
Above: one happy birthday boy! Below: all the party kids on the futon. Above: helping himself to seconds, or thirds…can’t quite remember. Below: a cool idea by my amazing wife. The post-party experience can require lying down on the rug and staring up at the streamers.
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The first pic is my favorite- he’s such a great little boy!
Got the picture in the mail today- thanks! I can’t wait to get it framed and hung on the wall.
Cherice, I hope that’s the picture you were talking about. So cool! The excitement is SO intense.
wow, I can’t believe he is two years old! He is such a special boy. Happy Birthday Espen. Cute pictures Joel.
what fun! happy birthday espen!
Here’s the URL for Espen’s birthday video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvMTz-K1U_M
Looks like quite a party. Espen is lucky to have a professional photographer as a father. Happy B day Espen
I can’t find Espen’s birthday on U-Tube–Help! Kakee
Happy Birthday Espen!
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