Full Moon

On October 15th there was a full moon, I was in complete awe of the sight from my backyard.

First Snow

On October 10th we had our first snow of the year, a little earlier than usual. It was gorgeous but it has been followed by abnormally warm weather, that's Reno for you.

Evening Walk with the Dogs

Back on October 8th while taking the pups for a later evening walk I decided to bring my camera along, I can't get over the views from my neighborhood.

Beer Tasting

The weekend of October 3-5, Brett and I were in Las Vegas visiting family. It was an amazing weekend, and we ended it at the Yard House in Town Square before heading to the airport. The sampler was amazing, the staff was so knowledgeable, they have over 100 beers on tap and the Draft Beer Float was well it was ice cream and beer, who could ask for more.

Lindsay and Her Pups

This afternoon, I met up with Lindsay and her two pups, Shiloh and Tito. I was introduced to Lindsay through my sister and find Lindsay to be hilarious and to have a gorgeous smile. It was so great meeting up with her at the park by both of us and taking some photos for her new house.

50mm f/1.4 AF

So this is my third lens and I am absolutely in love with it, another great suggestion from a photographer I can only aspire to be half as good as, Colleen Sherman.

Maggie loves being a model.

Here's one of Sammy, as you can tell he doesn't like to pose for me.

One last one of the sun coming up over the mountain behind our house.

Dawn Patrol a.k.a. Glow Show

September 6, 2007

On Saturday, we got up so early that the dogs weren't even quite sure what to do and drove up to Rancho San Rafael for the 27th Annual Great Reno Balloon Race. It was a great opportunity to use the new lens and well really throw off our sleeping schedule for the rest of the weekend.

Fisheye

September 15, 2008

On the suggestion of an amazing photographer, Colleen, (she's the real deal and a fellow Nikon user and very, very helpful) I looked into a fisheye lens. Since there is only one real option, again learned this from Colleen, I went with the Nikon 10.5mm AF DX. I just got the lens about 20 minutes ago and immediately ran outside and thankfully I always have models on hand, took some shots of the pups. These aren't the best pictures and obviously I still have a TON to learn but look how funny it makes my pups look.

Maggie


Maggie


Sammy


Sammy

This one is a little more wide angle than fisheye (still not sure how any of this happens-yet) but I included it because how often do you get a picture where both of the dogs have their tongues out, oh and the color of the sky-gorgeous!

I am heading to the Great Reno Balloon Races tomorrow morning where I think the fisheye will come in very handy. You'll just have to come back and see for yourself.

San Francisco

September 1, 2008











These were taken at the Dale Chihuly Exhibit at the De Young Museum






Finally found the Painted Ladies at Alamo Square (if anyone is curious).

Aidan

August 17, 2008

The Sei Family is finishing their backyard and needed help laying sod, so we headed over to help which involved Brett laying sod and me taking photos of Aidan.

I had such a blast chasing Aidan around taking photos and to be honest I think capturing these moments are what really make a great photo.