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People I like: Shout out

Joshua Mahar — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:05:25 +0000

Saturday I had the privilege to be shooting a wedding in a really neat location. I will, of course post images from that wedding in the future, but I wanted to take a moment to talk about the folks that I got to work with “behind the scenes.” The first three shots are of Chris York, a great vidiographer who I just recently met. Chris is a really cool guy: laid back, intelligent, and creative. He also knows his stuff. While eating lunch we got to talking shop about cameras etc, and not only did he know what I was talking about, he started talking about stuff that I know only just a little bit about. A few weeks back I was in a wedding of some close friends, and Chris was along doing the video. I noticed right away his professional presence, and chill attitude. If you are looking for a videographer, you should definitely check him out!

Find him on facebook.

The next three images are those of good friends Gabriel and Jaci Van Wyhe. Sarah and I have been friends with these guys for about a decade, and even when we were out in Massachusetts we maintained the relationship, and would make a point to visit them when we were back in town. Gabe and I both started our photography businesses at the same time, and he has been a constant sounding board for ideas, rants about the industry, and fellow commiserator when things got difficult. He has also been there to celebrate in our successes and joys as we work in this incredible field. He is a great photographer, and a wonderful friend to me. He and Jaci are a husband and wife team of photographers based in the grater Tacoma area, and together they are doing some fantastic work.

To view their images be sure to check out:

http://gabrielsphotography.com/

Chris, Gabe, and Jaci – thanks for making Saturday fun! Looking forward to the next time we can meet up!

Forth of July

Joshua Mahar — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:15:12 +0000

Yesterday I got to spend some time with my extended family over in Kingston WA. The community there has the oldest Fourth of July parade west of the Mississippi. It’s a modest parade, with Police, Politicians, Car and Bike Clubs, Local organizations etc. They throw a lot of candy. I took my LensBaby along, and decided to shoot most of the parade with that figuring that it would add to the vintage feel of the day. I really like the look that this gives me. Later we watched the fireworks in the bay. Such a rewarding day. AND…by the time we got home pretty much all the local fireworks were done. Ah blessed sleep!

Lensbaby Composer: so stoked!!!

Joshua Mahar — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:48:36 +0000

It just came in, and I am really really excited for the possibilities. Here’s a “simple click” that I suped up a bit. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

Abstract

Joshua Mahar — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:51:05 +0000

There is a part of me that really loves abstract photography. Occasionally, either by accident or by purposeful meddling I will get something that I really like. This is an example. Enjoy.

Rawr: Personal

Joshua Mahar — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:21:44 +0000

So in my previous post I mentioned that I was aiming the new lens at the sun. I did, and this is what I got. Honestly…not as much flare as I like, which I know sounds bad. Don’t you want lenses that don’t flare at all? Nope. I like me some flare. At this point though, I though this looked pretty cool.

Happy Sunday all -

Cheers

Sigma 24mm 1.8: ISO 200, 1/640, f/1.8

Friday Night

Joshua Mahar — Sat, 29 May 2010 05:27:35 +0000

So yeah…they were really good…

The Bench and Leaf: Personal

Joshua Mahar — Tue, 25 May 2010 05:30:20 +0000

One of the many fun shots of Ainsley running around this weekend. I have more, but sleep needs to happen!

Always a Wedding Photographer Never a…

Joshua Mahar — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:21:21 +0000

This weekend I will have the lens turned on me for the first time in years. My best friend Jon will be marrying a fantastic girl named Joy, and I get to be a groomsman. My good friend Gabriel Van Wyhe will be shooting the wedding. I am so very excited. This may be one of the, if not the last weddings I may be asked to be in, which I suppose tells you that I am getting old (right…). It will be a wedding themed weekend, which isn’t unusual for me, but I am not used to actually participating in all the festivities in the same way and I will this time. Jon and Joy, it is such an honor to be a part of your day, and to witness the covenant you make with each other!

Below are some fun shots that I took when Joy proposed to Jon (long story) last May.

Back from Vacation: Personal

Joshua Mahar — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:44:10 +0000

This last weekend we got to spend some time down on the Oregon Coast. I have a full write up planned, but I wanted to share a fun image from the weekend. I am a blessed papa!

Happy Easter!

Joshua Mahar — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:44:42 +0000

I hope that everyone has a fantastic Easter! We had our service last night, which was awesome, and also means that we could sleep in and have a leisurely breakfast! There is nothing like home fries and cheesy eggs! Woot.