Not only is my friend Nicole about to graduate medical school, she’s getting MARRIED too! (*swoons with envy*) .  I was blessed yet again to commemorate another special event in peoples’ lives with photographs.  We had an awesome time taking these!

CONGRATULATIONS ESAN AND NICOLE!

Remaining photos can be viewed { HERE }.
Inspiration for composition from an admired photographer, J. Fields.

Over this past weekend, me and my fellow members from Marium599 were chosen to run the photo booth at our annual District #27 Christmas Ball.

I was a big bag of nerves since I heard the news, but I think we did a great job (and even turned a profit from our sales)

This was definitely a learning experience.  It was fast-paced, we had to deal with the wind (knocking down my umbrellas), the cold, and printing issues.  But in the end, we came up with photos that I think people will enjoy.

Some of the lovely couples who visited our booth…

And you know we had to take some photos of ourselves!!!

The lovely and oh so photogenic Mrs. Debbie!

My muse, Ta’nia

My new 50mm lens arrived yesterday and it’s going to be a great tool for creating something special in the future.  I already got to play around with it (supposed to be used for portraits) on:

Reflections

Reflection of the sunrise

My Reflection in the Mirror

Textures…

Grid in the Sky (a remake of this photo done w/camera phone)

Mix of old, new, and demolished

Do you see how the lens automatically focuses on the subject and blurs the rest?!?!?  Phenomenal!!!

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to take press shots of TheMaddness podcasters of Orlando, FL.  They are a talented young mix of individuals who release a new podcast every week on Itunes.  They present a colorful collection of commentary on news, technology, and all sorts of current events.  If you haven’t had a chance to download a show, check them out ASAP!

DjDragn: The cynic of the show.  He’s the technical go-to guy of the group.  Not only does he produce the show, but he also makes beats, designed their website,  and is working on video production in the VERY NEAR future.

Prime Suspect: This young man seems to be a motivating force behind the show.  Constantly keeping the bunch in order and always bringing the audience the ‘fresh and new’ in technology.  He frequently updates on Twitter, so make sure to check him out!

Dr. Welby: The comic.  This gentleman adds gut-busting humor to the show.  His timing is perfect and if you listen in,  he’ll grow to be one of your favorites on the podcast.  He’s as smart as he is funny.

Sidenote;  I met this great group of guys through Twitter.  If you haven’t seen it yet, I’d definitely suggest you give it a try.

The rest of this photo gallery can be seen on Flickr via {the following link}

I spent this past weekend in Miami celebrating Jeane’s birthday.  The ride there was boring as hell, but well worth it.

Above are all of the usual suspects (and Natalie’s new pooch Roxy) jazzed up before heading to Opium for the night.