16 days and counting!

Alrighty folks, get out you calendar and mark the 23rd of this month with a big important looking circle because that is the day that the Flashbulb Moment photographer collaboration is down.  

Seriously.....I am waiting....where is your marker?

This is going to be a great day in the heart of Chicago for anyone who wants to get out and really kick your creativity into gear. 

We will be exploring the Magnificent Mile, shooting pictures, and making memories that will last for a lifetime.

Come prepared to share your photography skills with the others as well as pick up some amazing ideas from the group!

One thing though, you need to drop me an email at: jack.a.mcd@gmail.com if you want to sign up for this.  

It is totally free and a super exciting ground breaking first time event, so you definitely want to be there.

Laser Car

I told a friend I would take a picture and post it by the end of Monday (today) and as the clock struck 8:00 pm I realized I hadn't even shot a picture the whole day!

So, in a mild panic, I glanced around my office for something of interest to photograph.

I ended up grabbing my Mach 1 Mustang model and green laser to mess around with.

Here are the results, for better or for worse! :o)

The straight lines have a nice techy feel to them...



But the freehand lines give it almost a spraypaint look.

I think this is my favorite one.

Which one do you like best?

Dustin



Do you have this handsome of a cousin?... I didn't think so.  :o)



Future Secret Service?  Just sayin'



His blue-ish shirt matched his eyes really well.
(Just one of those things that make a picture awesome!)

Dramatic lighting fits Dustin well.

Thanks for standing out in the cold to get the best shots Dustin!

Picture of cool, calm and collected.

Yes kids, this is what graduation will feel like! :o)

Loved working out some new lighting techniques!



~ Jessup Family ~

This was before the session before the hair comb came out! :o)



You can tell Hudson loves his little brother!



The whole Jessup family!

Gotta love the smile!

Cuteness in a package!



Kerstin and Charlie




Can you tell who they cheer for?  Touchdown!



Watson

I am glad to be able to share a few of my favorite shots from the portrait sessions that I did over the weekend in Iowa with you all. 

Here is a sneak peek of Watson's shoot. 




We braved the cold and the wind to get a few outdoor shots.




Watson is a man of many musical talents including trumpet...




...and piano!



#25 for the Crusaders basketball team!



Classic pose with a classy guy!



Have I ever mentioned that I like brick walls as backdrops? :o)



Date for Flashbulb Moment!

Hey guys, quick update:

The Flashbulb Moment! creativity jam will be held on the 23rd of April instead of the 30th.  See you on the 23rd, rain or shine!

Flashbulb Moment!

Okay, I am super excited about this and I hope you will be too! 

This will be a groundbreaking time that will be super fun, so plan on attending. 

The cool thing about it is, it's totally free.  Just figure out a way to get to Chicago and pay for your own meals and you are ready to roll!

This is not going to be a workshop or a lesson from a more advanced shooter.  It's going to be a time where everyone, regardless of skill level can engage each other with ideas and learn from everyone in the group.

Let me know which date works better for you so that I can set the day on the 23rd or the 30th soon.



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