It's hard to believe that 2009 is coming to an end. This year has been incredible for me, both personally and professionally. I have taken thousands upon thousands of photos this year, and it's really hard for me to pick out some favorites, but I gave it a shot. Are they all perfect? Heck no. Most of the images that I picked are special to me because I can recall the exact moment...and everything encompassed in that moment...when I took the photo. I really love capturing these moments for people. Twenty-ten is already shaping up to be a busy and exciting year. More weddings. More babies. More families. More friends. I can't wait! I'd like to dedicate this post to a friend of mine, Jan Cook, who just recently passed away on Christmas Eve. Jan was a creative, hysterical dynamo who happened to be a Nikon shooter herself. I regret that I never photographed her, when I should have. Jan, you will be missed.
I found out about the Orionids Meteor Shower on the night it was supposed to happen. I haven't done any kind of astronomical photography before, but I decided to give it a go. The peak was supposed to happen around dawn, so we got up around 5AM and headed down to Assateague National Seashore. It still amazes me how many stars you can see when you are away from the comfortable lights of planned communities...a.k.a. light pollution. Saw around 15 meteors skipping over the sky, and only got a few captured with the camera (look for lines of light). I think I have taken this beautiful spectacle for granted before, but look forward to seeing it again.
Cranston Cox:
Doug, these photos are amazing. I am an Art student over at SU, and Mrs. O gave me the address to your site. I love the photos of the sky and the surises are really pretty. Very impressive. Keep up the good work!
(11.02.09 @ 08:51 PM)
Last weekend I took a quick trip out to Cali to hook up with one of my best friends for a little "man-cation" as Mike called it. Mike & Gracie, who live in Santa Monica, were great hosts as usual. I ate some incredible food, had quite a few laughs, and took a few shots along the way. I did a few time-lapse shots as well along the coast...from LAX (watch for the planes over the beach) to the northern tip of Malibu. I've been getting some questions about how I select which song(s) I use for the time-lapse stuff. Well, LA is both a beautiful and dirty town. So, I chose a song from one of my favorite California bands, "Oil & Water" from Incubus. I think it fits the mood well. Enjoy!
tom:
Cool. I liked watching the guys fishing on the rocks.
(06.11.09 @ 08:59 PM)
Although each sunrise has its moments, this one had few. A cloud raced in to cover the sun just as it peeked over the horizon. Dang. Oh well, here's a few that I salvaged from this morning.
Awesome video Doug! Your work is absolutely amazing...so glad that we were able to be a part of your 2009! We can't wait for our next session!
(12.30.09 @ 07:27 PM)Doug, we are so blessed to have you in our lives! Thank you for being a part of our family and for capturing our most special moments over the years. 2009 was indeed a big year. So proud of you and inspired by your pursuit of your dreams!
(12.30.09 @ 09:46 PM)great job as always doog! i can't wait to see what comes in 2010 and hopefully we'll get you to take more shots of jackie-bam-bam!! happy new year!
(12.31.09 @ 10:20 AM)Hi, Doug. Wonderful work that shows you love what you do! I'm very proud of you. xoxo Mom
(12.31.09 @ 06:29 PM)Wow! Doug, 2009 was a wonderful year and your photographs show it! We've been a part of so many memorable moments with loved ones, old friends, and new ones! Looking forward to you capturing moments to remember in 2010! I'm so proud of you! Love You!
(01.01.10 @ 02:10 PM)I feel so lucky and am so excited to have you as our photographer this year. Happy New Year and can't wait to see your photos throughout the coming year. All the best! Court & Mike
(01.01.10 @ 10:32 PM)Doug, Thank you so much for being apart of our lives in 2009. You are an amazing photographer and I am so happy that you were able to capture many wonderful moments for Jason and I. I hope 2010 treats you as well as 2009 did, and maybe we will be calling upon you again to capture another memorable moment for us!
(01.02.10 @ 12:45 PM)Wonderful! We were so fortunate to have you photograph our family and look forward to another session this summer, minus the rain, wind and cold! Look forward to see you in 2010.
(01.04.10 @ 01:37 PM)Doug, The word "fabulous" doesn't even begin to describe this sample of your work. It brought tears to my eyes. What great life moments you caught with the click of the shutter. There has got to be some major award-winning in your future! love, KP
(02.09.10 @ 08:27 PM)so awesome Dougie. Can't wait to see what you do next!
(03.11.10 @ 02:49 PM)