hello everyone!
I have finally {a few months ago} set myself up with a facebook account. I will of course continue to add photos on the blog but I will also be adding them to my facebook. So if you would like to keep track of me {and your photos} then lets be friends.
Look for erin johnson in minneapolis and the email address used is erinjohnsonphoto@gmail.com {but please don't email me there}.
{enjoy} connecting
Christy + Robbie {married}
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 | By General Bobo
{post and images by Melissa}
Christy and Robbie waited patiently, with great anticipation, for this day to arrive. Christy was surrounded by dear girlfriends and sisters while she was getting ready. Her personal attendant, Heather, wins best personal attendant ever award!
Her dress was fantastic....I wanted to take millions of pictures. I love the shot of her tiny little toes peeking out from under her dress. Christy is a tiny little thing!
By far this is the best "first sight" on record. Just before she walked in Robbie said to me..."I'm feeling pretty good, I don't think I'm going to cry"..... and then the flood gates opened for both of them. The are so tender toward each other.
Time to have some fun! It was cold, but hearts were oh so warm!
No words needed......
The day ended with heartfelt toasts and dancing. Christy and Robbie I hope our paths cross again.
Christy and Robbie waited patiently, with great anticipation, for this day to arrive. Christy was surrounded by dear girlfriends and sisters while she was getting ready. Her personal attendant, Heather, wins best personal attendant ever award!
Her dress was fantastic....I wanted to take millions of pictures. I love the shot of her tiny little toes peeking out from under her dress. Christy is a tiny little thing!
By far this is the best "first sight" on record. Just before she walked in Robbie said to me..."I'm feeling pretty good, I don't think I'm going to cry"..... and then the flood gates opened for both of them. The are so tender toward each other.
Time to have some fun! It was cold, but hearts were oh so warm!
No words needed......
The day ended with heartfelt toasts and dancing. Christy and Robbie I hope our paths cross again.Moment
| By General Bobo
Current Reading: Fast Track Photography by Dane Sanders
Current Music: A Different Kind of Wild by Bill Deasy
Mood: Happy
Sounds: Printer
Smells: Coffee
Temperature: 32 degrees light snow
Thoughts: Music is Good for You – Link from Integration Journal
Current Music: A Different Kind of Wild by Bill Deasy
Mood: Happy
Sounds: Printer
Smells: Coffee
Temperature: 32 degrees light snow
Thoughts: Music is Good for You – Link from Integration Journal
more cards
Monday, November 24, 2008 | By General Bobo
This is the front and the back for a flat card.
Recommendation
| By General Bobo
Be sure to check out Elizabeth's blog for our Saturday with San Mar Children’s home.
Photo of the Week
| By General Bobo
Camera: Nikon D200
Exposure: 30 sec (30)
Aperture: f/25
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
I’m Number 51, AGAIN
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 | By General Bobo
I’m angry, it happened again…fifth year in a row; I’m number 51. People magazine just listed 2008’s fifty sexiest men alive. They never print, publish, promote or publicize number 51. Just an Oh-So-Close e-mail, yet again. Then I noticed that most of the men are members of the cult (oops) club (oops) church of Scientology, check out this list. At this point I can no longer stand being number 51. As of this moment I dedicate my ego and all my good-lookingness to the cult/club/church of Scientology. Move over Oprah, I’m jumping on your sofa.
Good reasons to become a Sciencetologist:
- They don’t go to war
- They only accept beautiful people
- You become automatically rich through osmosis or by the company you keep, or something like that.
- Tax exempt status – that’s why they only accept the rich
- Jenna Elfman (she’s pretty)
- Done the Christian/ Buddhist thing: Service to others, practice forgiveness, mindful of my actions, and I suffered. That is so two thousand year ago.
- Get to be immortal. Come on, that’s just cool.
- Story of Xenu is better than Star Wars.
- Sciencetologist lawyers kick ass
- South Park dedicated a full episode to satirizing Scientology – this only happens to famous and successful people. When’s the last time anybody satirized the Presbyterians?
- If Kurt Vonnegut would have conceived the idea of Scientology instead of L. Ron Hubbard nobody would have a problem with it.
Good reasons to become a Sciencetologist:
- They don’t go to war
- They only accept beautiful people
- You become automatically rich through osmosis or by the company you keep, or something like that.
- Tax exempt status – that’s why they only accept the rich
- Jenna Elfman (she’s pretty)
- Done the Christian/ Buddhist thing: Service to others, practice forgiveness, mindful of my actions, and I suffered. That is so two thousand year ago.
- Get to be immortal. Come on, that’s just cool.
- Story of Xenu is better than Star Wars.
- Sciencetologist lawyers kick ass
- South Park dedicated a full episode to satirizing Scientology – this only happens to famous and successful people. When’s the last time anybody satirized the Presbyterians?
- If Kurt Vonnegut would have conceived the idea of Scientology instead of L. Ron Hubbard nobody would have a problem with it.
Snow
| By General Bobo
First snow, autumn fall colors disappeared. Trees hibernate, beautiful and haunting standing strong as soldiers. Blue clouds lined with a pink hue fill the horizon. I am standing at a window resting on the wood seal frame looking out on the season. White-blanketed grass, cars dusted over and I listen to music as coffee brews.
Kathy and Jeremiah :: Married!
Monday, November 17, 2008 | By General Bobo
Kathy and Jeremiah
October 11, 2008
Smith Park Menasha
Ridgeview Country Club - Neenah
Jeremiah and Kathy contacted me a few months before their wedding ceremony. It was a little short notice... and I already had a wedding booked out of town the day before. There was just something about these two that I really liked and I wanted to shoot their wedding!!!
Kathy's beautiful white wedding gown stood out sooo beautifully against Jeremiah's dress blues. I have shot a lot of weddings where the groom was in the military, but none wore their dress uniform. The colors, the formality, it was pretty cool to capture this wedding.
Another awesome part of this wedding day were my special second and third shooters. Aubrey Robinson and Samantha Johnson of Every Little Moment Photography - Salt Lake City, Utah. We totally rocked the day's photos and it was such a blast to be able to second shoot at my own ceremony. I totally trusted these girls and they delivered beautiful photographs that were well exposed and artfully composed.
Kathy was filled with so much emotion. I love seeing in a bride's eyes when they are so ready, so in love, so right.
Jeremiah's daughter is a budding photographer... Aubrey and Samantha had a blast sharing their expensive cameras with the little girl.
Here are some of my many many favorites from the day...
And a quote from the bride:
Thank You Amy!!
The photos are beautiful. Everything Jeremiah and I dreamed of. You did an amazing job... Once again we are so thankful to have had you be a part of our day. You truly captured everything we wanted and did a job beyond our expectations. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Kathy S.
October 11, 2008
Smith Park Menasha
Ridgeview Country Club - Neenah
Jeremiah and Kathy contacted me a few months before their wedding ceremony. It was a little short notice... and I already had a wedding booked out of town the day before. There was just something about these two that I really liked and I wanted to shoot their wedding!!!
Kathy's beautiful white wedding gown stood out sooo beautifully against Jeremiah's dress blues. I have shot a lot of weddings where the groom was in the military, but none wore their dress uniform. The colors, the formality, it was pretty cool to capture this wedding.
Another awesome part of this wedding day were my special second and third shooters. Aubrey Robinson and Samantha Johnson of Every Little Moment Photography - Salt Lake City, Utah. We totally rocked the day's photos and it was such a blast to be able to second shoot at my own ceremony. I totally trusted these girls and they delivered beautiful photographs that were well exposed and artfully composed.
Kathy was filled with so much emotion. I love seeing in a bride's eyes when they are so ready, so in love, so right.
Jeremiah's daughter is a budding photographer... Aubrey and Samantha had a blast sharing their expensive cameras with the little girl.
Here are some of my many many favorites from the day...
And a quote from the bride:
Thank You Amy!!
The photos are beautiful. Everything Jeremiah and I dreamed of. You did an amazing job... Once again we are so thankful to have had you be a part of our day. You truly captured everything we wanted and did a job beyond our expectations. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Kathy S.
refresh. renew. explore. - retreat 2008
| By General Bobo
Ardent Photography will be taking part in an amazing 10 days in Hawaii. The retreat started in 2007 by Rachel Hadiashar of MERGEweddings.com. This year there are 4 photographers joining up in the Aloha State. Check out the website at refreshrenewexplore.com.
I am closing down the studio November 26 - December 16 any print orders need to be placed before November 20 to be guaranteed for Christmas delivery.
I am closing down the studio November 26 - December 16 any print orders need to be placed before November 20 to be guaranteed for Christmas delivery.
Photo of the Week
| By General Bobo
Camera: Nikon D70
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 29 mm
ISO Speed: 1000
Completed – Peak Conditioning Project
Friday, November 14, 2008 | By General Bobo
Starting weight 171lbs (goal weight 165lbs)
Current weight 162lbs
Height 5’9
BMI 23%
After 90 days I can say that I am in the best peak condition of my life. This is what I learned. I have an enhanced sense of personal responsibility to stay in balance within mind, body, and spirit. Corinthians 6:19, “Your body is a temple.” This passage holds true. A temple on the outside, stand tall and strong on the inside it is a place of quiet prayer and meditation.
Week nine I wrote,
"At this stage I am seeing my body as a thought process. Meditation and prayer are equal to but not greater than diet and physical strength training. There is no difference between physical and mental effort. "
That’s it; the lesson learned is balancing the internal and the external of your body.
Lastly, what I learned is that it will take another 90 days for my ego to deflate. So if you see me flexing in a mirror or checking out my own reflection it’s ok to giggle….my wife does.
For more information see: Peak Conditioning Project (be sure to check out the sidebar links)
P.S. to read my previous posting on my PCP click here
Current weight 162lbs
Height 5’9
BMI 23%
After 90 days I can say that I am in the best peak condition of my life. This is what I learned. I have an enhanced sense of personal responsibility to stay in balance within mind, body, and spirit. Corinthians 6:19, “Your body is a temple.” This passage holds true. A temple on the outside, stand tall and strong on the inside it is a place of quiet prayer and meditation.
Week nine I wrote,
"At this stage I am seeing my body as a thought process. Meditation and prayer are equal to but not greater than diet and physical strength training. There is no difference between physical and mental effort. "
That’s it; the lesson learned is balancing the internal and the external of your body.
Lastly, what I learned is that it will take another 90 days for my ego to deflate. So if you see me flexing in a mirror or checking out my own reflection it’s ok to giggle….my wife does.
For more information see: Peak Conditioning Project (be sure to check out the sidebar links)
P.S. to read my previous posting on my PCP click here
Tracy and Tim :: Engaged!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 | By General Bobo
Tracy and Tim picked the perfect spot for their fall engagement session. They chose Green Park in Green Bay where they frequently go to walk their dog. The location was perfect! Amazing fall color, a winding path, a great bridge, a wooden boardwalk - everything about it was perfect.
I am soooo excited with this couple. They were willing to get dizzy for a shot on a merry-go-round that ended up landing over 3,700 views, 160 comments and 493 favs on my Flickr page. The shot landed me the front page of Flickr's Explore and skyrocketed in popularity past all of my images. This image has been one of the most stunning images of the entire year.
In addition to the merry-go-round shot there were a bunch of unique and amazing images. For these shots in the tall grass Tracy and Tim risked getting their shoes totally wet. I'm so happy that the shot turned out so stunning!
Here are some more favorites of mine. Enjoy!
I am soooo excited with this couple. They were willing to get dizzy for a shot on a merry-go-round that ended up landing over 3,700 views, 160 comments and 493 favs on my Flickr page. The shot landed me the front page of Flickr's Explore and skyrocketed in popularity past all of my images. This image has been one of the most stunning images of the entire year.
In addition to the merry-go-round shot there were a bunch of unique and amazing images. For these shots in the tall grass Tracy and Tim risked getting their shoes totally wet. I'm so happy that the shot turned out so stunning!
Here are some more favorites of mine. Enjoy!
Crystal + Troy {married}
| By General Bobo
Hopefully you noticed these two a few weeks ago when I took their engagement photos. We had to do the engagement photos so close to the wedding because Troy was off in the service. and now after the wedding they are moving up to Alaska. You never know where love will take you...
I had a blast being with Crystal and Troy and all their friends and family celebrating their love. The wedding was lovely and Crystal is a joy to photograph.
Congratulations to the two of you. I'm sure your love will carry you far in life.
I had a blast being with Crystal and Troy and all their friends and family celebrating their love. The wedding was lovely and Crystal is a joy to photograph.
Congratulations to the two of you. I'm sure your love will carry you far in life.
