Switchfoot Bro-Am (June 18, 2011)

The second day of what I like to call “Switchfoot Weekend” comprised of the main event. THE beach event of the year. That’s right, it’s the Switchfoot Bro-Am. For the un-initiated, the Bro-Am is a combination of surf contest and free concert, which benefits StandUp For Kids, an organization that helps out homeless kids who live on the streets. It’s a great cause, and you should definitely check it out. This year’s event was the biggest one yet, and I’m so glad that this many people came out to enjoy music from one of the greatest bands on the planet, AND support a great cause.

But, enough chit chat! Here are some photos from the day, which culminated in, of course, a Switchfoot concert.

^Switchfoot drummer Chad Butler in the blue, and Jon Foreman in the red.

^Switchfoot bassist Tim Foreman.

Of course, what is a Bro-Am without SURF JOUSTING??

And a “gorella” suit?

“Do you want to know a secret?”

And now, some music. First, The Silent Comedy melted faces. You should definitely check em out.

^This guy’s mustache was fantastic.

And now, the main attraction: home-town heroes, Switchfoot!!

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Such a great weekend…

Hope you enjoyed these photos… peace out.

Switchfoot: San Diego Fair (June 17, 2011)

Hey friends. This past weekend, I got to head down to San Diego to see my favorite band, Switchfoot, play two shows and host an epic beach event to benefit StandUp For Kids.

Here are a few of the better photos from the first show, at the San Diego Fair, formerly known as the Del Mar Fair.

The spot we were in was front and center, but the stage was so freaking high. Not the ideal situation for photo-ness, but the show was quite enjoyable. Surfing contest/Bro-Am stuff coming tomorrow-ish. I can never stay on schedule with these kinds of things.

Anyways, peace out.

obsessed with iPhoneography again.

Hey friends. Just recently got my hands on a shiny new iPhone 4. As many of you know, along with iPhones come sweet photo apps. And with photo apps come an obsessed iPhone photographer. Edited completely on the iPhone, besides sizing (done on PS here).

^shot with regular Camera app, HDR on. Tilt-shift effect applied in Instagram app.

^shot with Camera+ app, clarity effect applied to all, with various “Fx” effects. Fused together with Diptic app.

You know what they say… “the best camera is the one that’s with you.”

Luly and Jake: Wedded

Hey friends. Been awhile since we talked! Been taking it pretty easy the first few weeks of summer, but I’m itching to get out there and make pictures again. Today’s blog post comes with photos from the first wedding I ever shot, back in April.

Luly and Jake were a lovely couple to work with, and I am glad to say I’m fairly happy with how the photos came out. SPECIAL THANKS to my good friend Karissa Tse, who was more than a capable second shooter. Her stuff is all over this blog. Check out her fantastic work here.

Anyways, photos away!

The wedding festivities are about to begin!

There ya have it. Peace out.