::photosophic::

My Grandfather.

alejandro — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:05:13 +0000

“…where I get my confidence from.” True.

A signed photo of my choice, to the first person to name the quote and don’t just google it.

My Grandmother.

alejandro — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:32:13 +0000

In a few weeks I will be traveling back up to oregon to visit my grandparents again at the Slater family reunion(my mom’s side). This photo is from the same trip taken one year ago. My grandparents faces are so rich with expressions, that I learned when shooting such people, to keep the technical to a minimum as to not miss a shot. Of course the medium of RAW photography is what enables such freedom.

More of San Francisco.

alejandro — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:50:07 +0000

Though I do not consider myself a street photographer, I do find that a walk through any San Francisco neighborhood to have an abundance of rich subject matter that can make any local feel like a tourist. At times such as these, I put my local pride away, and reach for my camera.

Kerry v.2.0

alejandro — Sun, 04 May 2008 00:15:06 +0000

More of my friend Kerry, who is always nice enough to allow me to take her portrait. This is image represents one of the few times I have seen her not smile. Thanks Kerry.

Thanks Johnny.

alejandro — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:50:58 +0000

What I can appreciate about photography is the ability to capture those moments immediately before and after the apex of action. We watch a scene on the street waiting for the climax and zeitgeist, and we disregard the moments that frame the action and excitement. In those most fleeting of moments, we can discover rich details of seemingly insignificant passing. Try posing a person or a group at party with your little point and shoot; shot the pose then keep shooting as the subject(s) breaks character.
Johnny Stafford was my first photography instructor, and his mantra was that a good photograph asks more questions than it answers. I must of heard it once a day during my entire high school career. Much of Mr.Staffords cruel tutelage still resonates with me today, and I will always be grateful to him, my first sensi of kamera-fu.

Highlights and shadows are your only subjects.

alejandro — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:54:16 +0000

For the past year this image has lived soley on my desktop at work. Despite that I see this photograph more than any other, I completely forgot about it until someone complimented it. It was one of those great compliments too, where they thought I found the photo on-line and like it so much I downloaded it; “oh you took that! That’s great.”
Actullay, if I think about it, their expression of surprise it’s somewhat of an insult too. Whatever. Shoot for the the light, and drown the shadows. Enjoy.
San Francisco subway station 2007.
ISO 100-Don’t call it old school.

More of Shawnee.

alejandro — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:57:24 +0000

Ol’ Man Robinson.

alejandro — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:17:01 +0000

When I look back on all of the shots from 2007, hands down the photos that stand out are from my summer visit with my grandparents in Sweet Home, Oregon. They walk a well-worn path after every meal and, as this photo illustrates, my grandfather rarely waits for my grandma anymore. I love my grandparents.

Kerry.

alejandro — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:10:00 +0000

Yes she is my friend. No she is not a model. No she is not available so quit asking.

Shawnee

alejandro — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:14:13 +0000

My good friend Shawnee is one of the most interesting, and inspiring people I know, and I finally landed some studio time with her. A talented artist in her own right, she is also an admired muse to many. Thank you Shawnee.