Ik.

Meet Ik.

 

He’s the biggest guy I know.

 

He and I meet roughly eight years ago.   We both attended Northwest Missouri State.  Ik is from Kansas City and played football at NW.  Through the social grape vine, we became friends and shared some moments that I will never forget. 

 

Ik moved to Austin about a year ago.  He is now a rep for supplement company PRGNX.  Their products are geared to the ultimate athletes, specifically CrossFitters. 

 

Ik has lost weight since college, and (clearly) replaced it with lean mass.  While we were shooting, I noticed how oversized shorts were.  His belt was the only thing keeping them up.  I even went as far as to recommend that he get some jeans that actually fit him.  He responded with something I feel only Bo Jackson could relate to.

 

“Alex,” he said, “I have a size 28 waist.  But I have to wear 36’s because my thighs are too big to fit into anything smaller.”

 

It’s good to have friends like Ik!  Check out our shoot below. 


Location: 

             Warehouse - East Austin

Lenses: 

            Canon 24mm f/1.4

            Canon 35mm f/1.4

            Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS v II

Body:

            Canon 6D

Lighting:

            Natural w/ reflector

Editing:

            Lightroom 5



Sage turns three.

It's not everyday that someone has a birthday.  I'm pretty sure, at least.  

This was a day when princess Sage celebrated the big #3!  There were cupcakes, face painting, and a brand new play center.  Everything a three year old could want.  And this birthday was well documented!

I've found that photographing young people is not only easy, but it's fun.  They don't freeze when the camera is pointed at them.  They don't cringe at the idea of their hair not being perfect or the angle making them look fat.  They are simply innocent and full of character.

The photographs for this birthday party offer a fun look into the blissful existence of lives without worry.  I hope you enjoy the album.  Please comment below if it positively impacted your day!

Cheers! 

Krause Springs '14.

Jeezey Pete!  What a glorious oasis this place is.  Located just an hour outside the hustle and bustle of Austin, Krause Springs offers a different style of camping.

Privately owned, Krause caters to those city folk looking for a good Friday night, but also an encounter with nature.  Because it is private property, quite time doesn't start until everyone's asleep.  Whether that be 10pm or 2am.  Probably not the ideal camping situation for those looking to get away, but here the lively atmosphere is expected.  I guess the best way to describe it would be "hybrid camping".   A good mix of party and sleeping under the stars.

We went out for the meteor shower, but for the most part all we saw was clouds.  Never the less, it was a great time.  

Krause Springs is covered with dense, unique vegetation.  The cool springs sit just a few hundred feet from the camping spots and accommodate the needs of all of their visitors.  There is a rope to swing from, a cliff to leap from, and rocks to lay out on.

My only regret about this trip, is not getting a group photo before we left!

A couple of weeks ago, GoPro sent me some gear and a camera to shoot video of pygmy goats.  This was my first opportunity trying out their latest camera, the Hero 3+ Black edition.  Take a gander at the short video I made and the photos below.  

 

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