CT's Journal

Saki Fest

CT — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:40:27 +0000

The annual Saki Fest is almost upon us. For those who went last year, you already know how much fun this fundraiser is.

The event is held in Sacramento, California. This is a sit-down dinner with sushi and saki served for everyone.

More information will be updated on this event so keep checking back.

Firehouse To Coffeehouse

CT — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:19:40 +0000

This historic building in Dixon, California used to be the local Firehouse. It has since been renovated and turned into an upscale coffeehouse where locals come to sit and sip a cup of fresh-roasted coffee and munch on baked goodies while reading the paper or chatting with friends.

If you are ever in the area, it is worth stopping by and trying a cup of their coffee.

Theater

CT — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:13:26 +0000

I love the theater. I think modern dance is so much fun to watch. There is such energy and creativity in productions.

Children

CT — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:44:45 +0000

Currently, I am working on a series of B&W art prints. These images are portraits that define that intangible something that is the quality of our souls.

Sacramento

CT — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:27:16 +0000

Sacramento

Sacramento is such a great town. It has such a small town camaraderie, but with big-city excitement and entertainment. All the streets are lined with trees. It is really beautiful. The summer Jazz Festival is a city-wide music party. Many talented artists and musicians live in and around Sacramento.

I was on another shoot when I took this picture. I was doing light checks on the roof of a building across from the Capital Building and I turned around and was instantly inspired. The building on my right caught the fire of the evening sun as it was setting and all the colors reminded me (for some reason) of Venice. The clouds looked as if a painter had just painted them up in sky. All the different eras of architechture just captured the essence of the city. The cities population is as diverse as the styles and eras of all the buildings.

The Ugly Chicken

CT — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:34:12 +0000

You have to admit that these are REALLY ugly chickens. They look like turkey chickens. I have never seen any chicken that looked like this. And yes, before you say it, they are born this way. They were not plucked or shaved or had anything altered.

I was shooting an event for the CETA Foudation and these chickens were there. The CETA foundation is a rescue and education non-profit organization that strives to enrich the local population by teaching them about all sorts of animals. Mostly the ones that came to the ranch via rescue.

I will wax more on this shoot later, so check back!