Shaka \!!!/ Newps

Just returned home from a 5 day shoot last week and boy, are my arms tired. Went really well and had a great time. My crew (who are fantastic) and I stayed in a plush house on the beach in Newport. I was fortunate enough to get the master suite with a jacuzzi tub that overlooked the ocean. I always feel a bit weird being treated like a pimp (doesn't happen too often, as it stands in contrast to my "doesn't mind sleeping in a chicken coop" personality). However, this time I really enjoyed it. I felt so fried at the end of each 15 hour day that it was great to lay down in that big, comfy bed and watch The National Geographic Channel (my favorite, after Ovation's "Genius of Photography" series) on the mega-huge flat screen.

The last couple jobs I've been shooting with the Canon Mark 3 and am feelin' it. Love the bigger viewing screen and larger files, as does my client. Also, my first time using Adobe's LightRoom, which I think pretty much rules over Capture One as far as navigation and processing speed.

Today, I begin the portfolio making process, which is what I am devoting July to. That, and developing my blogging skills, so I'm sure both subjects will be showing up here a lot this coming month. Stay tuned.