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A few more from D.C. and Downtown Arlington VA!

2008-08-06T22:24:00.002-05:00

More night shots, some even from a roof top I "shadowman-ed" too..

Click the images below to go to the gallery with the other images from the same area:

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A few from D.C. - More soon:)

2008-08-05T01:12:00.001-05:00

Boy this is fun.

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A bit of what I have been holding on to..

2008-07-30T23:46:00.004-05:00

Cheers,
D

I worked on pics all tonight. Come back tomorrow for the photo posts!

2008-07-30T01:55:00.001-05:00

We are all back from our yearly pilgrimage to NJ for a car show that always delivers.

2008-07-23T18:41:00.002-05:00

I have pictures to post, but I have to finish up getting the car show pics edited.

Utica, to NJ, to DC. I'm still beat.

Sorry for the delay!
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Two recent shots.

2008-07-12T23:14:00.003-05:00

An IR shot:

A shot over the business park as the moon was setting quickly:

Cheers friends,
D

Happy 4th of July from The Shadowmen! It is time for some Utica Fireworks!

2008-07-05T00:41:00.004-05:00

We did a bit of shooting the parkway fireworks tonight (I hope it was expected!).

To view more photos of this, click any of the images below.

Cheers to everyone! Have a safe AND fun holiday weekend!
D

Riverside Mall, as I revisit some old shots.

2008-07-01T08:34:00.002-05:00

These were taken a short time ago:

....it is still there. What was everyones favorite mall in the Utica area? Mine was Riverside.

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Three Two One

2008-06-26T18:10:00.004-05:00

On Tuesday night D and my self stopped by Dave's Diner for their Cruise In. After the events and a bite to eat with friends, the two of us went to Broad Street to shoot. To our knowledge it is the last old style water tower left in Utica. The two of us felt the need to document this incase we loose this one too. There was another water tower in Charlestown, unfortunately that was torn down a few months back. The bugs were getting bad and it was getting late so it was a relatively short shoot. B was also out accompanying us, and later on R and her mom stopped by to find out how we make our magic.

A new photo and one that I reworked a bit.

2008-06-24T00:21:00.004-05:00

Groundbreaking!

2008-06-20T18:08:00.003-05:00

This evening New Hartford Central School held their groundbreaking ceremony for the AAA Capital Project. The event started at 5 o'clock tonight followed by a retirement party for Dan Gilligan. The party is being held at the New Hartford Recreation Center and will go until 9pm tonight. For more information on the AAA Capital Project Check out New Hartford Central Schools website.

Dont forget you can click on the images above to view more photos from this even.

Spending some time downtown yet again.

2008-06-18T00:11:00.003-05:00

These are from tonight!

Hope you enjoy. Please click on any image below to view many others.

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Critter

2008-06-15T14:29:00.003-05:00

My Father Found this little guy in our garage yesterday. I could not pass up the opportunity to take a few pictures of him. He Just sat there and let me shoot him for about 10 or 15 minuets. The picture is deceiving he was very smally, he would fit in the palm of one of your hands. We were afraid that he was too young to go back out into the wild with out his family. We ended up keeping him over night in a cage. Today, we found his family and let him go back with the other little hares.

A new automobile shoot, and yes I need to catch up too..

2008-06-12T00:04:00.003-05:00

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Honestly because of all the fire and political shoots and the quick turn around needed, I have been quite busy. Even I need some time to relax here and there.

I did get out to photograph a friends car to document the transformation as well as play with a bit of light at the shoot:)

More photos from a new model shoot as soon as I get the release signed and a chunk of time to sit in front of my pc..

Til then,
D

Catching-up

2008-06-09T22:37:00.002-05:00

Here are a few photos that I took over the last month. The first one was taken in Watkins Glen, New York on our trip to open weekend of the race track. The second was taken in Forestport, New York at a friend's camp. I used a ATV to paint with light in this shot. The third photo was a night I was getting really frustrated with my camera but the final result came out much better than I though It was going to. This shot is of the downtown area of Utica.

Utica seems to be Burning more this week than others?

2008-06-07T08:15:00.002-05:00

Thursday night Utica's Fire Department had to leave the ceremony at Saranac Thursday to recognize their heroic efforts. It was only one week earlier that that they had Fought a Massive blaze at the brewery. This Fire was on 1706 Oriskany Blvd. The Building was a warehouse of East Coast Olive Oil company. I arrived At the scene a little late. Most of the Flames were already knocked down. However I still have a few Images of this event.

New York State's Governor Paterson was in Utica today...

2008-06-05T13:58:00.007-05:00

.. and came to see:

More images and information from this meeting later, after the beginning of Saranac Thursday.

Taken on 2nd floor that was heavily fire damaged:

17 more images of the fire at Utica's family owned brewery, makers of Utica Club and Saranac beverages.

2008-06-03T21:34:00.006-05:00

Yes, get well soon Schultz and Dooley!

Here is a small sample of what I have added to the gallery tonight:

Thanks to WTVH Channel 5 from Syracuse for the listing (Brewery Fire Blog) and the kind words on the air.

My images will also be used in a presentation to the Governor of NYS.

Cheers friends,
D

F.X. Matt Brewery (West End Brewery) - Utica Club / Saranac Fire Photos 2008

2008-05-29T19:14:00.006-05:00

This has been a very sad week. More soon..

A quick note to our loyal viewers, watch WTVH Channel 5 Friday night from about quarter of 6PM through the news. Some of our images will be on around ~5:55 and then on the WTVH website around 6:30pm.

Click on any of the pictures below for the other images of the fire. If you have a pop up blocker, shut it off since it will open a new window so you do not lose your place.

B bought a 6 pack in honor of the Brewery after we left the fire:

...And the Utica cop that must normally wake up on the wrong side of the bed, Officer Garcia. As a photographer with many ties in our beautiful city, I am shocked when I come across cops like him. Simply put, he got in my face yelling at me as if he was ready to FIGHT when I asked him a question, then explained where I was coming from. I was not breaking any laws, nor was I being at all rude to him. To serve and protect? Yeah right:

I am greatful

2008-05-23T20:34:00.004-05:00

I spent a while tonight thinking about how to put my feelings into words. At this point I can't, everything I write makes sense to me but I'm sure no one else will be able to follow where I am going. So I guess I'll just get straight to the point, I'll worry about straightening out my thoughts later on my own. My mom suffered a massive heart attack this afternoon. This was a huge shock to our family and friends. I would just like to think my moms fellow coworkers, The local police departments and EMT services along with the very skilled personnel of St. Elizabeth's hospital for being able to help my mom. I would also like to think Barb Roman (my mom's coworker) everybody at the hospital told our family that she saved my moms life. You never know when something horrible may happen In your life, I'm just thankful for everything everyone has done for my mom and our family. When you read this mom we all love you and can't wait for you to feel 100% again.

My mom hates having pictures taken of her. I found this on my computer that someone took at my graduation party I believe, I don't think she will mind this one much.

The Mohawk Valley can look quite grand from the right locations.

2008-05-21T23:01:00.004-05:00

Two more with the long lens.

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The 2008 Ride for Missing Children Gallery is up.

2008-05-19T23:48:00.005-05:00

Here are a few of my images, please click the images to go to the gallery of our photos of this event.

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Ride for Missing Children

2008-05-16T16:06:00.006-05:00

The ride is not even over yet, here is a preview of what is to come. I am about to run out of the house to shoot this event from two more locations. D and I have a very packed weekend, but we will do our best to have all our photo of this event up by Tuesday at the latest. Please check back soon.

Also, a reminder. If you are interested in any photos please contact us via email.

B.B. King back in Utica NY - 2008!

2008-05-14T23:52:00.002-05:00

Phew, what a night. I will upload more of my images by the end of the weekend, so please check back soon. If you were there tonight and are interested in photos from the event, or back stage send me an email (located on the right hand side of this site).

BTW, Thanks to our loyal viewers for the highest amount of hits last month EVER!

Cheers,
D

It's been a while!

2008-05-14T17:07:00.003-05:00

... I fell in love with a long lens and could not be separated:)

Big shoot tonight, see you soon,
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