Grand Landscapes Collection now Open to the public!

A photo from last nights private reception for both Amy Thornton and myself, at the Art Emporium.
Amy was showing her fine art Equine photographs and I was showing fine art landscapes.

We had a large turnout, made new friends ( and hopefully collectors!)

The show will be on display until the end of September and is located on the corner of Quarrier and Hale Streets in downtown Charleston.

Shun Kaji Cutlery

Folded Steel Chefs knife by Shun

 I took this photo last night. I had something in mind using shangtung silk- but the lines needed something less “organic” to bring contrast to the bold lines of the cutlery.
The bottom knife is to be presented to a local chef who is opening a new restaurant here in the valley.

Winner of the Charleston Photowalk!!!

 

Better Days
Originally uploaded by capn madd matt

Congratulations goes to Capn Mad Matt for his winning photograph “better Days”
He will recieve a copy of Scott Kelbys new book “The Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers” !
Matt says:
I had a fun morning meeting and walking through the streets of Charleston, West Virginia for Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk. We were 50 strong and the only WV city representing…there were over 7000 worldwide participants. You can see some the photos from the day here.

Worldwide Photowalk:Charleston WV Group Shot

Getting ready to start the walk!

Here is a shot of all the group getting ready to go and “shoot ” Charleston!

I can’t begin to tell you how much fun we all had- the day was clear, it started out cool, there was free bottled water ( supplied by Photo Production Services) and a great place to meet  at ( the Art Emporium)

Here’s a link to our flickr group to take a look:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/scott-kelbys-worldwide-photowalk-charleston-wv/

Worldwide Photowalk article on Charleston WV.

Just got todays “Daily Mail” here in Charleston WV; and the interview I did Two weeks ago showed up today!
This Worldwide Photowalk event is going to be AWSOME!
Charleston WV is full, which makes me happy to know there is so much interest in the photography community around here!
Here, take a look:
Charleston Daily Mail

Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk is almost here!

I’ve been downtown scouting for the troops who are coming to the photowalk this weekend- got some great spots picked out for ya!

I’ve been interviewed by V100 a top local radio station in the area, as well as the Charleston Daily Mail newspaper! There’s a buzz going on about what we’re up to and even more important- what we’ll come up with ( photographically)

Can’t hardly wait to get started!

See you all there!

Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk:Charleston WV.

I’ve got some exciting news about an upcoming event happening on August 23rd called “Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk!

For two hours, along with 117 other cities ( I think that was the last total) all around the globe, photographers will be gathering for Two hours to take photographs of their respective “home towns”.

Whether you’re a professional, amatuer, or hobbiest- everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. The point of all this is just to have fun!

I will be hosting the WWPW for the Charleston WV area. If you’d like to join me, here is the link to sign up ( yes, you have to sign up-sapce is limited to just 50 people!- and it’s FREE!)

All the information on the event and more are just a click away….

http://www.photoshopuser.com/photowalk/city/charleston-west-virginia.html

Hope to see you there