Membership Has Its Privileges

Andrew Russell PhotoI put a lot of consideration into whether or not I should even make this post. I’m really not concerned with what other photographers do, or don’t do.But I hate to see the actions of a few feed the perception that everybody –...

BRUUUUCE!!!

2009 seems to be the year of the concert for me. First was AC/DC, then Fleetwood Mac, and last night I got to photograph The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen!It was the usual first three songs shot from the soundboard area. We were treated to “Badlands,”...

Failure to Yield and Other Musings

I enjoy a wide range of photography. I truly believe that the skills and methods I use while shooting news and feature photos has a positive effect on my abilities as a wedding photographer.The great thing is that it works both ways. My news photography has improved...

Proud Father

Yesterday was my daughter Phoebe’s first communion at St. Philip Parish in Crafton. What a joy it was to see her with her hair done and all dressed up in her gown.She was so excited for the special occasion, and we had a wonderful time with friends and family at...

New Church (for me)

I had a great time photographing Amy and Jeffry’s wedding.It was the first time I shot at St. Anne’s in Mt. Lebanon and I liked the church very much. It was built in the early 1960’s in a modern style that I usually find cold and unattractive. Not...

Sunset

Here’s another photo from Amy and Jeffry’s wedding last weekend:It’s always sunny in the South Hills of Pittsburgh!Joe