It’s been a busy few weeks with little time off. I managed some down time but this is a busy time for work. I just finished shooting some of the Jazz Festival for the Sun newspaper and the Ottawa Bluesfest is about to ramp up.

I have also just submitted work for a custom stock assignment for the federal government – shooting a themed selection of imagery.

My recent Ottawa Magazine feature is hot off the press featuring Bluesfest’s 15th anniversary.

I also shot a family plus portrait at a cottage. Family plus? Some group photos and then some candids (candids are always more fun) at this family reunion. That was yesterday but feels like a week ago.

Remember blog post #77? I publicly announced I intended to have my main agency’s submission out the door by June 18th. Well it happened – it was down to the wire but done. The publicly stated goal helped get it done. Speaking of goals I just mailed students on my Creative Business Seminar the goals they made in April.

I also just bought a 14mm prime lens. Nice for digital and film bodies. Very nice. And today I just bought a 4×5 “press” camera for a personal project. I have never shot large format. The film is huge. I am very excited!

Tomorrow is July 1st – Canada Day. It’s Harry day, too – my birthday. I will be 40 in a few hours. It’s a big holiday. I had hoped for a day off but there will be an hour or two of work. Delivery of family portraits. Oh, and some “research” with the new 4×5. The research is more fun than work.

Later this week I have an “Executive Portrait” – clean crisp head shot – no crazy candids there. A very different style of portrait than the family affair. Check my Natural Light Portrait course if you’re curious about better people pictures.I am also teaching a custom course to a woman traveling with a personal photo project.

So tomorrow, in honour of Canada and my birthday I will be skipping a blog post.

Sorry. It’s gotta happen.

H

I saw a recent video of the capabilities of a powerful ‘live’ camera:

• The memory is enormous
• The capability is staggering
• Provides a 5.5 yard image
• The processing time per image takes… days

I was stunned by the abilities and accuracy of Stephen Wiltshire‘s photographic memory. See his story and his aerial image of Rome.

Later this week on the photoblog at HarryNowell.com:

• Ottawa JazzFest pics:

• Herbie Hancock
• student photos
• copyright info

Stay Tuned!

Harry

A quick post – I will be shooting elements of the Ottawa Jazz Festival for the Ottawa Sun newspaper. Tonight I will have the pleasure of capturing Wynton Marsalis.

Thanks to all those that entered the photo contest pop quiz (post 86). The winner has been decided  – answers and winner will be posted next week.

Have a great weekend,

Harry