The Elliptigo Glide bike! We just completed studio photography for the website launch of Elliptigo. Part elliptical trainer, part bicycle the Elliptigo was created out of necessity. Co founder and Ironman triathlete, Bryan Pate was forced to engage in low-impact excercise due to knee & hip injuries. Bryan prefered the elliptical trainer over a bicycle, but didn't like being stuck in a gym. This bike is fast and climbs like a champ. Last July Bryan and co founder, Brent completed the 129 mile Sierra Death ride on Elliptigos with 5 mountin passes and over 15000 feet of climbing.

I was invited to donate a print for the Happenstance photo exhibition at Subtext Gallery. 29 other San Diego photographers are contributing to the show. The images will be auctioned with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Monarch School. Founded in 1988, Monarch School and its committed team of teachers, administrators and volunteers is dedicated to providing homeless and at-risk children with an accredited education while caring for their basic needs. Today, more than 100 kids between the ages of 7 and 18 are enrolled. My image is the old trailer (Upper right).

This is our tenth year providing photography for Disguise, a leader in the costume industry and a really fun client. Their team of designers and sculptors create some very cool costumes, masks and accessories.

Consumers spent almost 6 billion dollars on the holiday last year. For 2009 vampires are top of the list with politicians & nurses dropping off.

For us, it's not just about selling costumes, it's getting people come out of their shells and transform themselves into the characters.

Disguise does it right, utilizing the best talent, make up, styling and of course, photography.

Creative Director: Anne Hillenbrand
VP of Marketing: Cheryl Kerzenr
Production Manager: Erika Kubli

The American Society of Media Photographers asked me to do a lecture outlining my style of lighting. 65 people showed up. I've participated in events as a panelist, but this was my first solo lecture. Other than my dog, Chelsea stealing someone’s slice of pizza, all went well.

We won an Addy for our work on the Vulcan Motor Club brochure & website. The entry was automatically forwarded to the district competition where it won another gold! Now its headed to the national finals. Whoo Hoo!!!

Mucho thanks to Scott Mires & Dylan Jones of Mires+Ball for choosing us for this project.

Oceanside Glasstile is a world leader in the design and production of glass tile. Their line of products features handcrafted artisan glass mosaics for use in architecture and interior design.

We love the challenge of photographing these beautiful products.

Marketing Directors: Ann Mauler & Crista Tekstra
Art Director: Katerina Shahpazova