Dominic's Photography Posts

November Art Show

Dominic — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:49:00 +0000

Exciting news —

What some friends and I thought would be a weekend-long showing of our photography at Dominican Joe Coffee Shop in downtown Austin, has turned into an all-month show.

UPDATE: The show is running through the end of December.

If you’re in town, head on down to Congress and Riverside, visit, and have a look at our work.

Can’t make it, but still want to see my artwork? Click here.

If you like any of it, it’s all for sale — a portion of the sales go to support Makarios, an Austin-based non-profit organization committed to educational and economic development in the Dominican Republic.

Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.

Dominic — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:58:00 +0000

Once again, I realise that things are a bit too quiet here. In the weeks leading up to the last few blog posts, I had just sat down and revamped my blogging strategy (Is there such a thing) to cover such things as not letting the blog languish for too long at a time.

Also, I am trying to focus the blog more around my photography, with the occasional theology post thrown in - instead of having a theology blog with occasional photography posts thrown in.

Oh, and did I mention the first of several photography projects that I was ramping up? One was on a pretty tight timeline, as it was due to start showing… in 2 days?

And then Plan B happened: While at lunch one fateful Sunday, my truck was broken in to, and all my gear stolen.

Gone.

You read it right: Gone.

A kind gentleman in a white Chevy Tahoe drove through the parking lot, took a look around and helped me to what would ultimately result in a new truck window and a sizable claim with my insurance company.

The meantime has been bitter-sweet. I’ve realised exactly how much I use my camera on a daily basis, and at the same time not having it around, I’ve had to make due with what I have left: A 7.1MP Canon SD550 and my 3MP cell phone.

Both of which have been surprisingly useful. I think can be a good exercise for photographers to force themselves to have restrictive limits, as it brings out creativity that previously was ignored because there were no restrictions.

The flip side of the coin is that the pseudo-hiatus has fuelled my passion for photography greatly. I can’t wait to finish the projects I started and start on some of the other projects that I’ve come up with since this all started.

In the meantime, hang in there. I promise good things will come.

Project Teaser

Dominic — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:30:00 +0000

For those of you I haven’t spoken with already, I’m still looking for volunteers to be a part of my photo project.

In the meantime enjoy a sneak preview:

Photography

Dominic — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:39:00 +0000

At it’s essence, photography is the art of capturing a moment in time, so that you can show the world that moment at a different time and place.

This was taken a few nights ago, on my way home from the movie theater. I loved the way the city lit up the sky, and as I finished the panorama, a train was passing by…

We had a full moon a few weeks ago, and atmospheric conditions made the moon just look gorgeous. Or creepy. You pick.

Tonight. Late in the sunset, and a plane flew by overhead. I love the simplicity and colors of this.

I’m going to try to continue posting various images, although you’ll have to help hold me to this promise. I figure while God is a good thing to write about, a photographer’s blog should also, well.. display his photography.

And here it is.

Looking for someone... to shoot.

Dominic — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:20:00 +0000

I am working on a photography project of mine, and am looking for people to include in the project.

The main theme of the project has to do with childhood - specifically YOUR childhood.

If you are in the Austin area and interested in participating, please contact me and I’ll explain further.

In exchange for your participation, I’ll give you a free 8x10 print of your photograph from the project.

A Story: Andy and Julianna

Dominic — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:18:00 +0000

I first met Andy and Julianna many years ago. So many, that I don’t remember how long ago it was. 5 years? 7 years? At some point you stop counting and just enjoy the friendship.

I had the honor of being asked to be one of the photographers for their wedding back in September.

The wedding took place at First Evangelical Free Church in Austin, TX.

The ceremony…

The reception…

The getaway…

To see the rest of the photos, click here.

Mikaela in Green

Dominic — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:12:00 +0000

After the first shoot several months ago, Mikaela and I got together mid-August for another photoshoot.

Along Spicewood Springs.

Red and Green.

Red, White and Blue.

All in all, I had a great time shooting with her.

Mikaela - Anytime

Dominic — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:25:00 +0000

Almost a year ago, I was contacted by a local Austin model about doing a photoshoot together.

She had largely been doing stock photography up until recently, and wanted to try having a photographer behind the camera, instead of just herself.

We ended up meeting at the gorgeous St. Edwards City Park in NW Austin, and spent some time in the heat shooting:

At waters edge.

Walking in the meadow.

You can see more on flickr.

Beach Adventure

Dominic — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:03:00 +0000

10 hours, 2 cars, 10 people, 2 dogs.

Landlubbers on the beach.

Pool.

Kat.

More can be seen on flickr and on Facebook.

4th of July

Dominic — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:51:00 +0000

I realize this is somewhat belated, as the 4th of July has come and gone several months ago, but I just now have gotten around to finish processing the photos from the last three months….

Fireworks.

More fireworks.

The Grand Finale.