Mission Churches

The last class of this season is "Mission Churches." The date has been changed to Saturday, Oct 10th. We will meet at the Nambe church at 6:00am. While it's not a mission church, it's still very photogenic :) Plan to leave Nambe at 6:30am and arrive at the first church, St. Francis of Assisi in Ranchos de Taos at approx 7:30am. Then, we will head over to the Dulce turn off between Chama and Pagosa Springs (corner where Hwy 84 and 64 join). On the corner is a beautiful, quaint, penitente chapel.

Fall in New Mexico is beautiful

I am constantly amazed by nature. This fall's extravaganza is by far the best I've seen in years!

Advertising Photography

The last couple of weeks I've gotten to try a little advertising photography. After a failed attempt last week, this week's photographs are MUCH better. I was even IMPRESSED by a couple of them :) I never thought I would like this type of photography, but it was actually fun! This is part of the "Be an Angel, Adopt a Mustang" advertising campaign.

Making a Living with Art ... or TRYING to :)

How does one go about it?

In talking with my daughter this morning about her photography, it became crystal clear to me that I LOVE equine photography. It is my life's passion and I really would like to make a living at it. So, with that said, I'm going to begin an advertising and marketing program.

Isn't this the American dream .... to do for a living that which we love to do? It's a big leap of faith for me to even THINK of putting my work in front of advertising people and horse industry publications. It's a very vulnerable feeling. Hopefully, throughout the years, I've developed a thick skin, so to speak. I guess we'll find out :)

In the meantime, be an angel, adopt a mustang!

Fishing

Finally took a day off and went fishing with my boys. What a beautiful day!

Next Class is the Zoo!

My next class is at the Albuquerque Zoo. If anyone wants to carpool, please call me at 505-501-1251 by Thursday (9/3) evening to arrange it. There are 2 spaces left! Bring a water bottle and sunscreen. We're going to discuss composition and natural light. It's going to be a blast!

Aye Calypso!

This five year old mustang named Calypso came to his new home near Santa Fe, NM in May. He had been halter trained by a prison inmate in Canon City, CO. And, he'd had a saddle on a couple of times. Since he's been adopted, he has been worked with on the ground by his new owner several times. He's had his feet trimmed and been longed. But basically he's been allowed to hang out and settle in for 3+ months. Well, after several saddle and tack fittings, today, he had a saddle on and a rider :)