05-31-2011 At the end of the movie, "Wizard of Oz," Dorothy says that if she ever goes looking for her heart's desire again, she won't look any further than her own back yard. A couple weeks ago I put out a call asking for the best place to find ladybugs. I wanted to … Continue reading Dorothy Was Right
Author: nabityphotos
Why Do We Take Photographs?
05-30-2011 Today I received news that a dear friend had passed away on her birthday. Pat and I had worked together 30 years ago and we stayed in touch throughout the years. In the office, we called her "Mom" and sometimes when we were out to lunch, we'd all sing "Happy Birthday, Mom" just as a … Continue reading Why Do We Take Photographs?
Every Month is Bike Month
05-15-2011 The month of May is officially designated as Bike Month. Several events throughout the city help raise awareness of bicycling for commuting, recreation and exercise. I am committed to find more ways to operate my photography business on two wheels. It's not just the recent rise in gas prices that motivates me; it is … Continue reading Every Month is Bike Month
Locke, Calif
03-04-2011 I took a quiet drive along the Sacramento River toward the delta region last week. It's mostly farmland in this area...pear orchards, new vineyards, grain fields. Locke is a small historic riverfront town about 20 miles south of Sacramento. In fact, it is very small. The main street (above) runs about one block, and … Continue reading Locke, Calif
Simple lines
02-09-2011 I was out doing some location scouting for a commercial photoshoot when I passed by this car parked near a downtown building. The louvered wall above the car reflects some interesting patterns on the roof of the car. Sometimes the shapes and the patterns are the image. - + -
Teaching an old dog new tricks
01-26-2011 My fingers hurt like hell. I signed up for Beginning Guitar at Sac City College this semester. I've never played a guitar before...never really tried my hand at any musical instrument in a serious way. None, that is, unless you count the time I plunked around on an old accordion when I was 7. … Continue reading Teaching an old dog new tricks
Dude, where’s my store?
01-20-2011 I don't know if this qualifies as "irony" or not...but there is something funny about the placement of the sandwich board sign, considering the primary clientele of this store. "Somebody" is lifting some of the merchandise, methinks. - + -
Note to self: Eat First
01-14-2011 In the last few days I've had the chance to take photos at a couple of restaurants in Sacramento. The basic rule of food photography? Eat first! These photos were not the usual food-styled ad shots. These were taken of real food as it was moving from the kitchen to the tables of real … Continue reading Note to self: Eat First
The Decisive MOMA
01-05-2011 The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is hosting an exhibition of the photographs of Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004). The exhibition is very large - it fills the entire third floor of the museum. Yesterday was free admission day, so it was well-attended. Cartier-Bresson is known as one of the early pioneers of modern … Continue reading The Decisive MOMA
One one eleven
01-01-2011 Welcome to 2011! So everyone is posting their summaries of 2010 and predictions of 2011. A far as 2010 goes, it was a great year. I was busier than before and the photo industry seems to be rebounding. Some of my long-term clients have re-surfaced and are interested in doing new work. And I've … Continue reading One one eleven
Ron Nabity Photography 