JeffCam PhotoBlog

2011-09-27T23:22:00.003-05:00

When Lupe and Frank first got married 36 years ago, they did not have a Jewish ceremony. So on their twice-Chai anniversary they chose to bring their closest family and friends together for a simple, traditional Reformed Jewish wedding service. And brunch! They brought Rabbi Benjamin Sternman in from Cleveland, Ohio; the couple had become very close friends when Rabbi Sternman was with Congregation Beth Israel for several years and it was a great honor to have him officiate their ceremony. It was a lovely and intimate event, captured forever in these photographs.

2011-09-18T22:50:00.000-05:00

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Stefani, Sam and Gayle

2011-08-16T00:07:00.001-05:00

Stefani, Sam and Gayle, a photo by JeffCamPhoto on Flickr.

Stefani, Sam and Gayle

Austin Wedding Photography: Valarie and Andy

2010-10-24T23:27:00.002-05:00

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What fun it was, and the pictures all sparkle! Congratulations to Valarie and Andy!

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Family Portraits: On Location

2010-08-20T10:01:00.004-05:00

I was contacted by Johanna to make pictures of her family. I love doing family portraits but when she said there would be 17 people, admittedly I was a bit apprehensive! There would be Grandma and Grandpa, their four daughters and their spouses and seven grandchildren. That's a LOT of people to fit in one shot. And it can be quite a challenge just getting one single exposure with all 17 sets of eyes open and looking toward the camera. We actually got quite a few great shots, the session was a huge success! Are you ready to book YOUR session?

Studio Portraits: Fashion Head Shots

2010-06-22T01:17:00.008-05:00

Beth came to me with a need for some professional head shots to promote her new jewelry distributorship. She wanted some tight closeups that featured some jewelry pieces, and some medium closeups that might look good on her business cards and other promotional materials. Below are a dozen shots we liked.

Engagement Portraits: Valarie & Andy

2010-06-04T13:08:00.001-05:00

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Congratulations to Valarie and Andy, set to be married in October 2010! Here are some pictures from an Engagement Portrait session we shot at Le San Michele in Buda, Texas.

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Austin Wedding Photography: Mr. and Mrs. Esch

2010-05-30T21:01:00.004-05:00

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Mr. and Mrs. Esch, surrounded by a small group of family and their closest friends, had a beautiful wedding at Chapel Dulcinea. The ceremony was officiated by the Groom's brother-in-law, as their friend Claude strolled and serenaded all morning. After toasts and light snacks, the group moved to the beautiful Trattoria Lisina at the Mandola Estate Winery in Driftwood, Texas. It was one of the most picturesque weddings I've ever photographed. See for yourself below.

Impromptu Portraits: My Brilliant Sun

2010-05-06T14:35:00.000-05:00

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Events: Sally Allen House Concert

2010-05-03T14:21:00.000-05:00

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Le San Michele, a beautiful wedding venue in Buda, Texas, hosted a garden party with Sally Allen and Colin Gilmore warming everyone's hearts while Sharon Ely's "Holy Posole" warmed our bellies. 'Twas a beautiful evening.

Gregg Rolie's cool caddy

Sally Allen

Sharon Ely's Holy Posole attracts the coolest people in Austin

Holy Posole!

Bukka Allen and his boy

Bukka and his boy

Sharon Ely and Sally Allen

Sally Allen at the mic

Colin Gilmore at the mic!

Le San Michele is such a beautiful setting

Joe and Sharon Ely

Impromptu Portraits: Austin's Kings of Comedy

2010-04-28T14:41:00.001-05:00

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Austin's Kings of Comedy photographed at The Velveeta Room in Austin, Texas.

Five guys doing a show in June at Esther's Follies: left to right, John O'Connell, Howard Beecher, Kerry Awn, Matt Sadler and JR Brow.

The Velveeta Pack

Austin-based comedian Howard Beecher

Austin-based comedian Jr Brow

Impromptu Portraits: My Flickr Friend

2010-04-21T20:14:00.004-05:00

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Tom is a friend from flickr. Admiring his photographs and enjoying the personal stories that accompany them, I came to know and respect him quite a lot. Recently he visited Austin and I insisted he let me introduce him to some fine Austin tacos. Here's a snapshot I grabbed between bites.

Portraits: Actor's Head Shots

2010-04-16T16:09:00.005-05:00

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Felix is an actor. He wanted a set of 8"x10" tight head-and-shoulders pictures that directors, casting directors and agents like to see. Here are a few we produced.

Austin Wedding Photography: Terri and Christopher

2010-04-15T07:16:00.003-05:00

From the April 2010 wedding of Terri and Christopher, at Le San Michele in Buda, Texas.

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Impromptu Portrait: Boy In The Garden

2010-04-12T11:44:00.003-05:00

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Caught In The Act: Sneaking Into The Secret Garden.

Studio: Action Figures

2010-04-08T11:17:00.002-05:00

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Spider-Man Turns Bad
After months of unemployment, Spider-Man is on the streets. A sustained economic downturn can be hell, even for a Superhero.

Architecture: Texas State Capitol Building

2010-04-03T00:29:00.011-05:00

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A few days ago I had the opportunity to take some photos at the Texas State Capitol Building. Everyone likes to take pictures of the inside of the dome, and I've made a few nice ones during my years in Austin, but the black and white shot below is definitely one of my favorites to date. I made some nice exterior shots of the Capitol this evening as well.

Food: Recent Edibles

2010-04-02T17:30:00.011-05:00

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Almost all of my food shots are impromptu; that is, they're shot in a restaurant moments before I eat the subject. I very rarely do food photography in a studio setting with a food stylist, etc., for two reasons. First, I prefer a more realistic setting for the pictures. Second, nobody's paying me for studio food shots. BUT if you need some beauty foodie shots and you have a budget, ring me up.

Portraits: Impromptu Night Portrait

2010-03-31T15:50:00.004-05:00

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After watching the bats swarm out of Congress Avenue Bridge last night, I walked around looking at the downtown lights at night. Austin is a really pretty downtown area, especially if you've got the right angle. I asked an unsuspecting young couple to help me with a picture I wanted to get and asked them to sit motionlessly for a second on a railing. With the colorful wall of the Raddison Hotel in the background, I got this shot with a long exposure, aperture of f/6.3 and my handy SB800 flash with Lightsphere diffuser. I love the light tracer from the bus in the background!

Portraits: Felix Head Shots

2010-03-31T15:28:00.004-05:00

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Studio Portraits: Batman -- The Dark Knight

2010-03-24T20:23:00.006-05:00

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Portrait packages start at just $150 and Wedding packages start at just $695. See Austin Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jeff Campbell Photography website for more details.

Portfolio Building: Tiffaney

2010-03-19T01:25:00.008-05:00

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I had the opportunity to shoot with Tiffaney again. This time we chose to shoot outside and I suggested a few industrial sites that could lend an interesting background. Below are three of my favorite portraits from the session.

Portrait packages start at just $150 and Wedding packages start at just $695. See Austin Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jeff Campbell Photography website for more details.

Studio Portraits: Nick The One-Year-Old Boy

2010-03-18T15:21:00.007-05:00

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Nick just had his first birthday last month, so his Mom and Dad brought him to the studio to have some nice pictures made. What a good boy he is! And handsome too!

Portrait packages start at just $150 and Wedding packages start at just $695. See Austin Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jeff Campbell Photography website for more details.

Landscape: Texas State Capitol Building

2010-03-18T12:12:00.003-05:00

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A tight image of the great dome of the Texas State Capitol Building in downtown Austin, Texas. In this view, the camera is located in the southwest corner of the Capitol grounds. There are a few details that I particularly like about this shot: the redbud tree blooming in the lower right corner, the flags fully opened by the breeze, the large depth of field that shows foreground and background all in focus, and of course the blue sky and white clouds framing the big dome.

Portrait packages start at just $150 and Wedding packages start at just $695. See Austin Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jeff Campbell Photography website for more details.

Events: 82nd Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival

2010-03-16T11:55:00.002-05:00

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People on the ground, kites in the air.

The 82nd Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival was a HUGE success. After being postponed from the previous weekend due to rain, the crowds were massive! There was some wind and lots of sunshine; people filled the park and kites filled the air.

Volunteers: Park Cleanup Day

2010-03-10T17:15:00.012-06:00

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"It’s My Park! Day" is an annual community service day focused on making improvements to Austin’s park system. On March 6, 2010, some 2,500 volunteers worked on projects led by individuals and community groups at 68 different parks! My son and I volunteered at Dick Nichols Park in the Oak Hill neighborhood in southwest Austin. We were among 50 volunteers who helped distribute mulch to the bases of trees and bushes, pick up litter, clean playscapes and paint signs, benches and tables. Great job, people! Here are a few snapshots of volunteers at work!

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Austin Wedding Photography: Promo Card

2010-03-05T22:21:00.009-06:00

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Jeff Campbell Photography is a premiere wedding & portrait photographer in Austin, Texas. Please visit the website to view samples and rates. Thank you!

Portrait packages start at just $150 and Wedding packages start at just $695. See Austin Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jeff Campbell Photography website for more details.

Maternity Portraits: Candice

2010-03-05T16:34:00.007-06:00

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Candice wanted some photos made of her belly before she gives birth to her daughter. Here she's about eight months along. Life is beautiful, no?

Portrait packages start at just $150 and Wedding packages start at just $695. See Austin Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jeff Campbell Photography website for more details.

Landscapes: Downtown Austin at Twilight

2010-02-28T08:50:00.005-06:00

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I took a walk along Town Lake (Lady Bird Lake) around twilight and snapped some pictures of the ever-changing skyline. Here are a few shots you might enjoy. Which do you like more?

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Moon Unit

Skyline with Moon

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Studio Portraits: Almost Four

2010-02-08T14:53:00.003-06:00

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Time spent shooting in the studio fluctuates in direct proportion to the frequency of cold, rainy weather.

Portrait packages start at just $150 and Wedding packages start at just $695. See Austin Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jeff Campbell Photography website for more details.

Events: Cinderella Birthday Party

2010-02-06T08:56:00.007-06:00

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It was a Cinderella Birthday Party. Complete with a real, live Cinderella!

Can you tell the cake had blue icing?

Portrait packages start at just $150 and Wedding packages start at just $695. See Austin Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jeff Campbell Photography website for more details.

Studio Portraits: Father and Son

2010-01-27T17:04:00.003-06:00

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Father and Son. This one makes me smile.

Volunteers: David & Maria

2010-01-27T11:31:00.005-06:00

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David and Maria share a taste for dashing attire and they enjoy living life to the fullest. They are very active in the community and do almost all of their volunteer work together as a couple. How fitting that they are pictured here at Romeo's Restaurant with cupids dancing overhead!

Volunteers: MLK Day of Service at CAFB

2010-01-25T12:27:00.008-06:00

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Approximately 30 RSVP Volunteers participated in the 2010 MLK Day of Service project at the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. The volunteers worked in the Food Bank's Product Recovery Room where pallets of donated foodstuff are separated, inspected, sorted, boxed and weighed for distribution to neighborhood food pantries, meal sites and a wide range of human and social service agencies throughout Central Texas. During a half-day's work, these volunteers helped process 9,614 pounds of food, which will translate into 7,691 meals to nourish hungry people. Well done!

What talents do YOU have that are just waiting to be expressed through volunteer work?

Volunteers inspect and sort frozen food items to be distributed throughout Central Texas.

Margie sends boxes on their way to needy Central Texas neighbors

Maria prepares frozen meals for distribution to the Food Bank's partner agencies.

Volunteering is a great way to connect with friends and neighbors!

This shows a small part of the CAFB warehouse. The volume of food that goes through here is amazing.

Lee prepares labels for the boxes of food to be distributed throughout Central Texas.

Volunteers inspecting and sorting donated frozen foods.

A few of the RSVP volunteers taking a mid-morning break.

Margarine prepares each box to be weighed before it gets sent out to a CAFB partner agency.

Bill prepares of food items to be distributed to CAFB's partner agencies.

Larry weighs each box before sending it out to feed the hungry.

With a final inspection, Bill sends the box of food items on it's way.

Volunteers: Joan Teaches Line Dancing

2010-01-20T16:49:00.007-06:00

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Joan has a real passion for line dancing. So twice a week at the South Austin Senior Activity Center she shares that passion with others. The classes are free, and more than 100 older adults attend each class! Joan organizes the music, the site setup, the communication (weekly email, fliers, etc.) and everything else that's required. And the seniors LOVE it!

What talents do YOU have that are just waiting to be expressed through volunteer work?

Portraits: Patricia

2010-01-19T09:18:00.002-06:00

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Patricia and I did a photo session recently and these are a few of the selects. We shot on the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge right around sunset when the skies were filled with color. You can see more pictures from this session by clicking here.

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Portrait packages start at just $150 and Wedding packages start at just $695. See Austin Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jeff Campbell Photography website for more details.

Impromptu Portraits: The Boy Wonder

2010-01-18T02:03:00.008-06:00

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Events: Ignite Austin

2010-01-15T20:11:00.004-06:00

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Five Minutes, Twenty Slides: What Would YOU Say?
Ignite Austin brought together an inspiring and unexpected blend of thinkers from business, art, technology, government and academia. All with ideas. And all willing to share them. The goal was to spark new conversations and collaborations across cultures and disciplines. See the website by clicking here. The first Ignite Austin was held on Wednesday, January 14, 2010 at the Phoenix lounge in downtown Austin. The joint was packed. It was a great show! Here are just a few of the great pictures I caught of the evening.

Wide shot of the room. Big crowd!

Whurley (left) and Josh Baer (right) were sort of emcee's for the evening.

Matt Manroe's cool jacket.

Trey Ratcliff talked about HDR photography.

Jon Lebkowsky talked about the future of social networks.

Bijoy Goswami presented his view of Austin.

Audience approval.

Whurley opened up about open source.

Impromptu Portraits: BookPeople

2010-01-13T21:06:00.000-06:00

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Waiting for the meeting of Austin Photography Group, I had the opportunity to thumb through a few thousand books. Great fun!

Impromptu Portraits: Urban Fishing

2010-01-12T20:57:00.000-06:00

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I bet there aren't too many cities in the USA where you can catch a five-pound large-mouth bass... right downtown! Steve Garcia reeled in a beauty as I walked along the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail. Luckily, my camera was ready for it.

Food: Dan's Hamburgers

2010-01-12T10:50:00.005-06:00

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Dan's Hamburgers
4308 Manchaca
Austin 78704-7532
443-6131
Hours: Daily, 6am-11pm

One of several burger outlets operated by Austin's Hamburger King, Dan Junk, whose trademark has always been good, fresh food and friendly service. This is no-frills, standard (but delicious) burger and fries territory.

Impromptu Portraits: Dapper Dan Dash/Shannon Tweed Ride

2010-01-11T22:18:00.007-06:00

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The Peddler Bike Shop (Austin, Texas) cooked up this cool ride for mid January. Everyone was expected to wear tweed and knickers (at least make an attempt at it) for this jaunty bike ride around town ending back at the shop for tea and scones. I met up with them when the group took a rest on the Lamar Pedestrian Bridge (Pfluger Bridge). Glad I had my camera! What a hoot!

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Performance: Sabaya Bellydance Collective

2010-01-08T23:30:00.011-06:00

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Stacey Lizette is one of the dancers who comprise Sabaya Bellydance Collective (click here for website). Sabaya produces a terrific show called Sahara Nights on the second Saturday of every month at Copa Bar & Grill in Austin, Texas. The next show is February 13, 2010. Don't miss it! Oh... sorry for the blur; I couldn't get Stacey to be still!

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Performances: Dale Watson's Tribute to Elvis

2010-01-06T21:14:00.000-06:00

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Dale Watson performing at the Continental Club on the 75th Anniversary of Elvis' birthday.

Impromptu Portraits: Polar Bear Plunge

2010-01-01T22:39:00.002-06:00

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Took part in the annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool. The outside temperature was about 50 degrees F, while the water temperature was the usual 68 degrees F. Brrrr!

Studio: Wigged Out

2009-12-31T10:11:00.001-06:00

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Looking forward to 2010. Let's get wiggy!

Performance: Dale Watson at Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon

2009-12-27T21:41:00.002-06:00

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I had the privilege of photographing Dale Watson and his Lone Stars in their last performance of 2009 at Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon. For those who don't know, Ginny's is an Austin institution and Dale Watson's old-school honky-tonk two-steppin' country western shows are not to be missed. I hope you enjoy these little mementos of true Austin culture.

Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
Burnet Road
Austin, Texas

Studio: Breakfast At Tiffany's

2009-12-18T10:16:00.001-06:00

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She wanted to be Audrey Hepburn from the 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
I think she came pretty darn close.

Studio: Portraits

2009-12-15T23:39:00.004-06:00

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A couple of nice portraits in the studio.

Studio Portraits: Hanukkah Time

2009-12-13T22:58:00.003-06:00

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Hanukkah Time 2009!

Performance: Molotov Cocktail at Casa de Luz

2009-12-11T00:20:00.000-06:00

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Samantha X lights the Chanukah candles as Wayo Longoria and Molotov Cocktail Klezmer Band mates Sick and Dylan look on. Festival of Lights celebration at Casa de Luz. Oh, by the way.... Macrobiotic Sweet Potato Latkes are surpisingly good!

Performances: Matt the Electrician

2009-12-09T09:59:00.001-06:00

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Here's a shot of Matt the Electrician performing in the tiny and dimly lit space at Flipnotics in Austin, Texas.

Family Portraits: Thanksgiving 2009

2009-11-30T14:44:00.002-06:00

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Below are a few selected pictures from our 2009 Thanksgiving celebration in Las Vegas.

Impromptu Portraits: The Trouble With Bubble Gum

2009-11-22T09:53:00.003-06:00

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The trouble with bubble gum bubbles ... the bigger they get, the messier!

Impromptu Portraits: Learning To Shave

2009-11-17T14:19:00.005-06:00

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He watches me shave every day. Now he's learning how to do it himself. Almost.

Performances: Schave & Reilly

2009-11-17T09:42:00.002-06:00

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Schave & Reilly are modern-day versions of Vaudeville's baggy-pants comedians. Reminiscent of Laurel and Hardy, these two delightful clowns use an original blend of ridiculous dance, slapstick, and juggling to tell stories of life, love, and jubilation. Expertly intertwining emotion and absurdity, SCHAVE & REILLY appeal to adults and children alike. They are memorable, touching, one of a kind, and very, very funny. Visit their website (SchaveAndReilly.com) to learn more.

Family Portraits: India and Henry

2009-11-16T02:25:00.005-06:00

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I had a delightful shoot at Dick Nichols Park with India and Henry.
Now their parents have plenty of holiday presents for the grandparents!

Studio: Old Skool Tools

2009-11-15T19:32:00.008-06:00

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Old Skool Tools: Jeweler's Hammers, Calipers and Clamps. Some nice, clean photographs of these wonderful old tools that belonged to my neighbor, a retired watch repairman.

Impromptu Portraits: Sunday Funday

2009-11-10T11:22:00.005-06:00

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A couple of pictures from Sunday November 8, 2009.

Austin Wedding Photography: Crystal & Douglas

2009-11-05T23:24:00.003-06:00

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Ten years after their wedding, Crystal and Douglas now have some beautiful photographs of them in their wedding finery.

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Austin Wedding Photography: Jen & Wayne

2009-10-30T11:38:00.005-05:00

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Jen and Wayne had an intimate wedding on a Saturday morning in the Zilker Botanical Garden, and hosted their guests at The County Line Bar-B-Q.

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Food: Peanut Butter Cookies

2009-10-26T23:39:00.005-05:00

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Made some Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies for the boy. They're really pretty good. I followed this recipe on Epicurious. Wanna bite?

Landscapes: In Your Face!

2009-10-22T14:20:00.003-05:00

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Zilker Botanical Gardens
Sometimes it's good to just stick your head right in the bush.

Austin, Texas
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Impromptu Portraits: A Day In The Park

2009-10-19T07:35:00.006-05:00

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Impromptu Portraits: At The Pumpkin Festival

2009-10-18T14:10:00.008-05:00

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We went to the Pumpkin Festival held at the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm in Elgin, Texas. Lots of fun. We went on a Hay Ride, decorated a pumpkin with globs of paint, ate some Elgin Sausage, rode a pony, and generally enjoyed a perfectly lovely day in the country. Here are some snapshots from the day.

Studio: Floating Headshot Trick

2009-10-16T23:20:00.006-05:00

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Maternity Portraits: Sisters Expecting

2009-10-12T13:09:00.013-05:00

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Laura is expecting just before Christmas and her sister Sara is expecting any day now! We got together to shoot some pictures of the bellies. We made several beautiful black and white silhouettes and several warmer portraits, capturing each woman individually as well as together. At the end of the session, the husbands got off the couch and joined the fun!

If you're expecting any time soon, consider a Maternity Portrait session with Jeff Campbell Photography. A very modest investment can save forever the beauty and joy of your fleeting pregnancy.

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Impromptu Portraits: At The Captiol

2009-09-21T09:56:00.005-05:00

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Studio: Yes We Do HEAD SHOTS!

2009-09-16T09:46:00.001-05:00

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Austin Wedding Photography: Magan & Barret

2009-09-15T15:51:00.001-05:00

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Studio: Lego Product Shot

2009-09-14T09:40:00.001-05:00

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Anna's Toy Depot on South Lamar (Austin, Texas) feeds our habit for used toys, games, puzzles and books. We go there once a month or so just to see what good deals await us. Yesterday I picked up a bag full of Lego's (everything shown above) for just $18. This basically doubles our Lego collection. More rocket ships, jet fighters and race cars on the way!

Studio: Sam Likes Chocolate Cake

2009-09-14T01:03:00.000-05:00

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Weddings: Jenny & Jonathan

2009-09-12T14:29:00.003-05:00

Studio: Lisa's Belly Pictures

2009-09-10T08:21:00.004-05:00

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Studio: Boy On Red

2009-09-08T08:05:00.007-05:00

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Studio: Boy On White

2009-08-31T13:17:00.007-05:00

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Bridal Portraits: Jenny Petite Newman

2009-08-27T16:35:00.006-05:00

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These photos are from a shoot we did this summer in downtown Austin, Texas. Jenny didn't want her finance Jonathan to see her in the dress so we had to keep these shots under cover. But now that the wedding is behind us, we can show 'em off! Isn't she beautiful?

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Project: Barton Springs Pool Today

2009-08-27T09:39:00.005-05:00

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More from the Barton Springs Pool shoot with Rachel.

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Impromptu Portraits: Spaghetti

2009-08-20T16:21:00.003-05:00

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Impromptu Portraits: Black & White On The Pot

2009-08-19T22:02:00.002-05:00

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These are part of a set of 18 B/W Impromptu Portraits that can be seen here.

Impromptu Portraits: Mount Bonnell

2009-08-16T16:14:00.000-05:00

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Landscapes: Barton Creek Resort & Spa

2009-08-15T00:17:00.005-05:00

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On Saturday August 15, 2009, I'm shooting a wedding at Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas. I went to the venue the day before to look around, determine where all the activities will be taking place, see where the sun hits, etc. Took a couple snaps of the property. Have a look!

Weddings: Jenny & Jonathan

2009-08-11T09:23:00.001-05:00

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Landscapes: Campbell Property in Greenville, Texas

2009-08-10T11:16:00.002-05:00

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Just about every summer in my childhood, my family would drive from Tennessee to Texas to visit my grandparents' small ranch just outside of Greenville (an hour's drivfe east of Dallas, Texas). This summer I had the opportunity to swing by the property that left my family in the 1980's. The current owner was very hospitable and gave me permission to roam the property and snap some pictures. Here are a few of my favorites, as well as a couple shots from downtown Greenville.

Architecture: A Sampling Of Favorites

2009-08-09T21:20:00.006-05:00

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Hyatt Interior

Church & Sky

Toy City

Gothic Reflection

McCarty General Store

Long Center

Man Reclining

Capital Graham

Medical Hallway

Omni Fountain

Frost Building

Wedding Gate

Living Room

Barr Mansion

Solar Installation

Lyric Clouds

Pool Boy

Project: Barton Springs Pool Today

2009-08-08T00:43:00.005-05:00

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Studio: 52nd Wedding Anniverary

2009-08-03T11:46:00.004-05:00

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To honor their 52nd Wedding Anniversary, here are a few pictures of my Mom and Dad. Fifty-two years! Congratulations!

Impromptu Portraits: Learning The Rituals, Part 1

2009-08-02T23:37:00.005-05:00

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Impromptu Portraits: He's A Tiger!

2009-08-02T22:58:00.001-05:00

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Face Painting by OnTheSpotBodyArt.com. Photography by Jeff Campbell Photography. Check out the set of pictures here to see the step-by-step process of painting a tiger face!

Studio: Colorful Character

2009-08-02T01:07:00.004-05:00

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Project: Barton Springs Pool Today

2009-07-30T23:42:00.001-05:00

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Studio: Luciana Head Shots

2009-07-27T10:35:00.003-05:00

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Luciana wanted some head shots that could be used to promote her Home Organizing & Cleaning business. We were going for images that communicate attributes like professional, reliable, sincere, and approachable/friendly. We spent an hour in the studio and came up with a great selection to choose from!

Performances: Matt the Electrician

2009-07-16T10:58:00.002-05:00

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing Matt the Electrician and Southpaw Jones at Flipnotics share some sweet songs and dulcet tones with a crowd of thirty other fans. For just a coupla sheckles in the tip jar, my soul was fed.

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And the amazingly talented Mr. Southpaw Jones!

Food: Casa de Luz

2009-07-15T00:21:00.000-05:00

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Entering Casa de Luz is like walking into another dimension.

Impromptu Portraits: May The Sun Always Warm Him and Enlighten His Path

2009-06-07T14:18:00.006-05:00

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My birthday is tomorrow, so today I made this picture to remind me of the most beautiful ways that my life is blessed. I've felt sadness and heartbreak, but thanks God I've also known joy and unconditional love. Life is good.

Impromptu Portraits: Friends Make You Smile

2009-06-06T14:11:00.001-05:00

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Projects: Barton Springs At Night

2009-06-05T23:24:00.002-05:00

Barton Springs Pool
At Night
Austin, Texas
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Shows: Esther's Follies

2009-06-04T18:36:00.004-05:00

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Some fun shots from the current Esther's Follies show, taken June 2, 2009. Thanks to Esther's Follies for allowing me to share these with my friends!

Events: Texas Silver Haired Legislature

2009-06-02T14:43:00.006-05:00

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Today I photographed the Texas Silver Haired Legislature's award show at Esther's Follies, taking pictures of Texas Machers and Alta Kockers!

Carlos Higgins (left) and Texas Senator Jeff Wentworth (right)

Impromptu Portraits: At Deep Eddy

2009-06-01T09:24:00.006-05:00

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Deep Eddy is our favorite swimming spot in Austin.

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Deep Eddy Pool dates back to the 1930's. You can read more about the pool's colorful history at deepeddy.org. The water comes from the aquifer underground, the same source that fills Barton Springs Pool, and therefore stays a cool 68 to 72 degrees F year round.

Operated by the City of Austin, it is one of four municipal pools in town. There's an admission fee of $3 for adults and $1 for little people. This plus the cold water tends to keep Deep Eddy fairly uncrowded. Oh, another cool thing about this pool is that Deep Eddy and Barton Springs Pools are the only public pools in Austin that do not use chlorine.

During the summer, Sam and I go to Deep Eddy as often as possible.