Monthly Archives: March 2009

Detail: Rings using the Lensbaby

This is my first time using my new Lensbaby Composer. It is a specialized, selective focus lens that allows you to select an area of focus in the photo by physically moving the lens around. It creates a soft dreamy look.

In this photo I used it to emphasize the Diamond in detail shot of the ring.  I don’t have a good macro lens but this little wonder is turning out to be a great tool. I used the two Macro filters and the telephoto converter that screws onto the end of the lens. The whole system is modular now so you can just replace elements and upgrade as needed which makes it very versatile.

The photo cane out a lot sharper than I thought it would be. I love this lens and I can’t wait to use it at more weddings.

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Stay tuned for more photographs from this wedding I just shot in Houston, Texas…

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Trip to Italy

In the summer of 2007 I had the opportunity to travel to Italy. I love to Travel because it really opens up your mind to the world of possibilities. Overall I was there for 5 weeks visiting cities such as Florence, Rome, and Pisa. I also had the opportunity to trace my family roots back to Cefelu, Sicily. I spent the last week in the same small town where my great grandmother grew up in Sant Ambrogio, Sicily.

Truly an amazing experience. Here are some of my favorite photos. I would love the chance to shoot a wedding in this beautiful country.

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Wedding: Michelle and Jake Hauske, San Antonio

Michelle and Jake Hauske got Married on August 16th 2008. I was so happy when Michelle picked me to be her wedding photographer. We went to school together at Texas State in San Marcos and became good friends. I meet her in Italy on a study abroad trip. I should post some of those pictures here.
She got married in San Antonio, TX at the Southwest School of Arts and Crafts. Turned out to be a wonderful day as it was forecast to rain but it lifted only hrs before the Ceremony. It Turned out to be a good thing because it cooled it down just enough to be comfortable for the outdoor ceremony.
Please take some time to view the sideshow below.


Untitled from Ben Godkin on Vimeo

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