Cancer Update (outta the blocks…) [2]
Posted by rjdesign | Filed under Orphan
Just got off the phone with my family to find that Bonny had a smaller than expected tumor removed which is obviously good, but does concern the surgeon as to whether she got it all. [I've come to learn that 50% of lumpectomies require a follow-up surgery to create a "safe margin" of non cancerous tissue.] And… very importantly, no lymph nodes removed.
She’ll have to wait for lab results to determine whether follow-up surgery is required and she will have to undergo radiation treatments. But it looks like, at least at this point, that she definitely is outta the blocks & running. -R-
Cancer Comes Calling (a heads-up) [1]
Posted by rjdesign | Filed under Orphan
I know, we’re sick of hearing about it…
Statistically speaking, we’re all in the same boat, whether personally or through family and friends, we will most likely be visited by cancer in one form or another.
A few weeks ago, my sister Bonny was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer — this is not a sympathy post but a simple heads-up. As I write, I keep peeking at the clock, waiting for a phone call to learn if the lumpectomy and follow-up radiation, as diagnosed, will indeed be the case. I am expecting the best.
Regardless, her early detection, information gathering and taking immediate action has allowed her to get a jump start on a potentially fatal disease. Subscribe to this plan and we should all expect the best.
I’ll keep you posted. -R-
Dweezil Zappa
Posted by rjdesign | Filed under Shoots
It’s an ugly, cold and rainy evening — and a 30 minute trip into downtown Houston to shoot Dweezil Zappa at the House of Blues. As I’ve shot here many times before, I fully expect good lighting for this high profile show — wrong! Damn good thing I brought the 50mm f 1.4 lens, it was a poorly lit and very challenging to shoot.
For those not familiar, Dweezil Zappa is the son of the late Frank Zappa…
“[Zappa] was a highly productive and prolific artist and he gained widespread critical acclaim. Many of his albums are considered essential in rock history, and he is regarded as one of the most original guitarists and composers of his time.” –wikipedia
Dweezil was very engaging, exuded a very cool vibe and he and his band performed at a truely pro-level -R-
Top 63 images from 57,236
Posted by rjdesign | Filed under Favorites
Here’s my Top 63 images from a seemingly bottomless pit of pixels within 57,236 images. I had to do this sooner or later — I guess it’s sooner. Read the rest of this entry »
50 That Just Missed
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From over 57,000 images, 63 made the final cut, an additional 50 here just missed, but I feel their strong enough to promote to you -R-
Product Shot Samples
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The late César Diaz put it best… “touring musicians are like pirates — few showers, same clothes, no sleep” (oh, and almost forgot the sex & drugs part) “studio cats are pampered, well-kept prima donnas.” Product photography is a studio musician. Read the rest of this entry »
Logos-Badging-ID’s
Posted by rjdesign | Filed under Treatments
Here’s an assortment of logo, badging and ID treatments — from “aqua” to standard 2-D flat artwork -R-
Tearsheets, Treatments & Published Images
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Glowing Light Treatments
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Glowing light treatment applied to Tommy Girvin of the Eddie Money Band (more linked) -R-
RollingStone® pimps our Bonnie Raitt Image
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Rolling Stone® secured one of our Bonnie Raitt images (rollover link for small proofing series) — published in their October 29, 2009 issue. -R-
U2, Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas
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U2 performs in Houston’s Reliant Stadium. As typical for these shoots, the general rules are “first three” [songs], no flash.” Being one of the most popular and successful bands over the past two decades — they are very media savvy having actually choreographed the first three replete with mainstage “wings” bridging to an arc’d catwalk, all overshadowed by a 10-story replica spaceship. -R-
