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One year of Caminos' Covers!

Here's my 10 covers I shot for Caminos Magazine this past year...well, actually one is not a cover...it's from the shoot for the cover...but it's one that I like better...can you figure it out?

Also...I actually shot for 11 covers...but one didn't pan out due to circumstances beyond Caminos and my control...hmmm...perhaps I will reveal those...

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Kevin Christman's Work

Every once in a while I like to try something new...here's some of Kevin Christman's work. The photographs were taken for submittal purposes...submittal of the sculptures!

They guy below...I photographed him...hence, he's the first person I have photographed in human form...and in sculpture! Check his human form here.

The woman below...that's Rachel...that's all I know...

Enjoy!

ChicanoChino!

My brother from another mother...and father...the Master Mind behind Caminos...the only Mexican American from Talent, OR to live 7 years in China --> Hector Flores!

Breakfast of Champions...and the ChicanoChino...enjoy!

For the sake of it...

The Breakfast Club

Ashland & Talent...I need you! I'm looking for 20 participants...to let me photograph them at their breakfast table. I need all kinds of people...young, mature, in the middle...healthy eaters, pop tart eaters, PBR breakfast eaters!

If you want to participate, contact me at ezra@ezramarcos.com

Talent, OR

I've been waiting a while to drop this. I started this project about 11 months ago...and as you'll notice, a few of the places have come and gone already! Enjoy...Talent, OR.

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Sam Martin!

A few portraits of Sam Martin to compliment his realty biz!

If you're looking for a house, contact him!

541.301.0617

samjr@idealbrokersinc.com

3539 Heathrow Way Ste 200

Medford, OR 97504

Portland Timbers!

Last weekend I went up to shoot the Portland Timbers game for Caminos...let me tell you something - No other professional sports team in the USA has such loyal and rambunctious fans! Rambunctious here is a good thing! The Timbers Army is non-stop...they sing, they chant, they wave flags, they shuffle...they do everything...and they never stop doing it! As a matter of fact, they'll make most universities students sections look anemic!

If you're in Portland, get tickets...and check it out for yourself!

Here's a few pics from the match...enjoy!

La Academia!

Last week I was teaching at La Academia. La Academia is a summer program created for 7th-9th graders...they spend a whole week in college (Southern Oregon University). It's a pretty progressive program that opens the doors for Latino students to step on campus and experience a little college life!

I was teaching my Take A Shot course...I had 2 classes...1.5 hours each class...4 days...or in other words 6 hours to get these kids shooting manually, editing, and resizing their images for print...and they did it!

Click here to view their gallery!

Enjoy!

The KAPSO...

The Kick Ass Photographer of Southern Oregon.

They Got Money!

Here's a few of the college bound students that will receive a monetary award from SOLSF! The award will help them pay for college. A few of the students mentioned to me that they will be attending University of Portland, RCC, SOU, & University of Oregon. Some of the students will be studying Nursing, Psychology, Criminal Justice, & Video Production!

Battle of the Beans event helped raise money for these students!

Enjoy!

Wagner Butte!

As you know...I've been on a mission to climb a few mountains this summer...it's what happens when you live in "Flat Florida" for 26 years!

This past weekend, with the help of Kevin Bendaw, Bobby Arellano, and Hector 'Revista Caminos' Flores I conquered another mount on my list to climb...now all I have is Mt. McLoughlin to conquer! The pic below is Wagner Butte (7,200 ft). Below that pic is Kevin (my hiking partner)...and to the right of that pic is the rest of the crew. The bottom pic is Mt. Ashland in the foreground...and then Mt. Shasta in a distance. Enjoy!

For all my Florida Friends...these mountains are literally in "my backyard." Just a few minutes drive to the trailheads...I'm living in a fantasy world that's REAL!

Battle of the Beans!

My favorites from the Battle of the Beans! The event raised over $20,000. The funds will be given to several college bound Latino students in the Rogue Valley!

Enjoy!

Rachel & Drew's Engagement Session!

Had a really fun engagement shoot this past Sunday. Rachel+Drew+Wine=Good Time! We rocked it out at Trium Winery. Here's a few images from the day...looking forward to their garden wedding this August in Ashland!

Enjoy!

Charros!

Editorial piece for Revista Caminos. Check out the gallery below! Enjoy!

Caminos Shoot Tease...

Science of Wine Day 1

Buying a Camera ($200-$300 budget)

You're looking to buy a camera but your budget is $200-$300. Apparently you are looking to test the waters and see if photography is for you. You want to buy a camera that you can learn with...but if you find out that photography isn't your thing, you didn't break the bank. Or...you're looking for a pretty decent Point & Shoot. Or...you only have $200-$300 dollars.

If you're looking to buy a DSLR in this price range, then you will be buying an older model...used DSLR. Your best bet is to check out B&H or Adorama. Currently, I think Adorama has more selection.

I recommend the D70, D70s, D100, or D50. These cameras were the thing back in there day. They're going to do the trick. You're going to have full control as you would most DSLRs. If I'm correct, the D70 & D70s do not offer the ability to control the Kelvin temperature (we're talking white balance)..you'll have presets. Also, the D70 & D70s can act temperamental with the memory cards of this day and age. I experienced this recently (we're using these cameras to teach high school students). The camera would not read the new memory card. I reformatted the new card...and that failed...so then I grabbed every card I own and threw it in the D70s until it worked. And guess what? One of the cards worked...and then I grabbed the new card...and it worked! The other D70s has had no problems. So this is something to consider. I have had no problems with the pair of D100's. The ISO factor won't be so pretty...it won't take much before the images get really noisy...but these cameras are for learning...and b/c the ISO range is so poor...you'll be forced to learn strobes or speedlights...and even slow shutter speeds!

You might find a D40 or D60 in this price range...but I warn...you'll have to use those AF-S lenses...and they cost more than the AF lenses. Additionally, if you ever decide to get a Nikon film camera, those AF lenses will work just fine. The AF-S lenses...well, you'll have to do some manual focusing.

Note: When you're buying these used cameras, make sure to check their condition rating.

Now, if you just want one badass Point & Shoot, then check this post by Nick Onken.

Photos from 4 years ago that I took using a D40, the kit lens, & a crippled tripod (but thank you Mike for letting me borrow it)...a testament that good photos can be made with entry level equipment...and good friends!

Revista Caminos May Cover!

May Cover...and some more here.