More from Our Morning Hike

Here are a couple more shots from my hike to Table Mountain one morning with my principal, Bob, and a few students. I don't get up early to take photographs at sunrise often, and many times when I have pulled myself out of bed, it has been a bit disappointing. The morning of our hike was incredible, though. It was warm enough to hike through the snow in t-shirts.

Who Needs Skis?

Rarely do I post pictures of students on this blog, and never without obtaining parent permission first. And while I've taken pictures at just about every BCS event there has been, this series rises to the top pretty quickly, so I couldn't help but email a number of parents and ask if I could please post a couple images of their little ones attempting to break something.

These are a couple shots from hundreds I took of our kids sledding behind the Firs Chalet on Mt. Baker. The Firs has hosted our Winter Retreat for the past five years. It is always an incredible time, full of crazy free time activities as well as opportunities to reflect on our God and ourselves. Before we go, I always tell my 6th graders that this retreat is probably the only place I can throw them around and not lose my job. Enjoy!

Mr. Lewis is scared because his body isn't what it used to be:

(Actual) Food Photography

You know that thick, rich syrup you just saw on a product shot of pancakes in the grocery store? Chances are, it was motor oil. The steam on a photo of chicken wings may have been soaked and microwaved cotton balls; and that ice cream was actually shortening. It is amazing the strange things food photographers use to make us hungry. You have my word, though, that when you decide to eat out at The Black Pearl, the food photography you will see is the real deal... melting ice cream and all.

Mindy and I don't eat out a lot, but when we do, we eat at The Black Pearl a good portion of the time. It is such a great idea for a restaurant. Laila, the owner, just decided to serve all the foods she loves. Consequently, you can order pho, bubble tea, and crepes all in the same meal. Not to mention it's all at very reasonable prices.

I spent a Sunday afternoon getting in the way and photographing about 20 dishes the best I could. It was my first experience with food photography, and I learned a great deal. I'm excited to try it again!

Hiking to Table Mountain, 7:00am

The Rehfeldt Family

This was a family portrait session from before Christmas that I am just getting blogged now. The Rehfeldts wanted a portrait for their Christmas cards as well as some other portraits just to put up around the house. We had a great time walking around downtown Fairhaven, taking advantage of all the old brick buildings and Christmas decorations.