Shooting & Assisting a Wedding

I had a good time this last Saturday assisting Portland, OR freelance photographer Craig Mitchelldyer (http://craigmitchelldyer.com) on one of his wedding day shoots.

The experience of shooting a wedding was exhilarating, tiring, interesting, unique, and all together never boring.

At any rate, check out a few of the photos I made:


Leaving the Hotel Deluxe en route to a portrait session pre-wedding ceremony. Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.


Family members border Shawn, center, as they take the elevator down at the Hotel Deluxe en route to a portrait session pre-wedding ceremony. Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.


A groomsman sprays cologne on his clothes as the guys get ready at the Hotel Deluxe. Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.


A proud father looks on as his son Shawn gets dressed pre-wedding ceremony at the Hotel Deluxe. Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.


The bride Rachel looks around for a needed wedding party member during a portrait session outside the Church. Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.


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Rachel and Shawn posing with the wedding party. Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.


Rachel waits with her father before walking down the aisle. Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.


Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.


Making the trip down Morrison street in Portland from the Church to the Reception. Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.


Making the trip down Morrison street in Portland from the Church to the Reception. Shawn and Rachel, wed Saturday June 28, 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Thanks for looking--

Daniel

Recent Work from May

Here is some of my recent work from the month of May. I have been shooting a lot of unusual assignments this month, from men's fashion portraits to a story on a circus performance class, to wild art around town. Somewhere in the middle I also got to photograph former Muslim Chaplain at Guantanamo Bay James Yee, who spoke at SCC.


Jordan McGill shows off his Ray-Ban shades and vintage peacoat in these portraits made Monday May 19, 2008.


A photo of Camp Delta at Guantanamo Bay flashes on a projector screen, during a speech by former Muslim Chaplain James Yee Wednesday May 14, 2008. Yee discussed with students and staff his experiences in the military and at Guantanamo Bay.


Cascade High School ASL Team members Tyler Anderson, left, and Amanda Habben discuss strategy during competition at the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA


A sculpture by Ashley Kamachi created for Don Wade's Sculpture course rests near the 1500s building courtyard Tuesday May 20, 2008.


Lynnwood High's Dylan Burnett-Lewis competes in the 4x100m relay race during the Wesco South track meet at Edmonds Stadium Friday May 9, 2008.


Paul Hefner, 10, acts as Oliver as he is lifted in the air by Peter Tobin, playing Bill Sykes, during a dress rehearsal of Oliver Tuesday May 20, 2008.


Circus Performance class student Tucker Boggio lays on the ground to relax after practicing his construction stilts technique Monday May 5, 2008.


Daniel Trierweiler, a Circus Performance class student, practices slacklining, the act of walking across a piece of rope pulled taut between two stationary objects.


Shorecrest High's Nate Chamness, 22, left, celebrates with teammate Eli Blauser, 18, after Chamness' goal late in the second half of their 8-0 win over rival Lynnwood in the 1st round of the 3A District One tournament Saturday May 3 at Shoreline Stadium.


Shorecrest High's Glenn Paden, left, and Garrett Musar walk around the track during the team's 8-0 win over rival Lynnwood High in the 1st round of 3A District Playoffs

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Daniel Berman is a Seattle, Washington freelance photographer specializing in news, sports, music, and portrait photography.

Recent Clients: Alternative Press Magazine, CMJ, Magazine, Comcast Cable, Convenience Store Decisions Magazine, The Daily Everett Herald Co., Seattle Sound Magazine, SeattleTimes.com, The City of Seattle, Epic Records, Sony Music

4th Annual ASL Bowl

I photographed the 4th annual American Sign Language Bowl at Shoreline Community College today.

Four area high schools competed for points in categories ranging from Instructions to Translation. This was certainly a sensitive assignment for me as many of the students and organizers were non-hearing, making communication difficult.

It was interesting though to try and look for moments when no words were spoken for the duration of the competition.

P.S. Apparently, 'Jazz hands' is how you sign applause.


Cascade High School ASL Team members Tyler Anderson, left, and Amanda Habben discuss strategy during competition at the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA

Guidelines for the 4th Annual ASL Bowl rest on a table Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA

Edmonds Home School's Kaylee Jacobsen and South Kitsap High's Billie Kuner wait with backs turned as an Everett High competitor answers at the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA

Edmonds Home School's Indeah Thomaier waits with back turned as South Kitsap High's Chelsea Thomas, right, answers at the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA.

Caurilyn Harrington waits for instruction from organizer Richard Jacobs during competition at the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA

Judge Barbara Hayes speaks to fellow judges Lance Forshay, center, and Brent Anderson during competition at the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA

Cascade High School ASL Team members Sarah Basto discusses strategy with team mates during competition at the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA

Cascade High School ASL Team member Kahyla McCauley listens intently during competition at the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA

Edmonds Home School's Indeah Thomaeir reacts as her team is awarded the maximum 5 points in the last round of competition, giving them the winning 34 points over Cascade's 32 points at the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA

Competitors sign 'applause' at the conclusion of the 4th Annual ASL Bowl Saturday May 3, 2008 at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA

Comments always welcome,

Daniel

Annual Univ. Washington Spring Scrimmage

I had a good time shooting the UW Huskies Annual Purple-Gold scrimmage for ICON SMI today. It was both my first time shooting for ICON and my first time covering NCAA football.

The last time I was at Husky Stadium was in 2005 when I assisted the legendary photographer Robert Seale, then of The Sporting News. To be there today shooting for myself felt pretty cool.

Anyway, a few pictures...


Quarterback Jake Locker jumps in the air to catch a fake hike, which he then sent sailing for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter.


Husky gold wide receiver Tony Chidiac (#28) gets bungled up with a purple defense on an incomplete pass late in the 4th quarter.


Quarterback Jake Locker gets roughed up early in the 2nd quarter.


Husky purple team member (#11) runs for a small gain in the 3rd quarter.


Husky head coach Tyrone Willingham observes 1st quarter action in the spring scrimmage game.


Purple team tailback Brandon Yakoboski (#35) is brought down by a member of the gold team.


Purple team tightend Chris Izbicki (#4) finds an opening early in the 2nd quarter.


Purple team cornerback Matt Mosley (#19) declares an endzone reception safe, moments before officials did the same, in the 2nd quarter.


Gold team defensive tackle Jovon O' Connor (#55) takes a breather after winning their game against the purple team, as gold team tightend Johnie Kirton (#37) looks on.


A fan looks a little dejected during half time of the annual purple-gold Husky spring scrimmage.

Comments always welcome.

Daniel

Pre Husky Spring Game

I am waiting for the game to start...which I am shooting for ICON SMI. Wish me luck on my first assignment with them.



































Comments always welcome.

Daniel

Waiting for the Dalai Lama Pt. 1

I am down on the field at Qwest Field, sitting on the media podium, waiting until the 1:00pm (or is it 1:30pm?) start to the Dalai Lama Heartbeats for Humanity event. The Dalai Lama is expected to arrive around this time, and right now I am just glad that I found wireless internet access.

Anyway, here are a few pictures that I have been able to make so far, mostly security, empty podiums, and lots of harsh shadows.

Another thing I am glad for, the talented Rod Mar of the Seattle Times letting me know I really could be at the 35 yd press podium and not the 50 yd media podium (stage is in the endzone) as security initially directed me.

P.S., It is way too hot out. My black Nikons are beginning to sear my skin :)



I felt like Deep Throat when my media credential packet instructed me to enter through the 6th Floor Parking Garage. Here is a view across the parking lot to the media entrance. Gotta love the bright blue skies of Spring.


Some event volunteers find themselves in some neat light, deep within the interior of Qwest Field.


A view from the pressbox at Qwest Field.


A Seattle Police Department K-9 Unit Officer guides a bomb-sniffing dog around the stage where the Dalai Lama and others will be presenting at the Heartbeats for Humanity event, part of the Seeds of Compassion week.


Seattle Police Department and ATF officers wait with security and bomb-sniffing dogs before the start of the Heartbeat for Humanity event, part of the Seeds of Compassion event.


A young girl that will be performing with an 1800-member choir looks around as she takes the stage, prior to the start of the Heartbeats for Humanity event.


Two Seattle Police Department Officers admire photographs inside the sixth floor hallway of Qwest Field.

My next update should be with actual pictures of the event. BTW, who knew that a MBP could throw so much light into your eyes, when trying to look at pictures.

Daniel

Shorecrest v. Shorewood Baseball

Shorecrest HS defeated Shorewood 4-1 during their game Saturday March 29 at Shorecrest in Shoreline, WA. Special to The Enterprise/Daniel Berman


Shorecrest outfielder Peter Olsen (26) stretches before an at-bat during their winning 4-1 game against Shorewood HS Saturday March 29, 2008 at Shorecrest in Shoreline, WA.


Shorewood pitcher Bobby LaCount delivers a pitch during the first innining in the team’s 4-1 loss to rival Shorecrest HS Saturday March 29, 2008.


Shorewood 1st baseman Andrew Giles was unsuccessful in tagging out Shorecrest’s leading off Josh Leupuld during the fourth inning of Shorecrest’s winning 4-1 game Saturday March 29, 2008.


Shorecrest HS defeated Shorewood 4-1 during their game Saturday March 29 at Shorecrest in Shoreline, WA.


Shorewood’s Alex Kuniyoshi reacts after missing the ball during an unsuccessful at-bat in the fourth inning of their losing 4-1 game against rival Shorecrest Saturday March 29, 2008.


Shorewood’s Daniel Hammer eyes Shorecrest pitcher James Robbins during the 4th inning of their losing 4-1 game against Shorecrest Saturday March 29, 2008.


Shorewood celebrates a run in the 4th inning.


A Shorecrest outfielder dives unsuccessfully for the ball during the 5th inning of play in their 4-1 win against Shorewood Saturday March 29, 2008.


Shorecrest outfielder Stefan Orallo is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting a 3-run home run to effectively win the game.


A Shorecrest player searches for a lost baseball that was hit into the neighboring forest of Hamlin Park.

Sports Shooter Academy Photos

Monday March 10, 2008

There is so much I could say about my experiences at Sports Shooter Academy V, but the biggest thing I am taking away from all this is what works for a picture and what does not. Having access each day to some really terrific photographer's eye in critiquing the daily selects made growing possible. It was great too to see my fellow SSA participants grow too in such a short amount of time.

I think what really makes the workshop work is the number of different events you can shoot, and bring your personal eye and style to. It was not necessary to shoot telephoto necessarily for every event, nor wide for others. I loved the variety each day and it made for a wonderful week. Also, competing with 50 other photographers to make pictures that impressed faculty, or found a different angle, or showcased a unique moment -- was a real challenge and part of the fun of the Academy.

Getting to know all these different photographers was really fun too -- so many great war stories and hilarious nights. I will remember these good times guys.

To win Best Picture Saturday, Best Single Picture, and Best Student Portfolio is an incredible honor and an amazing feeling. Every day we were all trying so hard to make different and unique pictures and just to hear the faculty say "That's an almost" was a compliment its self. I am happy to win but just as happy to have been in the company of some really talented photographers this week.

If any student out there is considering a trip to a possible SSA VI, they should definitely attend -- you will grow as a photog, make some cool pictures, and have a great time -- if you put energy, enthusiasm, and creativity into the assignments.

Below are 10 of my favorite frames from Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:



Sports Shooter Academy V -- Saturday -- A runner lays on the track after falling during a relay race at the Ben Brown Invitational Track meet at Mount San Antonio College Saturday March 8, 2008. This photo was awarded Best Picture of Saturday as well as Best Single Picture for Sports Shooter Academy V. Photo by Daniel Berman

08MAR08 -- Sports Shooter Academy V -- Saturday -- A runner leaps in the air prior to the start of her race at the Ben Brown Invitational Track meet at Mount San Antonio College Saturday March 8, 2008. Photo by Daniel Berman

08MAR08 -- Sports Shooter Academy V -- Saturday -- A high jumper makes a face after knocking into the bar during the Ben Brown Invitational Track meet at Mount San Antonio College Saturday March 8, 2008. Photo by Daniel Berman

08MAR08 -- Sports Shooter Academy V -- Saturday -- A runner is lit up by the late afternoon sun during a race at the Ben Brown Invitational Track meet at Mount San Antonio College Saturday March 8, 2008. Photo by Daniel Berman

07MAR08 -- Sports Shooter Academy V -- Fri -- Anthony Pico and son Aaron, 11, have been training at the La Habra Boxing Club in La Habra, CA for the past six months. Here they pose after a training session Friday March 7, 2008. Photo by Daniel Berman

07MAR08 -- Sports Shooter Academy V -- Fri -- Samuel Miller is a native of Colombia and moved to Southern California to train and become a professional boxer. He comes to La Habra Boxing Club in La Habra, CA several times per week and finds the gym atmosphere motivating. Here he poses after a training session Friday March 7, 2008. Photo by Daniel Berman

07MAR08 -- Sports Shooter Academy V -- Friday -- Jason Wethington from Brea has been boxing at La Habra Boxing Club for the past two weeks and says the club has been helpful to him. Here Wethington poses for a portrait during a training session Friday March 7, 2008. Photo by Daniel Berman

07MAR08 -- Sports Shooter Academy V -- Fri -- A young girl ignores the volleyball game between California State University Long Beach and Stanford University to concentrate on her gymnastic moves Friday March 7, 2008. Photo by Daniel Berman

06MAR08 -- Sports Shooter Academy V -- Thurs-- UC Irvine center Darren Fells (#33) makes a dunk during their winning 79-62 game against UC-Davis Thursday March 6, 2008. Photo by Daniel Berman.

07MAR08 -- Sports Shooter Academy V -- Fri -- Paul Munoz has played volleyball for the past twelve years and is now looking to start a modeling career. Here Munoz sits during a portrait session at the Orange County Register office in Santa Ana, California Friday March 7, 2008. Photo by Daniel Berman

Daniel