Category Archives: Gear

1st Day in Oaxaca, Mexico

Posted on February 13, 2015 by brotherjoe

Spent the late morning photographing at El Convento de Santiago Apostol Cuilapan. It was supposed to be a convent but it was never completed. Today was our first full day in Oaxaca. I’m here photographing with Mission Focused and … Continue reading →

Posted in about me, Canon, Gear, Mexico, Oaxaca | Tagged Adventures in LIfe, brotherjoe, Canon, El Convento de Santiago Apostol Cuilapan, God, Mexico, Mission Focused, missions, Oaxaca, photography, photojournalism, travel photography | Leave a comment

iphonography :: The Best Camera is the One You Have with You!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by brotherjoe

H Mart has been in town for a little while now and there always seems to be a ton of cars in the parking lot. I have been wanting to go see what all the fuss was but never took … Continue reading →

Posted in about me, Family, Food, Gear, Philosophy | Tagged brotherjoe, foodie, H Mart, iphonography, photo, photography, photojournalism, San Diego, street photography | Leave a comment

Shooting Warriors :: The Rock Academy

Posted on January 15, 2015 by brotherjoe

I began going to the Rock Church in 2001, and when they decided to start a school, I started helping photograph different events and sports. How much I helped, has varied from year to year, but it’s always been fun and … Continue reading →

Posted in about me, Canon, First Frame, Fun, Gear, Jesus!, Philosophy, Rock Academy | Tagged basketball, brotherjoe, Canon, Jesus, photography, photojournalism, Rock Academy, Rock Church, San Diego, soccer, Warriors | Leave a comment

First Frame :: Sundays at Starbucks

Posted on January 6, 2015 by brotherjoe

On Sunday evenings, I make it a habit of chilling in my local Starbucks. It has become a time to relax, read, listen to music, work on photos or just talk with the guys behind the counter. It’s turned into … Continue reading →

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Fun with the Mighty Canon S90

Posted on June 7, 2012 by brotherjoe

Corkscrew: f/5 1/13 ISO 400 We had some fun in class tonite. Danie didn’t bring her camera so I let her use mine. I used my “backup” fun camera….the Canon S90. I love this little camera! We set up 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Canon, Gear, Philosophy | Tagged brotherjoe, Canon, Canon S 90, collectors pins, cork screw, country pins, fun, Italia, Italy, Jesus, photo, photography, pins, souvenir pins, toys, wines | Leave a comment

Gotta Have it!?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by brotherjoe

Gotta Have-it? I’m not so sure… Sure, if you were to give me either of these cameras, I would take em…I’m no fool! Of course I’d keep one and sell the other. But with technology moving at such a rapid pace what … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, Philosophy | Tagged Amat Victoria Curam, brotherjoe, Canon, Canon 5d Mk III, Douglas Kirkland, Jesus, Mission Focused, Nikon, Nikon D800, photography, photojournalism, polaroid, technology | 1 Comment

Keeping Focused

Posted on January 26, 2012 by brotherjoe

My “first camera” was a Minolta. It looked something like this camera, but I don’t remember which model it was. It was the family camera and sometime around sixth or seventh grade I started playing with the camera. My uncle … Continue reading →

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file under :: REALLY!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by brotherjoe

This weekend was busy in terms of opportunities to get out and take photos…when your out and about you can’t help but notice how many people have cameras today. I was down in La Jolla this weekend taking some military … Continue reading →

Posted in about me, David duChemin, Gear, Military Family Portraits | Tagged Hasselblad, La Jolla Cove | Leave a comment