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Author Archives: Paul Edward

Began as a darkroom tech in 1970. 800+ wedding photographed on four continents. Now semi-retired, I teach photography and wedding album design classes, and am the Support manager for the [b] School — a social network for photographers.

Civil War Portraits — Huntington Beach Civil War Reenactment, 2010

Labor Day Weekend brings the Civil War to Huntington Beach. Held each year, behind the library, in Central Park, it provides plenty of photo opportunities. Other scenes of the day.

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Democracy is…

About the challenge YOUR VOICE. YOUR PHOTO. The Challenge Take a photo that completes the phrase Democracy is… and share it with the world. *FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF RULES AND REQUIREMENTS VISIT: http://www.democracyphotochallenge.america.gov/rules.html.

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Return to San Juan Capistrano

I know, I promised infrared, but I went back to the mission at San Juan Capistrano. This time, I used a Nikon D700 with a 50mm 1.4, for most of the images. After awhile, Joe Photo and I traded lenses and I shot with his 20-35mm 2.8. Joe and I are both members of the...

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Huntington Beach City Council

I don’t normally use this blog to make political statements. However, I live in a beach community, in Southern California. Beach communities have to do a balancing act. On one hand, they want to provide a safe and fun atmosphere that will attract visitors and serve their needs. Economic growth is important to all communities....

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Mission – San Juan Capistrano

Some friends of mine are planning a trip to photograph the mission, in San Juan Capistrano. I dug through the archives and found some images from 2003 and 2004. All where shot with a Nikon D100. I still have that camera, but it has been converted to infrared only. I’ll post some IR images, next...

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Baby Photos — Sophia at Six Months

Friday afternoon, I had a visit from Sophia. I took her pictures just after she was born, and now it was time for her six-month session — and she was prepared with big brown eyes, one new tooth, and expressions that ranged from happy to perplexed! Both Sophia and her mom are beautiful. Here’s a...

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Descanso Gardens

Up at 6AM for breakfast at IHOP. It’s my wife’s birthday, but we have full schedules today, so this was the birthday party and she paid!! But, last Sunday, we celebrated early with a trip to Descanso Gardens. She loves flowers, so this was the perfect day. All shots are with a Nikon D700 and...

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Battleshark Challenge

Really been slackin’ with the blog, lately. Went to an Army recruiting thingie, on the beach, in Huntington Beach, on Saturday. Ah, to be young and so full of energy.

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Beachcruisers in Huntington Beach

Some images from the 10th Annual Beachcruisers Meet, in Huntington Beach. I noticed that most of the men were in their sixties, and wearing Hawaiian or Surf motif shirts, that probably fit them better, a few years ago.

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Single Focal Length Lens Photowalk

Photowalks are a great way to get out and challenge yourself, yet have a relaxed day of shooting — relaxed in the sense that you have no client to satisfy — just yourself:-) A great way to recharge the batteries!! Yesterday, the challenge was to use just one lens — more accurately, one focal length,...

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