Event Photography: Solar Rock 2010

March 30th, 2010

This past Saturday was another one of those warm, sunny Tucson classics. Perfect for one of the first days of spring 2010. All the better for holding Solar Rock, a sun-powered concert in Himmel Park.

Attendees could review and sign the Solar Energy Industries Association's Solar Bill of Rights...

Event Photography - reviewing Solar Bill of Rights at Solar Rock 2010, Tucson, Arizona

Or how about some Arizona sun-baked pizza?

Event Photography - sun-baked pizza at Solar Rock 2010, Tucson, Arizona

Care for some music with that solar-cooked food? Solar Rock's concert lineup included the guys and gals from Run Boy Run...

Concert Photography - Run Boy Run in concert at Solar Rock 2010, Tucson, Arizona

Kevin Pakulis and his longtime bassist, Larry Lee Lerma, provided a tasty blend of blues, country, and rock...

Concert Photography - Kevin Pakulis and Larry Lee Lerma in concert at Solar Rock 2010, Tucson, Arizona

Later in the afternoon, concertgoers were treated to a smokin' hot show by Mitzi Cowell and her band. Here's Mitzi...

Concert Photography - Mitzi Cowell in concert at Solar Rock 2010, Tucson, Arizona

Mitzi Cowell's band included Heidi Wilson on saxophone and Nick Augustine on bass...

Concert Photography - Heidi Wilson and Nick Augustine in concert with the Mitzi Cowell band at Solar Rock 2010, Tucson, Arizona

Mitzi and her band got the people up and dancing!

Event Photography - Dancers at Solar Rock 2010, Tucson, Arizona

Tip: You can view more event photography in my portfolio and on this blog. I am also available for event photography assignments in Tucson, Arizona, and elsewhere. I specialize in concerts, festivals, parades, political rallies, and sporting events. To check availability and to request a proposal, please e-mail me or call 520-690-1888.

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Event Photography: 4th Avenue 2010 Spring Street Fair

March 24th, 2010

This past weekend was one of those springtime Tucson classics. Sunny days, warm temperatures, and who wants to spend a moment indoors? Time to head down to 4th Avenue for the 40th annual Street Fair.

If you rode your bike to the fair, the City of Tucson offered free valet parking. And, yes, I took advantage of it -- that's my bike at the far left...

Bicycle Photography - valet bike parking at the 4th Avenue 2010 Spring Street Fair, Tucson, Arizona

The 4th Avenue Street Fair stretches for a mile between University Boulevard and the railroad tracks. That's a lot of walking and calorie-burning, but not to worry. These guys would be happy to help you out...

Event Photography - grilling steaks at the 4th Avenue 2010 Spring Street Fair, Tucson, Arizona

Care for some music to go with your fair shopping? There were plenty of acts to choose from. Here's Tucson singer/songwriter Leila Lopez...

Event and Concert Photography - Leila Lopez performs at the 4th Avenue 2010 Spring Street Fair, Tucson, Arizona

"Spin and win! Everyone's a winner here at KXCI!" says deejay Ron Cipriani. A fairgoer pays a dollar for a spin of the community radio station's wheel -- and she wins a prize...

Event Photography - Spinning the KXCI prize wheel at the 4th Avenue 2010 Spring Street Fair, Tucson, Arizona

Further down the way, we have Bob and Trish, a happily married couple who enjoy throwing things at each other...

Event Photography - Jugglers Bob and Trish at the 4th Avenue 2010 Spring Street Fair, Tucson, Arizona


Tip: You can view more event photography in my portfolio and on this blog. I am also available for event photography assignments in Tucson, Arizona, and elsewhere. I specialize in concerts, festivals, parades, political rallies, and sporting events. To check availability and to request a proposal, please e-mail me or call 520-690-1888.

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Event Photography: Tucson Festival of Books 2010

March 16th, 2010

Care to share your love of reading with thousands of your best friends? Well, the Tucson Festival of Books is your kind of place. Now in its second year, the festival drew bibliophiles of all ages to the University of Arizona Mall.

While there were plenty of booths filled with the latest books from all manner of publishers, used book seekers weren't left out. They flocked to the abundant offerings at Habitat for Humanity Tucson's Habistore...

Event Photography - used book shoppers at Tucson Festival of Books 2010

Since this was such a large event, blades were one of the best ways to get around and see everything...

Event Photography - bladers at Tucson Festival of Books 2010

How about some tunes to go with all of those words? Gertie and the TO Boys brought plenty of waila and chicken-scratch music from the Tohono O'odham Nation...

Event Photography - Gertie and the TO Boys in concert at Tucson Festival of Books 2010

Don't feel like walking back to your car? Ttaking the pedicab...

Event Photography - Pedicab at Tucson Festival of Books 2010


Tip: You can view more event photography in my portfolio and on this blog. I am also available for event photography assignments in Tucson, Arizona, and elsewhere. I specialize in concerts, festivals, parades, political rallies, and sporting events. To check availability and to request a proposal, please e-mail me or call 520-690-1888.

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Nature Photography: Winter Rains Bring Spring Weeds

March 5th, 2010

 It's been a very rainy winter here in Tucson. More than three inches of the wet stuff has fallen on my house and yard since January. We're supposed to get more rain this weekend.

In addition to bringing forth spring flowers like the ones on this front yard primrose...

Nature Photography - blooming primrose in Tucson, Arizona

...the rains have also given rise to a bumper crop of weeds...

Nature Photography - pulling weeds by the fistful in Tucson, Arizona

Which leads me to coin a new slogan: Weed-pullers of the world unite!

Tip: You can view more nature photography in my portfolio.

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