Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Wisconsin Family Reunion

Late fall, October, family reunion on shores of Lake Michigan. A family over over ten is hard to group anywhere at one time. If half shows up, it's a miracle. This year The Kennebeck's celebrated a long awaited reunion at a beautiful resort complete with an indoor swim park for the kids. I was lucky enough to be invited along and help document this wonderful family.
Long time residents of Wisconsin, the family has roots throughout the state and the East Coast. Many members rising to the tops of their fields from medicine to law. Quite the amazing, loving group of people.
An honor to be invited and an honor to be called family. This time near the lake with light snow flurries in the afternoon and temps hovering just under 30 degrees was a lot of fun and a lot of football!
God Bless and Thank you.
HP

Kennebeck, Harry Parker
Kennebeck, Harry Parker
Kennebeck, Harry Parker
Kennebeck, Harry Parker
Kennebeck, Harry Parker
Kennebeck, Harry Parker

Friday, September 25, 2009

Beautiful Santa Barbara

One thing that happens in California, you travel, a lot. Another 8 hour mission from Nor Cal to the deserts of So Cal call for a very needed stop in Santa Barbara to see some friends and meet some new ones.
At the time the Santa Barbara fires were just getting under control. From the pictures you can see how hot it really got. This was at a friends place, on the hill, in the center with almost a 360 view of town. We could see water helicopters and airplanes dropping water on mountainsides for three days.
Lots of fun, poolside in beautiful sunny Santa Barbara.
HP
HarryParkerPhotography
HarryParkerPhotography

Monday, May 25, 2009

Drivin' with the Top Down

Not long after I found a home in California the ultimate California roadster appeared. An early 60's pin tail Alpha Romero. From what I understand there are only a few of these ever made. The entire car is original and completely restored. An amazingly fun ride through the hills of coastal Cali!
One early morning I got the chance to take a quick trip in this machine out to the coast. It was quick and fun. This thing drives like a go cart. Direct connect steering, lots of power and great in the turns.
The time also afforded me the opportunity to get the owner some pics. It was a great way to start the day and we made it a point to go out at least once a week in the mornings for a coastal drive. Nothing but blue skies, enough chill in the air to wear a jacket and stunning scenery.
It's drives like these when words were never spoke. Just an occasional smile will do.
HP

Alpha RomeroAlpha Romero
Alpha Romero
Alpha Romero
Alpha Romero



Sunday, April 26, 2009

Texas Yoga

Long road trip to California with a stop in Texas yeilded a nice photo shoot with Alex an aspiring Yoga teacher starting her own practice. This is a small area and we put more effort into stacking furniture then actually shooting that day.
Using one window gave pretty soft lighting to capture a few poses and head shots.
A perfect pit stop.
Thanks Alex!


alex merkowitsch
alex merkowitsch
alex merkowitsch
alex merkowitsch
alex merkowitsch
alex merkowitsch
alex merkowitsch
alex merkowitsch

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Master Woodworker

Some of the most interesting people you will find right next door. My neighbors in Sebastian Florida just can't be beat. Ron, has built quite the little shop in his garage and I am constantly amazed at what he produces. He has built just about every piece of furniture in his house, from tables, desks, chairs to wooden toy rides. His latest fascination is the wood lathe and making bowls.
Ron's ability to network allowed him to hook up with a wood source, yep, it's a secret too. The pile of stumps looks like firewood to most, but for Ron its all about seeing the art waiting to get out.
Below are some examples of his work. And these peices are in the #20's. He is now over 100 pieces and he keeps getting better and better.
Using some off camera lighting in the middle of day was a challenge I really enjoyed.
Hope you do too.
HP

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Santa Barbara, California Jan 2009

Made a quick trip through Santa Barbara. Nice place. Very beautiful. Couldn't help but trip around for a bit and of course take some pics.
Look what I found. More flight. This is definitely on the list of things to do!




Sunday, January 25, 2009

California Jan 2009

Gotta love the travel. Off to another adventure. This time to work with the world renown Craig O'Brien at Perris Valley Skydiving documenting the California State Record of 162 people at once in the air.
Well, the weather was horrible and we spent a week on the ground. Made a couple of jumps and one attempt at the big way from 20,000 ft. Took eight airplanes to carry everyone. Quite the monumental undertaking and a LOT of fun.
Then it was up the coast for a quick visit with Friends before heading to David Jay's Photography workshop.