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The March 2010 Newsletter

2010-03-11T13:01:00.001-06:00

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the russellgraves.com Photo Minute

2010-03-10T22:57:00.000-06:00

This time, we talk flight photography.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

A New Ad

2010-03-01T20:06:00.003-06:00

One of my images came out in a new ad for HS Strut decoys. I love collaborating with designers and art directors on helping their vision come to life in ads.This is a tongue-in-cheek ad but effective nonetheless.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

The Pig Bomb

2010-02-18T11:14:00.006-06:00

I went out with my buddy Luke Boedeker yesterday. Luke is a pilot and is sometimes hired by ranchers to perform animal damage management on ranches where the feral pig population is out of control.Also, I have to mention that Luke is a cool guy with the coolest aircraft I've ever seen.Anyway, I went flying with him over a Texas Rolling Plains ranch and helped him help the ranchers with the pig

There's an App for that

2010-02-16T13:54:00.002-06:00

I-Phone apps meets russellgraves.com.I thought this was kind of cool.

Bois d'Arc Goodbye

2010-02-07T16:46:00.002-06:00

I usually don't blog on every article or photo I've ever taken but this one is different. This is a story that's pretty close to me and one which I've involved myself more than any other project I've ever done. This article and the coming film is more than 30-years in the making.Check out the web posted article HEREvar addthis_pub="russellgraves"; var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Incredible

2010-01-27T07:07:00.002-06:00

Now while this video is conceptual, it is just a peek at where technology is headed for the print industry. While I predict magazines and books will be around for a while, these coming tablet readers offer some exciting opportuinites for photographers and wannabe videographers like me.Take a few minutes to look.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

russellgraves.com Photo Minute

2010-01-10T15:52:00.004-06:00

How to deal with metering on backgrounds with lots of contrast.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

My Favorites from 2009

2010-01-05T00:01:00.005-06:00

Here's a collection of some of my favorite blog images (in no particular order) from 2009. They are my favorite for a variety of reasons. Some may be technically good while others may have an emotional connection.Either way I think 2009 was a productive year and I look forward to what 2010 brings.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

The January 2010 Newsletter - New Look!

2010-01-04T21:47:00.002-06:00

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Knox County Honkers

2010-01-03T17:58:00.004-06:00

Yesterday, I went on a goose hunt with my buddy Justin Hill of Ranger Creek Goose (www.rangercreekgoose.com).I love waterfowl hunting because of its grittiness and its active nature. Therefore, there are always lots of good opportunities for great images.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Pre-Christmas Duck Hunt

2009-12-29T17:55:00.003-06:00

We knew the snow storm was coming to North Texas but we hunted anyway. Wet and sloppy, the day was a bit warm but the ducks were plentiful. In the end, the day was a productive one for me, my brother, and fellow hunter JJ Kent and his dog Bo.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Making a Point

2009-12-29T17:14:00.004-06:00

I was privileged to spend a bit of time in the field with my Buddy Mike Burpo last week. I have to say that Mike is an incredible dog trainer and it is always a treat to go out with him and his dogs to make some memorable images.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

My Little House on the Prairie

2009-12-28T16:38:00.005-06:00

I shot this picture at dusk this past Saturday and it is of my cabin I've been working on for the past six months. While not completely finished, I about 98% complete. I can't tell you how relieved I am to see the cabin this far along. I've spent lots of time and a fair amount of money getting it to this point but after staying in it with my wife and kids at Christmas, it is well worth the

An Eclectic Mix

2009-12-10T09:42:00.003-06:00

I've been working on a few projects lately... A shoot for Outdoor Life and Purina Feeds have kept me busy over the past two or three weeks but I've also been doing a mix of other personal and editorial work as well.The chance for diversity - that's why I love what I do.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

russellgraves.com Photo Minute

2009-12-06T21:33:00.002-06:00

Here's a new russellgraves.com Photo Minute brought to you by Wolf Camera.Since we now have a title sponsor, be looking for more Photo Minutes in the weeks to come.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

The December Newsletter

2009-12-06T21:28:00.001-06:00

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My Next Photo Seminar

2009-12-06T18:34:00.002-06:00

If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I'll be doing a couple of seminars in Plano, Texas.Here are the details:Saturday, December 12th10am and 2pmWolf Camera Old Towne Dallas 5500 Greenville Avenue, Suite 900Dallas, Texas

My First Deer Stand

2009-11-29T20:05:00.004-06:00

Hunting with my brother this past weekend on my old home turf, I saw something I thought was long gone.You see, last year, the property we've hunted for 30 years was logged and I thought that all of the viable trees were removed from the place. I was surprised when the sun rose on Thanksgiving morning and I saw my old tree stand.Before we knew any better, me my dad, and my brother built this

Photo Seminar

2009-11-17T20:29:00.005-06:00

If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I'll be doing a couple of seminars in Plano, Texas.Here are the details:Friday, November 2710am and 2pmWolf Camera UltraPreston Highlands2401 Preston RoadPlano, TX 75093Hope to see you there!var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

New Mexican Weekend

2009-11-17T20:23:00.002-06:00

Spent a few days in New Mexico doing some video projects and shooting a few pictures. The wildlife, while plenty, just didn't cooperate all that well.Got a few keepers, though.var addthis_pub="russellgraves";

Behind the Scenes

2009-11-09T20:25:00.004-06:00

Here a quick vignette of some behind the scenes video my brother Bubba shot on a recent photo shoot.For you camera nuts, you'll see that lighting was pretty straightforward. I used either a gold reflector or a flash shot through an umbrella (expertly handled by my buddy Tom Drinkwater) combined with natural light for most of the images. Overall, a fun day with a bunch of great people.