Photography from Nicholas Viltrakis

080910 Tyler is One Amazing Character!

Last Monday my wonderful wife and I got to hang out with the fascinating Tyler.

It was HOT!

Tyler is an exceptional artist in drawing and painting, as well as other areas (photography for one).

We chose the diverse architecture of the University of Cincinnati as the backdrop for one of the coolest shoots ever!

SCIENCE!

We know Tyler from way back in the Little Miami School district days. His wonderful mother, Kym, even accompanied my wife on the cover story of a Cincinnati Enquirer news article.

To a bright future, my friend!

081110 The Lovely Ms. Sydney

Terri and I had the most fun with Sydney last Wednesday!

Sydney is a dedicated athlete...

And a wonderful person with a relaxed personality!

While shooting portraits at the little waterfall "Flatrock," I did a little shutter speed demonstration.

Click here for the image.

The shoot was already great when we headed to get some photos with Syd's horse Tucker (I hope that's right!)

Thank you very much for letting us hang out for the afternoon Syd!

080310 Second Chance with OJ Santiago and Rigved

After the first photoshoot with Rigved and his R6 my good friend, the amazing automotive photographer OJ Santiago, wanted to try his amazing style of motion portraits.

(Photo by OJ Santiago. Processing by NV)

Hanging out the window is one way to do it, but there are better ways to get motion photography.

These stills were my still frame captures of Rigved from the session.

Photo below by O J Santiago

Photo above by OJ Santiago

Isn't this superawesome? This is one of the final images of the shoot. (Processing by NV, original)

Seriously, if you like what you're riding or driving, you need to call OJ Santiago.

080610 Ol' Man Rekers Birthday Bash

Once a year a celebration of titanic proportions consumes Cincinnati and or a nearby suburb.

This year it was MainStrasse and the celebration was the costumed birthday of the infamous method actor, Ol' man Rekers.

(Photo by RKHighlander)

I was rockin the shades indoors.

A dance party is the best thing for an old man to feel young again!

And dancing there was...

And tossing...

And shufflin'...

And pretty lights!

You're the man Kris Rekers... Go on and live yourself another year.

PS - a full slide show is available.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCQorRfK9cc)

The arrival at the Cock and Bull English Pub.

(Sidenote: He had no idea I was filming this. We all arrived separately and I brought my 7D. He was in character like that for the entire evening.)

080510 My Friends The Husers

This fantastic family is the Husers.

Two of the neatest kids,

and two really great friends!

080710 Misc. More Old Friends

In other news, I've just sent off two portrait orders for recent seniors. Ms. Blair,

(This is just a test shot from the Huser's family portrait, but it's really pretty.)

and Mr. Stacey. I just want to say thanks again to both of them!

Welcome to the first post that hasn't been all business for a long time! This one is about all the stuff we have been able to see in all the places we have photographed for clients (and some other around the house left-overs).