Hello all,

I recently participated in offering some excellent photography tips on a local blog.

Please jump on over and take a look at the blog at:

http://blog.billjacobsbmw.com/6-tips-for-getting-your-best-summer-photos/

Happy Friday!

Rick

Not really gone.

Well it might seem that I have not been keeping up with the blog. The truth of it is that I have been focused on my FaceBook page much more than the blog. 

You can find it at http://www.facebook.com/WithintheImage

I have posted more there than anywhere else for that matter. 

I guess I should keep this blog going. I have been working in film again which has been quite a lot of fun. 

I also recently took the camera to Paris and London so I will have some new work from there very soon for all to see.

Bye for now.

Rick

Aurora Art Walk

This past Friday was the 5th Aurora Art Walk and the first time that I participated in it. Let me tell you it was a blast. My section alone had almost 300 visitors in the 4 hours that we were open to the public.

The show would not have been a success if it wasn't for the help of some very special people. Hats off to my incredible wife Tara for her daily push to keep me going and to allow me the freedom to explore my art and to my Dad for helping me set up for the show.

Wrapping Up the latest project!

I know it has been a while since I last blogged. And for good reason. This past week I have been editing down images for my current project - The Abandonment of Manufacturing. I have been going into old machine shops, repair shops, factories that were once places of employment and are now empty, or so it would seem. One location, a locomotive repair shop along the BNSF line still contained large machinery, a folk lift and two locomotives in a incomplete state of repair. Tools and parts were strung about. Puddles of water with oil on the surface created beautiful reflections of the broken windows and holes torn in the roof. Graffiti painted walls added a definition of color that was amazing.

I present the project officially on May 10, 2011 so look for a new gallery added to the site shortly after that.

Take care and keep creating!

Rick

A new photographic trek!

Hi all. Here I am in Seattle out exploring with the camera. Hopefully I will find at least one to take home from this trip. For the benefit of those that don't know, I have a personal motto to work for it. That means there is masking tape over the screen. No previewing here. Get it in the frame of the eye piece. Why you might ask. Because you need to know what it is you are photographing. Sure the beautiful 'accidents' are great to have, but I need that to be the exception and not the norm.

So far I have been to the Public Market, Seattle Center, EBM, Pioneer Square, and the Underground.

So watch for more to come. As soon as I am done, I will share them with you.

Enjoying the Ride

It’s been awhile since my last blog, only because this summer has turned into one crazy ride!

On June 25^th, I participated in the Relay for Life walk for the American Cancer Society. As a cancer survivor, I was honored and privileged to take part in this amazing opportunity to show support and give back to this wonderful organization. They helped me better understand this disease and gave me a refuge while going through this dramatic period in my life.

As an artist, I now have the opportunity to give back, by donating a portion of proceeds from my upcoming show at Limestone Coffee & Tea in Batavia to the American Cancer Society.

I am currently preparing for my gallery debut at Limestone. I’ve been busy carefully selecting and framing all the photos that will be highlighted throughout the month of August. Thanks to all my mentors for helping me with supplies, and a special thank you to my PR gal at Lotus Blu Media, who has been busy promoting the hell out of me!

And I’m happy to announce that my show will continue on in the month of September, this time in beautiful Galena, Illinois. Jamie Carrol of Jamie’s Wine Bar is graciously hosting a showing of my work, with a special meet-n-greet on September 18^th. If you happen to be in town that weekend, stop by!

One Exciting Summer

Well, it’s official! My first private show will be the entire month of August at Limestone Coffee & Tea in Batavia. I am honored and delighted to be featured at this hot spot and would like to personally thank the owner, Maureen Mares, for this amazing opportunity.

I will be having a special debut party for all my friends and family one night in August, details to follow soon. If you can come out, I’d love to see you and share the stories behind my work.

I’m currently on summer break from school and am looking for more projects to fill up my schedule. If you have any thoughts or ideas on how we can help each other, contact me to discuss. This will help me build my portfolio, as well as give you some great photos that will last a lifetime.