Toit...like a Toiger

So, I'm back on the old diet-and-bowflex routine. After a few months of eating whatever I wanted and pretty much avoiding exercise at all costs, I've been back on the wagon for about the last three weeks. Feels good.

If you're a dude who's concerned about his weight do yourself a favor and read The Testosterone Advantage Plan. Before Miguel recommended this book to me 3 years ago I was 50 pounds heavier. Because of what I learned I've been able to keep it all off.

I highly recommend this book to the waistband-challenged.

one down...

Today is the 1st anniversary of Lathon Photography! This first year has flown by... I've achieved some of my goals, missed a few, learned a lot, and best of all I've met some great people along the way. And don't get me started on how much fun I've had...

I'm excited about the future! I think I'll celebrate tonight.

Angela & Doyle | Engagement

It seems like yesterday I was roaming the halls of Bryan High School...back when Hilfiger was in, gas was still under a buck a gallon, and I was munching on deadly pizza pockets and sipping Capri Suns everyday at lunch. That was almost ten years ago...these two, my classmates, have been together all this time! And I'm pretty sure it shows in their photos.











my favorites:



I'm looking forward to their wedding in August. I've got a feeling I'll see some familiar faces.

happy tax season!

Damn the man.


*click the image for a bigger view*

WTD

I've seen the light

An old friend of mine, her mother, father, grandmother and I got together at their home for a quick portrait session not too long ago. I did the shoot, which lasted about 30 mins, packed my gear in about 3 minutes, then hit the road, pleased at the portability of the set-ups I'm currently using.

You see, I used to lug around my big studio lights and softboxes because for a light nerd like me there's nothing more coveted than the light from a huge softbox...but they're hell to drag around! For now, as I work nearly 100% on-location, I'll stick to my Strobist-inspired set-ups.

Two light set-up. One strobe shot through an umbrella. One bare, camera right:


Single shoot-through:


the light from the 43" shoot-through is soft, but I'm thinking for even better softbox-quality lighting (portable is the key here) I'll pick up a Photek Softlighter or two:


I've got a portrait special running through May 31st! For more info email me at info(at)lathonphotography(dot)com!

Pablo Neruda

A gift to any and all LP blog stalkers. Beautiful:




Enjoy the weekend!

Matt & Kelly | An Update!

here's a sneak peek at their album design: