: IM - beginnings

IM 2009 013, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

So back on the October 22nd, I went out for a little personal project shoot. I decided it was time to turn the camera on me for no other reason than to just document me. I want this to be a personal project, and do pictures for everything that makes me who I am, trying to be a bit reflective and honest. Most all of you have seen the goofball side, and there are still a few pictures in there, but this is more about experimenting with the camera, trying different things and trying to convey who I am (or IM) through self portraits.

I'm still working on what it will look like when it's done, how I exactly want to do it, but I figure a road trip is as good as any time to start. So, here it is. A few of my dad in there, because he of course is part of who IM and more will come into play around Christmas when I get to see my family again! Stoked!

Here it is, IM - beginnings. a work in progress. just like me.

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This is for my conflicted self or ADD self, not sure which yet... Taken the Friday after the inception, long exposure, timer, tripod & hand held flash

My dad, pretty amazing guy. He goes and goes and goes. One of the hardest working men I know and can tell you anything about cars. He tried to pass that along to me... I wasn't too interested. Found out his dad tried to pass along his love of geology & rocks to him, he wasn't too interested either. like father, like son I guess. Even though we've had our hard times, I still love him. I'm proud of him. Proud to be his son. We celebrate another birthday this year, New Years Day. It will rule!

I believe I just woke up from trying to nap, hard to do when you don't wanna miss a thing.

Out in the middle of a field in UT. There are times when you'd like to just pull your hat down and just plow through whatever is going on.

This is me not shaving for a few days. Actually looks scruffy. there was a time when it would take a week for shadows to show up. not so much any more. It's getting a little out of hand.

All the above images, with the exception of the "Hat Down" pic were taken with a 50/1.4. Hat Down was a 16-35/2.8. And the below pic was taken with my Lensbaby Composer with the 2.8 ap ring in. Love that lens, need to use it more often!

And of course, too many serious or non bonkers faces just don't work :)

And yes, there is a little patch of gray on my chin. I have a little gray patch on the right side of my head (I think), but I have now developed one on my chin. stoked. no really. woo. :D

For the complete set, be sure to check out the slideshow ..::HERE::.. here's to getting personal!

: Road Trip

RoadTrip2009 012, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

This is the first road trip I've done with my dad that I can remember. I might have done one way back in the day, but this was absolutely one to remember. Trying to set out to Kansas to see a family farm that I've always heard of, but never seen. In late October... yeah, the Parris timing as usual, was phenomenal!

WY hit with snow storms closed down the I70 East from Rawlins onward. So we pulled out my G1, and did a quick reroute, head south on the 789, hit CO and the I80 and head east - hizaaa! Except come about midnight when we finally get outside of Denver, we see signs saying the 80's closed. we still keep pushing... didn't work. We ended up staying the night in the Wal Mart parking lot. To say it was cold is like saying the sun is a little on the bright side.

Epic. Amazing. a blast! Thanks dad, I had an awesome time and am looking forward to the spring and finally getting to Kansas :D

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: Road Trip & IM preview

road trip 007, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

The great road trip that was great and on the road, but not all the way done. The snow beat us, put up a great white wall of wind & flakes covering the I-80 East at Rawlins & then nailed us again on the I-70 East just past Denver. But the roundtrip of 1,870 miles was amazing. Great stories from my dad, a lot of fun, time with my dad, a great time to be out and see the country and did I mention, time with my dad!

It also allowed me some time to work on my new project, the "IM" series, which started out originally as "I aM". Most people who know me, know me as the former straw chewing, hyper, ADD, laughing all the time and having fun type guy. Which is all still true, although not so much the straws lately. So I thought I would turn the camera on me and try some experiments to show a bit more of who IM. Still working out the details and what it will look like exactly, but a preview of the rough is after the jump...

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