http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:29:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've been in Dallas at the Morning News for almost six months now.  I've grown so much here. Not only have I become a better shooter, but I've also learned video.  It's been an amazing experience that I will always treasure.  Thanks to the staff and the photo editors for ... http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/08/19/thank-you/ I haven't been shooting stills too much at work. I'm learning video now, but thought I'd post two old ones. One is a friend from school. The other was recently bumped out of my portfolio. It's probably one of my favorite photos I've ever taken. Everybody tells ... http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/07/15/old-flames/ Just went on a walk with my roommate, Sonya, and the dog, Nola, after work. Brought the camera along. Here are some I liked... http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/07/06/around-my-neighborhood/ Gina Murray, (center) waits for the right Dart bus to get to the grocery store with her four grandchildren Terrell Frison, (left to right) Kizzy Frison, Krystal Murray, and Isaiah Frison at the Dart Corinth Street train station after power was knocked out to the train's power lines on Saturday ... http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/07/06/dart-is-down/ Lafon's fireworks stand in Lucas, Texas. Shot video and stills at the same time.  It was quite a challenge choosing what camera and when.  Here's a link and a still.... http://www.dallasnews.com/video/dallasnews/hp/index.html?nvid=259571&shu=1 http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/07/01/first-video/ ...and not the beer. http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/06/22/pbr/ I always find it amazing when we as photographers, journalists, etc. walk into situations such as this one and are thanked for coming. I think that most of the time we are seen as an enemy or exploiting the suffering, but we (in my mind) are just trying to show ... http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/06/20/vigil-2/ Director Jonathan Levine (left) and actor Josh Peck came to Dallas to promote their new movie "The Wackness". It was one of those quick hit deals where they try to get you in and out. Both were extremely nice though and I definitely wanna see the movie. http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/06/16/the-wackness/ On Sunday temperatures reached 101 degrees. The warmest day yet. I can't believe how hot it is here. Here's a feature I found. http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/06/16/the-heat-is-on/ I covered the Bombardier Learjet 550k at Texas Motor Speedway last night. I've shot nascar before, but this was tough to shoot. They're faster and less likely to get in a wreck so you gotta be ready for anything at any time. I got the one bad ... http://www.willdeshazer.com/blog/2008/06/08/indy-cars-and-dare-devils/