Title: Bean Counter.I’ve always been a fan of Depth of Field and bokeh. In fact, it’s one of my favorite things about photography.So what is Depth of Field?http://photography.about.com/od/takingpictures/ss/DOF.htmKnowledge is Power. =D

Title: Bean Counter.

I’ve always been a fan of Depth of Field and bokeh. In fact, it’s one of my favorite things about photography.

So what is Depth of Field?
http://photography.about.com/od/takingpictures/ss/DOF.htm

Knowledge is Power. =D

Title: Empty Dreams.5 Things I Love About This Coffee Photo1. The textures that pop out of the woodgrain/table.2. Silky smooth depth of field.3. Tack-sharp focal point on the coffee cup’s handle.4. The light orbs/points of light on the water cup in the bokeh.5. Most importantly… the photo has not only a true black and white tone, but all the shades of gray in-between. 

Title: Empty Dreams.

5 Things I Love About This Coffee Photo

1. The textures that pop out of the woodgrain/table.

2. Silky smooth depth of field.

3. Tack-sharp focal point on the coffee cup’s handle.

4. The light orbs/points of light on the water cup in the bokeh.

5. Most importantly… the photo has not only a true black and white tone, but all the shades of gray in-between. 

Title: Bikes and Coffee.The sun has finally come out in the Midwest… totally making me think it’s time to get the bike back out and on the road today!Shot with a Fujifilm X100 inside the Heritage General Store in Chicago, IL.http://www.heritagebicycles.com

Title: Bikes and Coffee.

The sun has finally come out in the Midwest… totally making me think it’s time to get the bike back out and on the road today!

Shot with a Fujifilm X100 inside the Heritage General Store in Chicago, IL.
http://www.heritagebicycles.com

Title: The Look of Coffee.Nerd-Chic portrait of my assistant Ian Anderson. Natural light through an open window, no flash and taken with a Canon EOS 5DMark III / EF 35mm f/1.4L combo.

Title: The Look of Coffee.

Nerd-Chic portrait of my assistant Ian Anderson. Natural light through an open window, no flash and taken with a Canon EOS 5DMark III / EF 35mm f/1.4L combo.

Title: Looking His Age.Portrait of my assistant. I tend to get this look A LOT! Shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a EF 35mm f/1.4L lens.

Title: Looking His Age.

Portrait of my assistant. I tend to get this look A LOT! Shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a EF 35mm f/1.4L lens.

Title: Visible Light.There are so many things I like about this photo…. from the illustrations on the chalkboard wall to the amber glow of the light. Throw in a few handwritten fonts and a off center composition and we have a winner!I know I took the shot… so I may be playing favorites, but this image might be my favorite photo that I’ve ever taken.I should also mention that this photo was taken at a coffeehouse and we all know coffee is near and dear to the way I function daily. Location: Astro Coffee. Corktown, Detroit, Michigan.http://www.astrodetroit.com

Title: Visible Light.

There are so many things I like about this photo…. from the illustrations on the chalkboard wall to the amber glow of the light. Throw in a few handwritten fonts and a off center composition and we have a winner!

I know I took the shot… so I may be playing favorites, but this image might be my favorite photo that I’ve ever taken.

I should also mention that this photo was taken at a coffeehouse and we all know coffee is near and dear to the way I function daily. 

Location: Astro Coffee. Corktown, Detroit, Michigan.
http://www.astrodetroit.com

Title: Lemonjello’s.Holland, Michigan coffeehouse love! Pretty much one of the only reasons to make the trip out to that part of the Lakeshore.Shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, and 580 EX II Speedlite (off-camera flash via sync-cord).

Title: Lemonjello’s.

Holland, Michigan coffeehouse love! Pretty much one of the only reasons to make the trip out to that part of the Lakeshore.

Shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, and 580 EX II Speedlite (off-camera flash via sync-cord).

Title: Creative Caramelization.Quite possibly the most creative coffee shot I have taken to date… right?Outtake from a recent shoot at The Heartside Gallery & Studio. Image taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens.

Title: Creative Caramelization.

Quite possibly the most creative coffee shot I have taken to date… right?

Outtake from a recent shoot at The Heartside Gallery & Studio. Image taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens.

Title: Artistry.Just because I’m in a Black and White sorta mood… he is a nice spot of coffee love!

Title: Artistry.

Just because I’m in a Black and White sorta mood… he is a nice spot of coffee love!

Title: Whereabouts.Window shot from Rowster - New American Coffee in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a EF 35mm f/1.4L lens.

Title: Whereabouts.

Window shot from Rowster - New American Coffee in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a EF 35mm f/1.4L lens.