OFASS::Sharing the love w/ future photographers

Last July out of sheer luck I had the wonderful opportunity to teach photography to 4th and 5th graders though the City of Oakland's Park and Rec Oakland Fine Arts Summer School (OFASS). It was a short 4 week program where children in Oakland have the opportunity to take all sorts of different art classes, one of them being my photography class.

This year I have the great honor to teach again. Last year I received a few donation of old digital cameras from talented photographers like Erica Berger and Bill Head and I purchased 2 extra digital SLRs and let the kids use my personal dSLRs. We had a ratio of 4 - 5 kids per camera, which was great for the first time. But this year I'd like to ask for everyone's help in getting equipment for the kids to learn on.

If you have an old dSLR that is just collecting dust we'd love to borrow it for the duration of the program. We'll do our best to return it in the same condition as we received it and if by any means it is damaged I will personally repay you out of my pocket. If you do have anything you'd like to donate to help, please email me at rob@nlightenimages.com. The program starts in June 22nd and runs through July 17.

Here are some photos that the kids took last year. Remember, the KIDS TOOK THESE PHOTOS!!!

Julie + Dave::Radiance

After having to cancel twice because of bad weather I finally had a chance to get out there in the SF cityscape to get some shots of this amazing couple. I remember when I first met Julie and Dave they just radiated with life and love for one another. That radiance really shined through tonight in their engagement session.

Check it out yourselves and be prepared to nLightened by their love for one another.

Corina + Roger::Sweetness

I had the great honor to work with one of my favorite photographers Scott of Scott Andrew Fine Photography for this wedding. Since it was in my home town of Fresno, Scott asked if I could help him capture this day for Corina and Roger. The weather was lovely (winter in Fresno usually isn't so lovely) and the people were warm. Nothing like a good visit back home.

Check it out the sweetness yourselves!