The Atomic Rockets @ The Masquerade

THE ATOMIC ROCKETS
Kaleb Drew (vocals, guitar) , Ian Mastrogiacomo(bass) ,
Tyler Nelson (guitar), and Adam Maslia (drums)

On June 11, I photographed The Atomic Rockets, an Atlanta-based rockabilly band, at the Masquerade in Atlanta. They put on a rockin' live show, check em out at: http://www.myspace.com/theatomicrockets
Here are some assorted press and live shots from the night.


Kaleb Drew and drummer Adam Maslia


The Atomic Rockets in purgatory at Masquerade


Ian Mastrogiacomo and Tyler Nelson play the upright bass in purgatory at the Masquerade


A packed crowd at the Masquerade


Ian Mastrogiacomo on the bass


http://www.myspace.com/theatomicrockets

Seeya soon, T.

Conyers Animal Hospital

Thanks for stopping in...long time, no blog. I recently got a job in March working at the weekly DeKalb Neighbor newspaper in Atlanta, covering the Decatur, Chamblee, St. Mountain and Dunwoody areas. We cover DeKalb County most of the week and Rockdale County once a week. Last week in Rockdale, I photographed inside the Conyers Animal Hospital to capture some of the everyday happenings in the veterinary world and one of my first subjects....


...wanted to check out my camera. Veterinary Tech Jess Kellam combs Simon to calm him after a shot.


Amanda Johnson is greeted by Simon as Vet Tech Jess Kellam (center) combs his fur and Vet Tech Heather Hasty looks on in one of the hospital rooms.


Jess Kellam comforts American bulldog Dye as Heather Hasty shaves Dye's stomach for an ultrasound.


Dr. J. Gaines White examines the ultrasound monitor as Dye is held by veterinary technicians Jess Kellam(front) and Heather Hasty.


Dr. Jessica Kidd examines the ultrasound reading as Dr. J. Gaines White moves the device around to locate internal organs.

I get to see the coolest things man!..

ANDD.....


.....the coolest cat faces, haha. Thanks for checking em' out! More photos to come soon! -T.

Spring 2008 in Atlanta

New GT Football Coach Photo Shoot - Atlanta, Ga.

Out of college and in the field! From UGA to GT, huh? This past week I traveled to the Georgia Tech campus with Atlanta photojournalist Michael A. Schwarz. I assisted Michael as he photographed the new Georgia Tech head football coach Paul Johnson on the practice field for candid coaching shots and in Bobby Dodd Stadium for posed portraits.


Michael and I scouted out the field before the shoot to find good angles


We used the gold stadium seating for the setting of a coach portrait


We also used a portable wireless flash to light the portraits near the end zone


Grass of Bobby Dodd stadium



Maybe i just don't get it... is it me or did that generous guy who donated the bathroom maybe stay in college a few extra years? -Tyler

Merry Christmas 2007!

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and great holiday season! Here's some peoples that hang around our house during December....weird.











Happy New Year! - Tyler.

Veterans' Care in Athens, Ga. - The Van

Vietnam veteran Mike Bachler opens the doors to the DAV van inside the Lowe's parking lot, the veterans' meeting place for the ride to Augusta, Ga.

Over the past month, my classmate Lindy Dugger, a graduate student Christy Fricks, and I have been documenting healthcare in Athens, specifically the Chapter 2 Van that takes local veterans to the VA Hospital in Augusta, Ga, about two hours east of Athens. We've met a lot of cool and welcoming people and our project has kinda morphed into both a story about veteran transportation and a profile on the local veterans that use this transportation and Georgia VA Hospitals. The drivers of the van that transport these men and women are all volunteers; the ones we have met are Vietnam veterans. Here are a few pictures of the people in our story, all veterans in past wars and conflicts. Thank you to all the kind people for allowing us to photograph your stories.


Vietnam veteran Bradford Cullen sits in the front seat of the van


Army Veteran Issom Weems, the commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2 and coordinator of transportation in Athens


WWII veteran Julius "Jake" L. Guest, Sergeant in Air Corps tech supply; Guest served during D-Day in Normandy and for a total of 25 months in WWII.


Jake Guest holds a photograph of himself (pictured in the middle)


Christy Fricks interviews her brother Brian Fricks, an Army Sergeant in Operation Iraqi Freedom


Brian Fricks (white shirt) poses with his family and nephew

Thank you for checking out the pictures. Please check back soon for a link to a soundslides presentation of the veterans project where you can hear these veterans present their stories and healthcare in Athens. -Tyler

Petit Le Mans - Part 2

This is another series of photos from the 10th annual Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. on Oct. 6, 2007 including pre-race pictures and the action through midday.


#62 Ferrari and #45 Porsche racing towards turn 12


An Audi LMP1 prototype racing through turns 10 and 11


Corvettes lined up next to the main straightaway before their pre-Le mans race


Family enjoying the morning at Road Atlanta


Driver Brian Dolan suits up for the Corvette race before the Petit Le Mans


#45 Porsche gets air between turns 2 and 3 at Road Atlanta


Cars approach turn 10a at Road Atlanta


The Audi LMP1 leading the pack at the drop of the green flag on the 1st lap


Driver Seth Neiman talks with fans on the grid before the start of the race


Cars complete turn 4 at Road Atlanta


Porsche driver Jim Tafel on the grid


#45 Porsche drives through the crowd toward the pit for the start of the Petit Le Mans


The #8 LMP2 Mazda makes its make through turn 1

Thank you for looking! Check back soon for a soundslides presentation of the race - T.