BBQ Block Party with Jazz slipped in

I first shot for the Brewing Co. last year at one of their monthly gigs at Velma's in South San Francisco.

the Brewing Co. is the elitists of jazz music in the bay area.
"SFJazz Summerfest is a seires of free, outdoor summer concerts. This concert features Clifford Brown III & The Brewing Co.

Led by the acclaimed young trumpeter Clifford Brown III, grandson of jazz trumpet legend Clifford Brown, The Brewing Co. is firmly rooted in the post-bop jazz of the 50’s and 60’s with branches reaching to today’s soul-jazz and nu-jazz movements. Don’t miss this intoxicating band that defines the concept of “cool and smooth.” - SFFUNCHEAP.COM

Clifford Brown (trumpet), Collin Williams (Bass), Rick Rivera (Drums), Randy Craig (Keys), Oscar Pangilinan (Sax)
http://www.reverbnation.com/thebrewingco







not having time to shoot sucks so bad, but when i get invited to take some shots for live music you can count me in.



there was bbq roasted pork and beer!

sometimes we go about using and expecting certain things from the tools we use. for example, my dslr which i use to take photos. i like the quality i get and i like the technical control when i use it. then take the holga. film toy camera with plastic build, light leaks and vignetting included. only two apertures to choose from and your choice of 100th sec speed or bulb mode.
i always say the best photo is taken depending on the eye behind the camera. your equipment shouldn't always imply the quality of photos you take. with knowledge of what your camera can do and what it's capable of, you can take some of the best photos with any camera. film or digital. keeping that in mind i discovered the camera app. if you have a smartphone then you know well there's almost an app for a certain image related or video related content.
i stumbled upon this after receiving my new phone an HTC Inspire 4G. on sale for $20 dolla yo! yes great deal. other than the battery going quick from too much online use, this phone has met my expectations. yes it's my first smartphone and no this isn't a review on it. so going back to the camera app. i downloaded it and just beamed with joy after viewing the numerous camera effects you can make. it was like getting two flavors at BiRite Creamery! you got the effects of film cameras but the ease and use of the digital camera. don't like the way it looked, try and take it again! but like any camera, lose the moment and never see it again. lol









i just couldn't believe how fun these images were. i couldn't stop taking them