Adventures in Cameraland

Hiatus

2007-08-07T13:04:00.000-07:00

Hello friends and family,
From now on, I'll be putting photos and posts on my blog for Egypt - egyptianagape.blogspot.com - just so's you know. I don't have a ton up quite yet, but should be updating it regularly soon. I'll probably return to this one in a year. Hope you all enjoy!

Hugs and kisses,
Annie

Happy 4th

2007-07-03T00:43:00.000-07:00

Nena... not so much a fan of firework noise.

Family Party

2007-06-30T00:36:00.000-07:00

We don't really visit, we invade.

Dad in the Garden

2007-06-26T01:45:00.000-07:00

Being all proud of his tomatoes. If you're a veggie fan, let me know and I'll deliver some homegrown goods - tomatoes, eggplants, squash - we have a ton. And they're delicious. And I don't have anything better to do.

Picture to Share

2007-06-25T00:34:00.000-07:00

Just in case I don't make it to Pei Wei on Tuesday, here's my photo to share. You ladies are awesome.

Welcoming Home Party

2007-06-24T17:13:00.000-07:00

Guess who was more excited to see me than anyone?

Flying Home, Attempt #1

2007-06-23T17:03:00.000-07:00

My triumphant arrival to the airport for my 9:30 am flight... which left at 8:25 am.

Diptych Craze

2007-06-22T00:30:00.000-07:00

Jumping on the bandwagon with a Polaroid.

Life with Mark Mulligan

2007-06-21T16:29:00.000-07:00

Essentials for a nice, non-dorky home haircut:
-Beard Trimmer ( +charger)
-Mirror
-Porch
-Camera (if you are haircutting a photographer)

Life on the Farm

2007-06-20T15:58:00.000-07:00

From the Big City to rolling green hills, horses, one-eyed dogs and the most beautiful people in Virginia.

New York, New York

2007-06-18T15:28:00.000-07:00

Good times in the Big Apple. I attended Sunday Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, sun-bathed in Central Park and did the Empire State Building thing. Thanks to Drew for having a birthday of nothing to do but be a great host.

2,500 miles in 3 days

2007-06-15T01:46:00.000-07:00

After a drastic change in plans, Rob and I are B-lining it to New York City just in time for Chiron/Magnum magic. We are currently in some city in Ohio and will hit NYC tomorrow afternoon. Nope, no pictures of Yellowstone or Chicago, but who doesn't love 35 hours of good, solid time in the car?

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

2007-06-14T08:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Mt. Rushmore,
You are too difficult to find. Please reposition yourself in a more convenient location.
Sincerely Yours,
Annie Snodgrass

Backcountry Camping

2007-06-13T01:37:00.000-07:00

I still don't know what to think about camping that requires a permit and viewing a 20-minute video on bear attacks. Luckily, we didn't see any hungry grizzlies on the trail.

Glacier National Park, Montana

2007-06-12T09:15:00.000-07:00

Thompson Falls, Montana

2007-06-11T01:11:00.000-07:00

East

2007-06-10T10:09:00.000-07:00

Driving through Washington.

I love these people

2007-06-10T10:07:00.000-07:00

Rob's portrait of the Valencia and Dave Lund - our Washington hosts. Thanks for an incredible weekend.

The Island

2007-06-09T10:03:00.000-07:00

A few from Vashon. Although a little wet and cold, one of my favorite places on earth.

Vashon Island, Washington

2007-06-08T01:13:00.000-07:00

After several meals of peanut butter crackers and more granola bars than I can count, you can only imagine how amazing it was to have a good ol' home-cooked, northwestern meal. Rob and I somehow managed to land a couple of nights on a friend's island estate off the coast of Seattle which included the best clam chowder and salmon I've ever had. More tomorrow.

Thank you Oregon

2007-06-07T00:54:00.000-07:00

For Amish visitors and a beautiful sunset.

Redwood National Forest, California

2007-06-07T00:46:00.000-07:00

Did you ever imagine that something could make Rob Strong look tiny?

Just in case you think all my pictures look alike...

2007-06-06T22:53:00.000-07:00

I do too. Photographer's block.

Goodbye San Fran, Hello Beautiful Northern Cali

2007-06-06T22:47:00.000-07:00

Today we left Tolu and the big city and drove up coasts and thru trees.

San Francisco, California

2007-06-05T21:35:00.000-07:00

A look over the city.

Monterey Aquarium

2007-06-04T16:11:00.001-07:00

Gotta love pictures of kids. I blame the three buses that unloaded them.

Highway 1

2007-06-03T15:43:00.000-07:00

Generations

2007-06-02T22:22:00.000-07:00

Three of them.

The Best Things about LA

2007-06-02T20:14:00.000-07:00

Are the Snodgrasses who live there. Thanks Uncle Jack, Aunt Esther, Becky, Jim and 94-year-old Great Aunt Golda (seen here looking at Becky's leopard print nails)

Getty Museum

2007-06-02T15:11:00.000-07:00

A nice place to visit, a good place to look at art, a great place to lie in the grass for hours in the LA sun.

Los Angeles, California

2007-06-01T19:49:00.000-07:00

Museums, Dan Flavin and even a little Snodgrass love.

Happy Birthday Hannah Chodos

2007-05-31T23:48:00.000-07:00

Thanks for letting us celebrate with you.

Las Vegas Baby

2007-05-30T23:15:00.000-07:00

Everything you've ever dreamed of, except the $40 you lose gambling.

Kaibab National Forest

2007-05-30T11:35:00.000-07:00

Morning hike.

Grand Canyon, Arizona

2007-05-29T23:32:00.000-07:00

We decided to visit the Grand Canyon by way of the North Rim.

Four Corners, USA

2007-05-29T14:00:00.000-07:00

There really wasn't much else to photograph except for Rob's attempt to do a headstand on the point.

Durango, Colorado

2007-05-28T23:24:00.000-07:00

After a random conversation about melodrama and a wrong turn in New Mexico, we ended up at a show in Durango, Colorado.

Memorial Day

2007-05-28T22:00:00.000-07:00

500 Vets on bikes.

Angel Fire, New Mexico

2007-05-28T15:22:00.000-07:00

Mark, tell your parents thanks for us... again.

Road Trip USA

2007-05-25T17:56:00.000-07:00

Rob Strong coins our journey on my parents air hockey table in Bryan, Texas.

Mom's Day

2007-05-13T23:04:00.000-07:00

This is the face my mom makes when we tell her she's the best mom in the world.

Went to Twin Falls Today

2007-05-12T23:10:00.000-07:00

And made friends.

(My) Graduation

2007-05-10T15:49:00.000-07:00

I just developed my last roll from college which is appropriately from fall graduation - just in time for spring graduation.

Let the Weddings Begin

2007-05-06T15:20:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Julie Almeida is about to be Mrs. Julie Knabe.

I'm raising money to move to Egypt so if you know anyone who needs something like this, or any photo work in general, let me know - snodgrass.annie@gmail.com

Sundays

2007-04-29T19:56:00.000-07:00

are always better when the Austin Wind Ensemble shows up at Central Market.

Renewal

2007-04-28T19:20:00.000-07:00

Austin Stone Baptism

In Loving Memory

2007-04-23T23:49:00.000-07:00

My Aunt Kay passed away a couple of days ago and today I attended her funeral with my family. When I was younger, I would cling to her and my Uncle Bill like crazy. She was amazing.

STILL Terrorizing the Texan

2007-04-19T23:09:00.000-07:00

Shaun Stewart tries to cover his face with a newspaper during photo meeting Thursday night after someone made a joke about him coaching softball. Oh wait, that someone was me. Check out Peter Franklin (bottom right corner) taking better pictures than everyone... as usual.

Jeffrey Simon DeLeon

2007-04-18T23:05:00.000-07:00

One of my oldest, closest friends in life. I'm glad I honored our friendship with bad composition.

Niece and Dad

2007-04-16T23:51:00.000-07:00

Abby and Big Bob sharing a bite of gelato Sunday afternoon. The family stopped in Austin to buy me lunch on their way home from an out-of-town wedding.

Yesterday I...

2007-04-15T23:34:00.000-07:00

Judged a Middle School art competition.

Made cookies for neighbor Steve and former neighbor Evan.

Wished Rachel Werner a very happy birthday.

Babysitting little Matt Norris

2007-04-13T23:15:00.000-07:00

No, I don't usually take a camera to babysitting gigs but I thought I could update everyone on how cute Matt Norris' baby is. We deemed him best baby ever at a dinner party at my house once. The evening consisted of jamming to the Flaming Lips, watching the Disney Channel and playing in the sink.

2007: A Spaceship Odyssey

2007-04-11T18:04:00.000-07:00

Spaceship moviemaking David Blue style.

Happy Easter

2007-04-08T12:32:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you have to take decorative matters into your own hands.

CDs: $7

2007-04-01T20:12:00.000-07:00

You would not believe the voice of this kid. Well done, Paul Banks.

Mary Margaret

2007-03-28T15:34:00.000-07:00

Today my mom read one of my last papers from school. It was about her and dad moving out of our old house. She cried.

Good Golly Miss Molly

2007-03-25T00:24:00.000-07:00

Little Richard, everyone.

(Pink) Elephant in the Room

2007-03-19T18:59:00.000-07:00

Friend of a friend's band at Carousel Lounge.

River Trip '07

2007-03-18T14:56:00.000-07:00

Big Thicket, Texas

Three days of canoeing, camp-firing and relaxing.

Kite-Flying with Charley

2007-03-08T22:37:00.000-08:00

Best day ever? Possibly.

Ralph Love

2007-03-05T22:52:00.000-08:00

This is an old picture of my neighbor Griffin and his dog Ralph. The photo is yellow, blurry and blown out - pretty terrible all around. I snapped it one night and never thought about it again.
Ralph passed away last month. I made a copy of the picture and delivered to Griffin just tonight. Through tiny tears, he thanked me over and over. I cried a little, too.
Just a reminder to the photo community that a camera can be of great service to those around us. Don't underestimate what a photo could mean to someone else. Be generous with your abilities.
Oh, and shoot like hell. Document anything you can get your hands on. OK, off the soapbox for now. Love you all.

Happy Birthday Roommate

2007-02-25T22:53:00.000-08:00

Bride and Groom Kiss

2007-02-19T00:13:00.000-08:00

This is the first timely post. I was the photographer for a friend's wedding this weekend. The ceremony was small and beautiful.

Morning in "the country"

2007-02-19T00:07:00.000-08:00

My parents just moved from the house where I was raised to "the country." There are cows in that field.

Hello World.

2007-02-18T23:41:00.000-08:00

I promised myself (and Lance Marshall) I'd be a little less stingy with my photography, especially with the purchase of some new gear. Hopefully this blog will hold me accountable to making good pictures without having a photo job just yet. Until then, bear with my family photos and random shots of my roommate and friends.

Lance, this one's for you.