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H2Meyer is Proud to Support The Freshwater Trust’s 2011 Gala & Auction

Hanmi — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:32:21 +0000

One of the causes near and dear to us at H2Meyer Photography is the environment. Which is why we were honored and delighted when one of our clients, The Freshwater Trust asked us to be part of their 2011 “reThink” Annual Gala & Auction. We are donating our photography services to one of their live auction packages for a Personalized Party for 25 at The Treasury Ballroom. The Gala & Auction will be held February 25th at the Portland Art Museum.

Happy autumn

Hanmi — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:13:58 +0000

EXIF: Nikon D300 | 1/40 | f/4.5 | 105 mm | ISO 800 | -1/3 EV

Perito Moreno Glacier

Hanmi — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:59:00 +0000

A massive chunk of ice calves from the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia. One of the few advancing glaciers in the world, the Perito Moreno creeps forward at a pace of around 2-3 meters per day.

It’s getting easier to be green

Hanmi — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:59:00 +0000

American Photo recently published “Assignment Earth: A Photographic Mission to Save the Planet“. This is a series of articles including ways for photogs to embrace sustainability, (Thirteen Ways to be a Greener Photographer), and several galleries by “conservation photographers”–those who shoot with the intent of raising awareness about environmental issues.

There is also a mini feature of products that are “low impact”, but with the exception of a solar panel, rechargeable batteries and recycled photo paper, they are products that would inspire “upgrade” behavior that would likely lead to more stuff ending up in a landfill somewhere. It is a slippery slope to recommend buying new products to become more “green”–sustainability is a mind set, not a product line. That said, there are times when it is simply necessary to purchase new products, and at those times, it’s nice to see the market being populated with more responsible choices.

One product I’ve been experimenting with that didn’t make the list is ViaStone. This is a tree-less paper made out of limestone. I first read about it on TreeHugger, and managed to get my hands on some earlier this year. I’ve only been able to try the matte finish papers, but the print quality is very nice. The finish limits its useful application, but it works well for brochures, letterhead, and the like. I’m hoping to find a more artful use for it as well, like b+w prints, for example.

The double sided business cards are microperfed, but do not separate as cleanly as some other similar products. Tiny ridges are unavoidable, and unfortunately lend a less than professional presentation.