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For the love of DOG

Hanmi — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:45:47 +0000

I am close to wrapping up what has got to be the most fun photo project to date. Shooting 33 pets in two days puts it high in the ambition list as well! A project for Northwest Veterinary Specialists, we set up and shot 11 cats and 22 dogs, all owned by hospital staff for their image library and lobby artwork. To see the highlights, check out the Dog Galleries and the Cat Galleries. Many thanks to Crystal for the assist and all the devoted pet lovers who helped make the shoots happen and go smoothly!

Why I shoot: the joys of photography

Hanmi — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:38:26 +0000

A quick thought just popped into my head about how much I enjoy proving to people that they are photogenic… not models, of course, but every day people… I started with friends and family and quickly learned that with the right lighting and angles, people truly are transformed. But the real fun comes with showing them the shot, right on the camera and seeing their faces light up. That is some powerful stuff, seeing someone change the way they see themselves right before your eyes. They also know that since they’re seeing it right after it was shot that no manipulation has taken place…

The other real joy comes with “seeing” the minutiae and finding beauty in the mundane, both of which have been greatly enhanced by my beloved macro lens, the AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. The katydid shots below are a prime example.

Robot chick, shunned

Hanmi — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:05:41 +0000

A chirping toy chick proves unpopular with our hens and dogs…

The photographer’s dilemma: participate or photograph?

Hanmi — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:35:51 +0000

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

Algonquin Long Table Party

Hanmi — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:54:00 +0000

My very good friends Albert & Maureen host a grand dinner party a couple times a year, each with an inspired theme. My favorite part, aside from seeing great friends and meeting new people is definitely the “party piece” performed by each guest. It can be a song, poem, reading, or some other talent that is shared with the group. While this may sound terrifying, even the shy folks put on an inspired performance. I took along my camera for the most recent party, which had a theme based on the Algonquin Round Table of Dorothy Parker fame. You can view the gallery on my PhotoShelter Archive.

New exhibition opening March 7th!

Hanmi — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:11:00 +0000

I am delighted to announce my second exhibition of photography at the Morning Star Cafe. There will be an opening reception Friday, March 7th from 6-8pm. The photos in the exhibition are from my recent trip to Patagonia and capture various aspects of the wild, rugged, austere, and vast landscape. I’m very excited to be able to show the work, and hope to see you at the opening!

The Morning Star Cafe is downtown at:

510 SW Third Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
phone: 503-241-2401

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Around the world

Hanmi — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:02:00 +0000

Flickr has a fun new feature: a map of the world on which you can check off all the countries you’ve visited. Here’s mine:

create your own visited countries map

While I tend to think of myself as well traveled, this definitely puts into perspective how much more there is to discover. And for the geographically challenged, here’s a list: Argentina, Austria , Belgium, Brasil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam