Black Jack tournament at Stratosphere Casino

I shot a Black Jack tournament at the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel and Tower here is Las Vegas. Here are a few photos from that event. It was my first Black Jack tournament. I have shot many Poker and Slot tournaments. The big winner walked away with $15,000.00.

New Camaro's at Henderson Chevrolet

Yesterday morning as when to Henderson Chevrolet to shoot the new Camaro's. They are one of my favorite retro muscle cars. I spend a few hours shooting their Camaro's both inside and out side at the Dealership.

The center Camaro is a Neiman Marcus edition selling for $75,000.00

 

Indy 500 edition

Last Shuttle launch

I watched the final space shuttle launch of the Atlantis yesterday morning with my father and my wife. I cheered as the massive ship lifted off the pad headed to the stars, I scared the cats. I could not help to reflect back 30 years ago to April 12th 1981 sitting in the family room in Ceres California with my father, mother and great aunt Grace (84 years old) watching the count down to the launch of the first Space Shuttle Columbia. That day as well I cheered along with everyone that was watching that day as we watched in excitement as that massive ship moved off of the pad heading to space. I had grown up watch the Apollo Saturn 5 rockets launches but the seemed not to compare with the huge Space Shuttle with fuel tank and booster rockets. My great aunt Grace moved from Wisconsin to Iowa in a covered wagon. She lived to see man on the moon and the Space Shuttle launch.as the Shuttle

I have been a huge NASA fan since Neil Armstrong first stepped on to the moon, I have suffered through the two Space Shuttle disasters taking the lives of 13 astronauts and one civilian and wondering was the price to high for the loss of life for the knowledge that we gained in exchange. I know that in the history of exploration there have been loss of life by those willing to take the voyage with out a second thought and going forward as mankind continues to explore where we have never been, there will be men paying the ultimate price to gain that knowledge.

Part of me is sad with the of the Space Shuttle program but another part is excited what the future will bring as mankind continues to reach for the stars. Next stop Mars.

Wed at car show

On April 23 of this year I was covering the Rat City Rukkas Car and Bike Show help at the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel and Tower when I was informed that later in the afternoon there will be a wedding ceremony taking place. The couple Alexis Alvarez (Bloomington, CA) and Matthew Wimberley (Yucaipa, CA) attend last years car show and liked the show so much they wanted to be married at this years event.

Bride Alexis Alvarez (Bloomington, CA) and Groom Matthew Wimberley (Yucaipa, CA) are about to get hitched by ordained Minister James (Checker Jim) Marquez and car club member.

Bride Alexis Alvarez (Bloomington, CA) and Groom Matthew Wimberley (Yucaipa, CA)  exchange rings during the wedding ceremony 

Newly married Bride Alexis Alvarez (Bloomington, CA) and Groom Matthew Wimberley (Yucaipa, CA)  kiss after ordained Minister James (Checker Jim) Marquez says those famous words “You may kiss the bride".

Dream Car 1957 Chevy Belair

I was driving around Las Vegas and came across this unique car rental shop with rented classic cars including one of my dream cars. A 1957 Chevy Belair. I love this because of the chrome, classic lines and can not forget the fins. This car embraces all what is great about the 1950's.

Manteca Rodeo 1993

A few rodeo photos from my days at the Manteca Bulletin covering The Manteca Rodeo in 1993. I always loved shooting rodeos. I hope in the near future to shoot the NFR here in Las Vegas Nevada.

Las Vegas 51's

I photographed the Las Vegas 51's AAA baseball club vs. Tacoma here in Las Vegas last Sunday their last day at home game. Final score 9 to 4 Tacoma