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Comment on Episode 10 – Joe Sterne by Episode 21 - The Photowalk Alliance - Staying In Focus PodcastPatrick Onofre Photography

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:04:56 +0000

[...] the horrors of photo critique in Reddit, and watermarks on photos. Plus, Zach clears the air about what Joe said about him in our last episode together. Meanwhile, things get real freaky between me and the Blue Snowball [...]

Comment on Vonetta + Rustin Wedding by Dawn Deese-Young

Dawn Deese-Young — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:16:53 +0000

Simply Lovely!!!I can’t believe our little Vonetta is all grown up and married!! We know that she is in great hands with Rustin. So worth the 6 hour trip!!..Love ya’ll!!

Comment on What Am I Doing? [11.14] by Vonetta + Rustin Wedding – - Patrick Onofre PhotographyPatrick Onofre Photography

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:06:57 +0000

[...] unleash some new toys. First, after shooting with great friend and biz partner, Andrew Markowitz, during our wedding in Mexico, he got me hooked on the amazeballs Collapsible Lightsphere flash modifier by Gary Fong, which I [...]

Comment on Last Tangle by Andrea Kessler

Andrea Kessler — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:57:30 +0000

Great posting!

Comment on Everything is GREAT! by Last Tangle – - Staying In FocusStaying In Focus

Last Tangle – - Staying In FocusStaying In Focus — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:57:38 +0000

[...] consideration that if they were anything like me, they just wanted to get this thing over with. So, I used a lot of “greats” instead of “goods” in my compliments and ensured I could pull off the entire shoot quickly and efficiently so they could hurry and [...]

Comment on A Few Words About the 2012 Warrior Games by onofreshoots

onofreshoots — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:06:45 +0000

Thanks, coach!

I think it’s an amazing experience to witness first-hand athletes taking on these challenges, many for the first time! I remember being at the wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball exhibitions at the Pentagon in November and December and recount the number of athletes who were participating in these sports for the first time. Hell, that’s where I met Cpl. Dylan Kelly, who had never played sitting volleyball before that day! Watching him crush it at the Warrior Games is further proof that these games go beyond the medals – it’s about the experience. I’m hoping next year’s games see even more results like this, since THAT is what they’re all about!

Plus, I’m pulling for you and Billy to annihilate Army next year!

- The Intern

Comment on A Few Words About the 2012 Warrior Games by Rodney Williams

Rodney Williams — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:25:57 +0000

Well said Patrick! I’m all for keeping these game for the people that will be introduced to sport for the 1st time. It’s nice to have a few veterans involved, but they have the “Endevour Games” and the “Veteran Games” to compete in. This should be a chance for the people that are transitioning from active duty to be a part of a global event. I tend to agree about the way the Army is going about things… it would be very inspiring to see new people have a chance to experience the healing that takes place when you get a chance to compete for the 1st time. For example, the Marine’s basketball team had 1 veteran and only one other person that were at the games before. The other eight people I had the priviledge to train had never played before! Think how rewarding to me to here them speak of joining community teams and knowing that they were inspired by Billy and myself. Nice job! p.s. I’m the guy that kept calling you “intern”.

Comment on A Few Words About the 2012 Warrior Games by onofreshoots

onofreshoots — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:06:32 +0000

Thanks, Pat! It was definitely great shooting alongside you during these games and hopefully USOC gets their act together and can learn how to coexist with the media who simply want to showcase the amazing abilities these warriors have to offer. We’ll see how things shake out for next year’s games…

- P

Comment on A Few Words About the 2012 Warrior Games by Pat Cubel

Pat Cubel — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:50:20 +0000

Patrick, that was awesomely(?) writted. I wanted to write something too but figured I had better wait until things settle down. Thank you for being a voice. As far as I am concerned,that was USOC’s swan song to us and I can only see biger and better things happenbing for the games. on a side note you have the heart and spirit to be an honorary Marine and I look so forward to having an opportunity to work with you again in the future. (Ignore any mispells, you know I can’t write well.)

Pat Cubel

Comment on Episode 18 – Emily Reid by A Few Words About the 2012 Warrior Games – Staying In Focus

A Few Words About the 2012 Warrior Games – Staying In Focus — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:07:53 +0000

[...] already spent a few minutes rambling about this on my latest podcast episode, but I can’t seem to shake the past two weeks in Colorado Springs at the 2012 Warrior Games. [...]

Comment on Episode 15 – Pablo Benavente by Episode 16 – Ivory Lawrence – Staying In Focus

Episode 16 – Ivory Lawrence – Staying In Focus — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:01:28 +0000

[...] One of my old Union 206 buddies, Ivory Lawrence, joins me on the podcast this week as we discuss why he went on a long hiatus from photography, reminiscing about the good ol’ days of Union 206 and where it’s at now, why he switched from Nikon to Canon, and the state of the fashion and editorial photography world, which is looking bleak. Meanwhile, I vent about trolls and last week’s guest, Pablo Benavente. [...]

Comment on What Am I Doing? [4.23] by onofreshoots

onofreshoots — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:07:21 +0000

I took a few test shots while I was out doing the winery tours this past weekend, but like an idiot, I forgot to bring the memory card with me to work on while I was in Quantico today! So, no post-processing from me today. Perhaps on Friday… (like how I turned my booboo into a teaser for a future blog post? It’s like I should be a marketing strategist or something!)

- P

Comment on Still in the Fight by What Am I Doing? [4.23] – Staying In Focus

What Am I Doing? [4.23] – Staying In Focus — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:05:18 +0000

[...] guys, majority of who I meet know how to pull off some amazing shots, as was displayed during the Marine Corps Trials. However, there are a few photographers who are already taking shots of the practices, and no [...]

Comment on What Am I Doing? [4.23] by James Campbell

James Campbell — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:54:47 +0000

Awesome to see your new gear. The 70-200 2.8 is top notch. No shots WITH the new gear though? Would love to see a few examples. I guess we will have to stay tuned.

Comment on What Am I Doing? [5.24] by What Am I Doing? [4.23] – Staying In Focus

What Am I Doing? [4.23] – Staying In Focus — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:43:40 +0000

[...] excited for my trip to Colorado Springs tomorrow, but in a slightly arrogant competitive way. Last year’s venture out to participate in the Warrior Games was phenomenal, and if this year is even just a fraction of that awesomeness, I will consider this [...]

Comment on Today, I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? by I Am Onofre, And So Can You! – Staying In Focus

I Am Onofre, And So Can You! – Staying In Focus — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:10:42 +0000

[...] of my avatar. The Photoshop’d beard and hairline had me in stitches, so when I saw him in my latest birthday event, I had to tip my cap to a well done image. Well, it avalanched from there, since Noe discussed with [...]

Comment on I Am Onofre, And So Can You! by onofreshoots

onofreshoots — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:51:12 +0000

You can make up for it by taking a photo of yourself doing the one eye pose! Do it!!!

- P

Comment on I Am Onofre, And So Can You! by Chelsey

Chelsey — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:21:26 +0000

LOVE THIS!!!
Looks like I missed out by having to leave your birthday party early!

Comment on Episode 15 – Pablo Benavente by I Am Onofre, And So Can You! – Staying In Focus

I Am Onofre, And So Can You! – Staying In Focus — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:40:45 +0000

[...] referenced this in my recent podcast episode, but here’s the deal: I was trying to figure out how to update my Twitter avatar and [...]

Comment on Today, I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? by Apetross

Apetross — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:20:57 +0000

Happy birthday. I just turned 30 and was having a lot of the same anxieties. I recently took the plunge and left my 9 to 5 career to pursue freelance web development and like you said, I now get to live “MY life by MY rules and on MY terms” and to me that is worth more than any cushy 9 to 5 job that makes you feel stuck and limits your potential. Keep at it, and holla at me sometime on twitter (@apetross) if you ever want to grab a drink in DC. I could use a good photographer for some of my upcoming projects.

Comment on Today, I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? by Episode 14 – Richard Inonog, Part 2 – Staying In Focus

Episode 14 – Richard Inonog, Part 2 – Staying In Focus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:34:43 +0000

[...] Also, I decided the gift of podcasting wasn’t enough, so I even wrote about how I’m turning 28 today (whoopdie fucking do). [...]

Comment on Today, I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? by Joe Sterne

Joe Sterne — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:34:06 +0000

I really identify with your thoughts on fear of failure. It’s really tough to push yourself outside that comfort zone and take the risks.

If you fail, you gotta pick yourself up and swing again!

Comment on Episode 14 – Richard Inonog, Part 2 by I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus

I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:32:04 +0000

[...] of happy birthdays, you should check out my birthday gift to you all: a podcast episode! I’m glad this chat with my great friend, Richard Inonog, fell on my birthday, since I [...]

Comment on What Am I Doing? [11.14] by I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus

I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:31:25 +0000

[...] Games, which has been beyond anything I could’ve ever imagined experiencing. I got to shoot my first wedding abroad in Mexico (and survive a hurricane, to boot). And if that wasn’t enough, I started a podcast. [...]

Comment on What Am I Doing? [1.17] by I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus

I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:30:19 +0000

[...] things have changed, for sure. I’ve gotten to finally show in an exhibit – TWO, in fact. I’ve gotten to shoot the Warrior Games, which has been beyond anything I could’ve ever [...]

Comment on What Am I Doing? [5.24] by I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus

I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:29:35 +0000

[...] changed, for sure. I’ve gotten to finally show in an exhibit – TWO, in fact. I’ve gotten to shoot the Warrior Games, which has been beyond anything I could’ve ever imagined experiencing. I got to shoot my [...]

Comment on A Historic Instant (For Me) at InstantDC by I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus

I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:20:06 +0000

[...] things have changed, for sure. I’ve gotten to finally show in an exhibit – TWO, in fact. I’ve gotten to shoot the Warrior Games, which has been beyond anything [...]

Comment on Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus

I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:12:49 +0000

[...] then, much like what I do with my wedding experiences, all of these anxieties and insecurities wash away after I realize that at the end of the day, I [...]

Comment on What Am I Doing? [4.11] by I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus

I’m 28. Who Gives A Shit? – Staying In Focus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:12:30 +0000

[...] and what I did the year before and all of the times before that. I mean, hell, you can look back at last year’s blog post at this time and see that I use the same jokes. “I’m declaring it a national holiday.” [...]

Comment on Episode 13 – Richard Inonog, Part 1 by onofreshoots

onofreshoots — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:01:15 +0000

Thanks, Colleen! It was so great to catch up with him, meet you, and get to ask the questions I’ve always been curious about, now that I’ve pursued photography more head-on. And interestingly enough, he used the “hey, you want to model for me?” line on me when we first met, too. Hmm…

Next week’s episode will be extra special, too! I’m already looking forward to it!

Can’t wait for us to meet up again!

- P

Comment on Episode 13 – Richard Inonog, Part 1 by colleen

colleen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:53:48 +0000

Great interview! I really liked the interview questions, and where you were heading with your questioning. I also love that your conversation is recorded, and that you are introducing Rich’s artwork to more people. Disclaimer: I am Rich’s fiance so I might be biased… . Photography is also what brought Rich and me together originally, so his artwork will always be special to me. (Rich’s former favorite pick in line, “Hey, you want to model for me?”)

Plug here: http://richardinonog.com/

Comment on Episode 2 – Keith Lane by Episode 12 – Jenna Crowder – Staying In Focus

Episode 12 – Jenna Crowder – Staying In Focus — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:06:11 +0000

[...] hey! Help fund my friends Jenna and Keith Lane in their upcoming project in Egypt by going to their Kickstarter page! There’s only a few [...]

Comment on Stealing From My Peers by onofreshoots

onofreshoots — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:02:10 +0000

Well, shoot. If I had known a rant was in order, I might’ve just spouted one off instead! Perhaps I will have to on Monday to appease my fans!

- P

Comment on Stealing From My Peers by Walden Silverman

Walden Silverman — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:49:47 +0000

Crap, I was excited for a good rant. Instead it was more of what you are going to do and how clever you are to use your podcasts to your benefit. Nothing wrong with that, just really wanted a rant.

Comment on Dear Uncle Bob, by Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus

Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:31:30 +0000

[...] to. And because there are SO MANY people to talk to, how could I get bored? I’d have to talk to some Uncle Bob in order for me to finally not gain anything valuable out of the [...]

Comment on This Is A Portrait If I Say So. by Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus

Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:05:45 +0000

[...] but with events like the InstantDC Photowalk spurring on projects and ideas for me, such as the This Is A Portrait If I Say So series after my chats with Michael Andrade, who knows what is [...]

Comment on Photowalk: InstantDC by Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus

Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:05:02 +0000

[...] be interested in seeing what comes out from my future conversations, but with events like the InstantDC Photowalk spurring on projects and ideas for me, such as the This Is A Portrait If I Say So series after my [...]

Comment on Episode 9 – Alex Priest by Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus

Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:55:22 +0000

[...] my conversation with Alex Priest. To many (even Alex himself), it would seem odd to talk to somebody who isn’t a professional [...]

Comment on Episode 5 – Michael Andrade by Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus

Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:51:07 +0000

[...] spurring on projects and ideas for me, such as the This Is A Portrait If I Say So series after my chats with Michael Andrade, who knows what is [...]

Comment on Episode 11 – Nakeva Corothers by Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus

Stealing From My Peers – Staying In Focus — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:50:51 +0000

[...] Take my conversation with Nakeva earlier this week, for example. She and I both left our steady paychecks to pursue our dreams of making a career in photography, and we’re both off to a great start. However, something inside me felt a little stagnant, so to talk to somebody who is in the same boat I am in and to hear they’re doing well gives me the motivation to continue fighting the good fight. If she’s not giving up and making moves, then I can’t give up and must continue making moves. [...]

Comment on Episode 11 – Nakeva Corothers by onofreshoots

onofreshoots — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:02:07 +0000

Thanks, Nakeva! It was a fun episode to do and one of the few I’ve actually listened to multiple times (despite my voice being on it)! Loved your input and answers and overall a great time to catch up! And yes, I owe a LOT of people meals, which is why I don’t bring that up so often

Thanks again for the kind words! Hopefully we can do Part 2 soon! Cheers!

- P

Comment on Episode 11 – Nakeva Corothers by @Nakeva

@Nakeva — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:22:01 +0000

Patrick, thank you for taking time to chat with me and make it a podcast! That was an interesting interview and excellent question/answer flow. Yes, YOU and I are photographers. I see your work and know you have talent. I forget you worked in the chef business (you need to make me a meal *hint*), but I think your background plays into your photo creativity.

I hope your fans and readers enjoy the conversation. I like the podcast series and believe its a great way to highlight cool people. Cheers to running business, making photos and sharing through social media!

Comment on Photowalk: InstantDC by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:48:27 +0000

The photo of you guys looks bad ass! Rock on. Looks like a fun time, which reminds me, we need to get the photonerds back together!

Comment on Episode 10 – Joe Sterne by What happens when 2 Photographers meet at a Starbucks? « blog.joesterne

What happens when 2 Photographers meet at a Starbucks? « blog.joesterne — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:23:00 +0000

[...] that I don’t sound entirely…coherent. However, this was the first time I got to meet Patrick and fellow DC Photographer Noe Todorovich in person with my fiancé Jules, and we all hit it off [...]

Comment on This Is A Portrait If I Say So. by onofreshoots

onofreshoots — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:34:50 +0000

Haha! I’m ashamed I didn’t make them look more lifelike. Perhaps if Walden Silverman were available to give me guidance…

Thanks for the kind words, sir!

- P

Comment on This Is A Portrait If I Say So. by James Campbell

James Campbell — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:04:46 +0000

The one of Jim Darling looks the most lifelike. The rest are utter failures. Shame on you. Haha, just kidding- Very cool concept.

Comment on A Historic Instant (For Me) at InstantDC by NO SULKING! – Patrick Onofre Photography

NO SULKING! – Patrick Onofre Photography — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:51:32 +0000

[...] I submitted photos for the 2011 instantdc exhibit, the two images that got selected out of the ten I submitted were two images I shot for fun. I [...]

Comment on I Still Don’t Believe In New Year’s Resolutions, But If I Did… by NO SULKING! « Staying In Focus

NO SULKING! « Staying In Focus — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:29:23 +0000

[...] soul in the images that I needed to have in order to have a photo selected. Maybe I can add this to my faux-New Year’s Resolutions, but my goal for 2012 is to shoot with more soul and create images I can really, honestly get [...]

Comment on A Historic Instant (For Me) at InstantDC by NO SULKING! « Staying In Focus

NO SULKING! « Staying In Focus — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:29:19 +0000

[...] I submitted photos for the 2011 instantdc exhibit, the two images that got selected out of the ten I submitted were two images I shot for fun. I [...]

Comment on What Am I Doing? [1.17] by agimages

agimages — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:03:00 +0000

Virginia, eh?
I will definitely try to make it out there! You know what a big deal that is