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[SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION] On the cover of the Houston Press

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by rockHEAD, Jul 13, 2012.

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  1. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Contributing Member

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    About a month ago, I made an early morning trek to a small dance hall outside of Sealy, TX. I was there to shoot an old-fashioned, real pit in the ground, BBQ. Robb Walsh, former Houston Press food critic and acclaimed author, was my contact. I was going to shoot for him while he worked on an article for the Houston Press as well as a new book he's working on about Texas BBQ. I shot as the sun was rising and throughout the day. The article has all the details about the old school process of making BBQ in a pit in a ground and how it's slowly dying out. It was a good day for taking photos.

    I ended up with a shot on the cover and a handful of images in the actual article. If you get a chance, pick one up, read the article and check out my work.

    If you can't find a copy, you can read the Flipbook version. The Flipbook is basically the paper itself, except in digital form. There's no software to install.

    I also shared a slideshow with Robb Walsh that you can find online at the Houston Press website. Check those out too!

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    Community 'Cue Cover - 07.12.12 - 5D_6044b by groovehouse, on Flickr

    Article online: http://www.houstonpress.com/2012-07-12/restaurants/texa-bbq-predates-civil-war/
    Slideshow online: http://www.houstonpress.com/slideshow/community-cue-an-american-tradition-37274529/
    Flipbook (online version of the actual in print edition): http://www.houstonpress.com/flipbook/july-2012-3025841/
     
    #1 rockHEAD, Jul 13, 2012
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  2. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    Cool and...drool!
     
    #2 Xerobull, Jul 13, 2012
  3. Big MAK

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    Hope you got to eat while working!
     
    #3 Big MAK, Jul 13, 2012
  4. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Contributing Member

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    I did enjoy a plate. It was really effin' good!
     
    #4 rockHEAD, Jul 13, 2012
  5. macalu

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    nice work rockHEAD. photography is a just a hobby for me so i dont' know how much this means to you but your work is great. love the lighting in your concert and sports shots.
     
    #5 macalu, Jul 13, 2012
  6. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Contributing Member

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    dude, it means a lot. thank you very much.
     
    #6 rockHEAD, Jul 13, 2012
  7. VooDooPope

    VooDooPope Love > Hate
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    Rockhead Rule - pics or it didn't happen.

    It happened. Food and photos look good. Nice work RH
     
    #7 VooDooPope, Jul 13, 2012
  8. Buck Turgidson

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    Nice work dude!

    Email pending, I'm doing a bbq/fundraiser at Red McCombs' place in September, would you like to come shoot it? Room/board/beer/bbq included.
     
    #8 Buck Turgidson, Jul 13, 2012
  9. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Contributing Member

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    Thanks VooDooPope! I appreciate it.

    We can talk...
     
    #9 rockHEAD, Jul 14, 2012
  10. RedRedemption

    RedRedemption Contributing Member

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    I'm a huge fan of your work rockHEAD.
    How long have you been in the business of taking photos professionally?
     
    #10 RedRedemption, Jul 14, 2012
  11. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Contributing Member

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    Semi-professionally since about 2008. Since I don't make a living doing this and while I don't make very much, I'd like say that I am a semi-professional.
     
    #11 rockHEAD, Jul 15, 2012
  12. Rockets34Legend

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    I ditto this sentiment. :cool:
     
    #12 Rockets34Legend, Jul 15, 2012
  13. Dave2000

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    rH is one talented mofo....
     
    #13 Dave2000, Jul 15, 2012
  14. basso

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    very nice work- what gear did you carry out there with you?

    never had bbq mutton, but your shots have made me hungry for some.
     
    #14 basso, Jul 15, 2012
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    #15 codell, Jul 15, 2012
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    great pictures. now i must have my lunch at Rudy's.
     
    #16 PinoyRocket, Jul 15, 2012
  17. ILoveTheRockets

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    good pictures good sir. makes me want BBQ now.
     
    #17 ILoveTheRockets, Jul 15, 2012
  18. Major Malcontent

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    Congrats. I'll have to pick up the issue.
     
    #18 Major Malcontent, Jul 15, 2012
  19. tmoney1101

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    congrats, man. good work as always.
     
    #19 tmoney1101, Jul 15, 2012
  20. RedRedemption

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    Yeah adding onto basso. What's your camera model and what lenses did you use?
     
    #20 RedRedemption, Jul 15, 2012
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