Turns out I was unjustifiably hard on myself over the quality of the photos I got on the dual high school graduation assignment on June 11. Despite what I thought to be a poor showing, the editor chose a number of shots and each grad story (West Valley HS and San Jacinto HS) got an illustration. I needed the confidence bost.

As a bit of a bonus round, a follow-on story from the Memorial Day event got a pic as well. You can call me “File Photo”.

My second byline, June 5, 2009

As previously posted, I worked the Hemet-Ryan air show and got some decent things in to the paper for consideration. The editor picked two, and the story is here. I’m assuming the dead-tree edition will use the same pieces (Update: for good or ill, they did).

I think I kind of like this. San Jacinto High School graduation up next.

My first byline, May 29, 2009

Well, here it is – my first published photo byline. The Valley Chronicle chose three of my photos from the Memorial Day event to accompany a lead story, which you can read in the online edition. It feels good to see it up there. Now I need to get a print copy Got two print copies for posterity. Even better on paper – feels more real.

My second opportunity is tomorrow. It’s an air show, so it should give me a lot to work with. Wish me luck!