Alvord Desert

July 4th weekend, got to spend some time with my bud Eric. It has definitely been quite a while since I've been able to get out into the wilderness, moreover the desert... in +100°F daytime weather, we were prepared to have a small ass camp fire (in the middle of the playa), but as it turns out, it didn't go below 64°F at night, so, it was quite pleasant and we didn't end up using my firepit.

I really want to get out more often the rest of this year... ironically, that's happening right now with all the wildfires. I'm working for a company that provides mapping facilities for CalFire and Federal Firefighting efforts. It is very much looking to be hot fire season.

If you have the luxury to be out there, please follow the fire restrictions and warnings of your state and local forrestry organizations.

Anyways, be safe out there.

Amber

This is Amber, I can't even begin to share how wonderful this woman is.

She's a found art curator, writer, inventor, artist, collaborator, catalist, and dear friend.

Follow her on Twitter, @ambermeetsrobot and Instagram, @ambermeetsrobot

Lining Ducks Up

Or should I say, ducks lining up? I haven't shot in film for about a year, and recently, I came to acquire a new (old) camera, a Zeiss Ikon Contaflex, that's gotten me excited about film again. Since shooting with this camera, I've scanned 2 rolls of film, that I'm really excited about. I have over 16 rolls of 120mm film that need to be processed, scanned, and cataloged. So aside from my regular 8-10hr job, I will continue to work on the film I have at hand.

I almost forgot, I have over 20 rolls of 35mm film that has already been scanned but still needs to be cataloged. This is my life now.

Here's a few shots from a roll I scanned recently:

The last image of your's truly was taken by Michelle Corvino, I'm taking a photo of her with her 35mm Minolta SLR.

Camping in Leo Carrillo

The following photos were taken in 2012; I should have posted these a long time ago.

In a Moving Transition

I've been taking a haitus on taking and processing photos lately. Its been a little tough from taking photos everyday to not taking any at all. For the past month, I've been in a moving transition and its been quite difficult to imagine taking photos right now. This time has been a good opportunity for growth in other areas and wrapping my mind around other projects. Anyway, in the meantime, here are a some random photos I've taken from the past few months.

In a month or so, I'll get back to it, I still need to get about eight rolls of 120mm, most of which are probably going to cost a pretty penny (C-41 Process). I have a few other images that still need to be uploaded and re-scanned. My scanner isn't doing the best job at scanning color film the moment... so I probably should work on a budget for that.

In anycase, that's it for now I guess... until I can move and get everything back together.

Cheers.

Portrait of Jason Slavin

A picture of Jason Slavin in Fullerton California.

Katrina

Aaron

Aaron and I picking up some pizza for ministry.

Jess

Probably my favorite picture of her.

Jared

A photo of Jared way back in 2009 on the way to New Orleans

Anne at the First Pholkraphy

She's a photographer you should check out: http://andanne.com/

Kathleen and Andy

Another photo of two of my favorite people in the world.

Their relationship has become such a testament to my life that love does prevail, and their relationship with me is one that I value so highly. They've been engaged and I am so excited for their growth together and what God has in store for them now and in the future. Lilbwear, Andybwear, I love you two! ♥

Jessica

Jessica, she's an adventure loving, piano (&banjo, & other various instrument) playing, tree-hugging, bicycle-riding, coffee-toting, one of a kind of friend. Basically, she's awesome.

This was taken somewhere in Washington USA.

Published on Pictory: February 9th, 2011

Last year, I submitted this piece to Pictory for consideration. Pictory is an online magazine curated by Laura Bruno Miner. Laura liked it and used it to close the showcase that month. The showcase was called "Platonic Love Stories." So here's the original scanned shot, barely edited:

Here's an excerpt from what had been published:

Though we only talk every now and again, I still consider her a close friend. We used to hang out and talk about life, love, God, photography, and silly things. I still pray for her often.

- Aaron Delani, I am a dream traveler in California.

In three weeks, it's Valentines Day once again. As I'm thinking about the people I love and the people who love me, I don't feel quite lonely about this coming Valentines. It may not be a romantic love, but these friendships have meant more than any romantic relationship I've been in. So, maybe this coming month, I'll be posting my favorite portraits of my closest friends. I may just call it the "Platonic Love Series." Or maybe not.

Do you have platonic love stories?

Lancaster

Jacque and Jeremy Pfaff Wedding

Last year, I saw one of my good friends get married. It was such a joyous occasion that I wasn't even able to snap many shots of it. Here are the shots I was actually able to take that magical day. I wasn't the official photographer or anything like that... Just an honored friend excited to see them get hitched! (Finally!) Here are the shots I was actually able to take that magical day.

The groom, Jeremy L. Pfaff of the Preacher's Sons, great man, great beard, great band.

The bride, Jacque D. Pfaff, of life, great woman, beautiful bride... also, amazing photographer.

One of the memorable things that happened that day was that the groom, the bestman (Brandon Pfaff, his brother), and the officiator (Their Dad), all had beautiful beards that day.

Woodwork in the first picture is by the talented and skilled Joey Arcadi, of Arcadi Construction.