Sam’s Photo Blog

Adirondack Park is located in the northeastern part of New York state that covers approximately 6.1 million acres (24,700 km²). It is part of the Appalachian Mountains and contains the 46 High Peaks.

The planning came together pretty last minute, since when we had meetings they quickly turned into a night of boardgames.

After we crossed the border, we found a Wal-Mart and loaded up on groceries. The food was so cheap and 4X the normal servings.

All packed up and good to go.


We arrived at the camp site rather late and had to setup camp, filter water, and cook before it gets dark.



Oh, warm food, so tasty!

This was the first time we have ever used a lean-to. It was very convenient and kept our gear dry throughout the night.

Starting back up the next day. We left most of our gear behind and only carried our daypacks.


It had rained steadily throughout the night so the ground was very muddy. And in the open areas it was very windy!

We had to cross a lot of streams along the way from the spring run-off.

Breaking for lunch just below the tree-line. Layer up then push for the summit.

The weather started to clear up.

And just as we got through the treeline the sun peeked out from the clouds.

Without trees, we were being bombarded by 40-50mph winds as we were scrambling up the slippery rocks. In the background is Algonquin Peak at 5114 ft (1559 m), we were at 4059 ft (1237 m) on Porter Mountain.

After a brief stay to enjoy the view we had to carefully make our way down.

Kenny doing his thing.

Going down was even more dangerous. Especially for Horace, who deferred his knee MRI appointment to go on this trip.

Stay tuned for Part II…

One early morning, Horace and I packed up the lights, backdrops and did a photoshoot with Wendy & Jeff’s 10 month old twins - Ben and Lilian.

They had just finished breakfast and were in a good mood. Ben was crawling everywhere and refusing to sit.

Lilian was her usual self, totally focused on the toys around her.

Wendy and Jeff reading to them.

Ben had to excuse himself for some urgent business.

“I am a rockstar!”

Getting them to sit still was no easy task!

Congrats to the newly weds! This was the first wedding that I was covering and I asked Horace to help. It was a lot of learning throughout the day and any feedback and comments would be welcomed.

Getting ready at Cindy’s house.

Flower girl, Isabella

Photoshoot session at the Centennial Park Conservatory.

The reception took place at Atlantis above the lake and with a view of the skyline.

Teaching Isabella how to use the Fuji Instax camera!

Slide show with more photos. Click HERE to open a new window.

Rather than going out to search for material, I wanted to document the simple and routine acts in life. Often these are the moments we miss and come to treasure in the future.
Film used: Fujifilm Pro 400H.

My favorite photo is my dad showing off his super scissors.

Hemming a new pair of pants in the living room.

Taking a stroll near Mt.Pleasant Cemetery.

40 minute long exposure to capture the meteor shower.

Playing with Ben and Lilian at church.


Uncle Eric lifting her high in the air!


Double Happiness!


Lunch with Kathy and her mom @ Thai Princess, taken with the MC Arsat 30mm f/3.5

Click the following links if you are interested to see the first roll, second roll taken with the Pentax 645. Or more photos taken with film.