Newlyweds Under the Stars…, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen.

Funny thing about this photo, I didn’t need to ask them to look up…the stars were amazing!!! The heavens were aligned properly, the subjects were both pretty and handsome, and the setting quite literally perfect!

Congratulations Chris and Sam!

About the Shot
D300
SB-800 through a white satin shoot-through umbrella
iTTL with the help of a SU-800 -vK

The Tip of the Hat, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. I had the pleasure of photographing my friends wedding this past weekend and I must say, I'm beginning to see themes emerging from my work. First a motor-head wedding and now, a wedding in the country complete with hay bales, cowboy hats, and dusty boots! I originally had an idea of →

Miss Blue Eyes, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. It hasn't been a long time since I've made an image...it's just been a long time since I've posted something. Call it a "refinement" period, call it a blue period, call it "I've been too freaking busy to spend time on flickr". The best part about the last couple on months though...images like →

Seattle Sounders, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. Composed of 16 images stiched in Adobe Photoshop CS4. Shot with a Nikon D300 fitted with a Sigma 10-20. Enjoy! -vK

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Deep in the heart of...faith., originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. One of the more memorable moments of my trip out to New Mexico, besides the fact that I completely surprised my Dad, was the moment I walked into the place you above. They had just received a new batch of sun-dried chile and were cooking tamales in the back room...the →

lee.stephens, originally uploaded by (the)woodenshoes. Shot at f/16 with a 35mm f/2 Nikkor lens, this image represents the result of using the sun to your advantage and balancing the light to create an image that looks as though it could have been taken in the studio but in reality, has been taken outdoors in bright sunlight. The key here was →

Sanctuario De Chimayo, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen (pause). One of the most sacred places I've ever been in my life, Sanctuario De Chimayo is a place where people come to cast their burdens and ailments to God. It is said that miracles have been witnessed here by the dozens...some have been cured of disease, some have been healed, some →

It's Been a While..., originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen (pause). First frame out of the 35mm f/2.....tack sharp at f2, unlike my 50mm f/1.4, which has a sweet spot at f/2.8......sadly. Recommended, yes. Easy to find used, negative. Enjoy the shot!

U.S. Coast Guard People's Choice 2010, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen (pause). Life is still on pause, but a bit of awesome news in the mix... :) Hey everyone! My photo is up for a People's Choice Award for the USCG photo contest. I spent some time out in Pt. Townsend with the crew of this ship back in October...Awesome bunch →