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John Pavelich CD, MEng- Remember this motto to live by: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

2 Generations & 2 Visions

A couple weeks ago my daughter, Emily, and I both photographed the wedding of 2 young doctors. We went to CT for the assignment. The 2 photos pretty much sum up the generational differences in style. Personally I think the couple got the best of both generations !

Today I returned to my roots...sorta

Many of you don't know that I got my start in professional photography photographing jazz musicians and rock bands. This is how I paid my way through college. Today I returned back to my roots. Chuck Negron and his band were doing an outdoor gig in Bonita Springs, FL just a few miles from my home in Naples. Chuck is a Facebook friend of mine. I photographed him many years ago when he was the lead singer of 3 Dog Night. In my mind HE was the band-anyone even remember the other 2 Dogs ? As this was just a fun assignment I decided to travel light and do the whole job with my wife's little point & shoot digital-a Fuji S7000. I bought this camera used for $ 50 at a swap meet !
The day was perfect, we plopped our lawn chairs in the 2nd row and I just shot from my seat. Chuck and his band (which includes not only his son but also his grandson) were really cooking. Although Chuck is one of the real rock and roll survivors his voice and ability to entertain a crowd of all ages hasn't gone away. What a great way to spend a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in Southwest Florida ! Thanks Chuck !!!

I photographed a pickpocket last night !

Last night I was photographing another of my corporate events at the LaPlaya Resort here in Naples. There was man wandering around the cocktail party & dinner. I later found out he was the surprise entertainment-the famous Las Vegas pickpocket and entertainer, Bob Arno. He had lifted an iPhone, charge card, wallet & 2 watches from the guests ! This guy is slick and very funny too. He can literally remove anything (including your shirt & tie or underpants !) from your body. The photos here are from his after dinner show involving the audience who by then knew who he was. Check his website & linked blog-www.bobarno.com. I have so much fun photographing these events that I sometimes feel guilty accepting the check....well, maybe not that guilty...I do have the greatest job though !

Photographed Bruce Hornsby Last Night

Bruce Hornsby played last night at a corporate function last night here in Naples, FL. I was fortunate enough to get to photograph Bruce then meet him for a bit after the concert. Although most of us remember him for his radio hits of the 80's he's very much the working musician today. Besides playing with the Grateful Dead, co-writing with Don Henley of the Eagles and playing with many of the current bluegrass musicians he's also active in the TV & motion picture soundtrack business. He still lives in his hometown of Williamsburg, VA with his wife and teenage twin sons. He admits to taking piano lessons after years of bring self-taught and says he's now 3 time the musician he was in the 80's ! Interesting guy for sure.