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A great photo isn’t poked and prodded into existence. If it were, I wouldn’t look all squinty-eyed and plastic in the posed photos of me as a bridesmaid hanging on my walls. Yuck.

I’ve long suspected that the best photos are snapped at the spur of the moment. It’s the difference between a photo being a representation of a moment in time and actually catching the essence of that moment. Local photog Joe Philipson proves me right. His stylish work captures life just happening, but with a little bit of polish to make you look fabulous.

Specializing in on-location photography, Joe makes pictures of people doing what comes naturally. As he shows me his portfolio, I get the feeling he’s successful because he acts more like a trusted friend than a photographer. He explains how he puts newlyweds at ease and tries to recede a little into the background so they’ll act naturally and just “be in love.” Or how he’ll play with kids to get a lively, youthful moment on film.

The results are chic snapshots that look like they belong in a Calvin Klein ad. I’m serious. Don’t believe me? Check out his work at www.philipsonphotography.com. You’ll be impressed. I was.

Oh, and another cool thing about Joe is he doesn’t price based on time. You just talk to him about what you want and he gives you a price. He’ll stay until he gets the shot. A perfect antidote to the hustle and rush of “normal” photography.

View a slideshow of Joe’s work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jphilipson/show/

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Photo: Mr. Green Gecko

V.Brown — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:40:31 +0000

Mr. Green Gecko

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Photo: Hawaii Convention Center

V.Brown — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:55:24 +0000

Hawaii Convention Center

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Photo: Waikiki In Neon

V.Brown — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:40:12 +0000

Waikiki In Neon

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The Retro Territory Of Hawaii PICS

V.Brown — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:30:38 +0000

What a wonderful find to come across a well put together collection of retro pics from the era when the State of Hawaii was then the Territory of Hawaii. Travel back and reminisce through this wonderful collection of pics put together by Flickr user Kamaaina56

1950s Territory of Hawaii by Kamaaina56

“Postcards and other ephemera from the last decade of the Territorial Era that ended when Hawaii became the 50th state on August 21, 1959.

The idea behind this collection is to show what island life was like during that last magical moment in time when Hawaii was still one of the remotest places on earth. I grew up in Honolulu during the 1950s and 60s and treasure the memories of that time and place.“

- Kamaaina56

Enjoy this collection? Then check out the Flickr Group: Old Hawaii

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