Peter Howard Photographer, Inc.: May 2012

Thought I would check in while I have a break in the work load. We had a pretty busy spring with a lot of Higher Education photo shoots coming in during March, April, and May; another USDA large production shoot; and various corporate assignments. Also during that time I was able to reconnect with some college friends out on the slopes in Tahoe and hit Utah with the family for another great spring break.

Personally, getting caught up with some old friends was a highlight of the winter season. We haven't seen each other in probably 20 years. Facebook got us all reconnected and when the invitation to meet in Tahoe for a week of skiing (snowboarding for me) was suggested, I was all over it. Traveling out on the plane I wondered what the week was going to be like. Not having been with these guys in twenty years, this could be a really long uncomfortable week. We got in late, (I met my other friend who flew in separately) got in the car (our third friend) and headed to his house. It was a feeling out period that night just getting settled. The next morning (around 5 to get to the mountain early) it was like nothing had ever changed. We had a 2 hour drive and just fell into how we were 25 years ago with all the joking and goofy stuff we did in college. Needless to say the week was one of laughter, joking, soul searching, good powder days, and some great memories. Below is a short video, camera work by me, edited by my friend Peter Lien:

My assistant and I had a busy time trying to fit in all the assignment requests that we had this spring season. At one point I had to fly to Ohio from Baltimore, then after two 12 hr days Ohio to NYC, grab a car, get to the location, shoot all day drive to NJ, get on a plane, get home, drive to Delaware the next day, come home, shoot in Baltimore the next day, shoot in DC the last day, Whew!
What we ended up doing in NJ was just to drive home with the rental car that we had. That took 45 minutes on the phone with the car rental agency to see if it would be cost effective to do. In the end it wasn't. We drove to the airport and were about to turn in the car when I thought to give the counter a try. I ended up working with a very nice counter person and we were able to work the whole thing out. It just goes to prove that face to face time can work to your advantage. The funny part about this is we're trying to make up time and get back to the home airport (trying to beat when we would have gotten in via air). We just passed the Delaware Memorial Bridge and I'm about to take the speed up when I see in the rear view mirror flashing lights. I'm like sh#t not now, we were making great time. The officer asks us what we're doing and proceeds to tell us that we've been driving without any lights on. My first reaction is "oh I'm sorry, it's a rental and I most have switched off the lights fumbling around to get some of this electronics off. I keep on saying I'm sorry and he goes"would you shut up for a minute, I'm not done talking, you were also going like 75 in a 55". Well at that point I'm figuring ticket time. He then starts asking us where we're going "home to Baltimore" we respond. Where did you come from "I say NY, my assistant says NJ". Now the officer is getting confused. He asks where did you start from. My assistant's response is well Ohio officer". I'm like "he doesn't want to know where we started in the course of the week". The officer just looks at us and says "stay here and I'll be right back". I'm thinking he probably thinks we're fugitives from justice or something. He comes back and gives me a warning, WHICH I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN. He says "keep your lights on, don't screw around with the dials, and keep your speed down. We were so lucky.

Anyway here are some snaps from my iphone during our travels. Also check out the website. I've got some new work in the corporate , educational, and the new video of Carson Kressley in the video section. Enjoy.