I’m an aspiring photographer that likes the Internet, cupcakes and bacon. I’m looking for anyone that wants to take pictures with me or wants me to take pictures of them. Let’s do this thing!Tumblr (3.0; @chrisbartow)http://blog.chrisbartow.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dn3ky0xr1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7241774346/" title="Das Auto">Das Auto</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> For the first time in my life I purchased a car that wasn’t the best choice financially or had a great warranty. I bought a car by branding, style, and fun.<br/><br/> I should have done this a long time ago.<br/><br/> Strobist: Bare 580exII camera right, Bare 430exII camera left, triggered by Cheaplights NPT-04.</p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/23480227097http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/23480227097Mon, 21 May 2012 10:33:19 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 Lstrobistcarautovolkswagenvw<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m491cabhaR1rnnndno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/23344036400http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/23344036400Sat, 19 May 2012 07:39:02 -0400<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://whatshouldwecallweddingphoto.tumblr.com/post/23109536195/when-my-camera-gives-me-an-error-when-the-bride-is">whatshouldwecallweddingphoto</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><img height="228" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3y34x4QvO1r3zat8.gif" width="500"/></p> </blockquote> <p>This may or may not have happened at my first wedding.</p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/23167528339http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/23167528339Wed, 16 May 2012 11:33:42 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m42epjGbIJ1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7202751946/" title="Warm Weather Clouds">Warm Weather Clouds</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> The weather was beautiful Sunday so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to walk out into the middle of a field and take a self portrait. Sometimes keeping things simple is the best course of action.<br/><br/> Strobist: Bare 580exII camera right triggered by Cheaplights NPT-04.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/23101280709http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/23101280709Tue, 15 May 2012 08:58:30 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 Lself-portraitportraitcloudsskyField of DreamsGreat MeadowsNJWarren County<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3hzl8rvVQ1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7141708701/" title="Channeling my inner tree">Channeling my inner tree</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> This tree sits on a ridge on the side of a steep hill. It was peaceful, quiet, and I was the only one around. I took some time to reflect with the tree.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/22379076291http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/22379076291Fri, 04 May 2012 08:19:55 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 Lskytreeself-portraitportraitclouds<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2zjt3Lmxi1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7109369669/" title="My First Wedding">My First Wedding</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> I shot my first wedding last Saturday and it was a blast. I was really nervous and excited leading up to the event, but once things started it was amazing. It felt different than being part of a wedding, like I was outside looking in. Everyone was happy to be there and enjoyed partying.<br/><br/> By this time of the night people were enjoying them a bit too much so I spent about 2 minutes grabbing this outside.<br/><br/> More photos to come…<br/><br/> Strobist: 580exII handheld by wedding guest to camera left triggered by Cheaplights NPT-04<br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/21712968556http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/21712968556Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:22:14 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 Lstrobist580exIIweddingcouplebridegroomSkylands at RandolphRandolphNJMorris County<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2kt55rEyX1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6937748468/" title="When you don't think twice, Everything will work itself out">When you don’t think twice, Everything will work itself out</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> After being told the Superman was my pose, I’ve been working on changing it up a bit. I’m also trying to get larger in frame which is always an adventure doing self portraits.<br/><br/> Strobist: 580exII bare camera right, 430exII bare camera left, triggered by Cheaplights NPT-04<br/><br/><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2h54EXREs" rel="nofollow">Soundtrack: Bottle Rocket</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6937748468/lightbox/">View Larger (Press L) for more Awesome.</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/21210532550http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/21210532550Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:19:52 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 Lself-portrait580exII430exIIportraitskycloudsField of DreamsIndependenceNJWarren County<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2bh1g3A7Q1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7067564089/" title="Life won't wait for me to get back on my feet again">Life won’t wait for me to get back on my feet again</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> It was a windy day on the plains of Turkey Brook Park and epic clouds rolled in for a perfect back drop. Quick setup, took a few shots, and got out of there before the wind had a chance to knock anything over.<br/><br/> Because when opportunity knocks, you have to let her in.<br/><br/> Strobist: 580exII bare camera right triggered by Cheaplights NPT-04<br/><br/><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODnu0afPiSo" rel="nofollow">Soundtrack: Life Won’t Wait</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7067564089/lightbox/">View Larger (Press L) for more Awesome.</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/20901714797http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/20901714797Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:20:03 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 L580exIIstrobistself-portraitportraitcloudsskyfieldpathdirt<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m29libmX0G1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6918170860/" title="Under the blooming trees">Under the blooming trees</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Amie + Chris under the blooming trees of Horseshoe Lake.<br/><br/> 31 shots stitched together in Photoshop CS6 Beta.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6918170860/lightbox/">View Larger (Press L) for more Awesome.</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/20839726030http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/20839726030Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:01:22 -0400Canon7DCanon 85mm f/1.8bokehramaBrenizer MethodtreesbloomcoupleengagementportraitRoxburyNJHorseshoe LakeMorris County<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1wy4e4gHS1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6895726998/" title="Let me slip away, I'm barely holding on">Let me slip away, I’m barely holding on</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> This was taken in an abandoned baseball field that I’ve been scouting for some time now. It has a lot of interesting things growing out of the dirt and the tree line in the background is awesome. I plan to go back again.<br/><br/> Strobist: 580exII bare camera right triggered by Cheaplights NPT-04<br/><br/><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4nswLqZZno" rel="nofollow">Soundtrack: Weatherman</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6895726998/lightbox/">View Larger (Press L) for more Awesome.</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/20413903814http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/20413903814Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:05:01 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 Lself-portraitportraitstrobistfieldcloudssky<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1nfieVdpL1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7026638035/" title="One does not simply photograph Mordor">One does not simply photograph Mordor</a> on Flickr.</p> <p><em>Via Flickr:</em><br/> Getting that awesome sunset in New Jersey is not always an easy thing. Getting one that looks like Mordor off in the distance is another thing entirely. Orcs are afraid of flashes right?<br/><br/> Strobist: 580exII bare camera left and 430exII in hand, triggered by Cheaplights NPT-04.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7026638035/lightbox/">View Larger (Press L) for more Awesome.</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/20115309715http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/20115309715Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:44:00 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 L580exIIstrobistsunsetskyflash<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1irn0Menc1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6873348814/" title="I tell you I'm lost here, awaiting reply">I tell you I’m lost here, awaiting reply</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> This tree has been on my mind for some time, but I’ve always been trying to photograph it from the other direction. This night I happened to see the sun behind it, stopped in my tracks, and realize magic was about to happen.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVVMH_X_tK4" rel="nofollow">Soundtrack: Letters to God Part II</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19985351008http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19985351008Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:18:35 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 Lself-portraitportraitsunsettreenaturesilhouette<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1cbdgqHW11qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7008214151/" title="Clouds for Days">Clouds for Days</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> I saw these clouds that just went on forever and wanted to get it as a backdrop, but had trouble finding a place high enough to see far. I finally found this empty field on top of a mountain that was somewhat suitable.<br/><br/> Sky’s like this are what dreams are made of.<br/><br/> Strobist: 580exII bare to the left triggered by NPT-04 for fill to expose sky correctly.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7008214151/lightbox/">View Larger (Press L) for more Awesome.</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19781479004http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19781479004Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:41:39 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 L580exIIstrobistself-portraitportraitcloudssky<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m19i68kVw21qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/7004495581/" title="BTS: Waiting for the family">BTS: Waiting for the family</a> on Flickr.</p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19709226640http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19709226640Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:15:44 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m18p6k9Viw1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6856804586/" title="Family, Benches, and Sunsets">Family, Benches, and Sunsets</a> on Flickr.</p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19680123720http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19680123720Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:49:32 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 L580exIIcybersyncsfamilyportraitsunsetstrobistflash composite<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0xjr1f41Z1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6838424262/" title="On the baron flat before spring">On the baron flat before spring</a> on Flickr.</p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19343835411http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/19343835411Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:18:36 -0400Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 Lself-portraitportraitfieldwinterGreat MeadowsNJWarren Countystrobist580exII<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m01zm8kAdG1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6788804452/" title="Photography at the farm">Photography at the farm</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> This was from the same photo walk as the last photo. Rebecka from <a href="http://www.gingerwhistlephotography.com/" rel="nofollow">Ginger Whistle Photography</a> wanted some photos of her for her web site so her clients can recognize her and know she doesn’t have three heads.<br/><br/> It was cloudy when we first got there, but after about an hour the clouds started to break giving me enough time to grab this.<br/><br/> Strobist: 580exII to the left</p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/18377731082http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/18377731082Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:18:07 -0500Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 L580exIIstrobistportraitcloudsskyfarmfence<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lze211FiUU1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6875639615/" title="He never ever saw it coming at all.">He never ever saw it coming at all.</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> I got this idea from a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR0UcXxsGis" rel="nofollow">scene from 500 Days of Summer</a> which feels too familiar to the misery I’m going through right now. I don’t know how someone can put another person through this much pain.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Like me on Facebook</a></p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/17607947002http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/17607947002Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:07:49 -0500Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 L500 Days of SummerDenvilleNJMorris Countrystreetlamps<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz379ydQQi1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6838657559/" title="The Rest of My Life">The Rest of My Life</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> The last few months have been really hard for me. Bad news and mistakes fill my life. I went up to my favorite spot to try and get guidance. It ended up being really wind and I almost got frostbite on my hands, but I got the shot.<br/><br/> This comes with a soundtrack. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBU5ScXHlmM" rel="nofollow">The Rest of My Life - Less Than Jake</a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBartowPhotography" rel="nofollow">Follow me on Facebook</a><br/><br/> Strobist: 580exII bare to camera right</p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/17271370617http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/17271370617Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:27:33 -0500Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 Lstrobistsunsetmountain580exIIself-portrait<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz12z7H2Lq1qzx493o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbartow/6835801531/" title="I want to be this happy">I want to be this happy</a> on Flickr.</p>http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/17210299735http://blog.chrisbartow.com/post/17210299735Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:59:30 -0500Canon7DCanon 17-40mm f/4 L580exIIbabylaughgigglehappy