Carl Gandolfo Photography

I recently returned from a whirlwind trip through California, starting in Bishop (at the foot of the Sierras) and traveling as far south, and east, as Death Valley.  I was a participant in a Marc Adamus photography workshop (www.marcadamus.com), along with my best bud, Mark Sisco.  Marc Adamus has long been a photographer I’ve *SO* admired, not only for his body of work but also his vision for the art of landscape photography.  It was a long and tiring trip (1,600+ miles of driving over just 6 days) but one I’ll never forget, especially our trips, and overnight camping, thru Death Valley.  Here are a few of the images I’ve been able to work on since returning.  Enjoy.

I had the pleasure of shooting this beautiful girl’s portraits on Saturday, 12/15.  She is a very energetic four year old (aren’t they all?) and so full of life.

I spent most of the day Friday, 12/14, deeply saddened over the events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.  Spending just a couple of hours around Ally helped put a smile on my face, which I really needed after Friday.  Thank you Yahayra for allowing me to spend a couple of hours with your precious little girl!!

I recently paid a much needed visit to Long Island to see my folks.  It has been a long time for me since I was last there so my time with them was wonderful!!

I took a day and travelled into NYC to pay a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, my old stomping grounds when I worked in NYC.  It was such a surreal visit for me, bringing back many pleasant memories of my time there.  Of course, it looked so different from my last visit there a number of years ago.  The folks in charge of rebuilding these hallowed grounds did a wonderful job.

I spent a good part of my time there just reflecting on the moments of that horrific September day.  God rest their souls and let’s not EVER forget!!

Had the great pleasure of touring much of Oregon the past two weeks.  I first started the trip by spending 5 days in the Columbia River Gorge, some 30 miles east of Portland, shooting many of the wonderful waterfalls in the area.  I then traveled west to the Oregon coast for a couple of days on Cannon Beach, then south along the coast to Cape Kiwanda.  On this leg of the trip, I was accompanied by my best bud, Mark Sisco.  It was followed by a solo trip thru the Oregon Cascades for another eight days.

Here a few images from the trip.

Had the extreme honor of photographing baby Peyton’s first portraits.  Thanks Ashlen and Tim for putting your faith and confidence in me!!