Ann Foster Photography

2010-07-09T09:40:00.001-07:00

Been shooting a lot of baseball as of late. Here was a quick feature during yesterday's game. Cheers

Old man in the court house

2010-06-03T10:14:00.001-07:00

Was waiting around for an assignment today and this gent was sitting directly across from me. Snapped a few shots before he game me "the look." Cheers

Diggin my strobe

2010-05-15T23:16:00.000-07:00

Dont know why but I've gotten a lot of opportunity to use my strobe the past few weeks. I have discovered that I am in love with Pocket Wizards :)

portfolio edit

2010-05-12T13:39:00.000-07:00

Howdy all. so it's that time of the year again when I go through all my photos and try and figure out which ones are gonna make it to the final 20 in my portfolio. not sure about these ones but I like them anyway and figured I would share.
Cheers

Thawed out

2010-03-31T13:50:00.000-07:00

Howdy all. The snow has finally melted and while I've cleaned out my desktop of the bits and pieces of junk that has amassed there since November I came across some recent unpublished pics. Enjoy.

Snow storm's chill photo

2010-02-07T14:49:00.000-08:00

Huge snow storm hit the North East this weekend. Spent my weekend digging my car out of a 3 foot snow drift... I actually liked the snow before this weekend. Now, not so much. Anyway here is a shot i got the following day while getting last minute snow features for my editor. kids had no problem tunneling through the stuff. I guess this will be a lesson in how to keep warm this winter. Cheers.

Happy New Year

2010-01-01T23:09:00.001-08:00

Howdy all and a happy new year! when i reflect on everything that's happened this year it kind of blows my mind. I honestly cant imagine where i will be this time next year. Above are some shots from my first shoot of the year. Cheers.

Million Dollar Baby

2009-12-20T18:12:00.000-08:00

So I'm starting a new story this week. It revolves around Johnisha Wright, a 21-year-old champion boxer who was shot and paralyzed about a month ago. Doctors dont know if she will be able to walk again but her determination makes me think she will one day. Will post more when it comes. Cheers.

Welcome home

2009-12-15T12:38:00.001-08:00

So it's been awhile since I've posted. That's mostly due to my crazy work schedule and my recent affinity for staying up waaay past my bedtime. Oh well, I'm only 23 once.
Here are some shots I took today when the 628th Aviation Support Battalion returned to PA from a year in Iraq. I've always wanted to shoot one of these and it was worth the drive to say the least. Cheers

Broad street market

2009-11-19T13:58:00.000-08:00

2009-11-09T11:32:00.000-08:00

bit of a variety of shots here. just more photos I like that i've shot over the past week or so. still loving every minute of it. Good-o and knocking on wood. Cheers

New York on Halloween

2009-10-30T22:43:00.000-07:00

I usually dont do a lot of landscapes but I couldn't resist since it's autumn and all.

I know where I'm hanging from now on

2009-10-29T11:15:00.000-07:00

Had to shoot an independent art space in Harrisburg last night. This place was so awesome and I'm going back to enjoy the music and drinks without my camera next time...

keep on keepin on

2009-10-26T20:26:00.000-07:00

Howdy all,
I think that the last three months working here at the Patriot News have been the most rewarding career-wise that I've ever had. It's so nice to be able to look forward to going to work and to know that my work will be appreciated. My paranoia at being the "new kid" in the newsroom has been replaced with a drive to outdo myself on nearly every assignment. Yes, there are bad days as well as good, but on the whole I could not have asked for a better place to move to or a better staff to work with. Cheers.

more shooting in Harrisburg

2009-10-19T17:51:00.000-07:00

Starting to see a pattern here.

More unpublished pics

2009-10-01T15:54:00.000-07:00

Above are some more "fun" pics I've shot while on assignment. None of them went in the final published issue, but I still liked them well enough.

A bit of my project and photos that didn't get published

2009-09-22T07:50:00.000-07:00

Top three are from the beginning of my Transgender story. The one of the blood was from a shooting in Allison Hill and finally, the bottom one is from a river rescue in Harrisburg. Story isn't finished yet and the other two photos didn't run. Thanks for looking

day to day

2009-09-15T09:18:00.000-07:00

Howdy all. So, I'm starting two new long-term projects this week. I hope I didn't bite off more than I can chew, but all the same I think they are going to be awesome! Here are a few shots from the past couple of days. Enjoy

Street Soccer

2009-09-08T13:49:00.000-07:00

Okay, I realize I've been a little "post crazy" over the past couple of days. Oh well, you guys keep complaining I never post anything. :) I shot a street soccer tournament Monday and couldn't resist shooting this kid who was messing around before he got subbed in. Also, a shot of a kid comforting his teammate after he ate it on the concrete. Enjoy.

Digging the central PA light

2009-09-06T14:23:00.001-07:00

Happy birthday dad

2009-09-03T13:14:00.001-07:00

It's fitting that on my dad's birthday, I have to shoot an elementary school principal repelling off the side of a building. Makes me miss Colorado.... cheers.

Oh the places you will go

2009-08-23T11:44:00.000-07:00

Well folks, I'm finally in Harrisburg, PA. Been keeping busy at the Patriot News and such. Great times so far. How I do hope they will last. Cheers.

Heading to Pennsylvania

2009-07-23T19:34:00.000-07:00

Howdy all. Just making it official that yes, indeed, I am moving to Harrisburg, PA to begin a year-long internship at the Harrisburg Patriot News. I'm very excited to be starting this new journey in my life. Time to head out into that great blue yonder.

San Francisco Pride 2009

2009-06-30T20:57:00.001-07:00

Had a great time at San Francisco Pride this year. About 100,000 people lined the streets in the biggest congregation of gay people I've ever seen in my life. Loved every minute of it. There was almost too much to shoot. Cheers.

Memorial Day

2009-05-26T18:03:00.000-07:00

Howdy all. Got to shoot some Memorial Day moments this week. Enjoy

Special Olympics

2009-05-10T14:42:00.000-07:00

A quiet moment during the Special Olympics in San Luis Obispo. The man on the right is profoundly disabled. The woman helping him was remarkably tender.

Eddie Adams

2009-05-02T18:50:00.000-07:00

Howdy all. So, in case I haven't talked to you within the past month or two, I'm applying to the Eddie Adams Workshop this year and I'm almost to the point of sending my pictures off. Any thoughts, please let me know. I'm hoping to have these bad boys out by Monday. Cheers.

Cal Poly Rodeo

2009-04-20T18:42:00.000-07:00

I got to shoot at a rodeo this last weekend. Yay for bull riding

I love fire. I missed it

2009-04-06T22:30:00.000-07:00

2009-03-30T12:51:00.000-07:00

Below are some shots of a kite boarding expo from Pismo Beach this weekend. Also a pole vaulter from a track meet a few weeks ago. Yay for nice weather for shootin'

random shots of the day

2009-03-11T21:24:00.000-07:00

Found some free art today in Pismo Beach. This guy was like an old wise man, literally.

some me shots

2009-03-08T12:01:00.000-07:00

Howdy all. Not too much going on on the home front. A few weeks ago I found out that I won second place for the Colorado Press Association's annual competition for a photo/story package for my cancer story. Good times had by all. Below are a few shots I took recently, and not necessarily for work. One is of a guy peeking into a kitchen looking for a beer, the other two were taken after the North County Christian School's thrift store burnt down a few days ago. They're guessing faulty wiring. Will post more when I get it.

Cheers.

2009-02-15T22:21:00.000-08:00

Two tall ships came into Morro Bay harbor this weekend and I got to cover em'. Second time I've shot historical boats this year. Best part- got to go up top in the rigging to shoot. Yo Ho Yo Ho a photog's life for me....

Hallway lines

2009-02-05T20:39:00.000-08:00

There is a hallway at Morro Bay that has these crazy shadows. Every time I go to shoot basketball there I want to take this picture and end up not. Yesterday I finally got the chance.

2009-02-05T20:21:00.000-08:00

Howdy all.

So I finally edited some of my Christmas shots when I visited the fam up in Carson City, NV. More fun photos than anything.

This is me about five seconds after my sister tackled me near Donner Lake. My other sister stole my camera for the posterity shot.

The three Amigos. Me, Rachel and Jennifer. It's noon, and we were drinking...

The Bucket of Blood Saloon in Virginia City. Mark Twain may have had the same view.

Mom and Jim at the bar.

Below: went horseback riding in Washoe Valley. Probably the coldest I've ever been in my life. Went with my sis Jen and her best friend Johnny.

New year stuff, er, photos

2009-01-19T22:20:00.000-08:00

So, I figured I would post some "new" stuff. Been trying to be a bit more creative with the shots as of late. Trying to figure stuff out. Trying to get my ducks in a row... Only time will tell. I think I'm getting better at this community journalism thing.Normally I don't go for landscapes, but I must say that I'm pretty stoked about this one in particular...

2008-12-08T19:04:00.000-08:00

Trying to keep my chin up with the recent news in the newspaper world. Rocky Mountain News is up for sale, the Tribune, Co. is filing Chapter 11. Downsizes, layoffs, cut corners and a partridge in a pear tree.

All we can do is ride through it. Feels like a giant tempest looming over the industry. Hopefully when it's over we will have calmer seas.

As for me, I just felt like writing instead of posting an image. I've been really pleased with my work so far with Tolosa Press. Even if it's kids and general news. At least I get to shoot every week. Maybe one day I will shoot what I really want without the fear of getting my feet knocked out from under me.

I'm just trying to keep good karma on my side. Fingers crossed and salt over my shoulder.

New job, new view

2008-12-03T22:24:00.000-08:00

New job, new assignments, new camera and finally, some new shots. Most are from assignments, some are just for fun.

Thank god I can see again......

I Marinari and a shooting spree in SLO

2008-09-15T13:59:00.000-07:00

Went to I Marinari in San Luis this weekend. I really needed to get out of dodge and just shoot. So, Sunday I just went out and shot features. It was the first time I've just walked around town and shot whatever I wanted, which was really really nice.

Glad I can still shoot, I was beginning to wonder.....

Threshing bees at the Threshing Bee

2008-09-07T14:31:00.001-07:00

Went to a Threshing Bee on Saturday.. basically a big demo on antique farming equipment. I had a great time, even though I got stung by a wasp right after I started shooting.

My move from Denver to California

2008-08-06T13:04:00.000-07:00

Just finished a three-day and five-state drive from Denver, CO to Atascadero, CA where I will be setting up shot from now on. Below are some pics of my journey, most of which were taken from my shotgun position in the Uhaul.

2008-07-06T18:19:00.000-07:00

Lets hear it for the Renaissance Fair. Went on Sunday, and although it was thunder and lighting and lots and lots of rain, it was still a fun time. Lots of weird people go to ren fairs....

And never mind the elephants, llamas, camels and such that were there- I dont think that they are really native to 1400's England.

2008-06-28T21:25:00.000-07:00

Some concert/ singer pics from awhile ago. I'm turning over a new leaf- gonna do some more band and concert shots. It makes me happy and I cant beat the music. Below are some Stevie Nicks shots and a portrait of my friend Nina who is currently performing in the LA concert scene. Also a portrait from a very interesting drag show a few years ago....

Denver Pride

2008-06-22T17:36:00.000-07:00

Howdy all. Got back a bit ago from the Denver Pride festival in Civic Center Park. Lots of fun, but a little too hot temperature-wise. Anyway, below are some portraits from the day's events. Enjoy.