Bob Carey Photo

Teaching with iPad

photojdoc — Tue, 04 May 2010 20:18:34 +0000

Here is a markup of one of my student's photos using TakeNote.

I’ve had an iPad for about a week and have enjoyed using it to teach with. Teaching photography is a joy, but sometimes it’s hard to get my students to understand what I’m wanting them to improve on when I write comments on their grade sheets.

Well enter an iPad app called TakeNotes (the webpage says PadNotes, the App Store lists it as TakeNotes). I downloaded this app and have found it’s great for showing my students exactly what I’m talking about in their critiques. I have a student email me a small jpeg of their image and then I use that image as a custom background in TakeNotes. I can then select from a variety of pens, markers, or even type to “mark up” the photo. Then I can send the photo back to them as a pdf for their critique.

Additionally, I can attach the VGA adapter to a projector or in my case a 50 inch LCD television and show the entire class the photo and my thoughts. It stimulates their thinking and allows them to see exactly what I’m talking about in the photo.

New Look

photojdoc — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:23:59 +0000

I’ve been teaching my advanced students about the business of photography this semester and talking about the importance of developing a good web presence for your business. For the last couple of years, I’ve been bouncing around with my website and haven’t been overly happy with the results. Well, last week I decided it was time to make some changes and demonstrate to my students how their old professor could learn some new tricks.

I’ve changed my blog site over the past weekend, going with a combination of Graph Paper Press and Photoshelter. I’m excited about the look and feel. It will allow me to integrate my blog, post photos and link to my archive on PhotoShelter. I had spoken with Allen Murabayashi at Photoshelter last week and as we were discussing my project he encouraged me to write about the transition.

I’ve got to say it was a pretty easy move. I started and account at GPP and downloaded a couple of themes to use in the site. Interestingly, the setup was fairly easy. I choose the On-Assignment child template for the look and began customizing.

My only problem was the PhotoShelter plugin from GPP. It was not finding my Photoshelter account. But here’s the good news. I posted my problem on the GPP help forum and less than 10 minutes later I had a reply and solution from Thad Allender the owner of GPP. What service!

I’ve gotten some great comments on the site and am looking forward to making some tweaks over the next couple of weeks.

Cobras Soccer

photojdoc — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:24:25 +0000

Spent Wednesday evening shooting the GCCSA Cobras. Our exchange student from Berlin, Germany has been playing for them and I needed to get some shooting in this week. Really enjoyed it and think I got some decent images.

Bulldogs fall to Seawolves

photojdoc — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:58:12 +0000

Running Back Patrick Hall (40) looks for some running room against the Stoney Brook Seawolves in Big South Conference action in Boiling Springs on Saturday, October 31. The Seawolves upended the Bulldogs 24-14.

Runnin’ Bulldogs head coach Steve Patton encourages the offense in the Homecoming game against the Stoney Brook Seawolves.

Breast Cancer Awareness support

photojdoc — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:16:38 +0000

The Gardner-Webb Lady Bulldog volleyball team played their Tuesday evening match against the USC Upstate Spartans in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Both teams were clad in pink for the game. The Lady Bulldogs pulled off a 3-1 come from behind win after loosing the first game.

Senior Regina Feagin (2) makes a set during the Lady Bulldogs 3-1 victory over the USC Upstate Spartans.

Freshman Melissa Richie (c) slams home a point over two USC Upstate defenders in the Lady Bulldogs 3-1 victory over the Spartans in non-conference action.

Bulldogs run past Bucs

photojdoc — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:30:44 +0000

The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs pulled off a last minute win against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in Boiling Springs. The Bulldogs came back in the last minute of the game to score and take the 27-20 Big South win. Here are some pics I shot of the game. It was a cloudy, cold day.

Gardner-Webb running back Patrick Hall (40) looks for an opening against the Charleston Southern Bucs. Hall ran for 118 yards and three touchdowns in the Runnin’ Bulldogs win.

Wide receiver Nick Melton (18) gains 8 yards after hauling in a pass against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers.

World Cup Champs – Russian Legion

photojdoc — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:00:48 +0000

Final images from the PSP World Cup held at Fantasy of Flight in Orlando, Florida this weekend. I’ve been shooting the Russian Legion games in anticipation of them winning the Cup. After a slow start on Sunday morning, they stormed back in the second 7 game match to an astonishing 7-0 win. Kirill Prihidni had an unbelievable 5 kill game in what can only be called a blitzkrieg on the Philadelphia Americans. The final match, was really over after the RL took five games from Philly and they coasted to take the final two games and the W2009 World Cup Championship.

Kirill Prihidni

Justin Rabackoff

2009 World Cup Champs – Russian Legion

PSP World Cup Saturday

photojdoc — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:46:36 +0000

Midway through the weekend in Orlando, Florida for the PSP World Cup held at Fantasy of Flight. Continued shooting the Russian Legion games. I’ve had a great time with the Legion since I first shot them in Chicago last summer. They are pros in this game that is looking for recognition. If more teams would approach it like the RL, they might get recognized as a sport.

Paintball Div 5

photojdoc — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:03:32 +0000

My son, AJ, and his paintball were playing in Orlando, Florida at the PSP World Cup held at Fantasy of Flight this past weekend. His team didn’t fare well in the Div V race to two tournament, however, they had a great time. His team was made up mostly of 13 to 15-year olds and were playing against teams with the youngest who were 18 year-olds. After being knocked out on Friday, he and his teammate Josh, ended up pitting for the Russian Legion the rest of the weekend.

AJ reloading at World Cup

Josh bearing down at World Cup

World Cup Friday

photojdoc — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:14:51 +0000

I was in Orlando, Florida for the PSP World Cup held at Fantasy of Flight over the weekend. I had dual roles, shooting the event for a couple of sponsors and watching my son, AJ, play in the Div V race to two tournament. Friday morning, I shot the Russian Legion game. The Legion ran away with the game and looked good.