Grandma's 90th Birthday Family Album

Here is the book that I designed from Grandma's 90th bday! If you click on this link you can view the 1st 15 pages (out of 40) and purchase your own your enjoyment. I hope you enjoy it was fun to put it together.

Grandmas 90th ...

By Eric Baillies

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Flickr Account

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Obama Rally

I attended the Obama Rally in Chicago on Tuesday and it was truly inspiring to be apart of. The energy in the air could be felt by the shear excitement and rebirth of change in America. I truly have never felt more proud to be an American and part of such a historic event. Hope you enjoy

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Pigeon John in Madison!

Do the Pigeon, was in Madison last night, he sure did put on a show for a mere 80 people tops. As someone who is on the cutting edge of hip hop, and one of my personal favs I sure hope he continues to come back through Madison in the future. Check out my pics here:

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Eric

Wedding Photos

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A once in a lifetime experience!

I was ecstatic to receive this letter in the mail after sending the photos I shot of Pedro Guerrero at Promega Corp. for his 91st bday. I got to visit with Mr. Guerrero for a short time at the exhibit / book signing and I must say it was very inspiring to meet someone of his caliber.

My believe and approach to photography is pointed out beautifully by Mr. Guerrero. I have always believed that in order to capture beauty of ones soul or self, as a photographer you must be as unintrusive as possible to just let the person be. One of the things I pride myself on the most is my ability to anticipate the shot before it happens. This involves proper placement, the study of light and lastly knowing the limitations of the camera. This anticipation and creativity rise above everything else in importance for in real time you don't have time to think of these things in order to get the shot.

Pedro Guerrero comes to Madison for his 91st Bday!

Daniel Swadener and Promega Corp. were kind enough to bring in the world famous photographer Pedro Guerrero into Madison for an exhibit and event that I will remember for a very long time. While observing and taking pictures of a man I have learned about through visiting Taliesin North in Spring Green, WI watching and studying his DVD, it was a great pleasure and honor to meet the 91 year old on his birthday last Tuesday.

The awe and inspiration to meet someone like this was a 1st for me and I think the picture of the young boy and his mother explains it perfectly for me. I can only hope one day that my images will be as admired and sought after as this man. If he were for some reason to view these, I hope I captured and expressed my excitement and inspiration for a chance to meet such man.

The exhibit continues at Promega Corp. thru 11/21 and more information can be found at www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.ph p?event=206593

Candice Walker Wedding

I think the simplest of things or actions can create the most beautiful photos on your wedding day. The small things make the biggest difference in capturing these emotions or periods in time throughout your day. As a photographer I am very passionate about capturing this emotion and action in real time as it is happening allowing you just to BE, is where the real beauty and memories live.

State Fair!

Visiting the WI, State Fair for the very 1st time was a fun experience that I or my belly won't soon forget (so much yummy carney food!). The smells, the patterns, the animals, the food & the people are all part of the excitement at the fair. Although I wasn't sure how I felt about seeing all the animals caged up for show and tell time, it was bitter sweet for me I think because the animals are all so beautiful looking their best, yet you can still see that caged mentality and lack of freedom in their eye. While being entertaining and educational for many children it is a good way to get the community involved in their local FFA.

Visual Imagery is found all over the place!

Beauty is truly found in the eye of the beholder, however I would argue beauty and compelling imagery can be found in normal objects and places others would not normally look twice at. As a photographer these sort of things compel me to take photographs to show the viewer that normal things can effect and inspire the mind and eye to look twice!

The Ark Band

The Ark Band in Chicago let me back stage on Saturday to snap a few photos of their upbeat, roots/reggae/soca/calypso style show. They definitely were very entertaining with the crowd jumping in the middle of the afternoon with a great sound and performance, go check them out!

Cubs Game!

Ah yes the city of Chi, the people, the food, the buildings, and the Cubs at Wrigley field. As someone who is from Wisconsin and a Brewer fan 1st and foremost, I can still appreciate the pure entertainment by going to Wrigley field to watch the Cubs (loose 2-3 vs the Marlins) play. :) I need to get my blows in early as the Cubs have destroyed the Brewers in their 1st 3 games in their 4 game series in Milwaukee.

If you've never been to Wrigley I highly recommend going to see one of the last real ball parks left in the majors.

Wedding Art

Photographing weddings for me is a creative expression of a milestone in your life. The details, expressions and joy throughout the day are all things that cannot be reproduced or staged. So the best way to capture / express your day through imagery is to shoot it as is, as it is happening. This combination of joy, beauty and creative expression is what I really enjoy about capturing weddings.

Taliesan Experience

This weekend was one to remember without a doubt. I want to thank Michael Ulrich from Lakeside Gallery for getting me involved out at Taliesin in his ecology study and for introducing me to Becky the featured artist to Friday night's reception of her titled piece Progress Report, which was recycled paper from the architects at Taliesan woven onto pulled string inside the hillside gallery of Taliesan.

The piece for me was really an extension of the space, using what is there in its natural state, I would think it would of been something Frank Lloyd Wright would of very much enjoyed. Becky pictured here was a gracious host in a dress she made herself had a video of time lapsed pictures and video put together of her constructing her art. Very cool! Be sure to check out and learn more about this talented artist at her site holsum. Thanks again Becky!