NASSCO Launch of the USNS Matthew Perry

I've shot a lot of Maritime stuff over the years, but one thing I have never experienced is the Christening and Launching of a ship. As of yesterday I can check that one off the list. NASSCO launched the USNS Matthew Perry yesterday at it's shipyard. It was a much more formal event than I expected and extremely choreographed...down to the launch time of 6PM to take advantage of the highest tide. It wasn't what I expected, but then again, it was an extremely exciting 60 seconds. Like the Video guy next to me said as the ship hit the water, "Well, that never gets old!" And I can image not...

Social Media RT

I'm pretty hot on the whole Social Media phenomena. I'm really curious where it's all going to go in the next several years. In the meantime, I'm really into Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
So like any good trade organization, APA San Diego is planning a Social Media event...a Roundtable in this case. APA /SD Roundtable's are our opportunity to get a small group of photographers to get together (no more than 15 attendees to facilitate participation by all) to discuss the issues of the day. In this case, what is Social Media and why the hell should I care!?!
So I volunteered to host the event and shoot the image for the E-Blast to promote the event. The image isn't exactly how I envisioned it, but I like it nonetheless. Thanks to Rachel Crawford of Mixture for letting me borrow her hands for the shot. In addition to working at Mixture, Rachel has a great line of Handmade jewelry and accessories. Check her out here: http://www.rachellarraine.com/
If you're interested in attending the event FB me, Tweet me, or just give me a shout!

Here's the details:

Date: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Time: Doors open 6:30 pm, starts at 7:00 pm

Location: Harrison/Rogozienski Studio
930 W. Ivy Street | San Diego 92101

Cost: APA Members Free, Non-members $10, Students $5

RSVP: frank@frankrogozienski.com or 619-239-9511

All APA | SD Roundtables are limited to 15 participants.
RSVP early to reserve your spot!