Monthly Archives: October 2009

teaser. thomas and abigail. princeton, nj. destintion.

Wow!  This wedding was AWESOME!!!  Thomas and Abby, I’m grateful to call you friends!  You two were stellar!  This was ONE of the many spontaneous things that occurred throughout the day, and I can’t wait to blog more!  It’s always fun when you get a bride and groom (and wedding party!) who do stuff like...

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December 15, 2009 - 4:48 pm

Kaitlyn - I just love this picture, it was so much fun with those umbrellas and you really caught the excitement of the day and Thomas and Abigail’s personality. Thanks. :)

November 6, 2009 - 10:08 am

Abigail - Joel! This picture is fantastically amazing! You are one of the best things about our wedding day!!! Thank you, thank you , thank you!

November 4, 2009 - 1:51 am

Joel - Yeah, I was really sad to not see many folks at all, other than those I lodged with and folks at the wedding. It was a good reminder to plan in more space the next time I come out! We miss you, especially Espen! I hope all is well.

November 2, 2009 - 9:23 pm

Shelley - Fabulous shot, Joel. One of the few wedding shots that has made me genuinely regretful about the fact that I’ll likely never have one.

Wish we’d seen you while you were out here… would still love to have some Joel Bock family photos someday…

November 2, 2009 - 5:33 pm

emily - seriously cool!

October 31, 2009 - 1:28 am

Carmen Goetschius - Fabuloso!!!

October 28, 2009 - 1:01 am

Bryan Rupp - Beautiful Shot Joel!

October 28, 2009 - 12:00 am

Leah - This looks like a blast! love it!

October 26, 2009 - 5:55 pm

Joel - Exactly, Amy! Good reminder.

October 26, 2009 - 2:48 pm

amy - this is one of your miracles, joel. brilliant!!

October 26, 2009 - 1:51 pm

Joel - Thanks friend! Wait till you see the rest of the shots! The wedding was oc!

October 26, 2009 - 1:37 pm

Heather Espana - Um, OH MY GOSH. This is magazine-worthy Joel. Truly stellar shot.

one shot. triple overhead. nel scott reef 2009.

More shall come in the future, things are just too busy to do much more at this point.  But to keep you wishing you were there…

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October 26, 2009 - 11:24 pm

Bee Rogers - this is HUGE! It’s got to be more than triple overhead!

October 24, 2009 - 11:53 pm

Emily - So sweet Joel!

October 24, 2009 - 11:21 pm

Jeph and LeAnne Troyer - Hey Joel…this pic is amazing!!! Your a great photographer…it’s cool to see the things you are up to. Tell Cherise hi for us! We’d love to see you guys sometime…hope all is well with Espen. Our little guy is almost 6 months…it sure flies by! God Bless!

October 23, 2009 - 8:18 pm

Bryan Rupp - Dood, love that video Joel! That wave is so incredibly huge, I bet that must be the most amazing feeling to ride a wave like that, it’s crazy when he almost crashes too and recovers. incredible….

nelscott reef. 2009 tow-in competition. teaser.

Check out this quick teaser video from our view on the cliff at today’s big wave tow-in competition at Lincoln City’s own Nelscott Reef.  For full HD click the “HD” button when it gets going. For all the details on the competition go to their website, here.

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foreshadow. portraits of a family.

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October 21, 2009 - 10:36 pm

Bryan Rupp - Joel, these are such great shots man! I love the top shot and the intensity on his face, both are so good though man! Hope you’re having an incredible night at the beach and I’ll look forward to seeing surf competition shots

October 21, 2009 - 9:03 pm

Leah Rupp - These make me smile :)

October 20, 2009 - 6:05 pm

Bren - Nice. :-)

October 20, 2009 - 6:04 pm

Noël - love these photos! total “boy”!

oregon sunrise. nestucca valley.

This last weekend I had the chance to go surfing with some good friends – 3 sessions in 2 days!  The last morning I was driving over to PC (Pacific City) for dawn patrol and kept pulling over to take photos as this was what I was seeing everywhere:

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October 16, 2009 - 1:00 am

Leah - Gorgeous Joel! This picture seems so peaceful. Love it.

October 14, 2009 - 2:56 am

Riley Sump - Joel! Great photos on here man. I’ve had a few surf trips down here in california in college myself! You’re a bloody gifted photographer, i love rolling through your site. Who knew i’d love wedding photography? That’s the mark of a good craftsman :)