The Motions: 11/14/2009

Greetings Everyone!

The Motions, representing the state of Mississippi and Tuscaloosa's own Hackberry Records, made their return to their unofficial home, Egans, on Saturday, November 14th. The band loves playing the venue, and the feeling is mutual.

For the full gallery, please visit:
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/themotions111409

Please visit The Motions at:

http://www.myspace.com/themotionsonline

AND

http://www.hackberryrecords.com/motions






-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Greetings Everyone!

I was fortunate enough to shoot a variety of fall portraits for the lovely Jones family of Northport, and I want to share with you some of the photos from the shoot!

Samples can be viewed at http://www.dsmithimages.com and http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/portraits

Please also check out the photos on the facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/dsmithimages1)

The Jones Family took advantage of my portrait special that is running until December! All sitting fees are waived for family portraits until the month of December. Act now and get your holiday portraits booked with DSmithImages!

-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

The Motions: 10/02/09

Greetings Everyone!

Last night, the fine young lads at Wellthatscool.com hosted a "guerrilla" show at The Booth featuring the bands Callooh Callay (Based out of Tuscaloosa) and The Motions (Based out of Mississippi). DSmithImages was on hand to photograph The Motion, who were pulling their finest Phil Collins impression by playing their second show of the night... the first one being back in their home state of Mississippi.

For the full gallery, please visit:
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/themotions100209

Please check out Callooh Callay at:
http://www.myspace.com/calloohcallaytunes

Please check out The Motions at:
http://themotionsonline.blogspot.com

Be sure to check out The Hackberry Group, who manages both Callooh Callay and The Motions, at:
http://www.hackberryrecords.com/

Finally, make it a habit to visit Wellthatscool.com for your weekly video podcast covering all that's going on in west Alabama and beyond! Don't forget to visit DSmithImages' portal on Wellthatscool.com as well - featuring images from this show!
http://www.wellthatscool.com
http://www.wellthatscool.com/dsmithimages





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Friday Night Lights Project 2009 - Week 1: Tuscaloosa County vs. Gadsden City: 08/28/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you photos from the debut gallery of the 2009 Friday Night Lights Project. I am spending another season photographing the Tuscaloosa County High School Wildcats, and they opened the season at home with a tough 13-9 victory against the Gadsden City Titans.

For the full gallery, visit:
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/countyhighgadsden082809





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Wellthatscool Brews Cruise: 08/27/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you the photos from just a wonderful event that was held in Tuscaloosa on 8/27/2009. The guys at Wellthatscool.com put on the first ever Rockin' Brews Cruise to a rousing success. Thanks to the Bama Belle, we all headed down the Black Warrior River for a night cruise set to the sounds of The Dexateens, The Bangtail Cats, and Blaine Duncan and The Lookers. It was a great evening for all, and we all hope it will be done again.

Visit The Dexateens at: http://www.dexateens.net
Visit The Bangtail Cats at: http://www.myspace.com/bangtailcats
Visit Blaine Duncan & The Lookers at: www.blaineduncanandthelookers.com
Most importantly, visit Wellthatscool at http://www.wellthatscool.com

Visit the full gallery at http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/wtcbrewscruise082709






-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Southern Fighting Alliance: 08/22/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you some photos from the Southern Fighting Alliance's MMA show held in Brookwood, Alabama on 8/22/2009. Be on the look out for their next show in October. In the mean time, you can visit the Southern Fighting Alliance at:

http://www.myspace.com/southernfighting

Visit the full gallery at:

http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/sfa082209





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

USA Triathlon: Women's Elite National Championship: 08/22/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you some sample photos taken at the Women's Elite National Championship Triathlon event held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on 8/22/09. It was put on by USA Triathlon, and it was a great day all around for the athletes and the city of Tuscaloosa.

You can visit the full gallery at:
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/usattriathlon082209





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Nick Rymer's Farewell Celebration: 08/21/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you the photos from the farewell celebration for hardcore Tuscaloosa citizen, Nick Rymer. He's about to leave for Boston permanently, but he was able to spend one last Friday night with us in the Druid City.

The gallery consists of photos from Blaine Duncan and The Lookers and Malamute of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Necronomokids were also on the bill.

Please visit Blaine Duncan and The Lookers at: http://www.blaineduncanandthelookers.com
Please Visit Malamute at: http://www.myspace.com/malamuteband

For the full gallery, visit http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/nickrymerfarewell0821009

-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Ham Ham Jam Jam Night 2: 08/08/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you some photos from the second night of the Ham Ham Jam Jam, which was held at Egans in Tuscaloosa. Today's gallery represents photos from Ham's performance with members of URI. Enjoy!

Visit the full gallery at:
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/hhjj080809





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Ham Ham Jam Jam Night 1: 08/07/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you some photos from the first night of the Ham Ham Jam Jam, which was held at Egans in Tuscaloosa. Local musical (and literal) giant Ham Bagby played with members of The Virgin Destroyers, Blaine Duncan and The Lookers/The Ne'er Do Wells, and Baak Gwai for a night of face melting goodness! Be on the look out for photos from night two tomorrow!

Visit the full gallery at:
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/hhjj080709





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

The Rainy Saturdays: 07/31/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you some photos I took from the performance of The Rainy Saturdays (Out of Memphis, Tennessee) at Egan's in Tuscaloosa on 7/31/09. Take a look at the samples and then visit the full gallery at:

http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/rainysaturdays073109

Please check out The Rainy Saturdays at:

http://www.myspace.com/rainysaturdays





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

URI: 07/07/09 & Promotional Photos: 07/27/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you a combination of photos taken during Uri's acoustic set at The Booth on 7/7/09 and photos taken during a promotional shoot on 7/27/09 at their rehearsal house.

Full galleries can be viewed at:
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/uri070709
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/uripromo072709

Please visit Uri's website at http://www.myspace.com/urimusic1






-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Teenage Getaway & Forty Lashes: 07/24/09

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you some photos I took during the performances of Teen Getaway (Birmingham, Alabama) and Forty Lashes (Detroit, Michigan - GO RED WINGS!) at Egans on 7/24/2009.

Be sure to check out their pages at:
http://www.myspace.com/teengetaway
http://www.myspace.com/fortylashes

Check out the full gallery at http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/tgfl072409





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

The Alabama Blues Project Summer Camp

Greetings Everyone!

Just some sample photos I took during a visit to the Alabama Blues Project Summer Camp, which was held in Tuscaloosa from 7/13 - 7/17.

You can view other samples at http://www.dsmithimages.com and you can visit the full gallery at http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/abpsc

Please become a fan of the Alabama Blues Project by visiting: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alabama-Blues-Project/86544082413

Please visit their main site at http://www.alabamablues.org






-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

The Johnston/Ray Wedding

Greetings Everyone!

I just wanted to share with you a small sampling of photos from the wedding of my good friends Justin Johnston and Karen Ray over the weekend. A bigger gallery can be viewed at http://www.dsmithimages.com

And remember - this is a small sampling of the style of photos you will get if you use DSmithImages as your official wedding photographer!





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Skullduggery: 07/11/09

Greetings Everyone...

On 7/11/09, Tuscaloosa's favorite band of Irish rouges, Skullduggery, played their last show, and it was held at The Mellow Mushroom. I know we will all miss their lively performances, and I'm sure we all hope they will one day come back together. Until then, please enjoy the gallery of photos I took from this performance.

Visit the full gallery at:
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/skullduggery071109





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723

Blaine Duncan and The Lookers: 07/10/09

Greetings Everyone!

Tuscaloosa favorites Blaine Duncan and The Lookers played Egans on July 10th, 2009. I was on hand to capture some photos from the evening, and I want to share them with you all!

Remember to visit Blaine Duncan and The Lookers at:
http://www.blaineduncanandthelookers.com

Please visit the full gallery at:
http://www.dsmithgalleries.com/g/bdtl071009





-David
DSmithImages
"Capture the Moment"
http://www.dsmithimages.com
dsmithimages@gmail.com
205-586-9723