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Benjamin Charles Hocter, born Nov. 14, 2011

Our second son, Ben, was born on Nov. 14. He weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz., and he was 20″ long. He’s a beautiful, healthy little boy. Becoming a father for the second time is just as amazing as it was the first time.

Here he is at nine days old, sleeping as usual.

Ben, Nine Days Old

Happy Father’s Day! (And an Announcement)

Boy Hocter 2.0

Hocter, Boy 2.0

Two years ago, on Father’s Day 2009, I introduced you to my son Sam, who was a fetus at the time. He’s now a happy and healthy 19-month-old. He’s the joy of my life, and the frequent subject of my photography and star of my blog.

It’s only fitting that I take this opportunity, on Father’s Day 2011, to introduce you to my second son! Like Sam, he will be born in November, and I’m sure he will be every bit as awesome. He will undoubtedly be the subject of many, many, many of my photographs.

So here he is, in his first photograph, which I didn’t take but I’m all too happy to steal and share with you. Just like Sam, he’s a little bit camera shy in utero. :)

Another Calla Lily

Technical Info:
Canon EOS 5D, Canon EF 100/f2.8 USM Macro, 1/250 sec at f/4.5, ISO 200

Calla Lily

Technical Info:
Canon EOS 5D, Canon EF 100/f2.8 USM Macro, Sunpak Auto 16R Pro ring flash, 1/100 sec at f22, ISO 400

Sam’s First Haircut

Sam got his first haircut today.

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Technical Info:
Canon EOS 5D, Canon EF 24-105/f4 L IS USM @ 50mm, 1/40 sec at f/4.0, ISO 400

Self-Portrait at 41

Self-Portrait at 41

I turned 41 years old today so I decided to take a self-portrait.

Technical Info:
Canon EOS 5D, Canon EF 85/1.8 USM, Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Interfit 24″ Softbox, Westcott 42″ Reflector
1/200 @ f/16, ISO 200