Get to know my team! part 5 of 7
Yes, I have hired some folks here at the studio to help a sister OUT this year! While I love my job more than it seems possible, I also love my family and need to see them more! And so, the old saying ‘many hands make light work’ is what I am going for this year. Not to mention being able to coach and support so many incredibly talented people and have them all on my team is like a dream come true for me.
Now, many of you have asked ‘what does everyone DO?’ So I figured that in addition to seeing what they do at the studio, let’s learn a little bit more about them as well!
meet: Graham Scobey
Everyone loves Graham! And you will too. He’s like a lamp with Puma’s on, walking around, lighting everything up with his quick wit and ability to take our jabs in stride. At the studio Graham is the go-to guy- you can often hear us yelling ‘GRAHAM!’ Either because we need his technical expertise or because he broke something. In addition to being our lead editor this season, Graham literally bats clean up for any and all projects- he has such a wealth of information about random things like fixing Mobile Me synching problems, researching the best gear deals (and now that he’s a Nikon boy that is SUPER awesome) He is often heard to say ‘never mind I’ll figure it out’ which I think is my favorite phrase in the world! Graham is also a shooter in training here at the studio!
What got you interested in photography?
For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with the art of photography. I love having the ability to stop time, to capture a precious moment, and then to carry that moment with me for the rest of my life.
My favorite cupcake is…
Hmmm… I must admit I am a HUGE fan of Funfetti.
The best part about my wedding was…
Seeing my middle-school sweetheart walking down the aisle.
The first dance song at our wedding was…
“What a Wonderful World”
Describe your family…
My family consists of my beautiful wife Ashley, my adorable dog Bear, and my precious little girl Evie who is on the way.
My favorite place to vacation is…
I absolutely love the Caribbean, especially around the Grenadines.
When I am driving in my car, I am listening to…
Depends on my mood and the luck of the shuffle-
BB King, Louis Armstrong, U2, Bela Fleck, Thrice and Dave Matthews Band are always winners in my book.
Foo Fighters, The Get Up Kids, Reggie and the Full Effect, Lagwagon and NOFX for some high energy fun
Iron and Wine, Nickel Creek, Elliott Smith, Coldplay, The Fray and good ol’ Bob Marley to mellow out
then if I get bored I turn on the radio 
If I had a full day all to myself and money was no object, I would…
Take Ashley to New York to go shopping (I’d make a stop in the B&H Megastore), take in a show, and have a nice dinner.
My favorite thing to order from China House is…
General Tso’s Chicken… MMMMmmmmm
If I could photograph any person, dead or alive, it would be…
My soon-to-be baby girl. December Boys download
If I could only shoot with one lens it would be…
50mm f/1.4 hands down.
I can…
Play a variety of musical instruments.
I can’t…
Dance, though sometimes I try.
My motivation in life is…
My Family
My top five favorite movies are…
Forest Gump
V for Vendetta
American History X
Interview with the Vampire
The Rock
My favorite television show is…
It was Pushing Daisies until it got canceled, so now it is a toss up between Lost and 24
If I were to teach something to someone, it would be…
How to get out of their own way and do what they were called to do.
My favorite pair of shoes is…
PUMA’s! I love their funky colors. Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit movie download
My favorite pizza is…
I’d probably have to go with the House Special from Willington Pizza… brilliant.
I love …
Working with awesome people, learning new things and playing with new gadgets
yummmmmm – willington pizza.
No one believe him!! Dude can DANCE…case and point: Neighborhood Christmas Party 2008.
Graham–great to learn more about you. Congrats on the baby coming. Loooove the name Evie. Great movies, too.
jack bauer rules!
Oh! Awesome movie choices! American History X…good call! We’ll totally have to do baby play dates this winter