Official Blog of SmokinPhotos®

20oz Stainless Steel Bottle

2011-08-08T13:31:00.000-05:00

Checkout not only the SmokinPhotos t-shirts and koozies available at The Shop but also the 20oz stainless steel bottles now available for only $11. All bottles sold are also BPA free.

Now Offering T-shirts & Koozies

2011-05-05T17:08:00.000-05:00

Stop by the new SmokinPhotos® Shop to pickup a DryBlend t-shirt and a koozie to keep you cool and your drinks even cooler. All while supporting the Official Pups for Patriots Project™ and disabled veterans of our great nation. Buy a t-shirt and a koozie and you'll also be showing others how they can assist too.

Thank you.

Michael J Krifka

An Unusual Perspective Addition

2011-03-27T16:48:00.000-05:00

View the newest addition to "An Unusual Perspective" at SmokinPhotos®.

"Like-A-Rock"

VetDogs5K

2011-03-27T16:07:00.001-05:00

It is never to late to support @AmericasVetDogs. You can do this by supporting their 1st Annual America's VetDogs 5K run/walk. Cannot make it to Annapolis, MD by April 3rd... that's okay. You can still support the run at VetDogs5K. Assisting disabled veterans never felt so good. SmokinPhotos® • Official Pups for Patriots Project™

Larger Prints: Larger Goals

2011-03-23T14:57:00.000-05:00

SmokinPhotos® now offers even larger prints for purchase. Prints now range from 5x7 to 15x20. Have a larger space that needs to be filled; fill it with a photograph that takes you to another place and assists disabled veterans. Remember, 100% of the earnings go towards providing canines to disabled veterans through the SmokinPhotos® • Official Pups for Patriots Project™.

Newest Addition: "Revolving Gate"

Professional Mounting

2011-03-15T22:26:00.003-05:00

Professional mounting is now included in all purchased photography from the public galleries at SmokinPhotos® website. Mounting the photography greatly enhances the quality and durability of each print. As usual, it is recommended you purchase one of two coating options for your print as well. Coating assists in protecting against finger prints, UV light, liquids and dust. Checkout the photography and remember, 100% of the profit goes towards America's VetDogs.

U.S. Flags & Volunteers Needed

2011-02-18T21:21:00.002-06:00

Looking for volunteers within Tempe, AZ or anyone willing to visit the area. Do you own a U.S. flag or willing to purchase one from a store near you? Are you willing to have your photograph taken with your back to the camera and draped by the U.S. flag? Are you willing to stand still and not talk or move for a few minutes at a time? If so, contact SmokinPhotos ASAP. There is a new project under way.

It is not anti-war nor pro-war and no political representations (i.e. verbally, signs, t-shirts, etc.) will be authorized for display or sharing. This is to honor our fallen soldiers and be as peaceful as they now are.

More details about the project and how you can assist in the successful completion of it, will be available soon at the website of SmokinPhotos®.

Thank you,

Michael J. Krifka

Custom Sessions

2011-01-17T18:15:00.001-06:00

New website page now provides more detailed information about what exactly a custom photography session with SmokinPhotos® encompasses. Visit Custom Session at www.SmokinPhotos.org to learn more and see why SmokinPhotos® just might be what you are looking for. Untraditional is the aim of SmokinPhotos®. Please no wedding photography requests but engagement photography is conducted along with many other types. Thank you.

New Website Launched

2011-01-08T20:26:00.002-06:00

Checkout the NEW & much improved SmokinPhotos® website (www.SmokinPhotos.org) that has finally been launched tonight. After months of reconstruction, the site is up and running beautifully; however, see any issues or anything that could be improved upon... feel free to contact SmokinPhotos® and share. There are a lot of new additions to the website as well. Much cleaner, brighter and just an all around better site, even if I do say so myself.

With this new launch it also means being one step closer to launching the new Official Pups for Patriots Project™ website too. This is due to an effort for the Official Pups for Patriots Project™ receiving 501(c)(3) status in the future. Until then, continue to share and follow everything SmokinPhotos® does with the Official Pups for Patriots Project™. If you've not seen the updates, the Official Pups for Patriots Project™ has currently donated $400 to assist disabled veterans as of December 2010.

Thanks for all your support and continue to enjoy 2011.

Special thanks to all those I know and do not know who are courageously serving overseas.

Michael J. Krifka

America's VetDogs®

2010-12-22T17:13:00.000-06:00

Check out America's VetDogs® today; on Twitter: @AmericasVetDogs - Facebook: http://on.fb.me/cdhyHv - Website: http://bit.ly/dPNTPn - End of year brings donations & the Official Pups for Patriots Project™ has donated early to this outstanding foundation.

Pups4Patriots?

2010-12-20T17:21:00.002-06:00

SmokinPhotos® & the Official Pups for Patriots Project™ are one in the same but will soon be splitting; however, do not be fooled by copycats like www.Pups4Patriots.org/.com... this is the home of the Official Pups for Patriots Project™. #sot

Solstice Total Lunar Eclipse

2010-12-20T13:26:00.000-06:00

Get your cameras ready with a set of zoom and wide angle lenses. The solstice lunar eclipse is coming tonight and into earlier tomorrow morning. Learn more at: NASA Stays Up Late #photos #photography #eclipse

Likes / Fans / Follows

2010-12-19T15:24:00.000-06:00

Thanks and welcome to all the newest likes / fans / followers SmokinPhotos® has had in the past week. Not on Facebook with us yet; becoming a fan at http://www.facebook.com/OfficialSmokinPhotos or follow on Twitter; @SmokinPhotos

Blog & Photography © by Michael J. Krifka - Permission to use any part of this blog and / or photography must be granted in writing by Michael J. Krifka

SmokinPhotos® on Facebook

2010-10-21T15:06:00.002-05:00

You can now find SmokinPhotos on Facebook by clicking here or on the Facebook link to the left of your screen. Be sure, as always, to check out our website and Twitter (left side links too) and let your friends know what SmokinPhotos is up to. Word of mouth is all that assists the vets SmokinPhotos supports.

Thank You;
Michael J. Krifka

Blog & Photography © by Michael J. Krifka - Permission to use any part of this blog and / or photography must be granted in writing by Michael J. Krifka

SmokinPhotos® Starts to Tweet

2010-10-12T14:13:00.001-05:00

In an attempt to get the cause out there, SmokinPhotos has entered the world of Twitter. You can follow the photography missions and more at Twitter.com/SmokinPhotos.

Blog & Photography © by Michael J. Krifka - Permission to use any part of this blog and / or photography must be granted in writing by Michael J. Krifka

"Like" SmokinPhotos® on Facebook

2010-10-11T05:40:00.001-05:00

SmokinPhotos has now given supporters another quick way to spread the word about SmokinPhotos. Visitors can now "like" SmokinPhotos on Facebook and even include a comment that will be posted on their Wall. Simply look for the Facebook Like button at SmokinPhotos.org and spread the word.

Michael J. Krifka

Blog & Photography © by Michael J. Krifka - Permission to use any part of this blog and / or photography must be granted in writing by Michael J. Krifka

Contact Page Down - SmokinPhotos® Transfers to GoDaddy.com

2010-10-06T11:33:00.002-05:00

After years of using one internet host and another domain registrar... SmokinPhotos has moved onto bigger and brighter times, GoDaddy.com. However, due to this advancement, the contact page is currently down for updates.

Need to contact SmokinPhotos? You can still reach SmokinPhotos at mkrifka@smokinphotos.org.

Blog & Photography © by Michael J. Krifka - Permission to use any part of this blog and / or photography must be granted in writing by Michael J. Krifka

Becoming a Supporter 101

2010-06-14T14:29:00.000-05:00

Becoming a supporter of the SmokinPhotos "Pups for Patriots Project" is simple and quick. Simply visit our website for more information on how you can be a supporter.

Due to the photographer being deployed at this time, all orders are processed from overseas. Every effort is made to have the order shipped out no later than 48-72 hours after it is placed. Every photograph is shipped directly from the H&H Color Lab facility.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Blog & Photography © by Michael J. Krifka - Permission to use any part of this blog and / or photography must be granted in writing by Michael J. Krifka

Printing With Quality and Longevity in Mind

2010-06-13T08:33:00.001-05:00

A photo is only as good as the photographer and paper it is placed on. SmokinPhotos has trusted H&H Color Lab to fulfill the job of bringing the photography to life.

Blog & Photography © by Michael J. Krifka - Permission to use any part of this blog and / or photography must be granted in writing by Michael J. Krifka

New: Paracord Survival Bracelets at SmokinPhotos®

2010-06-11T17:01:00.002-05:00

Though not available yet and just wanting to get the word in air, SmokinPhotos has created yet another way you can assist disabled veterans. The bracelets cost only $2 each and, as stated in the photo (click photo to see large image), 75% is donated to America's VetDogs. The other 25% is used for the purchase of items needed to keep them coming. Be sure to follow us so you do not miss the word when they become available.

Feel free to contact us to place an order, no payment necessary at time of request, and once more supplies like uniform buttons become available in Iraq, your order will be fulfilled. Please measure your wrist and leave approximately one finger spacing between your measuring tool and wrist. Sorry for the delay but being overseas requires a tad more time. You will be contacted upon shipment of your order.

Blog & Photography © by Michael J. Krifka - Permission to use any part of this blog and / or photography must be granted in writing by Michael J. Krifka

Tattoo

2010-06-03T13:53:00.018-05:00

Zack Ross of No Surrender Studios - San Marcos, TX

Billy Weigler of No Surrender Studios - San Marcos, TX

While home from overseas for some R & R, I was more than happy to let the owner, Zack Ross, of No Surrender Studios - San Marcos, TX start on my sleeve. The entire shop is full of artists which take your concepts and add their creativity to give you what you need. Check them out on the web, No Surrender Studios.

Blog & Photography © by Michael J. Krifka - Permission to use any part of this blog and / or photography must be granted in writing by Michael J. Krifka