Moisture Festival 2013 | Opening Night

Hula hoop master Maria Margiyeva spins and twirls her way through her performance on the opening night of the tenth annual Moisture Festival Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Hale's Palladium at Hale's Ales in Seattle. The nearly month-long comedy and varietè festival will continue until April 14. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Clown Godfrey Daniels, center, gets a hand while suiting up for the opening night of the tenth annual Moisture Festival Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Hale's Palladium at Hale's Ales in Seattle. The nearly month-long comedy and varietè festival will continue until April 14. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Karen Quest successfully completes her 50-foot lasso performance with zero causalities in front of a packed crowd on the opening night of the tenth annual Moisture Festival Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Hale's Palladium at Hale's Ales in Seattle. The nearly month-long comedy and varietè festival will continue until April 14. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Diemo Ginda, of the German performance group "Hacki and Moeppi," goofs around backstage on the opening night of the tenth annual Moisture Festival Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Hale's Palladium at Hale's Ales in Seattle. The nearly month-long comedy and varietè festival will continue until April 14. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

The slow-moving clown Godfrey Daniels, center, attempts to grab his signature red ball during his performance on the opening night of the tenth annual Moisture Festival Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Hale's Palladium at Hale's Ales in Seattle. The nearly month-long comedy and varietè festival will continue until April 14. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Performer "Hacki" applies gel to his messy hairdo backstage before the opening night of the tenth annual Moisture Festival Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Hale's Palladium at Hale's Ales in Seattle. The nearly month-long comedy and varietè festival will continue until April 14. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Samuel Johnson and and Sylvia Rose, of Duo Rose, perform their trapeze antics on the opening night of the tenth annual Moisture Festival Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Hale's Palladium at Hale's Ales in Seattle. The nearly month-long comedy and varietè festival will continue until April 14. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner | For The San Francisco Chronicle

Boeing's breakthrough aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner, is prepared for a late morning flight to Tokyo Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, departing from SeaTac International Airport in SeaTac, WA. Commercial flights from San Francisco begin the week of Jan. 6 and link Mineta San Jose International Airport - and thus Silicon Valley - with Tokyo and the tech world of Japan. All Nippon Airways, the global launch customer for the Dreamliner, is the carrier. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE (Read the story here: http://bit.ly/VCFnIv)

Seahawks vs. 49ers | For The San Francisco Chronicle

Auburn, WA, resident and 49ers fan Jessie Leota proudly sports his favored team's cap in the hours before the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Seattle 49ers' fan Carlos Alegria, in white, reaches out for an autograph during warm up before the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Michael Crabtree, right, of the San Francisco 49ers, glances at the scoreboard after a touchdown for the Seahawks during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, looks on in disappointment after a score by the Seahawks  during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. Seahawks led 28-6 at the half. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Marshawn Lynch, left, of the Seattle Seahawks, pushes through 49er defense during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Michael Crabtree, right, of the San Francisco 49ers, tumbles over Seahawk Bobby Wagner, left, during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Colin Kaepernick, center, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, looks for a teammate to pass to during the first half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Anthony McCoy, left, of the Seattle Seahawks, makes a touchdown catch during the first half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. The Seahawks led 28-6 at the half. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Anthony McCoy, of the Seattle Seahawks, rejoices after making a touchdown catch during the first half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. The Seahawks led 28-6 at the half. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Seahawks fans - soaked in rain - cheer for their team during the second half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Seahawks' running back Robert Turbin, left, congratulates his teammate Doug Baldwin, center, for a touchdown during the second half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Seattle-local singer songwriter Allen Stone performs the national anthem before the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Seattle Seahawks' running back Marshawn Lynch, center, skirts and passes the 49ers' defensive line on his way toward the endzone during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

High School Football Championships for The Associated Press

Ben Ohashi (8) and Tucker Ibabao (44), of Montesano High School, celebrate their 43-28 victory over Royal High School following the W.I.A.A. 1A state high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Tacoma, Wash.  (AP Photo/Jordan Stead)

Montesano High School players react to their 43-28 victory over Royal High School following the W.I.A.A. 1A state high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Tacoma, Wash.  (AP Photo/Jordan Stead)

As Montesano High School's Tucker Ibabao (44) looks on, Royal High School's Alex Myrick (11) misses a catch during the second quarter of the W.I.A.A. 1A state high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Tacoma, Wash. Montesano High School won 43-28 against Royal High School. (AP Photo/Jordan Stead)

Lynden High School's Caleb Newman (77) and teammates embrace and kiss their trophy following their 41-7 victory over Tumwater High School at the W.I.A.A. 2A state high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/Jordan Stead)

Crying tears of joy, Lynden High School's Jose Martinez (51) holds onto teammate Marcus Fakkema (52) following their 41-7 victory over Tumwater High School at the W.I.A.A. 2A state high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/Jordan Stead)

Lynden High School's Zach Vis (11) claps while Tumwater High School's Christian Cummings (30) holds out his arms in confusion following a defensive pass interference call during the first half of the W.I.A.A. 2A state high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Tacoma, Wash. Lynden High School won with a final score of 41-7. (AP Photo/Jordan Stead)

Lynden High School's Zach Vis (11) reacts to scoring a touchdown after weaving past Tumwater High School defense during the first half of the W.I.A.A. 2A state high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/Jordan Stead)

Seattle Sounders vs. Chivas USA

Sounders FC forward Eddie Johnson rejoices after his second and final game-winning goal of the day during a game against Chivas USA Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash. Sounders won the match 2-1.

Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans

Emir Babic, in yellow, and his friends, from left to right, Mirza Hajdarevic, Faruk Hajdarevic and Adnan Kapetanovic show off their "Welcome to Seattle" signs while event media, shown in shadow, prepare for a preseason exhibition game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash.

Seahawk Robert Turbin, top, attempts to skirt Alterraun Verner, bottom, of the Tennessee Titans, during the first quarter of a preseason exhibition game Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash.

Heath Farwell, left, of the Seahawks, watches wide-eyed as a ball leaves Tennessee Titan possession during the second half of a preseason exhibition game Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash.

Seattle Mariners Vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Anthony Gose, center left, of the Toronto Blue Jays, slides into second base after being tagged out by Mariner Dustin Ackley, center right, during a game Monday, July 30, 2012, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Wash.

Jeff Mathis, foreground, tags out the Mariners' Carlos Peguero, background, after a glancing hit from Peguero's bat drove the ball into the ground just above home plate during a game Monday, July 30, 2012, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Wash.

A field official pulls himself up after being bowled over in a player's second base dash during a game Monday, July 30, 2012, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Wash.

LPGA | The Legends Tour

Kirkland native JoAnne Carner, foreground, motions to the crowd after clearing her ball from a sandtrap at the 18th hole of the LPGA Swing for the Cure event Sunday, July 29. 2012, at the Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore, Wash. Contestants and onlookers enjoyed a sunny afternoon of 18 holes worth of fundraising golf.

Patty Sheehan throws herself to the green after missing the last shot that had the potential to tie her up to first place with Nancy Scranton, not pictured, at the LPGA Swing for the Cure event Sunday, July 29. 2012, at the Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore, Wash.

Val Skinner swipes her ball from the sandtrap near the putting green at the 18th hole of the LPGA Swing for the Cure event Sunday, July 29. 2012, at the Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore, Wash.

Zach Galifianakis & Will Ferrell | Portrait - Seattle, Wash.

If you have the time, I wrote a blog post for The Seattle Times on my experience photographing this dynamic duo. I could post the saga here, but it's relatively long and best read and viewed on the S.T. website.  The post includes setup images, the story of how I almost blew this portrait and a description of the general feeling of my heart about to explode whilst making pictures of these two jokers. That post can be read here. Enjoy!

Actors Will Ferrell, left, and Zach Galifianakis, right, pose for a portrait during a promotional visit for their new film, "The Campaign", on Thursday, July 19, 2012, in Seattle, Wash.