Photo Shoot and Website Updates {Design}

I decided it was time to get some professional shots done of myself. I have gotten pretty handy with my point-and-shoot and iPhone, but they don't always look that professional. I contacted the talented Troy Goldthorp and got some shots done. Here is a peak at the shoot:

Once I had the images, I decided it was time to update my branding. I had created the original branding back when I was in second year; I felt that I had outgrown it and needed an update. So I went back to the drawing board and came up with this:

You can see more of my website here. My blog also got a makeover to match my website and the new branding (as you can see right now and for the last couple of days).

What do you think of the new branding of my website and blog? Have any comments or suggestions?