Considering the location, the only actual sign of summer from these three photos is the police patroling the boardwalk on their customized Segways. The weekend crowds are growing noticibly more dense and with that apparently comes an increased police presence. I guess they get a … Continue readingSigns of summer?
I had a fun time continuing my experimentation with the Hasselblad the other day during a shoot with Long Beach-area band RX Bandits. The shoot was for Sargent House Records, who needed band photos for press kits being used to promote the bands upcoming album … Continue readingRX Bandits
Here are a couple recent shots from around town to perhaps classify under “Americana.” The Weinermobile has been dwarfing the house behind it on Windward Ave for the past few days. The ice cream freezer was discarded behind a nearby liquor store and was gone … Continue readingFound around town
I’ve been doing a bit of shooting through an old WWI-era Hasselblad that I have. The camera was a gift from my Uncle Mike several years ago. It’s a beautiful old black box with shiny silver hardware, but the shutter has never worked and I’d … Continue readingVintage Hasselblad meets 2009 Nikon
I’ve been shooting a lot along the Venice boardwalk this week. Mostly because it’s in my backyard, but also because I can’t think of a better place. It’s at once a chaotic circus sideshow packed with tourists, artists, freaks and opportunists and a surreally beautiful … Continue readingSaturday in the backyard
I was out walking around the other day and came across this amusing scene. It reminded me of William Eggleston’s old tricycle photo, with a bit of a Venice twist. I’m also picturing it hung on a wall amongst my mother’s collection of old bicycle … Continue readingVenetian Eggleston