Walking through the neighborhood recently I came across local musician Vinnie Caggiano, who was perched on the sill of the Groundworks coffee shop talking to our friend Petey Pete and strumming on a beautiful orange guitar. Of course I couldn’t help but take a few … Continue readingThe people in your neighborhood
Last week, I once again had the chance to photograph local artist Jules Muck. Most recognized throughout the area for her street art and murals, frequently green, spray painted interpretations of iconic faces from Marilyn Monroe to Lindsay Lohan with a dash of social commentary, she is also … Continue readingJules Muck
Miami meets Venice Beach! A few weeks ago, I photographed Danni Washington, a Venice resident I met at the Venice Beach TEDx a couple months back. An environmentalist, using prize money won in a ROXY “Follow Your Heart” competition, Danni and her mother started … Continue readingDanni
A couple days ago I had a random encounter with a man named Mark Francis while having coffee just off the boardwalk with some future photo subjects. When I was in college cigarettes were a great way to start a conversation with someone. Later … Continue readingA conversation w/ Mark Francis
In case the recent acquisition of Gold’s Gym by Google takes the character out of the Venice landmark, there’s still a place where power lifters can go to pump iron. Out for a stroll on the Boardwalk this afternoon I came across a group of … Continue readingThe new Gold’s Gym?
Last week I had another amazing shoot with my friend Nana Agyapong, a Venice-based artist, model and actress. My first shoot with her was strictly portrait and confined to the studio, so this time we headed off in another direction. Nana has proven to be … Continue readingNana in color