Jasmin For over three years I have wanted and tried to work with Jasmin ever since I first stumbled across her work through Instagram. We just struggled to make our schedules to align for such a long time. But recently everything worked out and we finally got to make a shoot happen. Lots of stories were…
Lenoir About four weeks ago I received a message on Instagram from Lenoir saying she was interested in working with me. We met up for a drink one evening and talked about some ideas and her motivation/reasoning for wanting to shoot together. The conversation wandered from always wanting to be a model when she was…
Vox Serene In early July I hosted Vox Serene during her short visit in Texas before heading out to Florida for a workshop. A photographer friend in Philly recommended that she and I work together and within days of that online introduction, we had everything locked in. The following images after the jump are the…
is it live, or is it Memorex Back in late December I had a random stranger reach out to me about helping give them photography pointers. We chatted off and on for about a month and we talked technique and creativity. The subject came up that I had all this darkroom equipment to set up…
pre·am·ble /prēˌambəl/ noun a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction. “what she said was by way of a preamble” Once again thanks to social media, Facebook this time, I crossed paths with Eve. We went back and forth for about a week or so and discussed ideas for a future shoot. The chosen date is…
doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results I have been working with more traveling models lately. It hasn’t been an intentional decision to avoid or neglect the amazing pool of talent in Austin. Trust me, there are a ton of people in this city that I want to work with…
Lay Your Cards Out “Get yourself in trouble. If you get yourself in trouble, you don’t have the answers. And if you don’t have the answers, your solution will more likely be personal because no one else’s solutions will seem appropriate. You’ll have to come up with your own.” ― Chuck Close
the first or early period of anything “The worst possible thing in the world can happen to you, and you will overcome it. You will be happy again.” ― Chuck Close
Art And Fear I feel like i have written a billion posts that talk about luck and opportunity. It isn’t luck or opportunity that has created this portfolio or the images. It has been blood, sweat and tears that make these images. MIne…and the people I get to work with. Sometimes I choose to reach…
The Eyes Have It On Father’s Day, the kiddos and I went o my aunt’s house for our bi-weekly Sunday dinners. Before we left the house, I decided to grab my camera and a roll of Lomography Lady Grey 400 speed film. After dinner, all of the kids ended up swimming in my aunt’s pool…