moving

Im moving on.
Tumblr has reached a stability that I find acceptable and will be moving future ramblings to the more streamlined platform.

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happening now

So this is happening now. To see the fruits of the labor checkout the tumblr.

sigh, Cy.

untitled, Cy Twombly

This week Cy Twombly passed. He was a great inspiration to my art and eventually to my photography. I know it might seem strange that someone who was known for such a raw and minimal approach to abstraction and mark-making might have an influence on one'e photography which can be highly technical and process oriented. But I assure it you it does.

After a few years studying art, and many years making it, I grew to have a greater appreciation for the lack of deliberation or contemplation in the creation of pieces. Pieces that ultimately became something to draw one in. To appreciate the subtlety of a moment in time. The energy of a line.

"Mr. Twombly’s scattered, skittering thatches of chalk lines seemed like extensions of his own nervous system. Accruing randomly, like isolated thoughts or asides, they refused to imply any grand scheme or overreaching rhythm, which contributed to their psychological intimacy." -Roberta Smith

So this week I raise a glass to you Cy.

smashbox

Dad, 2010

Last night was the Smashbox Studios Assistant Show. One of my images showed with about 60 others at their Culver City location. There was wine, beer, food, music, and a photo booth. I found it only fitting to include an image of my Dad in something after having my mom in an online gallery for mother's day. Both images were made on Christmas morning 2010. It was the first x-mas snow for my hometown in something like 60 years. Hopefully this December one of my images will be hanging in Smashbox's annual FACE-OFF photo competition. Also I want to thank the friends who made it out for (cough) free drinks (cough) I mean support.

mom

Mom, 2010

LENSCRATCH put together a gallery of moms for mother's day. I made sure to include mine.

disappear

Out in limited release at film festivals this week is a documentary following Alec Soth on a project shooting those who choose to live on their own and escape the world. 

I just gotta say those that choose to do so in the middle of the desert blow my mind and from those I've met are near insane.

Im mainly jealous that he is still shooting almost exclusively with 8x10 film.

man bags

It might be known that Im a gear geek. Im always looking for the best gear for the job and attempting to be as minimal and multi-purpose with each bit as possible. But when it comes to camera bags this is quite difficult. I get laughed at when people see how many camera bags, backpacks, and shoulder bags I have. But, they all have a specific use. For backpacking recently to tote my Canon 5dmkii I've been going a very minimal route.

Inside my Moutainsmith Crosscountry II internal frame backpack I drop my 5dmkii body in a lens wrap and my 24-70mm f2.8 in the canon lens case that came with my 70-200mm f2.8 and Im on my way. This setup isn't ideal it is clunky and time consuming to whip out the camera. Lowepro just released what might be able to replace a few of my backs and seems great for day hiking or an overnight backpacking trip.

The PhotoSport AW series is styled like most daypacks/outdoor backpacks with hydration pocket but these pack a compartment for a body/lens. Now if I can just get Lowepro to send over the larger black model I should be good to go. This post wasn't sponsored by Lowepro or Canon (though either can sponsor me anytime they please). Im just a fan and enjoy the potential of these new bags.

tears

If you find yourself in the valley this month or any shop along the blvd that shares the name of the magazine pick up a copy of the May/June edition of Ventura Blvd and check out the two stories I shot.  One being the home and garden feature story about an Encino family's home and the other a home office makeover. I managed to squeeze both shoots into one day it was alot of stress but felt I was able to do the stories justice. This was the premiere issue of the magazine. Yes, it was a surprise to me that someone was starting a new magazine. Long live print! It is very gratifying to see your work in print especially 13 images in one issue. (too bad one wasn't the cover)
If you don't find yourself kicking around so-cal in the coming weeks you can also check out the full stories here and here

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Yes, the blog has been a bit lonely lately. However, I've been a little busy with life and work. If you're really looking for meaningless nonsense check out the twitter feed and tumblr.

agrostology

Recently things have been slow so I started tightening up the site a bit more and finally got an edit done on the new gallery "Agrostology". If you haven't been on the site in recently I encourage you to stay for a bit and look around there are some other new images here and there in the other galleries. So stop reading this, click the image above and share your comments here on the blog.

spirit

Spirit, Pasadena, CA 2011