http://photosophic.com/wordpress2 my most recent work. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:22:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "...where I get my confidence from." True. A signed photo of my choice, to the first person to name the quote and don't just google it. http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/06/24/my-grandfather/ In a few weeks I will be traveling back up to oregon to visit my grandparents again at the Slater family reunion(my mom's side). This photo is from the same trip taken one year ago. My grandparents faces are so rich with expressions, that I learned when shooting such people, ... http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/06/23/my-grandmother/ Though I do not consider myself a street photographer, I do find that a walk through any San Francisco neighborhood to have an abundance of rich subject matter that can make any local feel like a tourist. At times such as these, I put my local pride away, and reach ... http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/06/15/more-of-san-francisco/ More of my friend Kerry, who is always nice enough to allow me to take her portrait. This is image represents one of the few times I have seen her not smile. Thanks Kerry. http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/05/04/kerry-v20/ What I can appreciate about photography is the ability to capture those moments immediately before and after the apex of action. We watch a scene on the street waiting for the climax and zeitgeist, and we disregard the moments that frame the action and excitement. In those most fleeting of ... http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/04/30/thanks-johnny/ For the past year this image has lived soley on my desktop at work. Despite that I see this photograph more than any other, I completely forgot about it until someone complimented it. It was one of those great compliments too, where they thought I found the photo on-line and ... http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/04/23/highlights-and-shadows-are-your-only-subjects/ http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/03/20/more-of-shawnee/ When I look back on all of the shots from 2007, hands down the photos that stand out are from my summer visit with my grandparents in Sweet Home, Oregon. They walk a well-worn path after every meal and, as this photo illustrates, my grandfather rarely waits for my grandma ... http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/03/05/ol-man-robinson/ Yes she is my friend. No she is not a model. No she is not available so quit asking. http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/02/03/kerry/ My good friend Shawnee is one of the most interesting, and inspiring people I know, and I finally landed some studio time with her. A talented artist in her own right, she is also an admired muse to many. Thank you Shawnee. http://photosophic.com/wordpress2/2008/02/01/shawnee/