Mission Skatepark, Mission District, San Francisco
The thing I like about the skatepark is that there is such a camaraderie around the edges, then once you drop in, its all you. They all seem so focused, and so in the moment of what they're doing.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Pic of the Day
Mission Skatepark, Mission District, San Francisco
The thing I like about the skatepark is that there is such a camaraderie around the edges, then once you drop in, its all you. They all seem so focused, and so in the moment of what they're doing.
Friday, October 21, 2011
High School Football
I have been freelancing, shooting high school sports lately. Shooting sports is all about anticipation, and a fast enough shutter speed...
From Lowell High School v Galileo High School, San Francisco, CA
From Lowell High School v Galileo High School, San Francisco, CA
Thursday, October 6, 2011
back in the darkroom...
i have recently re-joined the darkroom in San Francisco...the largest working darkroom in the country. there is something so personal about being in there that i cannot describe. its just you and your work, and everything else literally fades away, because you can't see it even if you tried...
Graffiti Car, Noe Street, San Francisco, Holga 35mm on fiber paper
Graffiti Car, Noe Street, San Francisco, Holga 35mm on fiber paper
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Pic of the Day
People are always resistant to put their profile in front of the camera. I think it is my favorite way to take portraits. I feel like it shows a more peaceful aspect of the person, and also leaves a certain amount of mystery...
Roschelle, Mission Bay, San Francisco
Roschelle, Mission Bay, San Francisco
Monday, September 19, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Pic of the Day
I've been doing a terrible job with the Pic of the Day. I'm starting it back up again...
Leave, A Moment in The Mission, San Francisco
Leave, A Moment in The Mission, San Francisco
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
New Project: Mission Skatepark
I moved to the Mission District of San Francisco a few months ago. There is a skatepark a few blocks from me that I ventured over to about a week ago, and twice more since. It seems to be more than just a place to go to skate, but a community, and one where age seems to be irrelevant. I like that. It is part of a whole, but the same time, it is such an independent activity. It seems so reckless, but has such beautiful form. Most of all, it looks so liberating, yet demonstrates so much control. A nice balance. I am starting a body of work on it...
Monday, May 23, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Quiet on the Pavement, Grand Rapids, MI
Dead birds are so ironic, and i think that is why they are such fascinating finds for me. It's not necessarily the deadness, but the symbolism that i appreciate. The recognition of ground versus sky, the peacefulness that seems to resonate in either state, and the useless wings. They are all significant to me.
Dead birds are so ironic, and i think that is why they are such fascinating finds for me. It's not necessarily the deadness, but the symbolism that i appreciate. The recognition of ground versus sky, the peacefulness that seems to resonate in either state, and the useless wings. They are all significant to me.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Pic of the Day
(I don't think the boxing people will get this image) I love it because I think even from the back, you can imagine the intensity of the face. Sometimes its what you don't see that counts...
Back of a Fighter, "Kid Chocolate," Reno Events Center, Reno, NV
Monday, May 2, 2011
I am
in love with this sport because of the idea behind it: Stepping into the ring, its only you.
Realization, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, Reno Events Center, Reno, NV
Sunday, April 17, 2011
SF Examiner
LINK--->Boxing photo, used in the SF Examiner!
(you have to click on the photo to see my credit info)
Monday, March 28, 2011
I am not sure
I am not sure what it is that has me so inspired when I am ringside. It might be the lights, or the thrill, or the crowd, but I don't think it is. To me, photography is capturing a moment that is otherwise passed right by; noticeable, but forgotten a millisecond later; a split second of real emotion; a split second perhaps no one else is supposed to see. And I think that is what has me so inspired.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Studio
I've finally set up my forreal studio. Now I'm super legit...
Photoshoots to come...hopefully followed by sweet stop-motion videos.
Pic of the Day
Today's Pic of the Day was taken two days ago at Ocean Beach, and has significant symbolism. It works as sort of a self portrait...
Monday, March 7, 2011
Thought of the Night
I don't think life (mine specifically) would be much of anything without a struggle. I think its the work behind things that make them truly satisfying.
Struggle, Clint Coronel v Richard Hargraves, Longshoreman's Hall, San Francisco
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Julaton-Alcanter Boxing Match
On Friday, February 25, I got the opportunity to shoot for Fight News, one of the most established boxing websites. The main event was the 'Return of the Hurricane,' (referring to Ana Julaton), at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California. Ana Julaton, a Fillipino-American fighter, was defending her title against Francesca Alcanter, from Kansas City, MO.
Here is the post on FightNews
Shooting a boxing match isn't the same as watching one. You don't necessarily get to see the big picture, or every hit, and are contorted, ringside, camera under the ropes, trying to get the perfect shot. It is exciting, but its not always easy to assess who should be the winner. On Friday, it was pretty clear...
Ana Julaton v Francesca Alcanter, Craneway Pavilion, Richmond, California
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Pic of the Day
This weekend I will be venturing up to Pollock Pines again, riding Amtrak, so I thought it seemed appropriate to post a photo taken from the window of Amtrak last time I traveled...Also, my friend Kevin is traveling on Amtrak from city to city to figure out what his next move is....pretty awesome adventure, and one that makes me consider the possibilities...
From the Window, Amtrak, Somewhere in Northern California
From the Window, Amtrak, Somewhere in Northern California
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Pic of the Day
Another boxing photo, because I can't help myself...
Clint Coronel of San Jose, War at the Wharf, Longshoremen's Hall, San Francisco
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Pic of the Day
This photo was taken with my pinhole camera; no secret. I was carrying around my P-Sharan, and this man yelled out, "WHATS THAT...A BOOMBOX?" haha. Then I told him that it was a camera, and he seemed interested...I asked him if I could take his photo, while he told me about loving the Grateful Dead and being a DeadHead back in the day. After I was done, he asked to see the picture; pretty savvy homeless man, being familiar with digital photography.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Pic of the Day
On Friday I photographed at War @ the Wharf here in San Francisco. I have never photographed at a boxing match before, but it didn't take me long to adapt to the environment. It was far and away the best event I have ever photographed, and I hope there is many more to come. I love the fast-pacedness of it all, the excitement, and the challenge of capturing the passion that these fighters have for what they do. I was inspired, to say the least. Being so close, you can feel that this sport is more than just punching people; its an art, a community, and a following.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Pic of the Day
ok listen, this Pic of the Day thing, is not necessarily everyday. because sometimes i get busy, and sometimes i dont come to my studio. and sometimes my hands turn into icicles here and i can't manage the required mouse clicks and button pushes.
You got lucky today...
Mud, Far Right Corner of the Sutro Baths, San Francisco
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
War @ the Wharf
Next Friday I will be photographing at this awesome boxing event in San Francisco. Stay tuned for photos, or better yet, COME SEE IT LIVE!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Pic of the Day
(i suck and didn't get around to Tuesday. it happens. So here is something extra weird to make up for yesterday, too.)
Portrait of an Onion, In my backyard on white poster board, San Francisco
Monday, February 7, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Pic of the Day
Lady, Dia de los Muertos Festival, San Francisco
Dia de los Muertos is my favorite event in San Francisco. Despite people dressed in "scary" costumes, and face-painted like skeletons, it is a day to celebrate people who have lived. It always takes place at night, and can be perceived as creepy, but its really beautiful when everything is lit by candlelight.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Pic of the Day
So sometimes I get sidetracked on the weekends...picking back up from Thursday...
Contained, Mission District, San Francisco
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
New Start
I moved into a new art studio in the Mission District of San Francisco. I am sharing the top floor of this weird warehouse with 4 other artists, who are all really awesome. I'm excited to be immersed in creative energy. Its going to take some work, but should be fun to get up-and-running. I finally have an excuse to start going to home depot on a regular basis again. haha.
I just picked up my new 27" iMac today. I am so excited, because I no longer have to work on a 13" laptop screen. Expect great things...
including & especially some photo illustrations. my favorite :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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