Be sure to make your way to Artspace Liberti located at 2424 Studios (2424 East York Street 19125). The show is titled “Inside Outside” and will feature the photography of Mark Havens and myself. Click here to read more about the show.
Saints win. Colts lose. Who cares. Self portraits are fun.
I’ll be posting some shots from people I met while roaming around Fishtown after our 26″ dumping of snow. I met people looking for permanent homes for dogs they’re fostering, people tearing around on quads, and a few others too. Here’s a starter, a pretty dusk shot.
Keeping up with photos from the neighborhood and just shooting because it’s fun. I made this photograph on my iphone months back and I’ve been trying to get a decent shot with a better camera. Mission accomplished.
What should I post next? These industrial photographs were all taken with in one hour. To get five good photographs in one hour and create a series isn’t easy. Especially, if they are all in the same room. These photographs were an exception, but it’s a good format for finding new things to shoot and creating some mini series’. Anyone have any ideas?
Home Sweet Home Baby! This photo isn’t the front of my house, but it is in my neighborhood and I love it. It’s crazy here. There is such a mix of people here. And those people’s houses reflect who they are. Fishtown is mutli-generational where people’s entire families live here, it’s hipster, artsy, dirty, old, new, trendy, scary and just perfect. Walk around, come see for yourself.
It’s been a while since I last wondered around to shoot photos of Fishtown. In the past I’ve typically done this with Murphy my black lab. It was easy to shoot pictures of the neighborhood I live in when I had to walk my dog. It was simple, I just brought my camera with me and I had a dog to protect me or fend off any people who might want my camera for themselves.
So now that my commute to work is only a ten minute walk and I no longer have Murphy, I’ve decided to continue my Fishtown photos. I really enjoy wondering around shooting photos of anything (I mean, isn’t that how most people get started in photography?), but lately or the past few years I’ve been fixated on buildings and the shapes they contain, make up or just are. It’s my personal work. I no longer have Murphy to walk or fend of those camera wanting folks, but I’ve really missed not shooting these photos. So I am continuing with my Fishtown photos. Take a gander.
One of the great things about Arequipa is its constant deep blue sky and the surrounding mountains. This speaks for itself. To see a more detailed view of this panorama (be sure to zoom in) click here. I’m sure going to miss the Summer in the south while I’m freezing here in Philly.
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Hey everyone, I just joined an artist co-op! I’ve got work space out of the house! Hurray! Those days are over and I’ve moved in with the best people in the world anyone could ask to work with. There is a variety of people in Part Time Studios all with amazing arts to share.
We just had our first in house gallery show on Friday, December 4th. We had a ton of people come in, I sold two pieces of work, and two Fishtown books. We are working on a website where you will find our work for sale, but until it’s finished, you can visit the temporary site. Click here for Part Time Studios. Thanks to everyone who came out and toured the space and supported us. We had a wonderful night and a bunch of part timers had successful sales. Check out the slideshow below to see the space and how the night went. And yes, we all work in the back of the gallery space. Amazing right!?
One: I love the freedom to create great memorable images for the people who hire me. On Pete and Rose’s wedding I was the second photographer for my good friend Jeff at Jeff Wojtaszek Weddings (just click the name to see more from Jeff). So the fact I was able to tag along as second shooter on Pete and Rose’s wedding was a great opportunity to shoot memorable images like this one. These guys were awesome to work with and really loved this shot as much as I did. I love the excitement of building the bridal party shots.
Two: Family flare and character. Weddings are a business for photographers, but the side I love is is really getting to see all the wonderful things that make people family. Sometimes a family’s character shows bit more than others, like with Kate’s Brother and Dad (pictured in the blue vest and the red jacket in the background) putting their own twist on the YMCA. They broke out the family’s traditional “Mung Masks” during the YMCA. This version of the YMCA had the most character and participation I’ve ever seen.
Three: Point and Shoot Cameras. People are very passionate about their point and shoot cameras. These little gems come with so many bells and whistles its hard to know what to do with them sometimes. But something that has always gone hand and hand with cameras are smiles and typically you only need one camera to encourage a smile. But if you want that spectacular smile that really shows off the person on the inside, only two or more will do (demonstrated by Kate’s Maid of Honor Erin).
