Monthly Archives: December 2008

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portrait – Steve Jester of public barber

December 28, 2008 – 9:15 am

A few weeks ago, I spent a morning helping a friend document his carpentry work for his portfolio. It turned out to be a very interesting morning.  Just a year into living in San Francisco, and there is much to discover.  The last stop on our urban odyssey was Public Barber Salon.  

It is quite a space, with an unusual mix of repurposed materials and  the wall facing the row of chairs is completely dedicated to showcasing local artists.  

  

 

Since I had my camera just in my hand, I asked the Steve if he would mind if I took his portrait.

 

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portrait – Espinoza Family

December 28, 2008 – 9:12 am

One of my favorites children to photograph, Beatriz came in on Saturday with her mom, her dad, and her dog, Biggie. I love this image, before everyone got in the groove and we were just placing positions.  This pre official portrait take gives a great glimpse into the studio.

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portrait – cold morning in the park

December 27, 2008 – 9:02 am

We squeezed in a quick family session on Friday on a chilly winter morning in San Francisco.   

 

 

 

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portrait shoot

December 26, 2008 – 9:00 pm

Juliet of Juliet Nicole Photography invited me to join her for a shoot last week.  The train yard location she chose was quite a nice juxtaposition to the lovely models.

A few of my favorites from the shoot.

 


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in search of the lyrical

December 26, 2008 – 11:00 am

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Happy Holidays

December 25, 2008 – 6:30 am

All the best with this Holiday season, and wishing everyone an extraordinary New Year.

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in search of the lyrical

December 19, 2008 – 10:55 am

Foggy evening sidewalk, the surface of what stretches out in front of me, and the long shadows approaching.  

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portrait – author Catherine Royce

December 14, 2008 – 4:24 pm

When I was visiting Dorchester (in Boston) last summer, I enjoyed several visits with a family friend, Catherine Royce. Catherine has just published a book, and the author’s picture is a portrait I made of her during one of our visits.  Catherine is one of my many neighborhood moms, mother of two of my childhood playmates, and is a wonderful friend to everyone in my family. Her book, Wherever I Am, I’m Fine (Letters About Living While Dying) is now available at Xlibris.

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in search of the lyrical

December 12, 2008 – 10:53 am

Storefront in the Richmond.  I loved all the angles and the planes and textures of this little urban vignette.


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WPJA contest results

December 10, 2008 – 8:59 am

Last night I found out that one of my groom portraits had placed in the latest WPJA contest.  

 


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