Emmy's Light

I was finished with her shot, I thought. Then she started playing with the diffusion ring and held it up behind her back with the sun behind her. I will use this trick again.

Wine from Above

Here's what happened:
On my daily walk, I had been passing this old fence that was falling down, and absolutely coveting it. I knew the beautiful silver blue tones would make a gorgeous surface. Weeks go by.  Finally, one day I see a sign for a fence company in the yard. Next day, the old fence is laying on the curb. I speedwalk home, call my friend with the truck and...

If you look carefully, you can see 2 Katrina floodwater lines in a yellowish hue. This fence is starting its next life with me. We're going to have lots of fun together.

ART + COMMERCE

Chef + Owner/Bon Vivant + GM + paintings by Louis St. Lewis from Gallery Orange at Le Foret.
Shot for the New Orleans Scout Guide Vol. 3. This will likely be an outtake but I love that they were up for this.

Summer. Spontaneous.

My favorite thing about shooting kids is their complete lack of self consciousness. They'll never scrutinize a photo to see if their arms look fat or their tummy looks poochy.. They don't care.

I'm shooting a summer campaign for Arnauds, and without giving too much away, well, it involves shrimp.

Miss Linda, the Ya Ka Mein Lady, is an Angel

Today I received a phone call from Miss Linda, thanking me for (her words) the beautiful photo of her ya ka mein on the cover of Where Y'at Magazine. Her sincerity and kindness made my week. She's a treasure.

Client in repose

Sometimes when I'm shooting - well, any photographer can say this - I turn around and see something irrelevant but beautiful.