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looking back at 2016: the art of dance

Classical Repertoire Dance Ensemble #7

In 2016 I began experimenting with art methods of processing and finishing images, in addition to more customary photographic finishes. Looking back, I note that I tended to experiment with art finishes processes on photographs of dance and flow performances more than anything else. Here are a few of my favorite examples. Continue reading

looking back at 2016: fire

How 'bout a Little Fire, Scarecrow

2016 was a fire storm that blazed out of control leaving a fair amount of scorched earth and shocked minds. It is only appropriate that we leave the year with some favorite photos of fire–beautiful, mesmerizing and fortunately completely under the control of some talented fire spinners, breathers and eaters. Continue reading

looking back at 2016: events

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage celebration at the Carlos Rosario International Charter School

A few of my favorite photographs of events I shot in 2016. Continue reading

the other side

Behind Glass 1

When you cannot find anything interesting on the streets during a photo walk, look through the glass at the other side. Continue reading

photo of the moment: singing near the monument

I had the opportunity recently to photograph an event for the House of Ruth, a DC charity that does exemplary work helping children, women and families out of homelessness and the cycle of abuse.

photo of the moment: Django reviews coffee

Django Reviews Coffee

Django, the Capuchin monkey, reviews coffee from a well-known chain. Rating: full tongue out (and who would know cappuccino better than a Capuchin?).

photo of the moment: monkeying around

monkeying around

when your assistant monkeys around during lighting check

When doing lighting setup and checks, I am focused completely on how the light is hitting my test model, where it is falling off, and any shadows produced. In the moment, I don’t even notice my test model’s poses or expressions. So, it was a fun surprise to find this series of my assistant monkeying around.

Thanks Mandy for doing such a great job helping me capture fantastic poses of dogs at our Pet Portraits Benefitting City Dogs Rescue sessions. And many thanks to District Veterinary Hospital for hosting the event.