Amen for getting it done

I'm getting ready for some re-entry on some large projects that have seemingly taken way longer than I ever thought. Nevertheless, like good food..sometimes things take time. Whether it's procrastination or incubation, distance can often lead to a renewed sense of clarity. Being a big believer in what I would term the "obligation of creativity" it's just sometimes good to get off one's backside and finish some shit. 

I am often reminded how much of a privilege it is to be allowed into people's lives and connect and come away with some images. It's usually a rich experience..for both of us. It's personal, cathartic, revealing and intimate...and fleeting. Here's a sneak peek above and for more of what  I'm talking about you can check out this: www.americandreamsproject.org

New Duncan

Just posted Duncan's December 2012 gallery up. Were a little slow off the mark for 2013, however as Duncan is going into his 10th year, look out for a likely retrospective of his entire life, as captured here each month: www.duncanthedog.com

Greg

Back in the summer I did a project, which I mentioned briefly before, with a really interesting guy, Greg Hambleton. He was a spirited musician and producer who had some success, fell on hard times and then lost his eyesight. Fast forward to 2012 and with the help of his daughter and some friends  went on to record a beautiful record of material. He's a good spirit and a very humble guy. The best kind of people to work with. You can learn more about his music here Greg Music.

2013

Wishing a sunny and adventure filled New Year to all. Lots of good things coming soon!

Winter

Winter is coming. Best time of the year for some, worst time for others. The light, or lack thereof is always a challenge. Another time of the year for renewal and revival and rebirth.

The In Between.

I have been documenting my dogs life HERE for the past 8 1/2 years with monthly galleries of his experiences and his adventures. It's forced me to seek out things to do with him so the photos aren't lame every month. He has no idea, but he's allowed me to experiment and become a better photographer as a result. Sometimes he gets extra treats for this. I have resisted, on the other hand, trying to document every living second of my 2 yr old daughters life. I still take loads of photos, but the concept of documenting over experiencing moments is something I am constantly aware of. Especially in this day of never-ending image taking devices and platforms to publish images (like this blog) Rather, its sometimes nice to seek out the stuff that we never really think about taking pictures of or remembering..even though they are integral to all our daily experiences. I like to call it the "in between" stuff.

coming attractions

Look out for a new project that will be exhibited later in 2013. Promises to be fun and exciting for all.