Sierra takes about 15-20 beats before she leaps into the green-black water below. Clustered behind the empty propane tanks there is a group of young men smoking pot. She emerges in an intimate tangle of pink lacy fabric. Exhilarated, my breath catches as if I had leapt in with her. I came up for air, and I knew we nailed it. I don’t even remember taking the photos.
Read MoreThe work I’ve selected for this show centers on humans within their island environments. Captured through informal portrait sessions, these images were taken in moments when my subjects seemed to have shed self-awareness and entered a state of ease. As a result, the portraits carry a dream-like quality—evoking intimacy, stillness, and presence.
Read MoreOnce, during a particularly difficult journey, a wise woman gently advised me to go inward and find comfort in the dark places.
Read MoreI glance, curiously, at the curve of my calves. Browned by the now-dwindling-summer-sun. Toned and lean from the flattering light but also from a life on the move. I’m 5 years less than he was on this day and find myself drifting off, caught up in an odd little memory from so long ago
Read MoreI am beyond excited to return to this part of the country where I will spend nearly two weeks in Taos to soak it all in again.
Read MoreOne morning I was overwhelmed with emotion. Sometimes this happens. A lot actually. I had just read something that moved me and suddenly I wanted to create something that was moving. So I called my friend and former colleague, Josh.
Read MoreI am working on a personal project. I am funding it. It's an experiment. Maybe a visual love letter to what moves people. I don't really know. I want it to be beautiful and moving and thoughtful.
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