THE EARLY 911, VINYL, AND LEICAS
Here’s an insight into my guilty pleasures.
I’ve been a record collector ever since I bought my first LP in 1964. Still have it. Leica film cameras and lenses followed in 1979. An early Porsche 911 was something I’ve wanted since I was 16. Had to wait until 1996 for that one. Now I have multiples of everything… More
FIFTY WINTER GETAWAYS
Travel escape lists are published all the time. This one looks different. It appears to be very useful with attractive fares and specials.
I just returned from a personal getaway to Nevada and Arizona via Las Vegas. A perfect week-long winter digital detox! My Leica images from this road trip are now loaded on my Personal Work page.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
Is my two front teeth.
That, and a Leica Q camera with a 50mm lens.
My current full-frame Leica Q with its 28mm focal length is perfect. However, a Q with a fixed 50mm lens (Q50) would be an awesome companion. Thanks in advance Santa (a.k.a. Leica)!
PERSONAL WORK – 2018
Followers of my blog know that at the end of each year I pick a series of three personal images from a non-assignment single location.
2018 was another amazing year. I split my time between Washington, Oregon, California, and Mexico. I made a film, wrote a short story, and contributed articles and photographs to multiple clients. I’m thrilled to say that 2019 looks to be more of the same.
These images were shot with a Leica Q and DJI Mavic 2 Pro in Los Cabos, Baja Mexico.
PLAYTIME AT THE EMORY’S
Here’s my latest feature in Road Scholars Magazine. It’s an insight into Rod and Zayne Emory’s toy car collection. Lots of great stories are told against a backdrop of miniature models in their new Emory Motorsports shop in North Hollywood.
All photos shot on a Leica Q with natural light.
Road Scholars Magazine Article
PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT
As a full-time pro for over 25 years, the gear I take on assignment depends on what is needed. Contrary to what it might look like, I prefer to work with the minimum amount of equipment. More
THE 28MM FOCAL LENGTH
Here’s why I think the 28mm is the best storytelling lens. It’s wide. But, if you have previously mastered the 17 or 21mm focal length, it’s perfect. Plus the 28mm is extremely cinematic. It’s the same effective focal length as a smartphone. Except, depending on your camera body, it is even smarter. It has multiple more megapixels to record all that information. More
THE PORSCHE EFFECT
Thanks to everyone at Road Scholars Magazine and the Petersen Automotive Museum for the opportunity to cover opening night of “The Porsche Effect” exhibit in LA. Shot entirely with a Leica Q and 28mm lens. Read all about it here:
Road Scholars Magazine – The Porsche Effect
PERSONAL WORK – 2017
Followers of my blog know that at the end of each year I pick a series of what I consider to be my best three personal images from a non-assignment single location.
2017 was another amazing year. I experienced a lot of loss, but that just fed my creativity in new ways. These images were shot within 100 feet of my home in October with a Leica Q – an amazing camera.
Happy New Year!
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Here’s a look at an M9-P from 2013, my first digital Leica rangefinder. The black paint is now brassed after 100,000 exposures, but it’s still a favorite piece of gear for personal work, fine art, and vacations!
A ROOM WITH A VIEW
There are some scenes I come across that are inherently perfect. The colors, the lines, the balance, everything works together – like a painting. You just point and shoot. The result is a travel souvenir that continues to reward after repeated viewing.
Leica M9-P with 50mm Summicron
PERCEPTION
We do not see what there is, but we see what we want to see or have learned to see. The important (thing) is to understand what we do not see. – Erwin Puts
Leica M9-P with 50mm Summicron
THANKS LEICA!
It was a pleasure speaking at the monthly Cameras, Coffee & Conversation in Washington state’s Leica Store Bellevue. Thanks to Brandon, Ford, Angela, Nathan and Steve for their invitation. And thanks to all who participated in this fun event where we discussed the intricacies of car photography!
(Photo: Courtesy Leica Store Bellevue)
THROWBACK THURSDAY
One of the all-time great mechanical Leica rangefinders built from 1984 to 2003. Here’s my M6 built in 1991, my fifth Leica rangefinder after a M4-2, M3, M2 and M4. And the first one with a built in meter!
JOIN ME AT THE LEICA STORE BELLEVUE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 19
You are invited to join me on Sunday, March 19th at 1 pm for this month’s Coffee, Cameras and Conversation event at the Leica Store in Bellevue Square, Washington. More
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Can’t afford a new digital Leica SL with 50mm lens? There’s always the all analog Leicaflex SL from the early ’70s. It was made from 1968 to 1974, with 1080 being capable of being motorized (SLMOT). Here’s my first Leica camera, bought used in 1979. Hey, if it was good enough gear for Ernst Haas… More