“FIRST PORSCHE” FAILS TO SELL
Technically speaking, the Type 64 isn’t really a Porsche… because the company didn’t exist when Ferdinand Porsche created the car in 1938. More
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PCA PARADE
Porsche Club of America sent me to Miami this week to photograph and write about the annual Porsche Parade. For sure, I’ll be taking my bag of tricks along to capture every unusual angle on location. More
000 MAGAZINE
Look for my Porsche 911 ST cover photograph and 45-page story in the current edition of 000 Magazine. This never before seen deep coverage of the ST is a first in Porsche journalism. More
VINTAGE PORSCHE MARKET STILL HEALTHY
A 1972 911S I photographed for auction just sold for $279,000. Granted, it’s one of the best in the world. It’s basically a brand new car restored to perfection with Apollo history. Congrats to Scott and his family. Good news for me too, since I own a non-restored example.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
Here’s to all those who have given of themselves to make the USA a better place where we can experience our hard won freedoms.
Above: Pearl Harbor U.S. flag reflected in a 1971 Porsche 911 ST campaigned by Richie Ginther’s all American team at Le Mans.
WHAT TO DO WHEN IT’S TOO HOT OUTSIDE
One of my specialties is automotive studio photography. When the sun’s blazing, the summer light can be too harsh to shoot in all day. That’s when I’ll pop into the studio, where I have complete control over the lighting. Like with this Porsche 356 Cabriolet.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Happy Father’s Day, and congrats to the Gratton family of the Porsche Club of America. Their 1983 Porsche 944 will be featured in the July issue of Panorama, the club’s national magazine. More
I LOVE SUMMER
Refelecting on all the amazing things I’ve seen over the past months, this photo probably says it best. Going to car shows and meeting new owners and their cars is a constant source of reveal for me and my work. Here’s an unpublished shot from Luft 6. I’m off to another gathering today that’s sure to inspire me further on my journey.
IT’S SO GREAT TO BE BACK
Being a freelance artist means you are going to have to come to terms with stuff others don’t have to. Thankfully, we can always come back to being creative in a place where all that stuff goes away… for awhile. More
SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN
I’m known as a good guy who will do almost anything for his friends and clients. The operative word here is “almost.” More
R GRUPPE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TREFFEN
This weekend I attended the annual gathering of hot rod early 911 Porsches for the 20th time. Wow, did those years go by quick! So glad I could spend them following my passion and hanging out with my buds. I’ll be gathering footage and photos for a look back at this amazing two decade experience soon.
DEREK BELL BOOK REVIEW
Well, here’s another something I don’t do everyday. Randy Leffingwell of RS Magazine asked me to review racer Derek Bell’s latest book. Recommended!
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Road Scholars Magazine
LUFT 6 GOES HOLLYWOOD
Thanks to Patrick Long, Howie Idelson, and Jeff Zwart for accommodating me in covering the 2019 Porsche event of the year – Luftgekühlt at the back lot of Universal Studios. Look for my air-cooled extravaganza article and photos this week in the last issue of:
AUTOMOTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE LEICA S SYSTEM
The Leica S3 is the latest development of the famous company’s medium format camera system. It’s the result of 10 years of close collaboration with professional photographers to produce exceptional picture quality and outstanding flexibility. More
GRAY MAY
May is one of my favorite times to be in California. It’s not for the weather. Grey skies and fog enter the L.A. area for that month and the next, while Seattle’s climate is just starting to get clearer with warmer days. More