9.25.2007
Matt makes a face.

Matt emailed me last week and asked if I would take his picture - he needed some PR worthy shots. Matt is an up and coming photographer - with a knack for both the art and business aspects. He's also great in front of the camera. Just had to share.

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I've been playing with LinkedIn for a few days now - go check out my profile to learn all about my business.

andy

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9.13.2007
birds on the skylight

In my office, I have a tiny skylight, one that seems like it was meant for an RV. This year has been a killer year for crows, and they have taken to picnicking on the roof of the studio. Usually it's just like there's someone stuck on the roof, knocking to get my attention. Lately though, they have decided the skylight is a fine place to hold a feast, start a fight, or do whatever the hell crows do when they think humans aren't watching them. The first skylight party, by the time I grabbed my camera, climbed up on a chair [damn wide angle lens] the crows went off to party on the neighbors roof - maybe he's got better shiny bits or more carrion on it. Today, I was ready - had the 100mm lens ready to go - so when the crows started dancing and carrying on, there I was, all sneaky like. The shots are really interesting and gritty, more than just graphic shapes. I'm almost tempted to launch some lunch meat wrapped in tinfoil up there to see what else I can get, but visions of my skylight covered in bird crap have stopped me. Maybe when the rains begin.

andy


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9.06.2007
The Pierced Arrows - Seattle Sound Magazine
UPDATE: Jozzy over at www.piercedarrows.com, the official Pierced Arrows site, just added my shots. Check it out!


I had the privilege of photographing Portland band, The Pierced Arrows, for Seattle Sound Magazine last month. Fred and Toody's previous band, Dead Moon, kicked serious independent rocker ass for over 20 years. New drummer Kelly Haliburton rocked his rock and roll sunglasses and a sense of humor. They were all great to work with - professional and experienced doing the photo thing, but totally easy going and mellow. I wanted to play with a vintage look for this shoot, referencing some 4x5 portraits I'd done years ago, but without sacrificing the speed and quality of my DSLR - renting the 24mm Tilt Shift lens, and creating a custom B&W post look did the trick. For publication, Seattle Sound opted for the color versions, processed to give a cool black, slightly desaturated look.You can check out the magazine's site here: Seattle Sound Magazine and download the digital edition of the issue
You can read the whole thing, but to see my stuff head to pg 8, pg 20, pg 79


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