The Gambia
Most days I photograph strangers. When I knock, they open the door onto their lives. I try to gain their trust.
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PHOTOGRAPHER.AUTHOR.SPEAKER
Oct 1, 20192 min read
Francesca Woodman
The box that held my friendship with Francesca Woodman is now an open book. For years kept under wraps, it is now titled as an exhibit...
Aug 1, 20192 min read
Beauty Photography
I have never considered myself a “beauty” photographer, yet I have always searched for beauty even when I didn’t know that was what I was...
Jul 1, 20191 min read
A Trip to Coraopolis
I drove out last Friday on a steaming hot morning to Coraopolis, PA., a small community of 5,000 just west of Pittsburgh. I had never been..
Jul 1, 20192 min read
All the Squirrels of Squirrel Hill
I left Pittsburgh long ago, have visited often, but never imagined moving back. REALLY never imagined moving back into the house I grew...
May 1, 20193 min read
Welcome Home
I went to Home Depot last night to get some paper to protect the floors on the move in to the house in Pittsburgh. There was a woman...
May 1, 20193 min read
Where Joy Lives
In the middle of this big move east I have spent a lot of time editing. Editing my wardrobe. Editing my archive. Editing almost...
Apr 1, 20194 min read
Some Things Are Meant to Be
Most people move because of a clear, tangible life event or new opportunity such as a new job. As a self employed freelancer, it’s not...
Mar 1, 20192 min read
George Lange Salon at Todd Reed
My salon last week at Todd Reed was a big deal for me and extra thrilling that I could share it with so many people I love in Boulder.
Feb 1, 20192 min read
Ideas Come to While You Work - Musings on Karl Lagerfeld
Karl was Charles Mingus’ rage, Tom Waits’ balls, Helmut Newton’s elegance and raw sex, Steve Jobs’ uncompromising drive, Patti Smith’s...
Dec 1, 20182 min read
Secrets
We all have secrets. Places we never put our cameras – and if we do – pictures we would never share. We have secret...
Nov 3, 20181 min read
ReVision pt. 1
Last night as the sun was setting on the Texas coast, I was playing with these young men on the beach....and they were blowing me away.
May 1, 20182 min read
Brother Up Young Men
Today is a day to learn about winning and losing. Arms around each other in a circle. Swaying back and forth. Words of encouragement...
Apr 1, 20182 min read
In the end, it will be worth it
Wrestling has to be the most intense sport I have ever seen. It is a team event but you are completely alone on the mat – with the din of...
Dec 2, 20171 min read
My Bible
I have been a bit obsessed the past weeks to find a legal pad from my early days at RISD.
Nov 30, 20171 min read
A promise is a commitment
When I married Stephie there was this one beautiful thought I relished - we were going to have a future together.
Nov 7, 20171 min read
Houston Pride
I arrived over two hours early for the Astros Parade in Houston on Friday.
Oct 16, 20173 min read
Dear Ted,
Ted,
Thanks so much for your theater suggestions. One of my favorite moments in the whole world is just before the performance begins.
Oct 16, 20173 min read
"Taking photographs and writing is my way of saying, 'I was there. I saw this. It happened.' "
When you arrive in NY at night, it is a different reality. Totally alive, but you really cannot make out people’s shoes in the darkness.
Oct 16, 20171 min read
Duane Michals
I spent the afternoon with Duane Michals in NYC. For over two hours he showed me his short films.
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