This is my absolute favorite kind of assignment because it combines everything I love in photography: portraits, captured moments, still life. It's always a pleasure to photograph cool people doing great things in the world of food. Plus, Edible Portland's
Vitaly Paley and his team at Imperial Restaurant and Portland Penny Diner are on fire these days. It's great to see them featured in the recent issue of Sip Northwest Magazine.
To keep the art fresh, I'm always challenging myself to find interesting ways to make environmental portraits. Here, with sommelier Scott Minge, I was exploring the contrast between the shimmering glassware and his rugged good looks. Same with the food
I got away recently to the beach at Bandon. It was great to be away from computers and schedules and dragging a heavy camera bag. I felt inspired in the wind and the weather with no plan except to enjoy
It's a pleasure to be able to use our talents to help the Oregon Humane Society. In late January, the OHS rescued more than 100 neglected dogs from a failed rescue facility near Salem Oregon. The dogs came to OHS
When I win the Powerball, I'm going to have Jason Ball come over to my house and pick out all brand new furnishings for me. In the interim, I'll settle for admiring his work. Here are some lovely interiors he
Especially in the days of smaller magazines and fewer features, it's always a pleasure to see your work in a big, glossy, gorgeous magazine. This from the latest issue of Luxe, the go-to resource for design, decorating, architecture and renovation.
Portland is chock full of interesting and quirky businesses that live in the space between art and fabrication. I'll bet Matt Beitz, who has QuarterTwenty would say there's no difference. The way he does it, fabrication IS art. We had
It's such a privilege to be able to work with the region's top chefs. Aviary is on my personal list of "bests", and Willamette Week agrees, calling them the 2012 Restaurant of the Year. Congrats Sarah, Jasper and Kat.
The Mckibben Ranch, featured in the Winter Issue of Edible Portland is my favorite kind of assignment. When I'm asked to shoot food stories that involve innovators, handsome animals and beautiful environments I'm in my element.