11 September, 2026
One Shot Story – The Self-Portrait
I’ve always held a fascination with the self-portrait, whether rendered in paint or in print. I suppose it has something to do with my background in film theory. To me, th...
9 September, 2026
Windows, Tripods and Strobes: Lighting Indoor Portraits on Film
An overriding goal in my photography this past year has been to expand my ability to use lighting to create expressive indoor portraits, whether in a studio or on the fly. Pract...
22 July, 2026
Photochemical Graffiti – a rock ‘n roll photowalk
It was a beautiful sunny afternoon in late May – perfect for a photo outing. For most of the late winter and early spring, I had been shooting street portraits, mostly on...
7 June, 2026
An Ode to my Dad, and to all Fathers everywhere.
I was raised in your arms; the youngest of your children, and you left the world in mine, leaving an emptiness I cannot comprehend. Above: One of the last portraits I took of my...
2 May, 2026
Memories – A 3-Shot Story
Nine years ago, my wife and I moved from one location in California to another. New job, different climate, and the necessity to leave behind a lot of extra possessions. Much of...
1 May, 2026
Ilford HP5+ in Rodinal – A One Shot Story
This imaged silenced the voice in my head that tells me that there must be something better on eBay. For now. I was rushed at the time, and thought I would probably get a slight...
23 March, 2026
Farewell to a Friend – A One Shot Story
A recent spring vacation in Europe with our daughter ended in sadness with the death, back home, of our beloved dog Milo at age 14. He had been gradually failing over the past m...
18 March, 2026
Valentine’s Eve – a One Shot Story
Friday, February 13th — it was Valentine’s eve in New York City. After a punishing cold snap that had lasted weeks, the weather had warmed up enough for people to g...