Nathalie and I met when I was living in Tokyo in 2017. We only had a brief window of opportunity to work together, so, I did what I always do: I improvised.
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Like any art, shibari is a way to express one’s self with another, and for me it is a gentle art that is primarily about communion. It demands deep trust and a high degree of communication from both the one casting rope and the one being bound, and it can reward a powerful experience. This work is an exploration of that and an attempt to convey what that bond feels like in that moment.
So, that being said, I’d like to present to you what happens when you bring together two people with soft rope, fresh flowers, a camera, and some of that beautiful Los Angeles sunshine.
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Megan is an actress in Los Angeles, and we connected though some mutual friends on social media. This was one of those photo sessions that just demands to be in color, so of course I must obey. Its easy for me to get caught up in a dark mood and aesthetic sometimes, so it was refreshing to go for a lighter approach with this session.
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When Belinda of Opus Events reached out to me about photographing a vegan bridal shoot in collaboration with The Kind Bride, my first thought was that these photographs would have to defy expectations. Weddings and other events usually are places of excess, and typically do not prioritize low-waste or sustainability. I wanted to show that a wedding that does prioritize sustainable practices and materials can be as stylish and make as much of a statement as even the grandest event.
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New work from a casual boudoir session with Belinda. She’s been having a rough time lately and this shoot was a good change of pace. I think it’s important to take a break from normal life every now and then and just enjoy the moment. So, we had a moment, shared with the young monstera deliciousa and other small plants I am growing.
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My friends Monica May and Ashley Hayward are a pair of performers who are hosting a big event coming up in the next few weeks, and we worked together to make some promotional photos for it. We were inspired by the raucous party scene of the late disco era, with an emphasis on glamour and recklessly wanton debauchery
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Last weekend my friend and I drove up to the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve to see the Super Bloom in all its glory. This winter saw a lot of rain in California, so the flowers were just spectacular. While we were out, we decided to also visit Death Valley.
Here’s a link to download high resolution photos from the trip. Feel free to use them as device backgrounds, but let me know if you plan on using it for anything else. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy these photos of California’s gold!
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There’s a joke in the photographic community that if you want to make art, take photos in black and white.
Of course, color photography is just as fertile ground for creative expression as black and white, but why does black and white feel more “artistic” to so many people?
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