Typically I’m the one chasing light. But sometimes it finds me first. As it did here. Boom! And sometimes it finds our campsite at breakfast… Or finds my friend Orange… Or my good buddy Roadkill… (Our nicknames make no sense; don’t ask.) Or a weed in a dry creek bed… Or a spray of lavenderContinue reading “Hunted”
Author Archives: Kevin Neilson
Nighthawk
I’m a simple man. I have few hopes and expectations. I do my best to resist the temptation of prayer. I’m resigned to a world that revolves around no one. Still, I have moments of weakness. When that happens, I bargain with fate. I make promises in exchange for special consideration. I vow to exerciseContinue reading “Nighthawk”
Mya in the City
Not long ago, I had the honor of photographing the staff and executive team at Mya, an SF-based company that helps recruiters optimize their workflow through AI. Their office is located on Maiden Lane, one of the most picturesque streets in the City. Combine that with the team’s commitment to shooting outdoors, and you have the makingsContinue reading “Mya in the City”
Friday Night Lights
Meet Scott. He’s a marketing executive With clients on the East and West Coasts. Recently he joined me for a Friday Night Lights session. No, not football. A much more wholesome activity: Candid headshots for Bay Area professionals. I run the sessions out of my DIY home studio in San Jose. They’re good fun. IContinue reading “Friday Night Lights”
The Outsider
That’s Gavin. And his shirt and his glasses. Together, they form an image of a fine young greaser. If you know something about Gavin, you know he doesn’t smile for me. And that’s exactly as it should be. He’s got a point of view. He resists much; obeys little. Good for him. Cleverly, I askedContinue reading “The Outsider”