When I pack my camera, Gavin says, Leave it behind. But I don’t. When I pull it out like a rabbit from a hat, Gavin says, Put it away. But I ignore him. I don’t photograph him because that would be annoying. But once in a while, Gavin will say, Hey, dad, take a pictureContinue reading “Climb On”
Author Archives: Kevin Neilson
Shoot, My Finger Said
“What could be more simple and more complex, more obvious and more profound than a portrait.” That’s Charles Baudelaire, a French poet and an art critic, on the mysteries of portraiture. And I think he’s right. There are a million ways to botch a portrait, even in the best conditions. In my experience, admittedly limited,Continue reading “Shoot, My Finger Said”
Call Him Anthony
I call him Salty. But his name is Anthony. And when you’re trying capture something right and true, It’s good to use proper names. So this is Anthony. One of the great gifts of photography is that, every now and then, You witness something deep and abiding. When that happens, it’s an incredible privilege. TheContinue reading “Call Him Anthony”
Expressions
Meet V for Vinita. She leads marketing for a startup in the City. Yep, that City, the city by the Bay. Often my favorite images don’t make the cut. They’re off. They’re not polished. And they’re not worth sharing with the client. Still, these outcast photographs mean a lot to me. They capture fleeting moments ofContinue reading “Expressions”
Strike a Pose
Meet my daughter. Paige. Sometimes we whisper Rampage. It’s often fitting. She’s on the edge of Lake Tahoe, Striking her signature pose, Ready to drain its immensity at a glance. She’s loving and sweet, Especially toward her brother. But she’s also tough as tumbleweed. She likes earrings and bruises, dresses and scrapes. Man, I hopeContinue reading “Strike a Pose”