September. It’s three o’clock. The sun is hot, the sky cloudless. In the heart of the Silicon Valley, the valley of profit and loss, Between the green western and yellow eastern foothills, A rural woman stands amidst the wreckage of streams and orchards. Nearby, the Guadalupe River is littered with plastic debris And choked withContinue reading “Bay Area Gothic”
Category Archives: Portraits
Face The Light
I’m in the City at a coffee shop called Farley’s. The place is thronging with guests. And for good reason. The vibe and coffee are great. At a table next to me, Four friends are talking and laughing. Their banter is infectious. I listen to them. I watch them carefully. Then I home in on one. She brings great energy to the scene. Plus, she’s graced byContinue reading “Face The Light”
See the Invisible
That’s J., Our next-door neighbor, An Icelandic gal born in California. It’s been a pleasure watching her grow up. My wife Terrell and I refer to her as our other daughter. We’re the beneficiaries of that compliment, for sure. Anyhow, how lucky am I that J. will often model at a moment’s notice. In theContinue reading “See the Invisible”
Let’s Shoot, She Said
Can you take my photo, Alex asked. She needed a new profile pic for work and LinkedIn. Of course, I said. So we met in Campbell near the Ainsley House. Typically, the first five to 10 minutes is a warm up period. I’m reading the light, Tinkering with exposure, And establishing rapport and trust. TheContinue reading “Let’s Shoot, She Said”
Eyes like Exotic Insects
A neighbor’s niece was visiting from out of town. We were introduced. Hello. Hi. Your eyes, I said. Yeah, I know, she replied. They’re amazing. Yeah, I know. Confidence, you got to love it. Can I take your picture, I asked. Yeah. Great. In the shade of our backyard, She sat in front of theContinue reading “Eyes like Exotic Insects”