A Team Called Trōv

People love their toys. You know, cameras, lenses, and laptops. Headphones, snowboards, and music equipment. People also love the convenience that comes with 24/7 mobility. In downtown Danville, there’s a small startup called Trōv with a big ambition. They’re reinventing the way digital natives insure the toys they love. Recently, I had an opportunity toContinue reading “A Team Called Trōv”

Of Smiles and Steel

If you have a business partner, you’d better enjoy that person a lot. As this dynamic duo clearly does. Laughter is fine and well. But selling homes often requires a Lady of Steel… …or a light’s out smile… …or a willingness to stop traffic, come what come may. But more than anything, connecting with customers—inContinue reading “Of Smiles and Steel”

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”

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”