Photo Essay: San Francisco

Photographs of San Francisco on any given day when human subjects don’t figure very prominently, and it’s neither foggy nor rainy nor loud. Captive audience Ecological succession A cell with a view Ideology: binds and blinds Someone’s always watching Smirk Corrugations Explore More

Of Time and the River

In the heart of Los Padres National Forest, the Big Sur River is carving steep gorges and sharp-crested ridges. Sykes campground—where I captured the image above—is a 10-mile hike through untamed canyon wilderness. It was a challenging destination to reach even when there was an established trail. But now in the wake of fires, road closures,Continue reading “Of Time and the River”

New Yorker Abroad

I’ve shared photos of this NY ballerina before. At the top of the year, we kicked off a half-day collaboration, working deliberately to achieve certain effects. Here are some of my favorite images from the collection, each introduced with a verbal cue only: Atlas Slave Breakfast at Tiffany’s Color is Black and White Curves andContinue reading “New Yorker Abroad”

Woke

When I arrived, Baby was sound asleep. But when my shutter began to click, she woke. She took one look at my ugly mug and drew the right conclusion, fast. Fortunately, Dad has a way with Baby. And she began to calm down. Dad is great. But Dad plus Mom is even better. Baby beganContinue reading “Woke”

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”