thanks to outside for the nod, cb for the cell phone pics + ptor for getting his mug in the shot.

just gave it a workout. can’t tell you how many times it’s saved my hide (not to mention broken the truth to me). when was the last time you sat down + had a conversation with yours? you even know where it is?

great little guy in powder magazine’s feb edition cover feature called ’sonic youth’ featuring the top 20 skiers 18 + under on the continent.
i’ve had the pleasure of working with whitefish, mt native mitch numerous times over the past few years + nothing but good things to say. humble man with a ton of potential. [...]

mexico was good. here’s a few quickies.

+ while we’re abroad, here’s a spot of fine french filmmaking as well, la blogoteque. their off kilter style has produced an array of ‘take away’ shows with stark results. they’ve filmed Sufjan Stevens playing on top of a church, Arcade Fire in an elevator, Sigur Ros in a [...]

more inspiration.

talking with another photographer lately + interested in his take on publication as promotion. basically said that he works to get his name out in as many venues as possible, editorial + commercial, because that acts as advertising + promotion for his work. i’m not sure that putting one’s name anywhere is the best strategy [...]

in an industry as fickle + funny as this visual media environment we work in i’d like to send a large heart felt thank you to you + everyone who has helped make this year what it’s been. everything i’ve had the pleasure of collaborating on that has been just that – much more then [...]

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i’m a huge believer in keeping things as real as possible regardless how crazy this ride called life throws one’s way. it’s amazing the egos + totally wacked elements that make their way into photography, visual media + our lives in general but it’s simplest terms it’s mostly bullshit. i’ve always tried to maintain ties [...]