Category: Snapshot

Being Extra on Zoom

This quarantine has transformed the way we have meetings and I’m not sure I like it… completely. I do like having the ability to stage shots and play with lighting a little. That’s more of a performance than actually connecting with people, shaking hands and […]

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Mom and Daughter – The Elevator Ride Up

Truth and Erica decided to stop for a couple selfies on their way up to the studio. Erica’s hair is in twists which has been a recent go to style for her. I love ’em. Truth’s got her signature style going with the afro. Of […]

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A Visit From Marty and Will

My wife Erica’s father Marty and his longtime close friend Will travelled to the National Harbor earlier today for a funeral. Before leaving, they came by to check out the studio and we all sat and talked for a while. We had some pretty good […]

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Thinking Negative: New Film Scanner

When I first started my photography journey the summer of 1987, I had tremendous respect for the negative. I did my best to store them in the right place. My family on the other hand never cared about the negatives once the photos were printed […]

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Studio: Starting to Take Shape (1/27/21)

It’s only been a short while since my first post on the new space, but I thought it be nice to document the transformation and frivolous happenings in the space as it evolves rather quickly. While still in what I term, Phase One, these changes […]

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Darius and Rob Playing Basketball (11/2020)

I play outdoor basketball everyday the whether seems reasonable. That means anything above 48° F with enough sun radiating to warm any exposed skin. Basketball really is life in my world. I purchased a new gimbal for my camera (DJI Ronin RS 2) and wanted […]

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Testing the New OSMO Pocket with Truth (12/2020)

I just purchased the versatile, pocket-sized gimbal from DJI: the OSMO Pocket. This thing looks to a real asset for some upcoming productions. It’s feature packed, so small it doesn’t cause a stir, and has a pretty decent image for such a small device. I […]

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Let’s get it!

I was particularly excited about things on this day. We had a plethora of projects and inquiries for more, so that meant we could eat! I was just arriving at the office on 18th Street this day, excited about the direction in life. I’ve been […]

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Gear Check (10/3/2017)

Getting ready for a shoot. Here’s some of what’s going in bags. What I’m taking with me in total would cover about eight of these squares. I pack too much and somehow seem to forget an all important teeny-weeny screw. We have the stellar Canon […]

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Gear Check (11/2015)

There isn’t much contrast in this gear spread, with the wood floors being so dark. I was about six months into the new office on 7th Street in Penn Quarter. I see the chunky URSA, Rhino motorized slider and Redrock Micro remote focus joint. It’s […]

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