Journal
Accolades
Awards 2013 The Communicator Awards 2 – Excellence, 1 – Distinction Silicon Valley Ad Club (Local ADDYs) 2 – Judges ADDY....
Yoga – Mind and Body Fitness
I was in discussion with a friend who has a yoga studio. She is struggling these days, as I am sure you can imagine....
Forms and Figures.
I have been working on a series for a few years, where I juxtapose the human figure against architectural shapes and forms. Last week...
Exercising The Eye
Years ago, I used to grab my camera and go out in the early mornings or late afternoons with a friend of mine, Ron...
Retouching
I just completed doing a demo on retouching, using a shot I took a couple years ago. These days, it’s a requirement to be...
Detention Center
Located about 6 miles south of Marysville, Ca, the Arboga Assembly Center Memorial was a WWll Japanese detention campsite. The original center opened on...
St Joseph’s Church, Marysville
I shot these images in late November, in Marysville CA. Marysville is a small town, north of Sacramento, that I have fallen in love...
Birds In Flight
I am really having a lot of fun playing with my new Mavic Mini drone these days. It’s so small and compact, hence easy...
Delta Bridges
I plan to shoot more bridge shots because there are several around the SF Delta that are interesting. If you know of any, please...
Carmel
It’s nice to just get away. Lucky for me, beautiful Carmel is less than a two hour drive away. And even though the recent...
The SCU Lightning Complex Fire
This video shows just how devastating the recent California fires have been. It was shoot more than a month ago, about August 28th. With...
Skip the People
I enjoy shooting people. But sometimes, when I am on location, I find other objects so interesting that I feel compelled to shoot them....
Saturday in Pacific Grove Ca
Quick iphone shots from our day in Pacific Grove. The smoke from all the fires was still in the air, mixed with fog and...
Fremont Estuary via iphone
The quality of shots that can be captured by using the iphone never ceases to amaze me. These images were shot this morning on...
Graduation trip to Denver
When you are the parent of an autistic child, you get used to some unusual requests. While most parents of teens who are graduating...
Yuba / Sutter Landscapes
I have been visiting a small town called Marysville for about a year and a half. It’s a wonderful area with good ol’ down...
Arastadero Hills
Another beautiful morning walk, close to home. Shot with an iphone.
Early Morning Tranquility at Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Took the kids to Pigeon Point Lighthouse this morning. Before the tourist arrive. Beautiful area.
A Little Walk in the Hills
So lucky to live in an area with beautiful hill to walk in. Especially since our lives are limited as to where we can...
Shoreline Golf Course, via iphone
Went for a bike ride to Shoreline Park this morning. Passing the gold course, I had to snap this shot of the lake.
Autism Has it’s Own Path
Matthew gets into his own world. Sometimes I get a glimpse of it.
FotoShoot Magazine
It’s been a while since a publication has produced a feature article on my work. So when FotoShoot Magazine contacted me about a photo...
Country Club in Modesto?
So here is how the story goes: I received a call from a marketing firm about doing a lifestyle shoot at a country club...
RoboMiner
While people like Elon Musk and Bill Gates discuss the possibility of A.I. or SkyNet, other people are doing the hands on work to...
Surfs UP
Long time client and marketing guru Adrienne Parker has been an abundant supplier of fun advertising projects. Quite a few of the...
Elevator update
It has been a while since I put in an update on some of the elevators we have visited over the last year. From...
ADDY Award 2017
The Silicon Valley Ad Club recent held the local ADDY Awards. This year I only made one submission, but was lucky enough to be...
CocoaJeans
This Cocoa Jeans project was another opportunity to “Pay It Forward” and have some fun in the process. Working with the students at the...
Riverbed Shoot
Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk No that’s not Popeye. We were interjecting a little humor into some ads for technology firm, Riverbed. Most ads for technology...
APA Photo Show
Every year the APA in San Francisco, ( American Photographic Artists), hosts a very special event where 6 well respected judges select 100 images...
The SolTrackr
Having studios in both San Francisco and Silicon Valley, it’s pretty typical to work with new start-up companies of all types. It’s always exciting...
San Benito House
Yum. The tasty side of commercial shoots. Below are some images from a location project we shot at a flavorful Ale House in Half...
Battling Micro Robots
Okay, these robots don’t really battle, but they are ultra cool! Micro robots are being developed and studied to learn how to program and...
AdTaxi
Earlier this year I was approached by the good folks at BANG.. That’s: Bay Area News Group. BANG are the publishers of such noted...
Editorial Portraits
Editorial projects of any type can be a fun experience because of the increased creative latitude. There is rarely an art director or designer...
NetFlix Family Lifestyle
It’s kind of fun to show a little behind the scenes look of the location sets. There is a lot of effort put out,...
Popular Science Cover
In all the years I have been shooting as a professional commercial and advertising photographer, and all the photographs that have made the covers...
Loyal Army Fashion Shoot
Finally I get to share some work where I had a great opportunity to give back to the educational community AND allowed me...
sexy-virtual-victory
For this shoot where the talented designers at Web Enertia came up with a fun and unique branding concept for Virtual Instruments. No, they...
3D Printed Car
There are exciting times in my career when I am given the incredible opportunity shoot exceptionally cool things. Like the first 3D printed car,...
Netflix Behind The Scenes
Working with kids is always fun and exciting. It requires that I put myself in a much different place than when working with adult...
Johnny 5 and SRI
One of the most enjoyable aspects being a commercial photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, is being given access to the inner sanctums...
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
http://youtu.be/E7Hpo7K4kEE Just one of the beautiful locations on the California coast that is a short day trip from where I live. Sure wish...
New ADDY Award for 2015
Thank you to the judges for the 2015 Silicon Valley Ad Club ADDY awards. One Gold which became an ADDY trophy winner....
Testing the New Lytro Camera
As of 07/24/2014, I am now an official beta tester for the new pro-version Lytro illum camera This is a totally cool camera that...
White Space
When a friend asked me to give a talk at her book release, I was not quite sure what I could add. ...
The NightFall Pixie
The day flows into the night. With the help of the NightFall Pixie
What’s Behind Door Number 3
It doesn’t really matter. For the autistic elevator explorer there is no choice. The adventure will take him through each portal to examine the...
Elevator Art
A little different take on the elevator series. When a autistic child has a calling to fill his obsessive needs, you need to respond....
PowerSkin Ads
XPAL had a fun use for this great Hyper Realism style. Excitingly searching for more clients willing to take this bold...
Bunkers, Bars and Barricades
On occasion the elevators we visit are not so inviting. Periodically the odor wafting forth will acknowledge a previous human presence. Some elevators appear...
Legal Force Ads
This project was actually completed a while ago, but this is my first chance to show off the nice images we created for a...
Tony Stewart – Waiheke Island Yacht Club
Another project from my New Zealand friends at Fairfax magazines. http://www.fairfaxmagazines.co.nz/index.html A portrait of restaurateur Tony Stewart and his new place in San Francisco,...
Catherine Mohr – Da Vinci Device
The Da Vinci Device. A totally cool, futuristic robotic surgical machine. I was contacted by Fairfax magazines out of New Zealand to...
Successful Lighting Demo
Since working directly with Flolight, the video lighting manufacture, there have been some exciting and fun events taking place. Like the recent lighting demo...
In – Out / Up – Down
More in the on going elevator series. The background story: Matthew is autistic. For some reason Matthew and many other kids and adults like...
PayPal Quality Standards
Sure it’s a basic commercial shot. But when a large, international company wants the simple to be produced with quality, efficiency and...
Henkel Interior Diving Platform?
The Henkel Corporation is a huge, international company. They produce many well known brands. Such a enormous conglomerate would no doubt be filled with...
Communicator Awards
Three new awards from the Communicator Awards. Nice new trophies too. The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas...
The Mystery Of Elevators Continues
From a hallway at Embarcadero 3 in San Francisco. . The series continues. Mainly because Matthew still needs to get his elevator fix on...
ADDY Regional Update
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Here’s a little update. Just got word that two of the Local ADDY winners just went on to won Silver awards...
ADDY Award Winners
I am a bit behind on this, since the awards show was in early March, but it’s been a busy month. Two ADDY...
Ronnie Lott is In The House
Since I am known first and foremost as a people photographer, and my main studio is located in the heart of the SOMA...
Elevator Licking – The New Craze?
Is Elevator Licking really the new craze? Of course not, that’s just gross. But unfortunately that’s what I caught my son doing on a...
2012 Awards
1 – APA Something Personal 1 – Gold, 1 – Silver, Davey Awards 3 – Platinum, 2 – Gold, MarCom Awards Yes, this...
Last day of 2012 – Worst Day of 2012
At least that was the case for my oldest son Matthew, who is hooked on elevators. We have traveled all around, and anyplace...
APA Something Personal
Every year the San Francisco chapter of the American Photographic Artists, hosts a very larger juried photo show. In fact, it always ends up...
Matthew is a Professional Model
He is actually a great actor, or at least I can say that he can really get into it. Pretty amazing for and autistic...
New Valley Girl Production
I always enjoy working with The Valley Girl crew. The show is well thought out and the crew moves through the production quickly with...
Yes, I do this every weekend
It’s true. Although it may not be what you think. While I know it’s wise for a photographer to share his latest work,...
Write up on the AMCP Blog
Hey, it’s always nice to get a little recognition. Especially when it is from one of the largest industry communities in the world The...
Valley Girl
The Valley Girl web show is totally fun. Great crew to work with. This was a week long shoot, filled with local...
Koding
Working with one of my favorite producers, Mike Kaney, on a caveman video for Koding. I was just asked to direct because...
Aerialist
Got to shoot some great pick-up shots for the 4th Street Video today. Naomi Hummel worked extra hard for me on this...
Austin Powers
Some shoots are just more fun than others. It was great to have a very talented Austin Powers impersonator in the studio...
Altec
We had a great time shooting outdoor stills and video for Altec. Being outdoors on a beautiful day really makes one appreciate...
Natalie Hawkins
Natalie is a wonderful pop signer. Loved having her in the studio. I do enjoy shooting celebrities. Even more than that, I...
Borax Video
Out in Denver Colorado on a video shoot for Borax. Cool Lab for Rio Tinto. Check out that very intense camera operator. ...
Family Break
We are so lucky to live in California. I took the family on a trip to the coast to see the baby...
Law Foundation
The Law foundation is one of my favorite clients. Love helping out these good folk. This video just shows a lighting and...
Perfect Snack Food
Finally found the perfect snack food. It never goes bad, insects will have nothing to do with it. And it tastes oh...
Tely Video
In the Sunnyvale Studio with Zooka shooting for Tely. Always love shooting with Zooka because the energy is non-stop. It was a...
SANTA
Yes, that IS the REAL Santa. He comes to visit me every year before his trek. He is always looking for a...
Tree Time Lapse
This is fun to look at. Nothing like the final video, but quick view of what we waited 4 hours in the cold to...
U.S. White House Christmas Tree
These are just snap shots from what has got to be one of the most unusual jobs I have ever received. I got...
Yoga Silhouettes
I gotta tell you, this woman was amazing. Watching her makes me want to do yoga everyday. Just incredible what she can do. One...
Video for 4th Street Studios
I have got to learn to shoot more behind the scene shots, they are fun to look at. Directing a large crew...
Full Day Time Lapse
Actually spent all day, from early morning to late night, shooting a time lapse still series and video for Solar Reserve. They...
Roger Craig
Always love to shoot celebrities. And I have been lucky enough to shoot quite a few. But for some strange reason, I was...
Wingstop
Really exciting campaign shoot for Wingstop. Food and people shots all in one day. Which means we had a larger crew than normal....
Bellermine
Sometimes, it’s cool to take a very basic shoot and turn it into some fun. Bellarmine College Preparatory was founded in 1851,...
VMWare
Running a test for the video we are creating for VMWare. The model needs to look as though he is being pulled...
Just Catering
More tasty food project for Just Catering, a food prep and catering company. I have only shot a couple projects for this...
Stock Shot
I was working on a project for Mid-western company. We captured this classic people in the airport shot. I have to admit,...
Fox Theater
I don’t usually go on the shoots produced by the Affiliate studio – 4th Street Studios. But this was a special...
School Anounncer
OK, I have to share this. I was doing a favor for my sons school, shooting some images of the kids for...
Custom Chrome PS work
Taking a ride doing PS work on an old piece for Custom Chrome. They make cool, after market motorcycle parts. All chrome...
Stock Shot with Adi
I am so lucky to have great kids. We were just on a short trip to Grandma and Papas house. While walking...
Coremetrics
My friends at PureMatter are a great, fun group of people. Shooting with them makes the entire day a fun experience. One...
TOW Food Shots
Always fun to shoot food. The best part, of course, is getting to eat the food. The project for TOW allowed for...
EverLoop
How many kids can you fit into the studio for some still and video shots in two days? Quite a lot. We...
Purex Crystals Video
Got to work with the great guys at Zooka Creative to create a series of video’s for Purex. These video’s will be...
