A few shots around Times Square in NYC during a morning summer rain storm. I was tracking the storm via radar and I knew it would pass directly over the midtown area so I headed up there to intercept the storm. The sky went from light to dark very quickly creating the perfect conditions to shoot a small series of reflection shots.
Photoshoot w/Will Phelps
Here are a few shots from my recent shoot with actor and singer song writer Will Phelps. Shot on location on the streets of New York's financial district.
Photoshoot w/赫连蒂烨
A sample from my recent photo shoot with classically trained musician 赫连蒂烨.
中國女子俱樂部 | China Womens Club
Assorted portraits from a recent shoot with the China Womens Club in Los Angeles, CA.
Photoshoot w/Jing Li
I recently linked up with world renown martial artist instructor Jing Li. We shot some portraits in and around downtown Los Angeles for press and promo uses.
Photoshoot w/Malachi Caine
I recently met up with singer song writer Malachi Caine to create a new series of press and promo shots for summer 2018. We shot on location in Culver City, California.
Photoshoot w/Echo
I recently linked up with so cal indie rock band Echo to shoot a series of portraits and live shots rom their show at Beatnik Bandito in Santa Ana, California. Decent little gig!
Photoshoot w/Aijia Grammer
I recently linked up with singer song writer Aijia to shoot some press and promo photographs for summer 2018. We shot on location in DTLA & Highland Park. Great shoot Aijia ~
Photoshoot w/Max Quillici of ZZ Ward
I recently linked up with ZZ Ward guitarist Max Quillici in Echo Park, Los Angeles to smash of some new press and promo shots for Summer 2018.
WIP: Patriot Portraits
This is an ongoing personal project of mine titled "Patriot Portraits". The aim is to explore the lives of those who vehemently defend the second amendment, American's right to bear arms. These set of images was shot on location at sunset in Joshua Tree, California.
Photoshoot w/Uyanga Bold
I recently linked up with Mongolian musicians and healer Uyanga Bold. We drove up some mountains out the PCH towards Malibu and shot a series of intimate portraits looking over the Pacific at sunset. I enjoyed this shoot.
Photoshoot w/Paul Ryder of The Happy Mondays
I linked up with Paul Ryder, legendary bass guitarist of UK band The Happy Mondays to smash out some portraits in and around West Los Angeles. It's always fun to work with Paul and hear his mad stories from back in the day.
A few days in Parker, Arizona.
God I love the Parker Strip so much! Here are a few shots from a recent trip there. It's a ten mile section of the Colorado river on the Arizona/California state line where you can go boating and cliff jumping. It's like an oasis in the middle of the hot desert. Beers, burgers, & boats. Good times!
Photoshoot w/Wes Ringel
Here are few shots from my recent photo shoot with Arizona based pianist Wes Ringel. Shot on location at dusk in and around Santa Monica, California.
A visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Here are a few photographs and quotes I took from a recent visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library located in Simi Valley, California. The man's life story is so inspiring to me. The man started off from super humble beginnings and with nothing but hard work and determination, he rose to become the president of the United States.
“We learned from our parents that individuals determine their own destiny; that is, it’s largely their own ambition and hard work that determine their fate in life.”
“On my desk in the Oval Office, there sits a plaque that says, ‘It can be done.’ It’s a belief that I deeply hold true.”
“We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.”
“The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”
“America’s best days are yet to come. Our proudest moments are yet to be. Our most glorious achievements are just ahead. ”
Photoshoot w/Simonxo
I linked up with singer song writer SimonXO in the Los Angeles downtown district to capture some new press and promo shots for Summer 2018. Here are a couple of my favorites from that photo shoot.
Raymondskill Falls, Pennsylvania.
I spent my weekend checking out a local set of waterfalls here are a stones throw from New York City. They're located a one hour drive west of NYC in an area known as the Delaware Water Gap. So many hidden gems located up and down the Delaware River valley and i highly recommend visiting the area!
A few days in New England.
Hi all! Welcome to my new blog. I've used the Tumblr platform to blog since 2010, but I'm moving all my blogging activities to my website just so I have everything in one place. To kick off my new blog, I'll be sharing a few photos with you from a recent trip to Maine.
08:20am Welles Beach, Maine.
Whenever I visit a new town or city, I always look for a carpark or similarly tall structure so I can capture some decent aerial shots of wherever I am. In this particular carpark in Portland, Maine was some nesting seagulls who felt threatened enough to chase me the little bastards!
Arguably New England’s most famous food: The Lobster Roll! A toasted bun with a light spreading of butter and mayo topped off with the juiciest cold lobster meat. Heavenly!
New England flora.
Nubble Lighthouse. Cape Neddick, Maine.
Stunning Atlantic sunset tones. I've missed this latitude.
Testing the waters.
I took this shot at exactly 03:58am. It's amazing just how early you can see light in the summer.
I love Maine. Such a clean state, lots of nature, rivers, coastline and mountains. Many colonial references in the local architecture too which reminds me of home. I'm so glad the English established colonies here. Well thank you dropping by and expect more posts from my travels soon! KD. X