Here are some photos from our recent shooting of The ‘Heights. Jennifer Tidwell and I wrote it, and its my first scripted comedy. Needless to say, I am pretty excited about it. We will have a premiere launch within a month, but here are some stills to wet your beak.

I have been doing a new series of portraits with flowers over peoples eyes. Before this shoot at the lovely Montfair Resort, I was pretty upset because my dog had hurt herself, and I almost didn’t do the it because I was so frazzled. Crescentia helped pull me through, and I am really happy with the images. Thanks Crescentia.

I have really been working on my style this year, and wanted to do some new shoots to reflect what I have learned in the past couple of months. In particular, I wanted to bring some of the ideas I have gotten from making movies to my photography shoots, the main one being working with amazing people who can help so I can focus on making good imagery. Thanks to Crescentia for styling, Molly, Shannon, and Camilla for modeling, John for assisting, and huge thanks to Angelo for letting us use their amazing Jewelry. I got my wedding ring there, and have loved that place ever since.

Here is a movie of the shoot and some images. Song is Odessa by Caribou

Let me know what you all think about my new direction.

Piedmont Charlottesville CASA has a new campaign to get more men to volunteer helping children in the court system. Its called Stand Up for a Child, and they are getting prominent politicians to lend their voice to the cause. Congressman Tom Perriello was the first person to get his portrait taken. Please volunteer for CASA if you can. We did it for years, and it was super rewarding.

I have been working on the “Baby Landscapes” project with William since he was, well, a baby. It is an exploration of the imagination and isolation of childhood, and it is definitely my most personal work to date. Four years later, I think it is time to show it. Please join William and I next Friday, June 4th, from 5-7pm at Cafe Cubano for the opening, or check it out at your leisure during the month of June. Also showing work is Andrew Shurtleff, who will be showing his award winning sports photography. I hope you can make it.

I have been in love with the light lately. Are you all noticing this? Everything seems sooo, creamy. Anyway, I retroactively declare this past weekend, Landscape Weekend!

Enjoy.

I am finally offering a class for beginners and intermediate photographers. Together with Nick Strocchia, I will talk about finding your photographic voice and learning to take great photos, no matter what your personality. The class is primarily geared towards beginners and intermediate photographers, but I think anyone would get something out of it.

June 19, 2-6pm. The class is $100, with %15 off if you sign up before May 20.

Click here for more information, and to sign up.

The Advanced Photo Class I taught this past weekend was great. Everyone worked really hard, and took a lot of amazing pictures. We had the opportunity to act as paparazzi for The Bridge’s REVEL fundraiser, which was great practice for people interested in event photography. I think everyone learned a lot about photography, but also, we learned a lot about life.

Aaron Eichorst, Jocelyn Johnson and I entered a piece into this months Exquisite Corpse show at McGuffey. Well, I am proud to say it was featured in The Hook today. Here is a link to story.

The Hook

I did not post the image on this site because it is slightly not safe for work, especially if your work does not like obfuscated boobs.

For those workplaces that encourage tasteful nudity, Here is a link to the image.

Or, come out to McGuffey this month and check it out for yourself. The first Friday opening is tonight.

My photos from the Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers are featured on the cover of the Style section today in the Washington Post. Pick it up, or check it out online.