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High Five!

2012-02-10T09:22:00.000-08:00

Postcard from Florida

2012-01-18T20:51:00.000-08:00

Like father..

2012-01-18T20:29:00.000-08:00

On the left, you have my father. On the right, my grandfather.

These photos were taken in two different dark living rooms at dusk, under two different tungsten lamps, in front of two different televisions.

At what point do you become your parents?

Stamford Wedding

2011-09-25T08:17:00.000-07:00

Haaahvard

2011-09-13T16:58:00.000-07:00

A shot from my first solo shoot at my new job - Seminar for the Harvard Business School.

Oh, and I moved to New York.

10th anniversary of 9/11

2011-09-11T21:27:00.000-07:00

Young Violinist

2011-08-30T15:20:00.000-07:00

Little Red Summer Camp

2011-08-17T15:19:00.000-07:00

Last days of summer

2011-08-17T13:48:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Governors Island

2011-08-02T05:25:00.000-07:00

New York has been good to me this summer.

NYC Gay Pride Parade

2011-06-26T17:18:00.000-07:00

A few shots from New York City's annual gay pride parade earlier today. As of two days ago, New York is the 6th state where gay marriage is legal.

Summer in New York

2011-06-26T17:12:00.000-07:00

Orlando Food Not Bombs Controversy- Arrested for Feeding the Homeless

2011-06-09T16:54:00.000-07:00

Nick Emery (center) and Tommy Frain (left), of Food Not Bombs Orlando, are arrested for violating an city ordinance that prohibits serving food without a permit at Lake Eola Park on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

Five more members of the Orlando Food Not Bombs were arrested Wednesday after serving rice, vegetables and watermelon to dozens of homeless people in Lake Eola Park.

Orlando has a city ordinance (Orlando City Code 18A.01) which prohibits feeding large groups of people in a public place without a permit. The national Food Not Bombs has been feeding the homeless near Lake Eola for years, and despite the ordinance being approved in 2006, the city is now suddenly enforcing the ordinance and making arrests. Twelve members of Orlando Food Not Bombs have been arrested since June 1st for serving food.

Police waited until everyone in line was fed before making arrests. Thomas Hellinger, Tommy Frain, Kyle Trailies, Nick Emery and Fischer Williams were all handcuffed behind the buffet table that they had been serving from. Protesters chanted "Food is a right, not a privilege" as the 5 men were led into a waiting police van on Central Avenue.

Mayor Buddy Dyer has called the group "food terrorists" and has accused Food Not Bombs for using feeding the homeless as a platform for other things. Dyer has suggested that the organization should move their public feeding operation to the steps of city hall and the city has attempted to issue Food Not Bombs a permit, which would allow 2 public feedings per year. Food Not Bombs has refused these permits, stating: Some claim that all the group needs to do is get a permit but first, the sharing of free food and ideas is an unregulated activity why should we be limited to seeking popular support to two days. (citation)

The Food Not Bombs website states Food Not Bombs shares free vegan and vegetarian meals with the hungry in over 1,000 cities around the world to protest war, poverty and the destruction of the environment. While Food Not Bombs is political in origin, the Orlando chapter in particular only seems interested in continuing to serve food to the hungry.

Supporters of Food Not Bombs Orlando protest the city's ordinance that forbids feeding groups in public without a permit at Lake Eola Park on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

Photobooth

2011-05-05T07:55:00.000-07:00

A couple of favorites from a photobooth I did for an Animal Safehouse Benefit.
(The rest are here: photobucket.com/animalsafehousebenefitphotobooth)

Track Spill

2011-05-01T10:44:00.000-07:00

Four runners collided at the finish line of the Boys 800 meter dash at the FHSAA state meet last week. (special for the Ft Myers News-Press)

Beatles Mania! @ Hard Rock Live

2011-04-22T23:00:00.000-07:00

"someday when we're dreaming / deep in love, not a lot to say
then we will remember / things we said today"

Lovely in Lace

2011-04-14T14:47:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Ashley Inguanta for being such a wonderful model and friend.
Please check out her work too: ashleyinguanta.wordpress.com

Jan's Funeral at Arlington Cemetery

2011-03-11T17:23:00.000-08:00

Jan is my good friend Courtney's mom. She served 20 years in the Navy and was quite the extraordinary woman. She set a record for 23 Sikorsky rescues - at 22 years old. Amazing.

101

2011-03-03T18:58:00.000-08:00

When I got on my flight to Charlotte, the pilot made the announcement that the man sitting behind me, Mr. Albert Veasley, turned 101 today. Everyone on the plane sang "Happy Birthday" to him, and he stood and grinned.

After the flight I asked if I could take his photo, and his woman companion said "Of course! But he won't want to be sitting in a wheelchair for the photo, it'll cramp his style."

One hundred and one years of sass.

Dr. John Hitt

2011-03-01T12:39:00.000-08:00

President of UCF at an Jewish National Fund award dinner.

Ashley Inguanta

2011-02-27T19:16:00.001-08:00

In addition to being a lovely model, Ashley is a talented photographer and writer. ashleyinguanta.wordpress.com

Dave :)

2011-02-20T16:51:00.001-08:00

Underwater Photography Exhibit

2011-02-20T16:50:00.001-08:00

Michael Andrew & Swingerhead

2011-02-20T16:48:00.000-08:00

Wedding

2011-02-10T16:18:00.000-08:00

From Austin's wedding, a couple months ago. Aren't they precious?

No Age

2011-02-03T14:27:00.000-08:00

A shot from the No Age show - January 19, at Backbooth

Mime

2011-02-03T14:02:00.000-08:00

This is Chris Taylor, a soft-spoken fellow who has been a doing dramatic Christian performance art for 5 years. Miming for Christ.

(Outtake from a shoot I did of Martin Luther King festival in west Winter Park.)

Hobbes

2011-01-06T08:07:00.000-08:00

My poor cone-head cat, Hobbes:

Winter Park Pancake Breakfast

2010-12-06T07:56:00.000-08:00

Brandi

2010-12-06T07:54:00.000-08:00

From the Pride Parade in downtown Orlando

2010-10-17T18:06:00.000-07:00

"We all came into this world naked. The rest is all drag" - Ru Paul

New York II

2010-10-04T23:29:00.000-07:00

from the iPhone:

New York

2010-10-04T23:16:00.000-07:00

I went to New York for a few days in late September, mostly to see a Pavement reunion concert in Central Park, but also spent some time with friends in the city. I wasn't as shutter-happy this trip as I have been in the past; I'm not sure what that means.

So, we're making a music video

2010-09-01T23:06:00.000-07:00

For a song of Alan's, my roommate. It's pretty surreal so far, or at least artful.

We're also shooting the entire thing with my iPhone, which is working out surprisingly well.

Lucky Lake

2010-07-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

Lucky Lake is where hundreds of athletes go to swim/train at 7:30 on Saturday mornings.

Let it be known that I am not a morning person, and did not have to go to this event because I already had plenty to turn in to my editor, but went because I didn't want to turn down the opportunity to shoot hundreds of people swimming at once. There was something serene about the whole thing. Humans are so fascinating.

These are some outtakes from a story I'm working on for Lake Mary Health & Wellness about families that train for triathlons together.

iHoops National Skills Challenge Competition

2010-05-18T09:52:00.001-07:00

last Triscults performance.. ever!

2010-05-18T09:06:00.000-07:00

SSC art show

2010-05-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

Track Meet in Winter Park

2010-05-12T22:37:00.000-07:00

Kid athletes are something else..

Tis the season

2009-12-07T19:47:00.000-08:00

I've been swamped with work lately, but mostly grip and grins for a local magazine so I'll spare the boredom.. here's a couple outtakes from holiday shoots over the past week:

In Florida, we have soap machines to imitate snow. Here's to a xmas in the 70s.

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Winter Park Autumn Art Fest

2009-10-12T07:42:00.001-07:00

Sanford Bike Festival stuntshow

2009-10-12T07:37:00.000-07:00

rollins shoot - b side

2009-10-02T20:15:00.000-07:00

shooting during morning hours outside is challenging, harsh shadows can be hurdle. But sometimes, they (unexpectedly) turn out kind of nice.

new apartment

2009-08-16T13:11:00.000-07:00

Books for Vets golf tournament

2009-08-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

b-side

Crosby Observatory - Orlando Science Center

2009-08-16T12:59:00.001-07:00

cop church

2009-06-10T21:23:00.000-07:00

Dave & Evan's band, Cop Church, performing at the "Chances" screening at Uncle Lou's.

Gainesville trip

2009-06-10T20:56:00.000-07:00

A local band at a Gainesville house show. One thing good about summer is the abundance of concerts.. and mini road-trips.

Lazy Moon

2009-06-10T20:41:00.000-07:00

My good pal and fellow photojournalist Andy Jacobsohn before he left for his internship at the Florida Times-Union. :)

After a curious barista at the local coffee shop eyed Andy Jacobsohn's camera, he replyed, "Why yes, I am a photojournalist."

outtakes.

2009-05-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

Rain on I4.

Outtake from the women who mean business awards ceremony yesterday. I hope I'm as fashionable as the woman on the left when I'm older. :)

repitition of lines

2009-05-07T19:01:00.001-07:00

and evan

whats black and white and red all over?

2009-04-30T18:40:00.000-07:00

...Apparently some people still read the newspaper.

lighting

2009-04-19T20:59:00.000-07:00

Experimenting with hot lights vs. strobes in the abandoned darkroom at UCF.

Strobes win, by the way.

italia!

2009-04-18T21:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some shots from my spring break in Italy. The following shots were taken in Florence, Rome, Assisi, Verona, and Rome, respectively.

Street performers are fairly prominent in Florence and Verona, especially. While most incorporated some kind of pedestrian interaction, this individual remained perfectly still with her eyes on the few euro at her feet.

Street vendors lined the alleys of Rome. All of their knock-off Louis Vuitton and Coach handbags were displayed in a row, usually on cardboard or newspaper. I'm assuming this is a) to keep them from getting dirty, and b) so they are easily transportable. Some vendors become skittish when police were in the area, and were quick to move their operation.

I think it was the contrast of these humble street vendors silhouetted against the glowing pseudo-ideal men that caught my eye.

A PG-rated version of a Andres Serrano photograph?

This is from Assisi, which was particularly interesting and extremely Catholic. I found it interesting how many street vendors (and churches) cashed in on religious figurines, bracelets, plaques, key chains, postcards... you name it.

As I expected, within the context of an art critique, this photo was accused of being "anti-Christian." This wasn't intentional nor was it morally loaded. However, there is something to be said about the pathos-tugging entrepreneurship going on throughout Italy. And hey, in my defense, I didn't shrink wrap Jesus.

This young boy was writing on a graffiti-saturated wall in Verona, just steps from the Capulet's' house, complete with the balcony from the ever-famous "Romeo, Oh Romeo!" bit. In the spirit of love (and obviously ignoring the tragic conclusion), tourists wrote their names with the names of their significant others on the wall. Think high school girls' bathroom graffiti, multiplied by a million.

Two nuns watch the Pope speak outside the Vatican on a Wednesday morning. Hundreds gathered for the service, but just as many tourists gathered to gawk and take photos. I wonder if any of the Catholics that regularly attend mass at the Vatican get annoyed with tourists, or feel like the religious experience is cheapened.

Quick update

2009-03-31T21:40:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple shots I particularly liked from the past few assignments for the OBJ.

This is from a feature shoot on a company that captures wildlife that find its way into domestic places. I doubt this one will run in OBJ, but I fancied it anyhow. The possum looks like he's smiling, and that is amazing. See also: Possum drool.

This is a shot from a feature on a paper shredding company in Altamonte Springs. Pretty straight-forward, but that's what I like about it.

Adv. Photo Assignment

2009-02-01T16:02:00.001-08:00

This is for my fine art photography class. Deviled into feminist art a little last semester, I may keep going with it.

Kudos to Ashley for letting me put a raw steak on her face. I am blessed with incredibly tolerant friends.

CeFiore

2009-02-01T15:47:00.000-08:00

I received my first assignment for Orlando Business Journal: CeFiore. Feature on a trendy little frozen yogurt shop in College Park. This particular frozen yogurt was topped with mango, blueberries, and Capt'n Crunch. Fancy!

Photo Assignment for The Buffalo News

2009-01-10T19:52:00.000-08:00

Audio slideshow:

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Destini Crosby, 22, has been a professional cosmetologist for 5 years, but said she’s been cutting her friends and family’s hair for years prior. Crosby has worked at Blush Salon in Orlando for 7 months. Blush Salon is unique because in addition to offering hair services, it also offers nail services, tattoo cover ups, and hosts local artists' work.

Destini Crosby consults hair cut and color options with client Erica Decker, 31. Crosby said that taking facial shape and complexion into consideration is imperative for a successful hairstyle. Clients with warm skins tones look best with warmer colors, and clients with olive skin look best with cooler colors, said Crosby.

Destini Crosby applies highlights and sections the pieces with foil to prevent them from mixing with the all-over color.

After completing the highlights, Destini Crosby applies all-over color dye to Erica Decker's hair. After application, the permanent dye must settle on the hair for 35 minutes.

Destini Crosby mixes toner to apply to Erica Decker’s highlights. Toner is a solution designed to neutralize brassy pigments. “She has the shade we want,” said Crosby, referring to Decker's highlights. “Now we just need the right tone.”

After the initial color is rinsed and toner is applied and sets for 15 minutes, Destini Crosby rinses and shampoos Erica Decker’s hair.

Destini Crosby trims Erica Decker’s newly dyed hair.

Destini Crosby blow drys Erica Decker’s finished hairstyle with a round brush to make the hair more voluminous.

Destini Crosby answers phone calls throughout her appointment with Erica Decker, as there was no one else in the salon. Crosby had 3 appointments throughout her Saturday shift.

Erica Decker examines her finished hairdo as stylist Destini Crosby looks on. The process of the highlights, dye, toner, shampooing, and blow drying took 2 hours. “Next time, I want my hair a little more brown,” Decker told Crosby apprehensively. “I like it though.”