Best of 2021

My Top 11 photographs this year were again very difficult to pick as my time was spent more on my business, our bathroom remodel and avoiding COVID then in taking photographs. I got more shots in than 2020 due mostly to a trip to Montana to shoot a wedding. Most of my comments from last years’ intro paragraph speak true for 2021 as well. It’s been a tough haul for most creatives but we have to just push through this thing safely and make sure we continue to practice our art because not only do WE need it personally but our family, friends and fans need the escape now more than ever.

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Bitar Mansion
Laurelhurst, Portland

I started a multi-year photographic documentation of the Harry Green house in Laurelhurst. One of the most beautiful structures that still exists in Oregon is this 1927 Herman Brookman stunner. I’m not only taking photographs but also providing architectural metalwork to the project. It’s things like this that really give me a reason to get up in the morning. Proud to be part of this historic restoration!

Fujifilm X-T3 - 16mm - f8 - 1/20 - ISO2000

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Taylor
Taste of Style 2021

Although the event never materialized we still got to make some magic and shoot promo shots.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f4 - 1/125 - ISO160 - Model: Taylor Ross - Hair: Chris Vandehey - Make Up: Ilannah Vu - Direction: Dawn Renee

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Harlow
Camp Senia, Montana

This year we got back to see family in Montana twice and the first trip I got to photograph yet another new addition; adorable baby Harlow!

Fujifilm X-T3 - 50mm - f2.8 - 1/125 - ISO160

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Homestead
Near Judith Gap, Montana

Homesteading urbex somewhere between Judith Gap and Harlowton, MT. The color version was just fine but the B&W conversion really makes the mood.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 16mm - f8 - 1/420 - ISO200

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Amber
Taste of Style 2021

The second promo shoot for the cancelled event.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f2.8 - 1/250 - ISO160 - Model: Amber Nicotra - Hair: Chris Vandehey - Make Up: Ilannah Vu

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Opening Time
Mary’s Club - Downtown Portland

After over 67 years in its SW Broadway location Portland's iconic strip club @marysclub moved due to the recent sale of the building.
I asked the owner for the opportunity to shoot the interior and was delighted to be told yes. So much history in this establishment.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 55mm - f8 - 1/900 - ISO200

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Nap Time
Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming

We got another few days in the park on this trip and it’s always a great experience with plenty to see and photograph. This bison posed for me in front of a historic garage near Old Faithful.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 35mm - f4 - 1/600 - ISO160

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Pine Creek Falls
Pine Creek - Montana

This beautiful waterfall was not far from where we were staying in Emigrant. After a short hike we popped out to this wonder and climbed all over it for about an hour.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 16mm - f11 - 1/70 - ISO160

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Kiss
Sacajawea Hotel, Three Forks, Montana

I got to shoot another wedding! Luckily for me I was a second shooter so there was no pressure and I could shoot what I wanted and leave the punch list to the primary.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f4 - 1/2400 - ISO320

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Natasha
Davis Graveyard, Portland

Last minute shoot at our friends static Halloween yard display down the street.

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f5.6 - 1/250 - ISO200 - Model: Natasha May - Direction: Michael Nekvapil

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Chris Dowd
Fishbone, Bossanova Ballroom, Portland

I got the nasty stare that just made my evening… getting home to edit and see the reflection of the keys in Chris’ shades. Yes! Nailed it!

Fujifilm X-T3 - 90mm - f2.8 - 1/250 - ISO3200

Best of 2017

  Late December every year I like to look back over my work and pick my best shots. These are not necessarily the best technically by any means but definitely my personal favorites. Listed in chronological order...

#1 - Winter Noir XIII - January 11th
   Portland got blasted with our biggest snow storm for years so i jumped in the Subaru and headed downtown to a deserted City filled with excellent photographic opportunity.

Canon 7D Mark II - EF16-35 f/4L IS - 20mm - f8 - 1/30 sec - ISO10000

#2 - Ancient Order of United Workmen Temple - January 20th
    I received the opportunity to tour the interior of this building from 1892 that was slated for demolition. 

Canon 6D - EF16-35 f4L - 16mm - f8 - 1/15th - ISO 400

#3 - Untitled - January 20th
    The election was over and Portlanders decided to riot in the streets on the very cold and wet night.  

Canon 7D Mark II - EOS 135L - f2.8 - 1/250 - ISO 12800

#4 - Yaquina Morning - February 11th
    Sunrise at the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, OR just as the moon was setting to the West.

Canon 6D - EF70-200 f4 IS - 200mm - f4 - 1/160 - ISO 2000

#5 - Wilsonville vs. Thurston - March 3rd
    Tipoff of some high school basketball at Wilsonville High School. Zach Reichle from Wilsonville would eventually sign for the Oregon State Beavers.

Canon 7D Mark II - EF135L - f2.8 - 1/750 - ISO 1600

#6 - Coldwater Peak - May 20th
    If you turn around at the Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mt. St. Helens this is what you see.

Canon 7D Mark II - EF70-200 f4 IS - 169mm - f11 - 1/250 - ISO 640

#7 - Mt. Hood from Lost Lake - June 24th
    A view of Mt. Hood from Lost Lake.

Canon 6D - EF70-200 f4 IS - 200mm - f8 - 1/250 - ISO 100

#8 - Longing - July 8th
    Michael Nekvapil (Some Camera Guy) and I took model Rhiannon out to an abandoned farm house for some stunning work on a very hot and humid afternoon. One of my last shoots with my trusty Canon 6D.

Canon 6D - EF135L - f3.2 - 1/80 - ISO 200

#9 - Fishbone (Jay Armant) - September 9th
    I got my second opportunity to shoot Fishbone, this time at the Roseland Theater. Quite a challenge this time as it was my first real outing with the new Fuji kit.

Fujifilm X-T2 - XF50-140 f2.8 - 140mm - f2.8 - 1/250 - ISO 1600

#10 - Halloween Sunrise - October 31st
    Sunrise from the Pittock Mansion.

Fujifilm X-T2 - XF18-55 f2.8-4 - 35mm - f11 - 1.8 sec - ISO 200

#11 - Judith Gap Sunset II - November 24th
    Sunset at the Brewington Ranch near Judith Gap, Montana.

Fujifilm X-T2 - XF18-55 f2.8-4 - 18mm - f10 - 1/3 sec - ISO 200