I’m sad to say that Jim Marshall Died yesterday. Jim was a legend in the world of rock and roll photography. I had the pleasure of meeting, and photographing him last year when he spoke here in town. He will be missed.

I just found out the legendary rock and roll photographer Jim Marshall is participating, along with yours truly, in the Happenstance benefit art show and auction at Subtext in San Diego on December 5th. Jim and his cameras have borne witness to some of the most amazing moments in recent music history. I was lucky enough to see him speak last month and have admired his work for years.
Happenstance is a group photography exhibition celebrating those moments when the least expected circumstances lead to great photos. There will be a silent auction of the prints from the show with the proceeds going to The Monarch School.
For my part, I’m donating a portrait I made in the wee hours of the morning at a Halloween party this year.
There’s over 30 photographers participating in the show including: J. Grant Brittain, Bil Zelman, Embry Rucker, and Lou Mora.

I’m taking part in a local group art show that’s going up next month. It’s called “Artists by Artists” and, as the name would suggest, is a collection of portraits of local artists by local artists. For my part, I’m showing a photo collage of Ducky Waddles proprietor, and all around cool cat, Jerry Waddle. The show will hang at The Encinitas Library for the entire month of December with an artists reception in Sunday, The 13th.
I’m also in a group benefit show called “Happenstance” at the Subtext Gallery in Little Italy. There’s a reception and silent auction with proceeds benefiting The Monarch School on Saturday January 5th. Come on out and see some art!

A few weeks ago, I dusted off my old 35mm Canon and began shooting some film, mostly personal stuff. I’m really having a blast with it. So much so that I’m now in the market for a medium format range finder. If anyone out there wants to part with a Bronica RF645, hit me up.

Molly is my roommate’s Alaskan Malamute. She’s super furry and eats strange things. She likes it when you put a leash on her and let her drag you around the neighborhood.

My portraits of online journalism pioneers Neil Senturia of San Diego News Network, and Scott Lewis of Voice of San Diego are in the current issue of Forbes Magazine.

I’m quite honored to have my portrait of the Tijuana bullfight butcher be selected as today”s PDN photo of the day. http://www.pdnphotooftheday.com/2009/02/380

My portrait of reformed pack rat Ange Aguirre is on the stands in the January/February 2009 issue of Psychology Today…