Shot / Reverse Shot with Julianne Moore
Here’s my favorite shot from the unique stage vantage I had at the Emmys, one of my favorite actresses of all time in a knockout dress! Below that, the reverse is a shot by Phil McCarten – all the photogs in this pic are actors, except for Matt Brown who is on my right, and [...]
100 degrees at LA Live
Carrie Brownstein, Christina Hendricks, Malin Ackerman, Lake Bell, Morena Baccarin, and Emily Deschanel arrive at the Creative Arts Emmys.
Behind the Scenes with Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis poses backstage for a portrait before getting out in front of the photo line.
Short Cinema Reel
Short films where I served as Director of Photography, in order: “The Diatom” Chris Peters, Director. Official Selection of Sundance 2012 “Palimpsestos” Yanira Cartagena, Director. Premiered at Cal State LA’s Luckman Gallery. “I Hate You, Andrew” Campbell Maynes, Director. Written by Judalina Niera. “A Trip to the Ocean” Joeseph Checcini, Director.
Peter Tosh Masoleum
Peter Tosh would be 67 today had he not been gunned down in his house in 1987. He rests in this simple Masoleum in Bluefields, Westmoreland, Jamaica.
Kingston Street Paintings
I’m just now getting to the glut of photos I took while scouting film locations in Jamaica. All of the below images were taken in Kingston in early May 2011.
Dispensaries in the LA Weekly
Here’s an excerpt from my book (buy it here) in the form of a photo essay that I did for the LA Weekly Style Blog. So, without further ado, I present my top ten dispensaries with commentary on this unique form of vernacular architecture. 10. Mission Hills Patients Collective Whomever sells mirrored glass in the [...]
Book Launch Saturday
Please join me for my book launch this Saturday the 18th at 2pm at Outpost for Contemporary art, 1268 N. Ave 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042. Get your copy right here!
Dr. Spice
For lunch today, this man prepared ackee and saltfish, rice and gungo peas, and mixed veg rasta hash for us on our fist day of location scouting in Jamaica.
Dress by Onzie
Michelle Ranelli expertly models a dress by Onzie. Makeup by Stephanie Browne, styling by Kimberly Swarth.
On Location: Playa Vista
The environs around my new studio are good for a variety of shoots that require “grit.” It even works for yoga!
Film Still – Transferase
This still is from Transferase, a short film I DP’d and directed by Terry Chatkaupt which he will premier at LAXART in the fall. For this beauty shot, I used the Canon 5D Mark II fitted with a vintage Nikon 105mm f/2.5.