“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.” ― Mark Twain
Don't take my picture... Ok, now you can.
This kind gentleman said to me, "Please don't take my picture." We then got to talking and he got to laughing and he said, "Okay, now you can take my picture." I think he just wanted some simple human interaction.
Owsley County Kentucky - More
I had an amazing, eye-opening, interesting and somewhat sad trip to Owsley, County KY.
Read MoreOwsley Kentucky
I had an amazing, eye-opening, interesting and somewhat sad trip to Owsley, County KY. The poverty rate in the county is the HIGHEST in the United States. I headed up there with a friend and we randomly knocked on doors of trailers, buses, and homes and handed out food to those in dire need. We also gave a box of student bibles to a local woman in Boonseville, KY who runs a Christian outreach center. She told us that meth is a major battle for them.
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Shavings heads for a great cause
Why did you move to Tennessee?
I asked, “Where are you from?” He told me Kansas. Of course I had to ask why he moved to Tennessee. He told me, “Because it wasn’t too far away on the map...”
Read MoreMaking music
There is something far more peaceful about listening to street musicians at night instead of the daytime...
Read MoreThe amazing story of recovery, at only one year of age
Ice cream (through a window)
I know I mentioned this before, but I really like to do window shots into restaurants. This was taken through the window of an ice cream shop.
Read MoreLife in the Music City
Club life in Nashville, TN is not my scene, but the lighting appears as if every club is prepared for that next country music video shoot.
Read MoreDancing in the Street (I mean sidewalk)
Always be ready for a cool picture.
Read MoreStrong Business - Strong Family
This worker saw me taking a picture and placed his hand over his heart. I am not sure why, but I loved the way it turned out.
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I'm an artist, my studio is my home
I noticed this well dressed gentleman sitting on a bench waiting for a bus to arrive. His hat, shirt and neatly ironed slacks were bright yellow. I asked, "What do you do for a living?"
Read MoreI did it
"What's the key around your neck," I asked. She told me it was to her apartment. "I was homeless for two years and I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, but now I am on the right medication and I feel great... I am living on my own," she said.
Read MoreQuietly Sitting
This to me is a great portrait of what street photography is all about. Capturing people just as they are.
Read MoreThe Show Must Go On
I am not sure what show they were filming, but I love the old school Caddy' being used in this shot. This was in downtown Nashville, TN.
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Inside Homeless Camps
Have you ever questioned, "What does the living situation look like for a homeless man or woman day in and day out?"
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As long as I got a backbone, I don't need a wishbone
"This shirt belonged to my best friend in Kuwait... he didn't make it," the former U-S Army Sgt. told me as he showed me around his home that he built out of concrete blocks, tarps and two American Flags.
Read MoreThe words "F-U" came loudly as I approached
"Take my picture, HEY YOU," as he flipped me a bird. I then heard the words, "Hey, wanna a picture of a F-in guitar player from California? What are you going to pay me? Give me some money!"
Read MoreWhat are you doing with this photo?
You know, we come in contact with so many people and if we only knew each of their stories we would probably have a totally different outlook on everything we do.
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