I am blessed to be surrounded by amazingly-talented people: my wife and kids, friends, students. They all have unique and wonderful creative gifts. So, recently, one of these very gifted creatives, Matthew Charles Hall, reached out to me with a project proposal. The conversation went something like this: Matt: “Hey Jon. I’m directing a Star Wars Read more about “Like My Father Before Me: A Star Wars Story”[…]
Seems to be the season for Civil War re-enactment in Southern California! And this weekend, Huntington Beach Central Park in Orange County, California, was the place to be. Folks came from all over the country for this annual event. The weekend included concerts by Civil War bands playing period-authentic instruments, mock battles, the Gettysburg address delivered Read more about Film Photos from Huntington Beach Civil War Days[…]
Engaging in Art I recently had the opportunity to “participate in” the 14th Factory art installation: a multi-media art and documentary experience by British artist Simon Birch. The 14th Factory experience takes place in a repurposed bakery in downtown Los Angeles, and involves a series of video, sculpture, painting and performance exhibits. Photography is encouraged, so I took both the Read more about Photos from the 14th Factory Art Installation[…]
Hi Friends – Inspired by a recent post by my Photoshop idol, Glyn Dewis, Tom Hiddleston and I spent a little quality time in the studio this week. And by studio, I mean my dining room table. And by Tom Hiddleston, I mean the Loki 1/6 scale figure from Hot Toys. But even though it was Read more about Tom Hiddleston Stopped by the Studio… sort of[…]
Star Wars Cosplay Extraordinaire! I have a distinct advantage when it comes to Star Wars cosplay photography. My daughter, Cat (Catamancy Cosplay) is the most amazing cosplayer I know, and she does an outstanding Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. And she’s always willing at the drop of a hat to get into her Rey Read more about We’ll See Each Other Again… Star Wars Cosplay[…]