I had the privilege once again this year to partner with the Community Foundation of Orange to create new portraits for the Faces of Freedom Project at the opening ceremony of the Orange Field of Valor. What a terrific turnout! It was a gorgeous fall day – perfect temperature, clear blue sky, and a Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project: Orange Field of Valor 2022[…]
I had the privilege once again to create portraits of a number of veterans for The Faces of Freedom Project at the 2022 Patriots and Paws Hometown Heroes Car and Motorcycle Show this past weekend. It was a beautiful Fall day – in a gorgeous location, in the sWho could ask for more! Thank you again Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project: Hometown Heroes Car Show 2022[…]
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID cancellation, I had the privilege once again to create portraits of a number of veterans for The Faces of Freedom Project at the 2021 Field of Valor at Handy Park in Orange, CA. It was a beautiful Fall day – in a gorgeous location, surrounded by a field Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project Portraits – Orange Field of Valor 2021[…]
On this day of remembrance, I had the privilege once again to create portraits of a number of veterans and supporting folks for The Faces of Freedom Project. During the second World War, American women entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers to fill the gaps left by men who’d gone off to fight. “Rosie the Riveter” Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project – Normandy 75th Anniversary Portraits[…]
Hi Friends, As you know, our military personnel – both past and present — are near and dear to my heart. Several years ago, I started a personal photography venture called “The Faces of Freedom Project” as a “thank you for your service” effort on behalf of our military veterans. I recently had the opportunity Read more about New Faces of Freedom Project Veterans Portraits Added[…]
Hi Friends, Had the opportunity today to photograph Mr. B. in his home. He wanted a nice large formal portrait for later use, and has a lovely home in the hills of Orange County in which to create the portrait. When shooting location or environmental portraits, I travel with pretty much everything. If ever I Read more about Mr. Albert B. Location Portraits[…]
Hi Friends, I had an opportunity this evening to photograph Dr. Richard Preston, retired ophthalmologist and World War II veteran. Among his many hobbies / interests, he has created a very cool and whimsical series of “Tin Men” that can be found all around his home. A few of my favorites from the session follow… Read more about Richard Preston and his “Tin Men” – Heritage Portraits[…]
Hi Friends, I’ve had this project on my heart for some time: a series of simple black and white portraits to honor our nation’s veterans. Just a small token of thanks for their service and sacrifice. I approached our local VFW / American Legion post last week, and the commander is happy to let me Read more about “The Faces of Freedom Project” – Honoring our Veterans[…]
Hi Friends, Probably couldn’t pull this off in California with all the police helicopters circling overhead. But out here in the farm country of Northern Indiana – well, let’s just say I’ve not seen anything circling overhead larger than a purple martin… Dad used to raise horses – Rocky Mountains, to be precise. And while Read more about Channeling Walker, Texas Ranger: Indiana-Style[…]
Hi Friends, I recently attended the 47th Annual Packard Salon event at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, CA as my friend, Booker’s “Plus One.” Booker has done some amazing fine art automotive photography, and has gotten in good with the folks of Packard International, headquartered right here in SoCal. Of course, the cars are Read more about 47th Annual Packard Salon-Portraits[…]