Ron Finley for The Gangster Gardener Book Release
LA BESTIA
Rara’Muri of Chihuahua
Frida Khalo’s “Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair” – Colloboration with Zury Ponce
“Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.” —Bill Cunningham
“Frida Khalo’s – ‘Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair‘ embodies this message entirely. I remember how impactful it was the first time I saw this representation of a Latin woman (consistently presented as a purely feminine figure) bluntly embrace her masculinity.”
“In an era when a woman donning a suit was a radical statement, her artistic choice spoke volumes, inviting observers to witness her transformation and empathize with both her pain and resilience without the need for words during her divorce from her beloved Diego Rivera — all the while exuding a distinct sense of style.”
The above images are shot with Fuji 3000b film – a timeless but extinct film – it seemed appropriate. The below images are shot with Porta 800, this is the first time I can’t decide which format best represents the concept.
Fuji 3000B for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Images for The Living Desert
Desert conservation through preservation and education. The Living Desert has partnered with the Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Program and the Species Survival Plan successfully breeding endangered species and re-introducing them into the wild, specifically recently the Mexican Wolf, which would be extinct without these efforts. Captive breeding is a super controversial subject for obvious reasons – but less controversial with the heightened deterioration of natural habitats. At the end of the day, no one wants to see species disappear.
Kosuke Abe for Clutchgolf
Potraits for Alaska Native Heritage Center
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a living cultural center located in Anchorage, Alaska that promotes active observance of Alaska Native culture and traditions. As the only statewide cultural and education center dedicated to celebrating all cultures and heritages, ANHC serves as a statewide resource for Alaska Natives from birth until Elder, and they support and celebrate Alaska Natives from all of Alaska’s Native cultures, including Iñupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik, Athabascan, Eyak, Haida, Tsimshian, Tlingit, Unangax̂, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Yup’ik, and Cup’ik.
Portraits for Alaska Native Heritage Center
Montana – Alpaca Ranch
Frank Lloyd’s Hollyhock House
Art for Your Walls – A colloboration with artist Ashlie Chavez
Portraits for Alaska Native Heritage Center
The Stoddards, for “Mere” – an ongoing Book Project Using out or production Fuji Film
Photosafe
In New York City alone, there are approximately 12,000 children in foster care who, because of their circumstances, miss out on the benefits of pictures and photography. They have virtually no photos of their family and friends that would provide them comfort through their personal chaos, nor can they offer current images of themselves to those who matter most to them. As these kids grow and mature, their changing appearance goes undocumented, and major milestones pass without a permanent record. The physical history of their lives and the people significant to them is lost.
The Photo Safe mission is to “stop moments from running away,” to create a historic record where one does not exist, and to help fill an emotional and psychological gap that these children experience today.
The Alaska SeaLife Center is the only facility in Alaska that combines a public aquarium with marine research, education, and wildlife response. While primarily dedicated to marine research and education, the nonprofit Center is the only permanent marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility in the state.
Alaska for Crease Magazine
“I Take You Places” for Alaska Native Heritage Center
Paris for Air France Magazine
Sage Vaughn Studio
Portraits for Vista Del Mar
The history of Vista Del Mar is a story of evolution: from the first cottage-style orphanage in Southern California to an innovative leader in educational, mental health, autism, adoptions and early intervention services. Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.
The Horse Ferrier for Animal Tracks
