Death + Taxes Magazine

Today I photographed Joel McHale form E! Channel's Talk Soup for Ray Lego the PE for Death+Taxes Magazine. What a funny dude. Very nice guy. We had to rip it out in half an hour and wasn't given much freedom with location. Was just told to show up at 1pm to look around the E! offices and then shoot Joel at 2 pm before he had to tape the show. Kind of nerve racking when I showed up and realized the building was super corpo looking. Once inside I was able to find some places in the hallways and some scattered lobbies throughout that were interesting. Sorta made it this quirky, behind the scenes feel. The studio and more visually stimulating areas were off limits. But it was fun to stuff him below desks, and in large boxes with tons of computer cable. He was a great sport.

Sometimes you have to work with what your given. Photo Editor said the pics were "a little weird, but in a good way." To me a great compliment.

Thanks to my new team/entourage Lauren and Abigail. Hard workers and they don't smell.

Big Up to Ray. Looking forward to next one.

Genuine Appreciation.

I just wanted to say, I genuinely appreciate all those of late who have been ringing me up for work. Thanks so much. I feel so blessed.

For those photographers who don't feel busy, trust in the fact that it comes in waves. I know. It will be next week that the phone will ring. Or maybe it won't be for a year, but once it starts - it's on! You'll relish in this period where you had time to work on your marketing, shoot some personal work or simply let your daughter paint on your face. Bare in mind it could be worse. And you know what, maybe it is. Maybe your on the verge of going out of business or having to assist again. Here's a tip. Stay positive. Things do happen for a reason and there is a course. We all go through rough spots. Stay strong and be constructive. Work hard and it will all improve and I bet you'll be the better for it.

Vision before Visibility is a new idea I heard today. I like the way it sounds. I think vision first and visibility will follow.

Be well.

We're selling phones here.........

A job I shot in December for Boost Mobile is out. I thanked all involved in an earlier post. But thanks again to everyone, especially Russell from Boost and Keith and Dana from 180LA.

Aside from some rain, the shoot went very well and everyone is happy. I'm happy, client ( Boost) is happy and agency (180LA) is happy. Eschelon in Venice did the retouching and they did a great job. The printed piece looks nice and juicy and rich.

Ok, who's next?

Subaru

Thanks to The Designory for a great shoot in Mammoth. To make it official thanks goes to:

Sondra, Steve, Terry, Scott, Ines, Mike, Barbara, Jenn, Pamela, Jason and Steve Morrison.

Gone but not forgotten

I've had these images for some time and not sure if I have ever shown them to anyone. The gentleman pictured is a relative who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease. It slowly and painfully robs you of your mental and physical capabilities. When you want to brush your teeth you pick up a razor. Things like that in the beginning. Your long term memory is all that you have only until that is gone as well. You feel alone and confused beyond belief. The late stages are horrific. Complete mental and physical shut down. Unable to do anything for yourself. The pictures you see here taken in the middle stages of the deterioration.

I realize these pictures are depressing. I only show them because the man featured was a wonderful human being and I was reminiscing and celibrating his brilliant life as an educator at the highest level (obviously before the disease) and as a solid man and friend. He helped me get through a lot of life's struggles as a teenager and young adult.

These pictures help me remember in these tough financial times that there are far greater things to value and appreciate in life than money and job security like health, family, happiness, friends, animals, nature, etc. etc.

Celebrate life! The rest will follow.

Water Housing for Sale

This is a Canon Mark II 1 Ds SPL water housing.

16-35mm L and 70-200mm L lens ports included

Pocket wizard len's port included as well.

I'd like to get $1500 for it. I paid $3000 for all of it. It's in great condition, only been in the salt water a handful of times.

The Designory Port Review

Thanks to all the guys of the Subaru creative team at The Designory in Long Beach for coming in to view my book.

Stating the obvious.....I think

So in my blog if you want to see images bigger you can simply click on them and they open very large in a new window.

Just so you know.

Men's Health

A fun feature I shot for Men's Health has hit newsstands. Such a successful shoot. Shot 7 shots in a day. The talent was great. At one point I felt as though I was directing a scene for a TV drama. I gave direction and they ran with it beyond my expectations.

Thanks to all those involved. Especially Joe, Mark, Brenda, Zach, Gayle, Eric, Arrianne, Rennee, and my team.

Looking forward to the next one!

Still impressed.....

I don't know what it is. After a few years of seeing my pics published all over the world, in brochures and on billboards, I'm still that kid who can't believe they publish my pictures. Well, I get it now, but some part of me still can't believe I get to do what I do to the level that I get to do it. I think that is what keeps me fresh and creative. I never get to cocky or think I've made it. I've had plenty of successes, but to stay the glassy eyed hopeful I am is where a lot of my motivation comes from. Always learning and progressing. Photography has it's peaks and valleys. I've felt like I was at the top plenty of times and closer to the bottom other times. It's just how it is. I've got an abundance of experience with the business of photography. I keep the kid around just to keep things real.

Bruce Irons gets punched out. Nixon Watches Ad. 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California.