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Pacheco Pass, California

10/7/2020

San Luis Reservoir, California

photography of the the water over Pacheco Pass

San Luis Reservoir, California

Note: these images were photographed a year prior to the lighting storms of 2020 which caused devastating fires throughout California. The large fires created so much smoke that the entire country was covered in a smokey fog for several days

Photography is often at the apex of all celebrations and most tragedies. It often provides convincing evidence of hope and is a foundational when considering a solution to many of the world's issues. A photograph can most simply and miraculously transcend us to the familiar and unknown; It’s a powerful duo, the human and the camera.

This particular body of work is deeply personal. As a native of California, HYW 152 and the San Luis Reservoir are indicative of two symbolic recurring situations that most Californias can probably resonate with. The first, if you are going through Pacheco Pass you are on some kind of road trip. The second, if you are a Californian, you pay close attention to the water line to measure how well we are doing and if there will be a drought that year. It can be a very exciting time if the water lines are topped off and a very sobering unspoken sadness in the car if they are low. Personally I have experienced both and in more recent times the drought is frequent if not annually now.

San Luis Reservoir, California

As I present these images of the San Luis Reservoir, I am asking you to go on a road trip with me. Imagine if you will, the windows rolled down, and the warm wind gently turns your glance towards the reservoir water along the Pacheco Pass with me. Is it a good year? Will there be a drought? I can’t tell you how many times we have said “Main, it’s so dry right now. I sure hope there isn’t a fire this year.”

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Screening Day

10/5/2020

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Sierra Leone 2011

It’s taken a long time for me to post any images of that day. The 2011 medical screening was held at the national stadium in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It was not a successful day. It was not a good day. For those of us that were there and in the thick of it, the moments still haunt us, like bright flashes of light in a dark room. Permanently bright intolerable pops of moments in our mind, hitting us when we least expect it to happen.

I am in no way a medical professional, I am a photographer and photographed what I saw. In the midst of the unnecessary tragedies I witnessed a few heroes, my amazing friends, going above and beyond their training and abilities to try to bring life back to the community, literally.

My deepest condolences everyday and forever to the local people of Sierra Leone who experienced this tragedy due to the failures of being unprepared, and inconsiderate to your needs. I am very sorry.

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Ameera in Portland, Maine

10/2/2020

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We are sharing a few selected photographs from the fresh and authentic menu of Ameera in Portland, Maine. The menu is incredibly bright, aromatic, and so tasty.

detailed photo of the falafel plate at Ameera

Ameera's Falafel Plate

If you live in Portland, you most likely have already had a meal from Ameera. It’s a classic favorite for locals. Ameera is part of the grand restaurant traditions of Portland. The tradition is to provide the freshest and most authentic dishes possible.

chicken dinner with yogurt sauce and french fries from Ameera

The chicken kabob plate from Ameera with yogurt and french fries

details of the Saji Plate from Ameera with the yogurt and french fries

details of the rice and stew dish from Ameera

We met Ryan, who has recently taken over the family’s business. He is excited about the restaurant and has implemented lots of newness. We found his energy to be so energizing because he cares about each dish and gives such attention to everything related to Ameera.

We are spoiled to live and work in Portland, Maine as photographers. Every day offers a new adventure and a collective collaboration with business owners that makes us so jazzed. To be able to do what we love, photography, story telling, and being a visual encouragement to business owners make us giddy. Our photography says, we care about who you are, what you do, and this here, what we are photographing is so cool, everyone is going to love it!

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Ada's in Portland, Maine

9/28/2020

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Seriously, if you guys haven’t been to Ada’s my only question to you is why not? The food looks amazing, created with the freshest ingredients, and tastes so good.

menu items from Ada's in Portland, Maine

Just a few delicious bites from Ada's in Portland, Maine

During some of the most difficult challenges our city has faced during 2020, Ada’s would always have some type of social media post that they were offering a free slice of pizza or some type of free food. I mean who does that in this day and age? It’s a sign that they are not only interested in making great food, but that they are generously pledging to be part of Portland’s community.

fresh cheese being sprinkled over pasta at Ada's in Portland, Maine

detailed image of Spaghetti and Meatballs from Ada's

When we say, we love our job, we aren’t joking. We love what we do! We love Ada’s! We love photographing pizza! We created this series of photos back in April when restaurants were first permitted to open up again in some form. The food photography session went so well. Each menu item, fresh out of the oven and ready to enjoy. We photographed each dish, so you could have the warm Ada’s experience, right in the comfort of your home. Sid and the team just spoiled us with the opportunity to photograph fresh pizza, pasta, salads, and cannoli’s.