Midwestern County Fair Pie Eating

Took shelter from a rain storm at the Franklin County Fair last week, where a pie eating contest was happening. There was lots of country music, patriotic references, and Bavarian cream (still not sure what that is exactly). 

Third Short Film

Still interested in film (moving images)...still excited to do more...I probably spend more time being inspired by, and thinking about films. This was intended to be part of a longer composition but arrived at it's own happy place being 1 minute and 15 seconds. Now wish that it could have been of a greater length because the music my friend Sean and I created for this was really exciting. Thanks Miriam for jumping in the really cold pool and to Sean for not only contributing to the music, but recording it also. First video here, second video here. 

Recreation of Frank Ocean Record Cover

This was the caption I used when I posted these photos on Instagram: I often think about recreating photos I feel very inspired by, so when my friend Kahlil dyed his hair green it was the perfect opportunity to recreate the cover of Blonde by Frank Ocean, whose original photo was taken by Wolfgang Tillmans. I think Blonde is an incredible work of art, and I credit it's influence on my life since it came out. Our version was shot in my bathroom with a single flash gelled with a 1/4 CTO. The second photo is a play on the theme of the original, which I think came out pretty well. Thanks Frank and thanks Wolfgang for making all our lives less boring and more inspired!

Mike Pence Dance Party

When the VP of the United States is speaking at a hotel while Pride weekend kicks off, a dance party is in order. Here's an article that explains the whole thing that went down...yes, on Gay St. Got there late, but left with a few snaps worth sharing. 

Smartypants Vintage

Shot this set for Smartypants Vintage earlier this week. Smartypants is a vintage boutique in the Short North neighborhood in Columbus, one of a dying breed of independantly owned stores in the area. We have talked about collaborating for years and it finally came together! Looking forward to working on more shoots together in the future. Styling by Justina Smart. Models Brett Jones and Colleen Miracle were perfect, thank you! Support your local stores!! Buy local!!!