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Ever heard of Skid Row? Or better yet, ever been there? It's an area of Downtown Los Angeles that is home to 7,000 - 8,000 homeless people. I've always wanted to visit this "unsafe" area and photograph the people and landscapes. I'm intrigued by the subculture and way of life these thousands of people call home.
This excursion was probably not the best idea I've had. [insert mental image of a white boy walking around in Nike sneakers and cut-off shorts with a big camera and lens] - you get the idea. Luckily, I came away unharmed and only got yelled at a few times. I will be going back soon. Wanna come? Jessica was brave enough...
I was quickly reminded of the fortunate life I have been given. May we all remember how fortunate and blessed we are during this Christmas season.
Here's a peek into the life of Los Angeles' homeless who live on Skid Row.
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I have a great idea.....who wants to do engagement or family portraits at an arcade???? I promise it will be rad.
I went to Nickel Nickel in Huntington Beach a few nights back and had a blast with some good friends. I happened to take my camera and off camera flash. Techy info for all you photo nerds:
Camera: Canon 5D Mark II
Lens: 35mm 1.4L
Flash: Canon 580 EX with PocketWizards to fire remotely
The last image of yours truly was kindly taken by Jessica Heiner.
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I've been in Utah the past week taking some much needed time off. Highlights included:
- Lots of good food from Little Nance
- Catching up with friends and family
- Lots of couch time :)
- And the annual Turkey Bowl with the fellas, pictured below
Lots of good things coming this week. Stay tuned.
Amanda:
Hey, the site is up! spiderspray.com - we still are placing a few more photos here and there but it's pretty much done. Thank you for your rockin' photos!
(12.01.09)
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On our way to Pismo Beach last weekend, we took a much needed pit stop at In-N-Out. You just can't beat a Double Double animal style. Happy Friday!
Paige:
Hey Mike, loving the shots, craving in n out now! What lens did you shoot these with??
(11.06.09)
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I have a good friend. His name is Tyler. He is the Jedi force behind ocRAMPS.com. He threw a killer party at their warehouse in Santa Ana and invited me to come out and shoot the event. We had the Kogi truck out back, a bunch of bands, and plenty of Rockstars to keep the event pumping til the wee hours of the morning.
Fun fact - I got my first film camera back in high school so I could shoot me and my friends skateboarding and snowboarding. I love shooting people and weddings, but the alternative sports are what got me started and I love it.
Do your kids, siblings, grandkids have a passion for an alternative sport? You should probably hire me to shoot them. I guarantee it will be the best gift they've ever received. HINT - great Christmas gift idea for all you surfers, skaters, snowboarders, wakeboarders, BMX'ers and MotoX'ers.
Lindsay:
Awesome job!!! Good skateboarding pics are hard. You're really good at them.
(11.03.09)
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skid row pics. some of my favorites. looks like such a colorful place. count me in next time.
(12.15.09)thanks for taking these photos. i especially appreciate the up close ones of the people. very poignant.
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