Jul 2, 2009

few shoots from June

Every now and again I'll snap a wedding shot. Heather & Graham at the Grand Ballroom


Bud, Culver City, Hoser Series outtake.


Few Shots from the 94.9 the Bomb

ice cube


sean paul


Lmfao

Revolution of the mind at club 6


Sabac Red at club 6


Gavin Rossdale with my cousin Chris Traynor on lead guitar @ the fillmore. always nice to shoot family.


From the archives.


Table. Costa Rica. 2006

Jul 1, 2009

Thank you to everyone

Thanks again for all the T-shirt purchases from everyone. been getting people from all over the globe. The limited edition of 100 is down to 50. get it while you can.

I Shoot People 5 city tour poster.


this 11x17 poster will be available at the remaining shows. thanks. t2

Jun 30, 2009

This Week in San Francisco I'll be checking out these 2 events

Hamburger Eyes releases the new issue @ 111 Minnia on Thursday



Kaz Well and Tape Vault records, album release party @ Horizon on Friday

today I pray for my homie Alex and his mom as she battles with cancer


photo by Alexander Richter

Jun 29, 2009



Photo artist interview #29 - Talisman Brolin

• In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?

Characters

• What’s your weapon of choice?

Canon 1Ds Mark III, 5D Mark II, 35mm f/1.4

• Where is your favorite place on earth?

Wherever I am getting a massage.

• Why do you take pictures?

I love connecting with people.

• What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead?

Working with young children or some sort of creative consultant (I have lots of random ideas).

• Sleep, Eat, Sleepwalk while eating?

And then some.

• What do you favor:

B&W or Color? Color
Film or Digital? Digital (but for some reason I feel a little guilty admitting it)
Studio or Location? LOCATION
Night or Day? Doesn’t matter, as long as there is light.
Portrait or Landscape? Orientation: Landscape. Subject: Portrait.
Captain Hero or Cartman? Cartman pretending to be Captain Hero

• What is your most treasured possession?

Solid connections with family and friends.

• Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?

I’m horrible at answering these kinds of questions but the first thing that comes to mind is Undercover Blues (unbelievably cheesy but with all the right ingredients).

• Photographer/s that inspire you?

Elliott Erwitt, Bruce Davidson, Cartier-Bresson, Leonard Freed (any of the old-school Magnum photogs).

• Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?

Don’t think too much, just shoot.

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

This is from a personal project on the Joffrey Ballet School in Greenwich Village. At the moment it is a welcome opportunity to clear my head and just shoot, but I am slowly finding my focus. I seem to be zeroing in on the younger ballerinas (probably the age I would work with if I weren’t a photographer). I enjoy finding unpolished moments with a hint of tension. I am looking for beauty of imperfection in a discipline that strives for nothing but perfection.

• Any future projects or travels?

I am working on a project about Ken Parker (www.kenparkerarchtops.com), a master guitar designer and maker; another project is photographing at the Joffrey Ballet School in Greenwich Village; in addition I’m oddly obsessed with photographing surgeries so if anyone is interested in getting me into an O.R. it would be much appreciated; and I recently traveled to Belize with my boyfriend (also a photog/filmmaker: www.JeremyBales.com) and we are working on a multi-media project about the Maya Women down there.

• Where can we see more of your work?

www.TalismanPHOTO.com

• In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?

Really?


Photo courtesy of the artist "Talisman Brolin"

Thank you

T2

Jun 26, 2009

collabo with Meng One

Meng and Heph are having a lil party at Anu this sat. little collabo poster for the party. Peace.

new addition to the I Shoot People tour


Dj Muggs

Jun 25, 2009

Peace

Some random shots from last week

Wrapped car in Culver City


San Francisco Nite


San Francisco Nite II


Sum and Malkovich @ Stinkers in LA

Jun 24, 2009



Photo artist interview #28 - Misha Vladimirskiy

In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?


Stuff

What’s your weapon of choice?


Canon 5d MarkII, Leica Deluxe 3 and Samsung NV24HD

Where is your favorite place on earth?

Dont have one: NYC and SF

Why do you take pictures?


Cause I am obsessed

What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead?

rather not think about it

Sleep, Eat, Sleepwalk while eating?


what????????

What do you favor:


B&W or Color? both

Film or Digital? Digital

Studio or Location? location

Night or Day? both

Portrait or Landscape? Portrait

Captain Hero or Cartman? CH

What is your most treasured possession?

all my hard-drives

Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?


Star Trek the new one

Photographer/s that inspire you?


Andreas Gursky, Philip Lorca diCorcia, Diane Arbus, Jeff Wall

Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?


take take take

What’s the story behind the photo below?

you tell me

Any future projects or travels?


www.thbsf.com

Where can we see more of your work?

www.analogrebels.com,
www.thbsf.com and
misha.analogrebels.com

In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?


damn



Photo courtesy of the artist "Misha Vladimirskiy"

Thank you

T2

Jun 23, 2009

wrap up from I Shoot People @ Tradition

Thanks to Tradition, Transphusion, Dj Muggs, Fashawn, all the peeps the came through, and the taco stand guy. Tradition TV interview coming soon.


Friday 6/19 3:00 pm


sat 6/20 1:30 am


with Dj Muggs and Fashawn photo courtesy of Janet Dandridge



with Sista Asia and Tradition owner Andrew kline
photo courtesy of Janet Dandridge


photo courtesy of Janet Dandridge


photo courtesy of Janet Dandridge


with malex1 who blessed the handstyles for me

ultimate grappling magazine

Shout out to ultimate grappling magazine for doing a product check on the 1st edition "I Shoot People" Tee


PYRAMIND

Pyramind launched their new website today www.pyramind.com
I worked with the guys for a few days on reshooting there location, Portraits, recording studios, & classrooms. Amazing audio gear in this place. Shot most of the photos on the new site.
Thanks Guys.

Feature Shoot

had a selection from my Sandbox series on Feature Shoot last friday.

Jun 18, 2009

En Route LA, catch you this Weekend.

I'll be at Tradition Sat Night for the opening of - I Shoot People


My Photos will also be up on Sunday for the Soul Assassins release.

Bird Flu - this sat, Space Gallery San Francisco





Im honored to be showing work with these great photographers. I was able to interview Leo, Amanda, Shane, & Austin in the past couple months. If you missed their interviews check the Link above, If you would like to check out their websites, click the Artist Interview Links to the right.
Opening night photos coming Tuesday.
Peace
t2

Flyer photo by Shane Nash

Jun 17, 2009

New Limited print. click Store link to purchase.

Humpty Glasses
Archival Pigment Print
10" x 15" (Paper - 10.5" x 15.5")
$100
Trevor Traynor - limited edition of 30
Signed and Numbered on front

Jun 16, 2009




Photo artist interview #27 - Daniel Augschoell

• In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?

Landscape and People

• What’s your weapon of choice?

A 6x7 medium format camera.

• Where is your favorite place on earth?

Somewhere in the middle of the mountains.

• Why do you take pictures?

Because it makes me look at the world with much more attention and awareness. Since I’m making pictures I’m a lot more concentrated on what surrounds me.

• What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead?

Probably waiter or bus-driver. Seriously, would love to be a writer.

• Sleep, Eat, Sleepwalk while eating?

I do a lot of sleep talking.

• What do you favor:

B&W or Color ? Usually color, sometimes B/W. It depends on the project.
Film or Digital ? Always Film. I use the digital technology just for the post-production. Scanning negatives and printing.
Studio or Location? Location
Night or Day? Overcast Day
Portrait or Landscape? Both together.
Captain Hero or Cartman? Pumuckl

• What is your most treasured possession?

My books.

• Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?

At the moment: Doug DuBois’ …all the days and nights. Tod Papageorge’s Passing through Eden and Robert Adams’ What We Bought: The New World.

• Photographer/s that inspire you?

Joel Sternfeld, Robert Adams, August Sander, Alec Soth, Bernhard Fuchs, Andrew Phelps, David Spero, Clare Richardson, Matthew Monteith, and so on.

• Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?

Read books, not just about photography and focus on a specific project.

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

I found this walkie-talkie on a huge pile of wood while I was trying to photograph a waterfall.

• Any future projects or travels?

I’d love to travel around the U.S. someday.

• Where can we see more of your work?

www.welovehotwaffles.com

• In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?






Photo courtesy of the artist "Daniel Augschoell"

Thank you

T2

I Shoot People on the Daily Hype of Vapors Magazine

Vapors Magazine Daily Hype for the LA opening of I Shoot People @ Tradition on Sat.




Also Vapors Mag feat.Kaz well did a shoot with Kaz a couple months back.

Jun 14, 2009

Tradition interviews I Shoot People


(T-Shirt by Revolution of the Mind)


How did you first get involved with photography?
My pops had an old Nikon camera. I started taking pictures at a young age. I enjoy preservation, the film process, & it just stuck with me.

How long have you been taking pictures?
About 12 years on the serious tip.

What is the concept behind “I Shoot People”?
I Shoot People. Hmm. Straight up. I Shoot Everything. I Shoot People is the force of my rap photography. I grew up with rap music. I Shoot People is my slogan, my new brand from ishooteverything.com
It's what I do mang!!

Where has the show been already, and where is it traveling to in the future?
The I Shoot People Tour is up in San Francisco right now. As of now after we smash it at Tradition its off to Milwaukee and NYC. Couple more cities coming soon.


How do you get the access to the talent that you shoot?
I hunt people down. Grind date all day. Simple and plain. Im hungry as hell homie! Hunt um & Shoot um.

Being up close and personal with so many talented Hip Hop artists I’m sure you have some crazy stories. Are there any specific ones that you would like to share?
BG using my lens cap as an ash tray. LOL. Nuff said.


Who were your favorite artists to shoot and why?
David Banner, Dres, Mos Def, KRSone, so many..
Cause these dudes are real people, real heart. They speak, we listen, but they also listen. You feel me.

What 5 artists that you haven’t had a chance to photograph would be on your wish list to shoot?
2pac
Biggie
Big L
Big Pun
J Dilla


Any last words?
Big up to everyone who shows love for my photography.
Big up Tradition for showing love, Big up to my family and friends. Big up!
I SHOOT TRADITION This Sat the 20th.
Peace

Full Interview with Pics posted at ShopTradition.com
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Jun 13, 2009

Lens Barrel Logo Shirt II

BRAND NEW!
Gold Foil gun logo with Black Foil "I Shoot People" (below barrel lens)
Edition of 100
Anvil lightweight 100% Cotton Black Tee
Sizes: Youth Large, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large
click the Store link to pick one up for $10.
Peace

Jun 12, 2009

Andy Stack - Like A Light

Andy just dropped his second Album. Had the opportunity to shoot his last two Album Covers. Thanks Andy.

2nd Album


1st Album (from a few yrs back)

Hamburger Eyes issue 13 needs a lil more from "your" piggy bank to fuel its birth. show luv.

Jun 10, 2009

Mos and Pres on letterman- Quiet Dog!

Scouting for a new series.

I grabbed a random shot of this young lady while I was working on my new project. "HOSERS" coming Oct 9th @ the Hosers, Guidos, & Shitface opening.

Jun 8, 2009

This Sat = good things

If you missed the "I SHOOT PEOPLE" premier at D-Structure on May 1st you should check out 111 Minnia this sat for some East vs West Hip Hop tunes and a a small one night showcase of my photographs.





After that im heading to Club 6 to support family:
Sabac Red and Revolution of the mind are performing.
Sabac Red "The Ritual" out now and the new "Revolution of the Mind" coming soon. I had the privilege to bless both Album covers.

LONE WOLF release party

The Lone Wolf is...2 friends of mine...Sum and Belief.
very excited to here the new album.
If your in the area - CHECK IT OUT!!!
if not, listen and buy the album here ->
myspace.com/thelonewolfmusic

Couple Pictures from the UAMO festival in Munich.




Wish I could have went.
more pics HERE