Introducing...The Good Look..

Photo artist interview #16 - Ken Goto

• In 1 word, what do you shoot?

life

• What’s your weapon of choice?

It changes

• Stomping grounds?

Anywhere I may be, based in sf though

• Why do you take pictures?

i like what I do and I need rice money.

• Sleep, Eat, Sleepwalk while eating?

Eat then sleep

• B&W or Color?

both

• Film or Digital?

both

• Studio or Location?

Both

• Carl or Meatwad?

Huh?

• What is your most treasured possession?

My fam and my ninjas

• Favorite book?

Books with no words

• Photographers that inspire you?

Anyone with originality

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

Get it while you can

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

Russian mail bride

• Any future projects or travels?

World domination

• Where can we see more of your work?

Eyescream mag from japan, just had 50pages spread and a cov. Go to Japanese book store if you have time. And kengotophoto.com it’s 4yrs old so check back on it in 3 months…

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

bye


Photo courtesy of the artist "Ken Goto"

Thank you

T2

Just wrapped a shoot with Kaz Well, flicks coming soon.

Hamburger Eyes showing me love on the fecal face photo of the day. thanks guys!

Update on my boy Malkovich.......
Download his BANKRUPTCY EP
for FREE.

& Check the new video "IRAN SO FAR AWAY" -->



Peace

Stopped by Tape Vault recording studies today, was digging around the vault and found this hidden Gem. check the blue ink, guess who?.. from the cam fone.
peace
t2

Back at the Ranch this past weekend doing some work. messing with some effects.

Congrats to Dujeous!

Photo artist interview #15 - Ando

In 1 word, what do you shoot?

Moments.

What’s your weapon of choice?

Canon.

Stomping grounds?

San Francisco, and anywhere else I can go.

Why do you take pictures?

Because I get inspired to by the people around me, and my surroundings.

Sleep, Eat, Sleepwalk while eating?

All of the above, I have major sleep issues.

B&W or Color?

Both, but currently color.

Film or Digital?

Both, but currently digi.

Studio or Location?

Location for sure.

Carl or Meatwad?

?

What is your most treasured possession?

My life.

Favorite book?

Dopefiend. By Donald Goines

Photographers that inspire you?

Joe Brook, Dylan Maddux, Ken Goto, Massan Fluker, Gabe Morford, Denis Mcgrath, Ted Pushinsky, Oliver Fader, Aaron Meza(videographer), Grant Brittan, Mark Whitely, Tobin Yelland, Bryce Kanights, Ben Colen, Rip Zinger, and a whole lot of others.

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

You'll be glad that you have some pictures later. Even if its a point and shoot digi, or a disposable 35, shoot everything.

What’s the story behind the photo below?

This is one of my best friends, we were in the pit the skater of the year rancid show and it got a little crazy.

Any future projects or travels?

I have some pics in a FTC photo book featuring pics from Ted Pushinsky, Joe Brook, Ken Goto, D maddux, Massan Fluker, Grant Brittian and some others so I am excited about that, I am also shooting for lowcard magazine, and ollie japan on occassion.

Where can we see more of your work?

Lowcard-magazine,
slapmagazine.com,
ftcsf.com,
westeredition.tv,
Ollie-magazine,
sewerskidz.com.....

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

Thanks




Photo courtesy of the artist "Ando"

Thank you

T2

INDIEGUY ep1 -
Taking advice from yourself,
reviewing the Peek,
why to shop indie,
and photographer T2.
episode 1
thanks to Rai-mon and LEGEND Mag for the video interview.
PEACE.

The dog sled photo from my Juneau mini series got selected for "photo of the day" @ PDN Magazine

I just got word I will be a part of the UAMO Festival - 2009 "PERFORATION"
23.04.2009 - 26.04.2009 / Kunstarkaden Muenchen (Munich, Germany)

The flyer is complete. Save the date. May 1st @ D-Structure. My first solo photo show in San Francisco & The first peek at at my hip hop catalogue. Thanks to all the great musicians I've had the opportunity to document over the past years.
I Shoot Hip Hop!

My boy Sum and the Milky Way - LIVE


The Milky Way - Debut Performance, Pt 2 ("Run" & "King Kong in a Suit") from Sum Patten on Vimeo.

Tears from STASH mag issue 07

Richie Cunning live @ 330 Ritch

Photo artist interview #14 - Amanda Lopez

• In 1 word, what do you shoot?

- People

• What’s your weapon of choice?

- Depends on the situation. Sometimes a Canon A-E1, other times a 4x5 but lately my primary camera is a Contax T3. I’m in love with this camera.

• Stomping grounds?

– Sacramento and the Bay.

• Why do you take pictures?

– I take pictures because it brings me infinite amounts of joy.

• Sleep, Eat, Sleepwalk while eating?

- I love to eat. I don’t sleep much.

• B&W or Color?

-Black and White

• Film or Digital?

-Film

• Studio or Location?

-Location

• Carl or Meatwad?

-George Lopez

• What is your most treasured possession?

-My contax

• Favorite book?

-Any photo book I can get my hands on.

• Photographers that inspire you?

-Sooo many. Of course, Estevan Oriol. Also, Livia Corona, Jonathan Mannion, Shane Nash, Norma Cordova and the whole Dandelionblack crew, Austin McManus, Dylan Maddux, Malick Sidibe, David Luraschi, Suzette Lee. The list could go on forever, truly.

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

-Develop your style and keep shooting.

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

-Cruising in Cali with the King of Cadillacs.

• Any future projects or travels?

-If I told you I would have to kill you.

• Where can we see more of your work?

-On my blog amandalopezphoto.blogspot.com or my website amandalopezphoto.com

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

- Whoa.




Photo courtesy of the artist "Amanda Lopez"


If your in LA Sat the 28th check out Amanda's Opening:



Thank You

T2

The Sea Lion Whisperer,
shot from the sony fone

Eudai - Dragons of Edin - Is now officially married!!! had to snap a couple on the wedding day. can't help myself.
Congratulations to my Friends Ayu & Eudai

Session 4 with Scott LaRockwell

at work on the canoe panorama

Did a 360 Panorama job for Field Architecture @ Mayacamas Ranch this weekend in Calistoga.




This Second pano was shot via Canoe in the center of hidden lake, Thanks to jess From Field Architecture for keeping me steady

Lady Kat killed me this weekend with gigantic stuffed peppers. I was like a dog, I couldn't stop eating....

Photo artist interview #13 - Matthew Reamer

• In 1 word, what do you shoot?

Oneness

• What’s your weapon of choice?

I’ve been using my Mamiya 7 a lot lately, after shooting Hasselblad for a long time. It was hard to adjust to the rangefinder and 6x7 format, but I’m getting used to it and it’s nice to not have to carry around a light meter.

• Stomping grounds?

41510, 410

• Why do you take pictures?

I used to be driven by a desire to create awareness and somehow make the world a better place through photography, but never quite got into the kind of work that I felt was really important. I’m still interested in that but now I shoot for way less noble reasons as well. I love the situations that a camera can get you into, the people you meet, the resulting stories. It’s kind of a pass to anywhere, or at least makes you feel like you have a reason to be there. Also, fun, art, money, boobs.

• Sleep, Eat, Sleepwalk while eating?

Sleat

• B&W or Color?

Depends

• Film or Digital?

Film, until I scan it and make it digital.

• Studio or Location?

Low Kay Shun

• Carl or Meatwad?

Hardest Question Ever

• What is your most treasured possession?

Negs.

• Favorite book?

Are you making a Facebook profile for me? I dunno, Catch 22?

• Photographers that inspire you?

Gordon Parks is my favorite dude ever. Also Nactwey, Jonas Bendiksen, Mary Ellen Mark, plenty of others.

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

I don’t know that I’m qualified to be giving such advice yet, but I guess I’d encourage people to take risks and don’t be scurred. Grab your proverbial balls and jump in.

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

I was on an assisting gig in Sierra City, in the foothills. We met this dude outside the bar and he was just hella cool, a gold prospector. I took a few flicks of him outside the bar, nothing too exiting. On the way out of town, some guys told us where to find his claim, so we went down there to check him out. He showed us around and explained how they dredge for gold in the river. The Beringer he is for protection from bears.

• Any future projects or travels?

Some of my Scraper Bike shots are currently in an exhibit at the Oakland airport. I’m just starting to scan an ongoing project that focuses on some very specific discarded items. No travel plans currently, but I’m definitely getting the itch.

• Where can we see more of your work?

www.matthewreamer.com

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

Wait!


Photo courtesy of the artist "Matthew Reamer"

Thank You

T2

another night mission

Portrait of Slaine & Sabac



Shot La Coka Nostra last week in Petaluma.