• In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?
what’s around.
• What’s your weapon of choice?
rollei 6008 and 220 color neg film
• Where is your favorite place on earth?
behind a camera in a new country, and preferably with hot and muggy weather.
• What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography were dead?
cia agent or crime scene investigator
• What do you favor:
B&W or Color? color.
Film or Digital? film!
Studio or Location? location.
Night or Day? day, but starting to dabble in night.
Portrait or Landscape? almost always landscape.
Spike Lee or Spike Jonze? spike jonze
Dave Chappelle or David LaChapelle? dave chappelle
• What is your most treasured possession?
old photographs and albums of my family.
• Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?
i’m kind of a movie addict, so there are so many, but a some of my tops are… jaws, true romance, che, into the wild, american splendor, and what’s eating gilbert grape.
• Photographer/s that inspire you?
i think i get more inspired with what’s around me, what i see. but i do enjoy the work of william eggleston and joel sternfeld.
• Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?
be a doctor.
• What’s the story behind the photo below?
while walking around the outskirts of havana, cuba we came across this old sports arena. after passing by a sleeping guard and then talking our way passed a couple more we made our way inside to find a group of local basketball players practicing. there was no power on, but the natural light was just enough for everyone to see.
• Any future projects or travels?
have a couple group shows coming up here in San Francisco and a visit to my dad in the fla keys next month.
• Where can we see more of your work?
you can see more at my site http://4blankwalls.com
• In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?
goodbye.
Photo courtesy of the artist "Ashley Suzanne Taylor"
Thank you
T2
