My blog has been silent since I posted some of the images I took while in Mexico City. I am coming to the realization that I had a very strong reaction to my experience there and the direction in which I need to take my work. I have ignored the nay sayers and the doubters for as long as I can when it comes to the future of the photojournalist, and I am realizing this is simply irresponsible of me. I cannot naively push ahead with my eyes shut and my earbuds in. We ARE in trouble and if we do not react quickly and with strong conviction, the future of our industry seems dark indeed. I will NOT simply rant on about how awful things are and add to the overwhelming landfill of negativity that occupies every blog and discussion board I come across, because I do believe there are answers to our plight but I must accept the truths that are now inevitable. I will add to the many who have pleaded already, we MUST work together in order to secure a future for what we all are so deeply passionate about. Please take a moment to read Vincent Laforet's article on the matter and allow it to sink in. There isn't a single original thought there and yet it felt like the first time I had actually listened. I hope you will as well...
Vincent on the state of our industry
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Neza Dump and Los Andres en La Ciudad de Mexico
These images where made at the Neza Dump in Mexico City while I was attending the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop last week. Along with Ed Linsmier, Carl Kiilsgaard, and Will Widmer, and our fixer, Marco, I tried to get access to a very protected, and lawless community that lives and works at this dump site. After three days of making contacts, asking for permission, and filing intent with the government, we were finally allowed into one small section of the site. I spent the afternoon with the Andres family and was invited into their home. I was able to begin building a connection with them over a few Coronas and my broken spanglish. When we returned the following day to begin shooting again, there was a misunderstanding with one of the other photographers, an angry mob of about 35 men, and an unfortunately tense situation that ended our access to the site. Even though this story is far from completed, the experience was worth the time and effort we put in over the past week. I hope that someday I can return and tell the story of a people who are marginalized by society and often overlooked.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Las Calles de Ciudad de México
These images where made on the streets of Mexico City while I was attending the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. It was truly an intense week on so many levels but amazing to be around such talent. Someday I will return to this unique city.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Old One...But Not Forgotten
I made this portrait of a member of the Chinese Olympic Boxing Team waiting backstage before his fight about a month ago but just stumbled upon it again. This man was so intense...he stayed locked in that trance for the half hour I was shooting near him and probably longer.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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