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Meet Chimpy

Another of my favorite subjects. This is scott and stephanie's dog chimpy. She has an amazing personality.

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Dave Sitek

I took this photo of Dave the other night. We were hanging out on his patio digging the foggy night and taking photos. He went in and got his flute and it was perfect.

what will happen if someone finds out

A special thanks to Sharron and Yuval of the band Pink Noise for the inspiration for a few of the posts from this past week. They were both generous in allowing me to photograph them, And Yuval also led me to the woodsy reservoir area that I have now photographed several times.

They were both recently in L.A. putting the final touches on their next album "what will happen if someone finds out" which Dave Sitek produced. You can sample two songs from the upcoming album here. If you are a fan of the current wave of new york art rockers, I think you will love this.

Abstract Landscape

I find it ironic that I have been in L.A. and have spent a good portion of my time photographing trees.

Jneiro Jarel

Jneiro Jarel aka *Dr. Who Dat?*, a producer/beat-maker from Philly, just moved into the compound out here in the hills of L.A. He'll be working with Dave Sitek and crew on numerous projects. From the collaboration I have heard so far, it is going to be big.

This portrait was taken in Jneiro's barely moved into apartment. I wanted to document him at the beginning of his L.A. journey before things got rolling. Although, I must say, I am excited to see his place once it is all tricked out. Mostly I am really excited to meet his lizards. Check out all things Jneiro here.

Los Angeles River

Define an area as 'safe' and use it as an anchor

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The Wardens Rock

Meet The Wardens! This is a kick-ass duo consisting of MaryEllen DeVaux on vocals, guitars and keys and Shawnté Salabert on percussion and vocals. The bands genesis started in Brooklyn but they have recently relocated to L.A. We shot these publicity photos the other day at the Santa Monica Pier.

The Wardens are in the process of recording their first album which I am very excited to hear. You can hear the first song "Expelled from Heaven" from the upcoming disc here. Jump on the bandwagon now and boast to your friends later that you were on board at the beginning.

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scott's portrait

I have photographed Scott many times now. He is one of my favorite subjects. He is always generous in allowing me to follow my photographic whims. I feel this photo captures an honesty and letting go that I haven't seen before in him. It is my new favorite in a long line of prized images that we have created together.

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dangerous outlaw

I visited the Santa Monica Pier today. I just love it when they have the old video games and pinball machines in the arcades. The graphics are always suburb. These came from a video game called Dangerous Outlaws.

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Mike Watt and Tom Watson kicking out the jams

Bassist Mike Watt of the Minutemen and fIREHOSE and guitarist Tom Watson of Red Krayola and Slovenly jamming at the Santa Monica Art Museum benefit today. This set blew me away.

It was a beautiful day of art, music and friends. The art exhibit featured Raymond Pettibon, Ron English, Kim Gordon, Gibby Haynes and Daniel Johnston. The days music featured Watt, Pettibon, English and others. To see information on the show and preview some of the art click here.