Portrait Photography Series #3 (Ko)

TV on the Radio

I went to go see TV on the Radio last night at the Glass House in Pomona. It was opening night of two months of touring for the band. It was a fun night with a 3 piece horn section backing them and Katrina Ford of Celebration singing along. Catch them in a city near you. You can find the tour schedule here. They will also be performing on Jay Leno this Friday. Tune in.

Sierra

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.

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.

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.

Ainjoy

I took this portrait of Ainjoy last night. I was next door at Dave's house and they were laying down some horn tracks for a recording they have been working on. They had miked the upstairs bedroom and I just really loved the way it looked. Seeing Ainjoy in there with that enormous baritone sax really made my night.

Saul Williams

Saul was one of the first people I met out in L.A. His energy and creative spirit really knock me out. I don't think it would be a stretch for me to say that he is one of the main reasons I wanted to live in L.A. Saul is an amazing poet, actor and musician. You can check out all things Saul here.

I took this photo at a time when we were both transitioning to new situations. I think it captures the feelings we were both sharing at that moment.

sarA lov

During a recent sunny Los Angeles afternoon, singer-songwriter sarA Lov allowed me into her world, and demonstrated an emotional range that mirrors her range as a performer. For this I am indebted. Not to mention, she also made me a killer lunch.

We used the simple setting of her wonderfully decorated apartment as our backdrop. I really enjoy photographing people in their homes. It provides a level of personal insight into the portrait. As a side note, sarA has a really dynamite art collection. Some of which you can see above.

You can check out all things sarA here. Also look for her upcoming full length cd release: "Seasoned Eyes Were Beaming" dropping next month. I can attest to the beauty of this music.