Melanie / St. Paul, MN / Film Portrait Session

Here's a collection of photographs made with my friend Melanie. We just chilled and had coffee and great conversation in-between making some rad portraits together. Everything took place in her small, but perfect apartment. I know, for most people, its hard being photographed. Any time I'm in front of someones camera I remind myself that my openness, honesty and trust is whats needed to make great portraits. But, thats hard. It's easier to shut ourselves in. It's easier to let insecurity rule and totally stifle creativity. I'm so thankful for Melanie and everyone who lets me and my camera(s) into their world. It's no small thing. Really. It's somewhat heroic. So, lets create something together.    

Camera's : Polaroid 180 / Polaroid SX-70 / Pentax 645 / Mamiya 7II / Holga

Film : Kodak Portra 400 + 800 / Illford HP5+ / Fuji 3000b Instant / Impossible Project b/w 2.0

b/w film developed and scanned at home / color film developed and scanned at Indie Film Lab

Instant Film

Recently, I cleaned up my office and found a box of instant prints. There is just SO much stuff that doesn't make it on the blog or Facebook or Instagram. So, thought I'd spend a couple hours scanning (dust is my new enemy) some of these moments I've recently captured with polaroid cameras and instant film! 

Hard to believe these last two photos were taken over a year ago. Our youngest son, James, was born at the MN Birth Center and that's my wife (in labor) in the bathtub and holding James at home less than 15 hrs later. Still blows my mind. Thanks for the support everyone! 

Creed Interactive / St. Paul, MN Corporate Photography

Last Fall I had a sweet opportunity to observe and photograph a local business and its team members. This was the first time I've ventured into the corporate world with photography and I had a blast. Creed Interactive wanted a fresh look for their website and promotional materials. This was a pretty laid back, documentary style shoot in addition to new head shots. I decided to bring my polaroid and give all the team members individual photos of themselves on the spot. I  loved the actual space, which was thoughtfully designed and seemed like a great and inspiring work environment, complete with great views of the city, a company dog, wood walls and raccoon pillow. I would totally take on this sort of shoot again.