When we did this shoot, we were standing in about half a foot of rising tide.  My father used to say, "If you’re not willing to risk your equipment, you’re not willing to use your equipment."

Dying light is second only to first light in my book. Also, it was mad cold and I didn’t want my model to freeze.

I think I can't stay away from the beach because it's in my blood.  When I'm there I feel home.  

We are the generation that will lead this country into the future. We will determine how we engage in dialouge with our country.

Deer Island isn't really an island.  It's more like a rocky peninsula sticking out into the harbor.

This is probably one of my oldest really good shots.

I enjoy working with people who are down for the crazy stuff. Always kinda’ wonder if that’s going to ever change.

Some women just look like they were born to reign.

I envy people who feel comfortable with who they are.

I was at a thrift shop when I saw a bunch of brass chains.  I picked them up and thought, "Gold chains are still just chains."

I'll have to experiment more with Gold Leafing at some point.  My model here was a good sport.

Shooting with the rising sun is unique experience.  Trying to adjust to the changing conditions and not getting distracted.

It was a dreary day for this shoot but my model seemed pretty serene.

Shooting and shooting.  

It was late and I was very tired.  I think I was running on nothing but Red Bull and beef jerky.  These two did a good job holding up though.

Little Red Riding Hood don't need no hunter.

When one of the blackhawk crew members walked up to me and said, "Hey, PAO, do you and your folks wanna go up in the bird?" I had to as calmly as possible say, "Yes, that'd be cool."