The preconceptions of my invite had been far from the actual results. Seeing as the venue is setup for more intimate environments and look to hold 20+ crowds on Wednesday night shows. I was pleased to see Channy Leaneaghs following centered at a place packed with friends, fellow photographers, journalist and local musicians. Toby Thomas Churchill was welcomed by playing with Leaneaghs backing band and welcomed this Duluth musician perfectly. I believe the new Polica album is a highly anticipated release this year and any chance to see Channy live is well worth it. I hope to do some photo work with these guys in the studio process for her solo album, but until then enjoy these couple photos I had snapped.
December 30, 2011
Channy Leaneagh + Toby Thomas Churchill
December 20, 2011
Sconnie Wedding
Here are some photos from a wedding I shot in august. Out in the back woods of Wisconsin, this family made me feel extra welcome. I had such a blast doing photography for Bill and Jackie. During the wedding day it was overcast but we made the best of it and kept our smiles. I love you guys and hope all is well.
December 19, 2011
DOSH + Late Duster + Mike Lewis
after not playing for over 6 years, the original members of Late Duster assemble for one night at the Cedar Cultural center. The band had asked me to shoot some photos for this special event. Brian Olson had been flown out from his current city in San Francisco and has been excited to play this show for quite sometime. As I arrived, Brian and Mike had been unloading their equipment. I patiently awaited as the chairs had been slowly filling up. It had been a couple months since the last Dosh show and with my first experience with Mike Lewis joining, it was worth the wait. Since my time in the twin cities this past year, the music scene seems to keep me on my toes with all the collaborations with all these great artists. I feel apart of the community the more I reside in the cities. The respect for these musicians is more then what I could write, so here are some shots from the night. 
December 11, 2011
Philip Carlton + Blatant Abuse of Artistic Liscense
With the cold weather barring down on my ability to stay outside, art shows are where I find my shelter from the potential hypothermia. Today I had the pleasure of freeloading my visual spirit at Philip Carltons studio in west Saint Paul. What really caught my attention was the ninja turtle iconic portrayals from my childhood. Cartlons speculation of our generation in that buying art on bigger scale might have to result in smaller prints which I am fully down to spend some cash on. Maybe in my financial prime I could see myself buying an original. Anyways, Philip will be anticipating a gallery showing in January. More info. below:
Blatant Abuse of Artistic License
New Paintings by Philip Carlton
Friday, Jan. 6th 7-11pm
Echo Arts
275 East 4th street,
suite b200,
Saint Paul, MN 55101
http://www.pacarlton.com
December 10, 2011
Wak Lyf + Tennis Hoodman + Kitty Cat Klub
I got a chance to do some photos for the guys at Wak Lyf.
Check out their tumblr page for more photos.
December 2, 2011
Eric Arakawa
I love seeing videos like this. Makes me miss living in Waialua. The north shore community survives on individuals like this. Eric puts his heart and soul into all these boards and helps out future board shapers. I love this addition to the PROFESSIONal series. Enjoy all you surf bums.
December 2, 2011
Minneapolis before the cold sets in
I shot this in downtown Minneapolis the other day. During the winter it seems to create massive amounts of
dramatic light. which makes it easier to shoot photos. Enjoy. I’ll have more stuff posted.
