Celebrations Archives - Page 9 of 10

Who Says You Can’t Go Back

Three years ago I spent an afternoon with students from AC Davis High School in Yakima, Washington. It was a good day, with great kids and we made a lot of great photographs together. I returned last week, to work with a new group of aspiring college bound students. And the school too had been renovated as well. There was…

April 30, 2015architecture, Celebrations, Portraits, Travels

Celebrations Odds and Ends Portraits Travels

Because Sometimes it’s Nice to Get a Pat on the Back

Hi Mel, Thanks so much for your speedy reply, and for permission to use these awesome photos! I especially liked the one in the library with the "sun" glasses. :-) With regard to our school program, we have started a new nonprofit foundation (UnityWorks) and recently launched a pilot program in Yakima, starting with 4 schools - including Davis High.…

February 20, 2015Celebrations, Odds and Ends, Portraits, Travels

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Mel’s World

My little studio in 360. A place where I strive to keep the creative juices flowing.

December 1, 2014architecture, Celebrations, Odds and Ends

Celebrations Floral Gardens Landscapes Seattle

David’s Garden

I had the pleasure of hanging out with a good friend of mine and photo guru, David E. Perry yesterday morning. He is a master gardener and makes brilliant photographs to boot. And the frittata was pretty kicking as well. It was nice to exchange ideas and talk about the visual medium for which we share a common passion. It was a…

August 17, 2014Celebrations, Floral, Gardens, Landscapes, Seattle

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Then You Remember Why it Came to an End

Just saying hello, Seems like forever since we chatted. Everything ok in you world? Lavelle asked me about processing some photos and said they were working with a different designer. That you had things to take care of. Is everything ok? I hope so. We last chatted around the time of your sister’s death and I hope the sadness…

July 29, 2014architecture, Celebrations, Odds and Ends, Roma, Travels

Celebrations Odds and Ends Travels

Fishing With Walter

Hey man, I have had a moderately busy summer myself. Despite my broken finger, which is healing nicely actually, I have been doing a bunch of print making. A dealer in DC sold a huge (30x72” image size) print to a client there. An old one too, black and white film image made with the Widelux camera. It was cool…

July 27, 2014Celebrations, Odds and Ends, Travels

Celebrations Spain Travels

Fundación Valparaíso

Mel In Spain, summer 1994 20 years ago today I step off a plane in Madrid in a jet lagged stupor. I had never traveled abroad and it was all so foreign to me. And to think it almost didn't happen. In 1993, the then directors of Fundación Valparaíso were visiting their son who lived in Seattle at the time. To…

June 16, 2014Celebrations, Spain, Travels

Celebrations Odds and Ends

Space Cruise

Richard,I guess news travels fast. It would be great to see you if you can make it. I plan to wear my Widelux around my neck as a bit of a homage to John. I can’t recall when I last saw John, but it was after I had closed my darkroom in 2006 and before I handed off my 2nd…

June 14, 2014Celebrations, Odds and Ends

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Make More Pictures

Tomorrow, February 1st marks the 30 anniversary of my arrival in Seattle. It has always been an important anniversary for me. Though thinking back that far is kind of scary and makes me wonder why I did it and for that matter how did I get here? I walked out to get the morning papers and paused in the mist…

January 31, 2014architecture, Celebrations, Odds and Ends

Celebrations Paris

To be in Paris

Any plans for New Year’s eve? Carter is making a gumbo, and maybe my artist friend will come for dinner...or not...he can be vague and flakey at times. In fairness, though, he runs a gallery and has an opening on Thursday that I am expected to attend. So he may be rather busy. Plus he doesn’t have a car these…

December 30, 2013Celebrations, Paris