I don't think it shows that much
in my more formal work, but one of my strongest influences is the great
french photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson, he of the 'decisive moment'
and the gift for finding the most remarkable compositions in the
unchoreographed activities of people doing the things that people do.
I enjoy attending and being involved in events that bring people
together, especially if they attract colorful, interesting and
uninhibited people--among the audiences as well as the performers.
The Seattle Erotic Art Festival, Washington Mr. and Ms. leather
titles, Northwest Leather Sir, Cirque du Noc, Burning Hearts
Burlesque shows, and the wonderfully camera-friendly 'alternative'
social events like Moonday, Confessional, and Antenna of Strange as
well as many others, are my meat and potatoes.
I'm fortunate to live in and have access to such visually
rich and fascinating communities as those that can be found here in the
Northwest.
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