Mobile, Alabama—Ad agency Red Square hired CDP to capture some of the action at one of the country’s busiest ports. For me, it was an assignment from heaven. Sure, it was hot with 1000% humidity, but there were compelling images around every corner. Although we only had a couple days to shoot, the layouts called for photo collages, so the agency told us, “Just go out and shoot what you see.” This involved riding in a monster crane, climbing aboard a 700-foot cargo ship, and cruising in a working locomotive. Can you say kid in the proverbial candy store?

 

 

In response to calls for more people pictures, I’m announcing a new website called FACES. The site will feature some of my most recent portraiture work (though I’m not wild about the word “portrait” which sounds so stiff and formal!) Photographing people is more like directing than simply aiming a camera. The challenge is drawing out what makes the person interesting, and allowing it to be revealed on his or her face. They may be 8 years old or 80, but one thing is for sure – no two are ever alike. http://www.cdphoto.com/FACES  

A few days ago I got an opportunity to photograph one of the contenders for America’s highest office. Barack Obama came to Wilmington’s UNCW campus for what was billed as his largest-ever town hall meeting. Over 6,000 people turned out to see the man and hear his plan for our country. The room was electric. CNN just projected him to win this state in the hotly contested race against Mrs. Clinton. And while I’m not officially endorsing anyone here, it certainly would be nice for some change.

Matt Blair, singer and songwriter has decided to come back home to Wilmington and we’re thrilled. Matt took a leap of faith and moved to Nashville to follow his dream of making music for a living. Now he and his family have decided that our little beach town is where they belong and we welcome them back with open arms. I was honored to be asked to shoot his album cover entitled “Letting Go”. I still remember the looks on their faces when I suggested having him toss an acoustical guitar into the ocean. Hopefully Matt will be playing at more of our services at PC3 as well at other venues around town.
You can find his inspirational music on iTunes and look for his new album later this year.