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Los Angeles based photographer. Sneaker aficionado. Other people’s lives. A sprinkling of mine. I got my name from ST:TNG, not the cult @film_stagram on insta
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Never under estimate the power of a woman. #kodakportra800

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A color photo of a woman wearing a shirt that says “never underestimate the power of a woman”
June 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Gold man on bike. #kodakportra800

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A color photograph of a man body painted gold with matching gold clothing riding a bike on the street next to a white car
April 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Motion::rest on #aristaeduultra400

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A black and white photo of a man doing pushups on one side of a bench while a woman with a jacket with the hood pulled over her head sits on the other side with her left leg resting on the bench
April 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Like a proper kid. On #aristaeduultra400

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A black and white photo of a kid inside of a car while holding a sign that reads “I am here for my abuelito cabrones!” During an anti-ICE protest in downtown Los Angeles
April 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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We must collectively fight for a better future for everyone. On #aristaeduultra400

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A black and white photo of a woman adorned in traditional Mexican attire with calavera make up, or “sugar skull” makeup, with two young girls on either side with their fists in the air. Both girls holding signs. Girl to the right with a sign reading “Families belong together, not meant to be separated,” and the girl on the right with a sign reading “School is for education, not deportation.”
March 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Roadside memorial in Joshua Tree, Calif. on #kodakultramax400. Working on something…

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A color photograph of a road side memorial in Joshua Tree, Calif.
March 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Abandoned school’s sign in #amboy on #kodakultramax400

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A color photograph of an abandoned school’s sign in Amboy, Calif.
March 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Needing to leave the city again soon and venture out to parts of Southern California I have yet to experience. Abandoned home in #amboy on #kodakultramax400

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A color photograph of an abandoned home next to a leafless and bare tree in Amboy, Calif.
March 14, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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From the first of many anti-ice protests at the birthplace of the city of Los Angeles on #kodaktrix400

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A black & white photo of a person in the front passenger side of a passing car with the windows down and waving a large Mexican flag A black & white photo of a row of anti-ice protestors across the street with the word “here” painted on the surface of the road A black & white photo of anti-ice protestors marching on the street with a “use crosswalk” sign framed to the left of the photo A black & white photo of a woman burning sage surrounded by anti-ice protestors
February 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Going to be difficult to take away the American dream when you’ve been selling the idea to the world. Taken from the first anti-ICE protest at the birthplace of the city of #LosAngeles Placita Olvera on #kodaktrix

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A black and white photo of a woman cradling a child on her chest next to an American flag during a protest against ICE and the deportations following President Trump’s executive orders
February 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Flocks and groups on a particularly overcast day on the pier in #santamonica on #kentmere400

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A black & white photo of a flock of seagulls flying over a group of people at the Santa Monica pier on an overcast day
February 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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I try and find things that I identify with when I’m out shooting #streetphotography and I can definitely identify with/see myself a couple decades down the line carrying flowers for my love. Shot on #kentmere400

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A black and white photo of the back profile of a man waiting at a cross walk while carrying a tote bag on his shoulder and a bouquet of flowers
February 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Quick street portrait of man and best friend on #kentmere400

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Black and white photo of a dog on its hind legs hugging a man on the streets of Los Angeles
January 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Can’t wait for baseball season to start up again and looking forward to another Dodgers World Series run!

Day and night at the ravine on #fomapan400

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A black and white photo of the crowd of fans from the top deck section of Dodger stadium during the day A black and white photo of the crowd of fans from the top deck section of Dodger stadium during the evening A black and white photo of the field from the top deck section of Dodger stadium during the day A black and white photo of the field from the top deck section of Dodger stadium during the evening
January 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Portrait of a bartender on #ilforddelta3200

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A black and white photo of the side profile a bartender wearing a fedora with his arm on the bar
January 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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I’ve committed myself to only shooting b&w film next year. These bricks should last me until at least the first quarter of 2025

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A photo of four bricks of black & white film
December 31, 2024 at 8:08 PM
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Windows in the sky. Venice beach, Calif. #kodakportra400

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A color photo of an apartment building painted as the sky with clouds while set against and contrasted by the natural sky with clouds
December 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
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Someone on my timeline asked what their favorite stock of film to use when shooting portraits and I’ve always enjoyed #fujifilmreala100 when it was around. 120 was the go to. Having said that, whatever is in my camera atm is the best for portraits. #streetportrait years ago

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A color portrait of a black woman with a sign during the first Women’s March in Los Angeles, Calif.
December 18, 2024 at 5:28 AM
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Sarita’s pupuseria. Some of you may know this from Lala Land, but us Angelenos know this as one of the best eats in #dtla

Medium format on #ilfordpanf50
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A black and white photo of patrons eating at Sarita’s Pupuseria
December 14, 2024 at 3:53 AM
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So my last post was my recent use of #iso3200 from. The last time I shot that high was in the mid-2000s when I took a portrait of my sister using available light and #ilforddelta3200

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A black & white portrait of a woman at night in available light
December 6, 2024 at 4:59 AM
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Such a long time since I shot a roll of film higher than iso800 and I wanted to try out #kodakp3200tmax when it was announced years ago but didn’t want to pay the retail price at the time. My friend traded me a roll of P3200 for a roll of Foma and iso3200 sure is grainy, but I love it #believeinfilm
A black & white portrait of a woman whose face is partially lit by window light
December 3, 2024 at 5:41 AM
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Sun worshipper

#venicebeach drum circle
#35mm Ilford Hp5+
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Black and white photo of the back of a man facing the setting sun with both his arms in the air
November 27, 2024 at 9:10 AM
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#streetportrait at the #melrosetradingpost flea market on #mediumformat #kodakultracolor400 #believeinfilm
Fashionably dressed woman holding a paper umbrella at the Fairfax/Melrose trading post flea market
November 20, 2024 at 9:51 PM
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Good Friday #believeinfilm community! A #streetphotography photo I took during a May Day parade in #dtla using #35mm #kodaktrix
A boy on the shoulders of a man during a May Day parade with people in the background waving American flags
November 15, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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One of my favorite #streetphography photos in my archive
Black & white photo of a man on the street looking at his cell phone while holding onto a leashed dog with a muzzle, as dog lurches forward
November 15, 2024 at 6:40 AM