The Now...

2009-09-26T21:10:00.001-07:00

Team OptiMiStic!

During a shoot for iwalkbecause.org I had the privilege of spending three days with 7 incredible women who walked 50 miles for a great cause--the National Multiple Sclerosis Challenge Walk. The most amazing part is that 5 of these women have MS, but you would never know it by their spirit, attitude and energy! The women welcomed our crew and cameras into their world and shared with us an experience beyond words. In the end, in spite of the blisters and lost toe nails we all left with memories (and friends) we will never forget.

Eye Witness

2009-05-29T14:19:00.001-07:00

I've always been amazed at the complexity and beauty of the iris. Even with all of the "eye contact" we make we really don't see all of the beauty including color, pattern and structure of the eye unless we get a little help from some magnification.

Throwin' some dirt.

2008-11-14T19:01:00.001-08:00

I hooked up with former Motocross racer "Pistol" Pete Riggs as he got reacquainted with the track after a bad accident and some time off. It doesn't seem he has missed a step.

Stay focused on the target.

2008-11-13T22:29:00.001-08:00

Follow your dreams!

2008-11-13T22:22:00.001-08:00

It's hard to be a trend setting fashion plate!

2008-11-13T22:06:00.000-08:00

Time with Ty

2008-07-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

Check out the August issue of Ty Pennington AT HOME to see Joe's shots of Ty during the Mia Hamm Celebrity Soccer Game. The game was played to benefit bone marrow transplant patients and Ty made an outstanding showing both scoring and donating. It was a pleasure to spend the day with Ty as he was quite the athlete and very gracious with his time.

Never "Two" young...

2008-06-14T07:05:00.001-07:00

Blaine Morgan, California State Champion Lifeguard and his "not yet two" year old son Kailer having a great time in the waves off of San Onofre beach.

Guarding Life!

2008-06-14T06:58:00.000-07:00

A little fun with the lifeguards down at San Onofre getting loose with their 300lb Dory!

Torrey Pines

2008-04-18T11:57:00.000-07:00

The rest of my Zen Scenics...

Last of Spring

2008-04-18T11:54:00.000-07:00

When a client called asking for "Zen Scenics" for a trade show booth, I took the opportunity to document the last bloom of our amazing wildflower season...now back to "hard hitting action" before I get a reputation as some sort of pansy!

Different views...

2008-04-18T11:45:00.000-07:00

I hadn't shot from a pier in quite some time and this trip down to Oceanside did not dissapoint. Chuck Patterson of course added lots of "color" to a scene that exemplifies Southern Cal! Chuck's website is almost complete, and of course I will post a link to it here!

Not a drop out of place!

2008-04-18T11:36:00.000-07:00

TJ Saeman taking his new Hobie out for a paddle. Gorgeous morning with great swell, perfect wind and exquisite light!

Spring in Joshua Tree

2008-03-24T16:45:00.000-07:00

A quick dash to Joshua Tree yielded a perfect day, one of the last before the summer heat soars!

Young Aspiring Athlete

2008-03-24T16:22:00.000-07:00

Enjoyed working on a project with young and talented surfer Kameron Brown. We scored an incredible week of surf, followed by a fresh blanket of snow in the local mountains! Kameron is a talented athlete and has an awesome attitude--He shreds!

Good Print

2008-03-11T16:47:00.001-07:00

I've been using Epson printers for about 10 years and now they are using my work. This campaign will run in Europe and US for the next few months. Nice print eh?!

Spring Colors!

2008-03-02T22:22:00.000-08:00

After the rainy winter we've experienced in Southern Cal the Wildflowers have blossomed like I have not seen in years! A little walk with the young ones and a 50mm lens yielded these timeless moments.

Heating Up!

2008-02-01T13:47:00.000-08:00

"Last Iceberg"

"Small Craft Advisory"

"Too Little"

I just made a submission of my "global warming" series to the PDN (Photo District News) contest annual. This personal project was meant to illustrate the bleak future that global warming could bring.

Water Rules.

2008-01-29T22:50:00.001-08:00

Some of my favorite shots of my wife and I enjoying the best of Southern California, the water!

Stay the course

2008-01-29T22:17:00.000-08:00

I took this shot a few years ago at Hollister Ranch when I was testing out my first digital camera, a Canon 1Ds. Although cliche, it has always made me think: "Have I made the 'right' choice on all those path decisions?"

Insights

2008-01-29T16:47:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I had the wonderful opportunity to shoot Pamela Blasco's art (oil and watercolor paintings) and portraits of her for her website and promotion. Not at all an "ordinary" shoot for me but quite interesting and motivating to enjoy another artists work as she gave me insights into the inspiration behind her different pieces.