Tony Alvarez, Actor/Humorist, Silverlake, 90029

Sigh. I’m not sure what to make of Tony. How can I explain him? He is a child trapped in a over sized mans body.  I’ve known him for close to 9 years now. He’s gone from the guy who wanted to kick my ass cause I danced with his ex girl friend to one of my closest friends. For all the single ladies, I vouch for this guy. I love him so.

Hosanna Wong, Director, Los Angeles, 90057

So, my friend Hosanna say’s “Hey, can you take my pics, I want to look handsome.” My response was…”that’s already there my friend.”

jacquelinerose.com, silverlake, 90029

My friend, Jacqueline Rose, asked me to shoot photos for her new jewerly line at jacquelinerose.com

I wanted to give it a bit of a new slant, here’s a sample. Kids, ask your parents to view.

Daniel Ahearn, singer and songwriter, Echo Park, 90029

‘I’m thru living in question, dreaming the answers…” That’s a line that strikes hard from Daniel Ahearn’s new song “I will let you go.”

I met Daniel a few years ago and clicked from the moment we started talking. Like two passing ships, we always stop and have good talks. This is a good soul of a man.

6am light. Brooklyn, NYC

When I was 13 years old, I started working in my families grocery store. We would open the gates at 6 a.m, but would leave around 5:30 a.m, which meant, I was waking up at 5 a.m to get ready. We would drive via the BQE into Flatbush from Bay Ridge. I’d be half asleep with my head was resting against the passenger side window, only to wake up ever time my father would hit a pot hole in the road or something. But when you’re awake at the time, you get to see Brooklyn still sleeping. And it can stay with you. 

Lines, Echo Park, LA 90029

there’s a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I’m too tough for him,
I say, stay in there, I’m not going
to let anybody see
you.

Bukowski, Charles

Union Square, NYC

When I’m in New York, I love to walk around. I like to look up and take in the skies, buildings and trees. Why? Not sure, just do.  

There is something about this city that I’ll always know for myself. 

Anna Eliza, Echo Park, LA

Anna is always fun to photograph. This was taken in my old place. Behind her on the wall is a quote from Jim Jarmush. I like that the word “authentic” sticks out. 

Tony, Silverlake, LA

Tony, one of my favorite people, is a coffee genius. Also…the man knows his natural enhancers of the mind. 

Trees. Park Slope, Brooklyn

I was standing on a Garfield and 7th. I just finished having a conversation with my friend Jake. We talked about film, family and life. When he left, I looked up, and the sun just broke through the grey skies.