Elizabeth Ferris: Editor / Writer

 

During my recent trip to Virginia, I was able to spend a day in Williamsburg with this lovely person.  We walked around the campus of William & Mary, took some portraits, and had a beer at Chowning's Tavern.  (That Oxford comma is for you, E.)  As the heading says, Elizabeth is a writer and editor, but also teaches a class in Carytown titled "Taking Your Story Deeper: Editing for Creative Nonfiction".  Sound like something you're interested in?  Register here!

Custom Kendama

A Richmond friend of mine, SSengam Niloc, hand-painted this beautiful Kendama.

Here's that smooth mofo now. 

If you're interested in buying a custom set for yourself, get in touch with me at the site's contact page or use the above link to send him a message on Facebook.

A Walk Around Petersburg, VA

 

This week I had the opportunity to walk around Petersburg with model and photographer Sonnie Marie on a beautiful summer day.  We wandered around the Old Towne district and along the river, then had a beer at the new (and recommended) Trapezium Brewery.  A lovely day to spend enjoying the South.

 

The Shepler Wedding - Brownsville, PA

I had the privilege of shooting the Shepler wedding this month, though I'm just now getting the chance to really go through the memory cards and see what I got.  The following images are just a few samples chosen from before the first dances began.

This wedding was photographed under contract with Sensational Images, which owns all copyrights.  (Pricing and reservations available at the link.)

Morgantown's Prince Tribute

Less than two weeks after the death of Prince, the the Artist Collective of West Virginia held a lovely tribute exhibition to honor the pop icon.  Officially titled "Royal Devotion", each of the pieces in the show was created by regional artists and directly inspired by Prince.  A punch bowl full of vokda and a tasty grape concoction ("purple rain") was free to all visitors.  Paintings were purchased, memories of the music legend exchanged.

Here are some photos of some art on display, information about the artists, and a few other snapshots.

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Rachel Greenlee
Rock 'n Roll Love Affair
oil on canvas

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Steve Pavlovic
The Artist
acrylic on canvas

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Miss Jess Poodle
Purple Rain
acrylic on canvas

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Larry Whittington
Prince Effigy
oil on canvas

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John Michael Barone
Above the Minneapolis Sound
acrylic on canvas

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Eric Cain
Untitled
acrylic on canvas

Chestnut Brewing Knows Where I Live.

One of the great things about the South Park neighborhood of Morgantown is Chestnut Brewery.  I live three blocks away and can walk to (or stagger home from) the tap room in less than five minutes. 

Several of the brews made by Chestnut have their own posters with art from Brian Pickens.  Here's the artwork for the South Park Porter:

As it turns out, Mr. Pickens used actual buildings in the neighborhood as models, and the loft office of Kromatic Media is depicted on the left side of the poster.  It seemed unlikely at first, but there's really no mistaking it.
 

Double fireplaces, white columns that turn to brick at the base, two windows on one side of the 2nd level... and that 3rd floor loft that serves as the Kromatic Media office, where I now sit typing this. 

I'm not sure why it's cool to see something you personally identify with appear in art like this, but I am sure what I need to hang on the wall in the kitchen.

Ohio: Exploring the Tanks

Friend and fellow photographer Heidi Shapiro explored these old silos in a rural Ohio town with me.