Dr. Vandana Shiva

I had the pleasure of photographing environmentalist, physicist, and philosopher Dr. Vandana Shiva. Shiva fights to protect the diversity of seed for farmers in India and throughout the world. She has taken on agricultural biotechnology corporation Monsanto for it’s patent of seed.

University of Oregon Junior Point Guard Malcom Armstead at Matthew Knight Arena

He told he doesn't smile for pictures. I got one smile out of him.

Shooting Food

I've had several assignments recently to photograph food. Here are a few of my favorites.

Pulled pork sandwich at Nosh Pit (food cart in Eugene) I also made a multimedia about Nosh Pit for the Oregon Daily Emerald, so take a look here.

Bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers at Hot Mama's Wings

Brandy figs and cherries at King Estate Winery

Chocolate cake at King Estate Winery

Oregon point guard Johnathan Loyd at Matthew Knight Arena

I had the pleasure to photograph Johnathan Loyd for the Oregon Daily Emerald the other day. What a nice guy... and not as intimidating as most basketball players because he's only 5'8".
Read full story at the Oregon Daily Emerald website

Portraits at King Estate Winery

My boss at King Estate sent me around to shoot some environmental portraits of staff today. I had fun with some reflections.

Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade

I shot Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade on Saturday. Here are some of my favorites.

Also, read the complete story here and see the video by Scott Zoltan here

Bryan Moore and Shirley Valentine cheer on participants Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning from the deck of Rennie's Landing. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

"On the Rocks" and UO Admissions during Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

Nadine Grudzien and Kim Foxx march in support of Moss Street Child Care during Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

Supporters of SLUG Queen at Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

Members of McCornack Elementary School Unicycle Club ride during Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

"Puddles" gets a ride during Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

Young parade-goers cheer on the Ducks football team during Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

Hundreds gather at the Prk Blocks in downtown Eugene after Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

"On the Rocks" performs in front of the crowd after Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

The Ducks football team and Chip Kelly continue the celebration onstage after Eugene's "Celebrating Champions" parade, Saturday morning. The parade started at 10 a.m. at 13th and Kincaid St., making it's way to the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene where the celebration continued with performances from the UO gospel choir and "On the Rocks" before the football team and Chip Kelly took the stage for the final speech.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day March in Springfield Oregon

Read the story and see another picture here