The World in Focus Blog
What image comes to mind when you think of Colorado Springs? For many it’s Pikes Peak. For others it’s a religious mecca of sorts. But the reality is far greater and more strikingly honest than any stereotype that comes to mind. Below is a series of photos that I put together, along with Pulitzer-Prize winning photojournalist Michael Ciaglo, about how one downtown church in Colorado Springs is working to reach out to people of all sorts in this place we call home.
One of the best things about this job is getting assignments that take me to new places to shoot new things. That is what Great Outdoors Colorado did for me in the absolutely stunning summer months of Colorado this year. Two shoots stick out, the first of which was a trip to Durango to see how GOCO has enabled a greater expanse of land to be used for hiking, running, and…for the world famous mountain biking in Horse Gulch, Durango’s crown jewel of recreation areas. So with my gear pack on my back, under sunny skies I rode up into the hills above Durango to shoot people riding these famous trails in one of the best parts of our entire state. What a shoot!
The above photograph has become the new “face” of GOCO, serving as the cover to their 2014 annual report and many other use.
Oh, the second shoot? I’m saving that for a later post, so check back soon!
…It’s time for graduation and Mollie.
I have a whole slew of nieces and nephews and the last few years I have shot some senior high school photos and graduation ceremonies for the ones graduating. This year I shot Sam Sheridan (coming soon) and Mollie Danel. Here is my fantastic niece, Mollie:
Everyone wants to know. What is in my camera bag? I get that a lot. Well, here it is, thanks to the marvelous folks at ShotKit.
In February I was on assignment with Mercy Corps in Niger (incidentally, you might recall my going to Central Africa Republic with them the summer before last. C.A.R. has been pretty hot and, sadly, in the news again). At any rate, Niger was an awesome trip and afforded me the chance to not only shoot some really great stuff for Mercy Corps but also to be impressed yet again by their work in the field. Nicely done Mercy Corps!
To see more images from this amazing shoot, check out this little slideshow:
