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These are scary and amazing times we are living in

These are scary and amazing times we are living in. The power of protest has brought us into so many conversations that people would have thought to be insane a year ago. I feel like the world is on the cusp of another revolution and it feels amazing.
Two things. First, this EP cover I had the amazing chance to shoot for @deathvalleygirls is out today. To get to shoot an EP Vicover for a Daniel Johnston song done by Death Valley Girls. I dont know what to say. It doesn’t get much better than that. Thanks to all these just lovely people. Thanks @suicidesqueeze . RIP Daniel Johnston. Up on @floodmagazine and out today.

DVG released a round of signed copies and donated the money to NAACP. If you feel so inclined you may also look into donating money to @innocenceproject, @austinjusticecoalition or your local group/charity helping people out in this time. Comment below if you know of more.
Second, I'm doing a couple of photo series called Projected Revolution and Oklahoma Prison Portraits, or something of that nature. Feel free to comment or message me if you've been moved by or participated in the protests. It doesn't matter what city you are in. Feel free to comment or tag people if you've had any experience in the prison system and have any interest in telling your story. Again, I'm in Oklahoma right now but it doesn't matter what city or state you are in.
Wear a mask. Be safe. I'm proud of everyone out there fighting ✊🏻

A few years ago I saw a video called “I saw a Ti

A few years ago I saw a video called “I saw a Tiger” You’ll know what I’m talking about soon enough. And I found out the guy in them was from Oklahoma. And he sold Tigers to Shaq. And then a LOT of other things happened.
I dipped my toe, but I never got all the way into documentary film making. However, I always said if I did, this is the thing I would want to make a documentary about. Well, someone did it and a couple days ago it finally came to Netflix

I’ll say this as one of these rare breeds that just doesn’t like true crime TV shows. The new documentary series Tiger King about Joe Exotic is something special.

Photos taken early 2018 in Downtown Norman.

Penny P from @iamlabrys and @bronchoworldwide at t

Penny P from @iamlabrys and @bronchoworldwide at the @theparamountroom
I had so, so many favorite, but I spose I’ll keep it to 10 to remain elusive.
Portland ~ I’ll be at your door tomorrow morn until the 10th. Let’s shoot!
Norman, OK ~ I’ve got an art show with @nongrataperformance tomorrow. Hit me up for tickets. It’s one of the most amazing unique things I’ve ever seen and I’ve got three prints hanging.
Las Vegas ~ I’ll be there the 15th-18th same rules apply.
#pennypics #broncho #portland #paramountroomokc #labrysband #doinit #funtimes #hulkrogan

Hey y’all it’s them @bronchoworldwide bubbies

Hey y’all it’s them @bronchoworldwide bubbies playing to about 26,000 people at @scissortailpark

From the archives. A few pics I shot one night whe

From the archives. A few pics I shot one night when I was downtown in Austin doing @angelolsenmusic & @hand.habits for @blareca Magazine at the Paramount Theatre.
I typically try to let pictures speak for themselves, but sometimes it hits you when you're out. Mostly shooting alone. Every person has a different story. The artist, the fans, the people who can't go inside. I don't think people's political beliefs always matter as much as their will to move in the right direction. Don't ever let your party paint you into a corner or stunt your ability to discern information. No matter what you think, I think you can acknowledge this country has a ways to go.

Surprise trip to Austin. Shooting @pearlearlmusic

Surprise trip to Austin. Shooting @pearlearlmusic at @hotelvegastexas tomorrow. Hire me for Saturday! Or I’ll just drink bloody Mary’s and go swimming. Whatever.
Pics from @therealsurfbort at @babysallright
#ineedworkfool

I caught the 20th Annual Okie Noodling Festival a

I caught the 20th Annual Okie Noodling Festival a bit back
So, I’ve been thinking about slowly comprising a photo book of Oklahoma eccentricities and oddities. I’ve got the Apache Rattlesnake festival, Arm Wrestling Pro Am, Thunder Valley Race Track, I wanna hit the Blue Whale of Catoosa and some other things. What should I see next?? Heeeelp

Proud as I can be. So, last month the good ol bois

Proud as I can be. So, last month the good ol bois of Des Rocs were gracious enough to have me on tour. They just got asked to take stage with @therollingstones 😱😱😱. Too wild.
Here a mini Texas tour recap video I did with them last month. Heads up Philadelphia. Rolling Stones + @iamdesrocs. July 23rd

Earned his stripes #bw

Earned his stripes #bw

I like to shoot anywhere that may be misunderstood

I like to shoot anywhere that may be misunderstood. Las Vegas is a great example.
I think most people think of it as either some kind of douchehaven of America or an adult disneyland. But, the world’s not all black and white.
People don't choose where they are born. And to say they choose where they end up is only a half truth. Your environment lends to your view of the world. If your environment is powerful enough it can influence who you are.
You might consider yourself lucky if you spend enough days under to the sun to personally get to shape who you are. And to be proud of your place in the world. Most of us are just surviving. With our creativity or will in one hand and our dues and debt in the other.

I’m on a mini Texas tour. @iamdesrocs does Dalla

I’m on a mini Texas tour. @iamdesrocs does Dallas tonight
Photos from last night at the #houseofblueshouston

Working almost 100% freelance has been a rocky roa

Working almost 100% freelance has been a rocky road.
The past couple months have been a whirlwind. I feel amazing to be half way caught up on work finally. As a former shy little kid who grew up to be a community college flunky, I feel like I've learned one important lesson on this trip. Gratitude. Thanks to everyone who helps keep this photography endeavor alive, your mere existence is paramount.
I feel like I haven’t had the chance to thank everyone individually hired me for a project, so you here we go.
Serene Bacigalupi, first off for opening a store in Brooklyn. Congrats on everything. I was blown away to shoot with @ninaburns from America's next top model. Ive been shown time and time again that you don't have to be a dick to get things done. Professionalism is just respect and kindness.

Max and Brett at @matteprojects for putting on the Black Party in Brooklyn. Lez Jaaam, Poolboy, Kite Flying Robot, Native Sun, @psychoticreactionband Carly Gwin and the Sin, My So Called Band, Burl, She Sir, Mykenzie, Austin at the Prarie Chicken House and everyone else I've had the pleasure of working with recently. @sxsw , Mariah Kalhor Reality, Brockstar Foundation, @milkflowernyc , @babysallright and @scratchkitchenandcocktails. Security Options for being my Oklahoma local work consistent. Everyone who's bought any of my artwork. My wonderful counterpart Brandi McCoy and everyone who's doing the great things at Roots Salon. Jonathan, Pamela, Serene and Jeremy for letting me sleep on your couches.
This is starting to feel like a CD insert. Thanks to everyone who's booked anything with me.
Texas Mini Tour starts today with @iamdesrocs and the Struts

Austin - Free tonight and tomorrow afternoon
Houston - May 7th - House of Blues
Dallas - May 8th - House of Blues
Holler if you need need to shoot tonight in Austin or May 9th in Dallas.
I love you all. See you in Texas.

Your softest whisper’s louder than the highway c

Your softest whisper’s louder than the highway call to me.
Edie Brooklyn Johnson. 2 years down.

Ten tall y’all @sxsw 2019

Ten tall y’all

@sxsw 2019

Just a real pleasure. Big thank you to @sxsw for h

Just a real pleasure. Big thank you to @sxsw for having me back and everyone that hired me as a roaming wastiod. I learned how to survive on bloody mary’s and cold brew. A couple favorite pics.

I’m somehow in Dallas for a couple days if anyone wants to shoot.
NYC, see you in two weeks for @matteprojects BLACK music and art project, @bronchoworldwide at @elsewherespace and @leroysplace grand opening 🤘🏻🤪🤘🏻

About 5 years ago .. give or take a week. I set of

About 5 years ago .. give or take a week. I set off for my first photo tour; thanks to Impose Magazine.
I flew to Seattle and we traveled down the coast shooting shows all the way South to Austin for SXSW.
The working photo tour has become a staple for my livelihood, inspiration and heart.
In a couple days I take flight to shoot my first Florida beach wedding thanks to Gennsee and Kai. ♥️ The next day I will load my camera & hangover onto a plane and fly straight to Austin to shoot for SXSW. I’ll be in town all week. A couple weeks downtime in OK and I’m back in NYC for some music and the grand opening of Leroy’s Place in Brooklyn.
If you want a buddy deal on press photos or have a show, don’t hesitate to shoot me a message. If you’re around these areas, let’s catch up.
Photo dump: various people and places
Ft Myers Beach, FL ~ March 7-10
Austin, TX ~ March 11-19
Brooklyn, NY ~ April 2-9

It has been brought to my attention that I was som

It has been brought to my attention that I was somehow nominated for best photographer in Norman.

I don’t know how that happened, but thanks to anyone who voted for me or has encouraged me to go on. It probably wasn’t always good advice, but somehow it has worked out.
I kind of envision myself as the the token weirdo photographer of Oklahoma. It feels crazy and from time to time I feel outcast in the community I grew up in. Norman feels a little more straight laced every day. Not to mention the amazing amount of talent that seems to come out of this small college city. So this comes as a big surprise and an honor.

Can you tell I’m not good at taking compliments? Anyways, if you feel so inclined, you can vote with the link in my bio for the next couple days. You’re all amazing my lovelies.
A couple of shots from the always amazing @pearlearlmusic at @opolispix

Got to spend a little time with this good fella la

Got to spend a little time with this good fella last week

Hey guys, I didn’t know this, but apparently I f

Hey guys, I didn’t know this, but apparently I fucking love making music videos.
Huge thanks to @factoryobscura for letting us point cameras everywhere. And a huge thanks to @carlygwin and the Sin for taking a chance on this ol lump of coal. Big thanks to @okgazette and @oksessions for premiering it yesterday ♥️
My directorial debut - Carly Gwin & the Sin - You Can Feel Sad

I just yesterday realized that I got a portrait of

I just yesterday realized that I got a portrait of Linda Perry from 4 Non Blondes one time
Whaaaaaaats gooooooing oooooohhooon

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