When We Were Gods & Cherubs & Cowboys
Ah, the life of the working photographic model in the '50's. It was tough. Assignments were always at night or on weekends. You never knew what the job was week to week. Whether it was clothes on or off. There was no union back then. No breaks guaranteed. In fact, you...
OMG! Look at Those Fu*ked Up People!
The iPhone. Wonderful instrument. Packs a lot of fun into a small space. A tool I rely on. There is no doubt the phone's camera is a great tool, too. Beyond its obvious importance in every owner's memory project- the digital capture of friends, relatives and...
Messing With Tradition
I visited several photographic galleries and displays in London, U.K. last year. Depending on the display I was bored, intrigued, astounded or envious. After three weeks, I came away resolved. To continue to explore photography beyond its traditional uses. I have two...
The Language of Photography
Everybody in the world loves taking pictures these days.
Doc Amsden’s Christmas Cards
My father began his tradition of producing a personalized Christmas card for the family in the mid-Forties. A tradition that he continued until the early Seventies. A Doctor of Osteopathy, he was as well an amateur photographer who took his hobby quite seriously. He...
The Northumberland Project: Part Two
With The Northumberland Project, I am concentrating on presenting my digital work from approximately 2003….
I Taught Myself Photography from Old Photo Zines
…. more than 50 Northumberland corporations, institutions, all levels of government and many private businesses have relied on TAP to supply images.
Northumberland Hills Hospital Gala 2015
Check out the 2015 Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Gala Magazine published by Northumberland News. Just released today in the Thursday paper. This is the eighth or so year I have had the privilege and fun to photograph the occasion. Kudos to the Gala Committee as well as Rhonda Cunningham and her crew for the cleverly-staged event. An eye-popping $193,00 was raised for our hospital.
Judging by the dancing everybody had a great time. I get a buzz seeing the folks I run into at the food store dressed to the nines.
I Worked For Two of the Smallest Dailies in The Free World
Community. Community. Community
The Northumberland Project: Part One
I had no agenda. No schedule. I was simply happy to drive the roads of Northumberland.