So, I am fully aware I haven’t posted since October and we’re already well into the new year at this point. I have indeed been extremely busy and have some exiting things in the works. Rather than attempting to make up for lost time, I thought I’d update with what I’m currently working on. And I know I don’t generally do this, but I’m going to share a work in progress.

I took this image from Spector 45’s CD Release in August and cropped it to a square. I’ve been meaning to work on this piece for months. Anyone remotely connected to music in Dallas should already know that the front man, Frankie “45” Campagna, took his own life New Year’s morning. Since I’d already been intending to do something with this image for some time, it only made sense to do it right now and not delay any longer.

I only met Frankie this summer. He was exciting to watch, stupid fun to shoot, and just a joy to know in general. All grins and hugs, I found him sweet and endearing. A talented, dedicated musician and gifted performer, his energy was infectious. But if I had to describe my impression of Frankie in one word, it would be Genuine. I regret that I didn’t know him longer and better. I’d be lying if I said I weren’t selfishly grateful that I had the opportunity to photograph him and the fortuity to be at his last show. 24 is just way too fucking young to die. I’m gonna miss that kid. (As will the entirety of the Deep Ellum community and the greater Dallas music scene.)

Anyway, I’ve been experimenting with new ways of displaying photography, attempting to get beyond the tradition of matting and framing, without falling to the trendy acrylic prints. So this is me embarking an usual relationship between painting and photography. The overall dimension is 24″x24″, (the image itself roughly 19″x19″.) As for the photograph itself, I am frequently asked how I achieve this effect. It’s a little difficult to explain, but know that it is a process of photography and not a trick of Photoshop. It is also not a layered image; it is one, single exposure.

Look for more updates coming soon. Happy New Year.