20/52

Serguey
The twentieth of 52 portraits of my family in 2014.

Grandpa K at Grandpa P's during a visit from California. That scab on his chin? He tells me it's from a little fall skateboarding (or something like that).

A pilot, an ad man, a tech CEO, a photographer, a Stanford grad. My grandpa is packed full of stories about his life that I desperately need to weasel out of him.

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19/52

I Can't Take You Guys Anywhere

The nineteenth of 52 portraits of my family in 2014.

I love this. Dad embarrassed while his wife and daughter take photos at dinner.

I think my best portraits this year will all be of my dad (though they may all be of him sitting up to a table). His thoughts and feelings translate so perfectly through his expressions; one of many reasons he is among my favorite subjects. I embarrass him sometimes, but he is loving always. I'm so thankful I have him to keep our family safe and sane.

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Nostalgia.

I don't think there could be a more perfect title for this photo I love so dearly.

I have spent so much time staring at it. I keep it tucked away in a folder on my computer and every now and again I click to it and study.

This photo was taken during the happiest time in my life thus far. The shadow outlines the shape of a photographer and friend who I love immensely. The blurred background is a reminder of a beautiful solitary place during a season of exploration and enthusiasm. It preserves me in a moment of absolute contented happiness, my smile easy and honest. Even the photo's medium (35mm film) documents a period of learning and artistic experimentation.

This photo reminds me of the power of photography. The lighting isn't even, the film is grainy and marked, but the photo speaks regardless. It sings really.

At least to me.

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Written on May 9th at 12:25 AM

18/52

Super 8

The eighteenth of 52 portraits of my family in 2014.

Alex checking out a shot of the freeway.

Our future film-maker (I hope). 
Note: I only got part of the way through editing these photos before I went outside to wash those horrible windows.

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