A Desktop Wallpaper from Pisa
As some of you know my friend and photography mentor David duChemin fell off a wall in Pisa on Easter Eve during a workshop. Yesterday David finally left the hospital in a wheelchair. And he posted a new wallpaper, joking about the situation so I figured I’d pick up on that :-) This shot was [...]
The Blacksmiths.. and us
The afternoon Nikki and I were out together we came across these blacksmiths who not only made gates and “necessities” but also had a whole room filled with the more artistic side of their business. It sometimes feels safer to go out with someone else, and sometimes it also feels easier to get acquainted when [...]
Every Girl’s Crazy ’bout a Sharp Dressed Man
One thing Italian men do well is dressing! One afternoon I went out with Nikki, and she wanted to observe how I shoot people. Kind of scary! I never know when I go out if I will get into the flow of it or if i will meet people I wish to photograph. And if I [...]
The Furniture Restorer in Firenze
One morning Stephen and I were out and about in Firenze looking for people, we came across this furniture restoration shop in a narrow back alley. We were allowed inside, even if he was rather busy. He indicated that we could photograph while he was working. This was one of the moments I wished I [...]
Carving and Restoration at Riccardos
The shop looked very empty when I peaked inside, and there was no-one to be seen. The smell of freshly cut wood was however irresisible, so I tiptoed inside.
A Chef in a Hurry
He came running across a square in Lucca, wearing this wonderful hat that I feared would fly away any moment. The worst that can happen is that he says “no”, so I shouted: “Wow! Hey! Can I take you picture?” And he immediately stopped, as if there never had been any rush at all. He [...]
The Frame Maker in Firenze
This morning I was out shooting with Christy and we talked a lot about the wish to get the image versus the pleasure of meeting people who have a passion for what they do. Once you are comfortable shooting people you start to relax and actually be more present in the situation. More able to [...]
The barber in Lucca
I guess it is no surprise that I like barber shops, as they are full of mirrors! I passed this very busy barber shop in Lucca, and was trying to nod “Buongiorno” in the door and point at my camera to suggest I shoot an image from the doorway. I thought I got a yes [...]
I heart Lucca
Knowing that David was in good hands, we set off to Lucca. The beauty of this little town made me speachless and one evening while the rest of the team endulged in wine tasting I just walked around town alone. Well never alone of course, the camera is always with me. Late in the day [...]
Framed in Pisa
Huge thanks for the get-well wishes for David I will make sure he reads them. Jeffrey Chapman wrote a more detailed explanation on his blog so read that for further details. I was not the only one thinking he should not jump over that wall but hopefully he will not press charges for me encouraging him [...]
