Stick Ball

Stick Ball at the Onion Youth Center — Seattle, WA, 2012

Yes You Can

Yes You Can — Seattle, WA, 2012

I found this young girl, trying to stay warm in from of Holy Smoke on East Olive Way. It's hard having to see the youth living on the streets. Without waking her up, I left her with the few bills I had in my pocket. God bless her and good luck.

These Are My Eyes

These Are My Eyes — Seattle, WA, 2012

Photo by: Dr. Noha Seif

I've caught myself squinting more frequently at objects in the distance, it was time for an eye exam. After some research, I settled on Hour Eyes Optical on 534 Broadway. I was impressed with their speedy service and taking the time to help me choose a pair of frames. Dr. Noha Seif, provided me a new lens prescription and took some photos of the back of my eyes.

Magic Circus & Slut Walk

A Greek website recently published some of my Slut Walk Seattle photos.

Pigeon

Pigeon Stare Down — Seattle, WA, 2012

Gangsters for Christ

Gangsters for Christ — Seattle, WA, 2012

While crossing the bridge on Denny Ave, pedestrians can sometimes see displays of art created by individuals participating in a variety of rehabilitation programs at the Downtown Emergency Service Center.

"The Downtown Emergency Service Center works to end the homelessness of vulnerable people, particularly those living with serious mental or addictive illnesses. Through partnerships and an integrated array of comprehensive services, treatment and housing, we give people the opportunity to reach their highest potential. At DESC, uncommon efforts produce uncommon results that eliminate homelessness, one person at a time." DESC.org

Real Change

Real Change — Seattle, WA, 2012

In front of Whole Foods Market, on Denny and Westlake Ave, a gentleman dressed as an elf, is often seen distributing propaganda material about the end of the world.

Vardos

Vardos — Seattle, WA, 2012

I met this individual in front of the Comet Tavern, during a local merchant tag sale.

Jennifer Before a Wedding

Jennifer — Kirkland, WA, 2012

Living Conditions — Seattle, WA, 2012

At times, young individuals will camp out inside the old bus stop at Fairview Ave N and John St.

Low on income, they often are forced to create make shift shelters.

Lawn ornaments.

Thanksgiving in Brooklyn

Peggy walking down Kane Street

One missed candle

My mother and Martha 

Setting up the table

Peggy's vegan portabella mushroom with stuffing and tomato

Pomegranate mixed salad

Martha carving the ham

Jessie grabbing her first plate

Bob's famous apple and pumpkin pies

Jay (right) observes a Chinese scroll, gifted by one of Jim's students (left)

 The ladies

Anne fiddling on her phone

Explaining the rules of the game

Setting up the board

Gangnam style has no age limit

Peggy struts her stuff with a crowd

Video proof

MTV

(click to see article)

Yesterday, I found my photos on a year old blog post from MTV for Slut Walk NYC. I'm honored they used my work to illustrate the story behind slut-shaming. However, there's a significant inaccuracy in the article, I took these photos in Seattle, not in New York.

Since MTV's aim is to educate people about this important issue, I'm not that upset over it. I still received photo credit for the work and they aren't making any profit from the article.

The original Slut Walk post from last year - 2011 Slut Walk Seattle

Slut Walk from this year - 2012 Slut Walk Seattle

Zombie

Zombie Jennifer

Pumpkin Picking

Jennifer finds her first pumpkin of the day.

A girl and her pumpkin

Lucy

So many to choose

This one is mine!

Splish Splash

It's shaped funny...

My buddy and teddy

Picking the perfect one

I found one of my own

Camping

A Camping Weekend

Jonathan and his Kabar knife

Jonathan creates his own knife sheaths. 

Available at Apocalypse Gear

Chest strap

Trevor and his poo poo seat

Can Lid

Splitting Wood.

Due to the North West wild fires, we weren't allowed to build a campfire... Oh well, time to hang out with good ol' Jim Beam.

Trevor trying to figure out the reservoir in the bb gun.

Setting up the targets...

Then knocking them down.