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I was reading a post by fellow photographer Michael Ares and he did a year end, “top ten” list of his favorite shots of 2013. After reading his post, I thought it was a great idea. A great way to look through your work throughout the year and see how your are improving or if you’re stuck in a rut … So I decided to copy him, I hope he doesn’t mind … I wonder if he even knows that I have a blog …<\/p>\n

In 2012, I was really focused on Street Photography. I was taking workshops, participating in “meet-ups” and just shooting in general. This continued into early 2013, when things changed with a simple phone call from a friend asking if I wanted to shoot stills on a set of a video interview show that he was starting … That lead to shooting in recording studios, portraits, live music and very little street photography. I guess 2013 was the year of expansion and learning … Here are a few that I like:<\/p>\n

First, honorable mentions:<\/p>\n

Iggy and the Stooges at Ink and Iron Festival in Long Beach. I printed an edition of 43 of this shot (plus 7 APs). I have a few left, but it was a good experiment and learning experience for me … 99% of the people who bought them were friends …<\/p>\n

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Next honorable mention: Rocket From the Crypt secret show at Bar Pink, San Diego, Easter Night. This was a weird show for me. I was really uncomfortable as I was right up in front, right in John’s face … I’m usually in the back or on the side of the stage when Rocket plays … but not this time<\/p>\n

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Riot Fest, Denver, CO audience shot with my wife and friends … I love the focus on Matt …<\/p>\n

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One of the best shows I attended this year: Dragon Smoke at The Mint in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

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Now the top ten …<\/p>\n

10. Shot during a one on one class with Rinzi Ruiz. “Mischief Alley” Downtown, Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

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9. Rocket From The Crypt at the Del Mar Race track. I love the look on Pete’s face and the giant crowd behind him<\/p>\n

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8. A portrait I shot for a salon’s website … I love the eyebrow, the attitude and the LensBaby blur.<\/p>\n

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7. Shoot I did for a messenger bag \/ back pack line … The boss didn’t like this one, but it’s the “pick of the litter” in my opinion.<\/p>\n

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6. Portrait of one of my childhood heroes. Lee Ving.<\/p>\n

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5. Shot on the set of “Death or Glory,” the host and creator. He was going over his lines in his head …<\/p>\n

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4. The Holi Festival of Color. This was a fun shoot. I had multi-colored boogers for weeks after.<\/p>\n

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3. Foo Fighters secret show at Rock & Roll Pizza in Moorpark, CA. This image brings me right back to the show. I feel like I’m right there, in the middle of the energy. And yes. next time I’ll tell you when i get tipped off to a secret show (maybe). I want to blow this one up – I think it needs to be BIGGER!<\/p>\n

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2. Sean Wheeler (of Throw Rag and Sean and Zander) on the set of Death or Glory II.<\/p>\n

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1. And my favorite of 2013. I seriously laughed out loud right when I got this shot. I saw it in my head and was able to get it! Mac from Superchunk at Riot Fest Denver. I love the point of view of this one. Being on the stage shooting out toward the crowd and having Mac jump facing me … Very different point of view … Lucky to have stage access for this one!<\/p>\n

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