Mopla + Smashbox Group Show : Culver City,CA – April 26,2012

~Excited to recently been juried into the MOPLA + Smashbox Group Show that runs from April 26th through May 17th,2012 in Los Angeles! The opening is tomorrow, April 26th from 7-10pm at Smashbox Studios with DJ, drinks, raffle, photo booth, etc…should be a fun night meeting other LA photographers, jurors, & guests:) It’s a very  contemporary show that I am totally amazed and honored to have been juried into.
A little info & background about MOPLA & The Lucie Foundation excerpted from their websites: ‘MOPLA(The Month of Photography Los Angeles) is the first-ever, month long celebration of the photography in Los Angeles and is organized by The Lucie Foundation, the non-profit charitable organization dedicated to championing photography through a variety of programs. MOPLA showcases the enormous photography community of greater Los Angeles, inclusive of commercial, fine art and photojournalism, and presents the photographic work and talent of both emerging and undiscovered photographers to legendary masters who have made lasting contributions to the field of photography. As the second largest photography community in the United States, Los Angeles provides a distinctive backdrop to the celebration of the photographic image. MOPLA is presenting and promoting the work of hundreds of photographers through their own unique programming and exhibitions, and in partnership with various galleries and museums, organizations and corporations.’

Great article in the the Laguna Beach Gazette by Carisa Carlton.

‘Golden Road’ selected as ‘Photo Of The Day’ for August 27th, 2012….and ‘Best Of August’ by the editors of National Geographic magazine.

Three of my images have been added to the National Geographic Image Collection & featured on their stock photography website www.nationalgeographicstock.com, making the photos accessible to publishers and editors worldwide. It took several months but they notified me today that my image,Nature’s Bedding and Aspen in Black & White & Autumn at Maroon Bells, have been published on the Nat Geo Stock Image site! All 3 photographs will also be part of my exhibit at the Festival of Arts which opens to the public July 1st & runs through August 31st.

‘Swan Song’ on the cover of the Red Rock Review Fall 2012 issue….thanks to Senior Editor Todd Moffett for his enthusiasm in seeing that Swan Song be a part the publication.

El Toro Hangar’ featured in the February 2013 edition of the American Legion Magazine in an article titled: ‘Were Not Going To Stop’ about the exposure veterans have received to dangerous toxins at military bases across the country.

Published for the first time in the Summer 2012 issue of Edible Orange County as well as a listing as a Contributing Photographer. My editorial work can be seen in the article ‘Breaking The Chain’ by Daniela Galaraza on pages 62-67.

One of 24 featured artists exhibiting at the Festival of Arts Preview Exhibit from April 11th – June 10th, 2012 at the Wells Fargo FOA Gallery in Laguna Beach. “Preview 2012 showcases a fascinating look into the world of the innovative and fresh new artwork of 24 prestigious artists from Orange County. These 24 exhibitors were recently juried into the Festival of Arts by a panel of seven knowledgeable artists and/or art experts to assure patrons the finest art experience that they expect from the show. These artists display the variety, personality, and atmosphere that will be available at the Festival of Arts all summer long, and will round out 140 artists for 2012.”