Election

Some photographs from the Democratic Party's election watching festivities in Salt Lake City. Emotions ran high as it became clear Obama was going to be reelected. It was great to be able to document an important moment in history.

U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson's victory speech after narrowly defeating Tea Party candidate Mia Love.

Winter Sports

It was only a few weeks ago I learned that skeleton wasn't only something you saw in a science classroom or during halloween. It's also a winter sport. Of course I had heard of the luge and being from the "Cool Runnings" generation, the bobsled. Skeleton it turns out is essentially the same as the luge except people go down the course going on average 75-80 mph head first and on their stomach. That is @!$@!@ crazy! It's also quite challenging to photograph. Here are few images from the day covering skeleton and bobsled.

Demo Derby

So back in September I got to check a dream assignment off of my list. Demolition Derby! I was trying not to get my hopes up about the how awesome it would be to photograph demolition derby at sunset during the Utah State Fair (I love state fairs!). The derby did not disappoint. It had everything: nice light, great culture and danger. I had a blast at my first demolition derby and picked chunks of mud out of my hair for days. I thought of the words of Robert Capa "If your pictures aren't good enough, your not close enough," as I dodged cars flying through concrete barriers.

Recent Randoms

Here are a few odds and ends from the last few months.





From a story about helium prices.

Fashion Show.

Low Ride

Being from the east coast I always thought of car shows as a group of retired men sitting in front of cars from the 1920-50s in lawn chairs talking about the glory days. Then I realized there is a whole different take on the standard car show. (sound of horns) The low rider car show. They are amazing. Really I felt like I was in a rap video with these amazing cars and bikes modified in ways I never really believed people actually did. Hydraulics? I knew in theory that it existed but seeing it live and in person was a whole different beast. I was amazed by this culture I never knew existed. I had only a few hours but here are a few frames from the day.