Simply Smiles: simplysmiles.org
Just returned from a great week working with Simply Smiles in Oaxaca, Mexico. The community there was full of amazing people and I feel like we did some good work. I traveled with a group of volunteers from the New Milford, CT Congregational Church. It was one of the best weeks I have ever spent and I look forward to doing more with Simply Smiles. I have some great images that I will post soon.
Iceland Photo Shoot June 4, 2011
Because I already had a trip planned to Iceland, I was Michael’s first choice (ha!) to photograph Matthew Patton, a world renowned composer and musician (melodic-imperialism.com/) who is currently in Iceland –because he loves it there, calling it “the greatest place on the planet” and because he is collaborating with the Icelandic musical group Sigur Ros (http://sigur-ros.co.uk ). My job is to get photographs and videos of Matthew (and if possible Sigur Ros)to support an upcoming feature in The Imagista Magazine in locations that will highlight his energy, passion and talent against the incredible backdrop of the Icelandic vista.
I am so excited about this project. Iceland is amazing. Breathtaking. Awesome. And every other overused superlative.
Matthew and I had a really tough time getting together. I had no phone service – and he had no phone. We kept missing each other at the hotel, but finally we met up. We had a great walking tour and I got some great images of him. Am keeping my fingers crossed that Imagista will use them in an upcoming issue.
Also met and photographed Kristin Valtysdottir, the former lead singer from the group Mum. She and Matthew are collaborating on a new project. She sang a bit for us – and it was awesome.
