Pearmund Cellars is located in Broad Run, Virginia, within close proximity to Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Their vineyard, which was established in 1976, spans over 25 acres in the foothills of Fauquier County and produces an array of award-winning wines. Below is a promotional video highlighting the winery and vineyards.
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Boxwood Winery - Aerial View
Boxwood Estate Winery is located in Middleburg, Virginia, and its vineyards, which are planted with traditional Bordeaux varietals, occupy over 26 acres of historic farmland. Below are promotional photographs and a video highlighting the winery and vineyards.
Exhibition at Baltimore Museum of Art - Sondheim Prize
From Wednesday, June 22 through July 31, 2016, my work focusing on LGBT Catholics in Baltimore, a seven-part video series, will be on exhibit at The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA). The exhibition showcases artwork by the seven finalists competing for the Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize, a $25,000 fellowship given each year to a visual artist living and working in the Greater Baltimore region. The exhibition is held in conjunction with Artscape, America's largest free art festival, and is produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts. Below are a few photos detailing my exhibit installation, and here is the official press release.
Vietnam Travel
Recently, I returned from a three-week trip to Vietnam – a journey that covered approximately 1,300 miles throughout the country. Starting in Hanoi, then moving onward to Cat Ba Island, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Hue, Lang Co, Hoi An, My Son, Dalat, Mui Ne and Ho Chi Minh, as well as other small villages en route. It was a fascinating glimpse into everyday life, wondrous landscapes, captivating history and plentiful food…. Ah, the food! Here are some images captured along the way.
Missouri Photo Workshop 67 - Hoeckele Brothers
In September, I attended the Missouri Photo Workshop (MPW). For 67 consecutive years, MPW has been documenting small-town America throughout the state of Missouri. This year, MPW came to Perryville, and I was accepted as a student. During one week, we are tasked to find a narrative story and photograph it. It starts with an introduction. Then ask. Dig. Ask again, dig some more. Students are taught by faculty who include accomplished editors, professors and photojournalists. Those faculty push us to really understand the people we photograph and the stories in front of the lens. Below is the story that I made.
STORY SUMMARY – “Recipe for Friendship” – Brothers Paul and Joe Hoeckele, born 20 months apart, are not only third-generation owners of Hoeckele’s Bakery, but they are also best friends and neighbors. Described as “independent individuals who live a simple life,” they understand the necessary ingredients to sustain a friendship and business that last a lifetime.
