Clarence "Clansy" Sutton

I had a fortunate encounter meeting Clansy out on a job somewhere and had to ask if I could photograph him.  It turns out he has maintained the beard for over fifteen years, and has many running relationships that stem from his unique look.  The versatility was clear when we started shooting the standard Wind Project shots. 

What is fitting about this project is that the idea of someone's beard being blown around was what started the whole thing.  I saw a guy riding a motorcycle with half his beard over one shoulder, and the other half over the other shoulder. 

I have never had the feeling of completing a project until now.  There have always been more shots to get or more shots that are still in my head.  I will post more of the regular wind shots to my website when I finish the editing and processing.  

After running through a few scenarios with the blower, clansy recommended switching to a black and white look with minimal lights.  What a great idea that was, I love when you can collaborate with someone and produce killer results.  

Wind Project teaser vid.

Andrew Nixon is a good friend and talented multi-media producer. He is helping me with a promo video about the Wind Project.  He has made a small teaser video you can check out right here.  

Stay tuned for the new video and more photos released soon.  

More PhotoBooth Madness

A friend called me recently and told me his ex-girlfriend was hiring him to shoot her wedding. It sounded like it could go very badly or extremely bad.  She wanted me to do a photobooth at the venue and really treat it more like a studio shoot instead of those cramped little boxes. After meeting with the bride-to-be I thought the whole affair was going to be a blast, she was really laid back and ready to have fun. 

Kieth Slagerman is the friend I mentioned, he does great photography in a number of genres. He took these shots of me as I worked with the guests to get the most ridiculous pictures I possibly could.  

2010-11 season begins!

Here's wishing everyone a safe and fun season up in the Sierra resorts and beyond.  I will be up as much as I can to bring back shots of freinds and strangers. If you have an extra ticket to your favorite mountain, why not bring this guy.  I promise to snap shots like this one of my buddy Danny doing turns out of bounds at Heavenly. 

WIND PROJECT continues!

We are having a lot of fun with this project and have been getting a great response.  

I appreciate everyone who is making this project possible.  Andrew Nixon rules for making a sweet promotional video .  And all the models rule for being so trusting.

Here are a few more:

WIND PROJECT begins!

Fellow photographer Andrew Nixon and I are teaming up on what should be a super fun project.  He is creating a sweet video promo for the whole project.  There are a lot of serious topics to cover in the world of photography and I don't remember ever tackling such a fun concept.  My aim is to make really engaging dynamic portraits and laugh a lot.  

Check out the quick video:

WIND PROJECT Kevin Fiscus

  

Folsom Fam Jam

Went out to Folsom Bike Park last Friday with freelance writer Josh Staab.  The 2010 Folsom Fam Jam was packed with pro and some riders as young as fifteen. The event included a competition for big air and best trick.  

Ryan Shine of Folsom took home $300 for the big air competition clearing 21 feet.  Another rider, Ryan Wood took the honorary best trick prize, but paid a painful price for it.  Read the full article over at Wrecknation.