Recent work for The New York Times: Ed Saylor of the Doolittle Raiders

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Read the great story by Kirk Johnson about the Doolittle Raiders of World War II and see below for a portrait I made of Army Air Forces veteran Ed Saylor that ran in last weekend’s Sunday edition of The New York Times. Thanks for looking.

 

Ed Saylor stands for a portrait at his home in Enumclaw, Washington on January 16, 2014. Reflected here in a painting depicting the Doolittle bombing raid, Saylor was a member of that 1942 raid of Tokyo that greatly influenced the course of World War II. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

 

Recent work for Reuters: Seahawks fan rally

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Hundreds of loud Seahawks fans showed up for a public rally at Seattle Center Wednesday, braving sporadic rain to dance to some live music and see appearances by members of the Sea Gals, mayor Ed Murray, a few former Seahawks players, and plenty more. There were also a limited amount of the coveted “Seattle Mix” Skittles being handed out. Fans also were able to sign a giant 12th Man flag that will be sent to the Super Bowl and presented to the team before the game.

Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Fans watch as the band Curb Appeal performs during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Emily Gussin shaved a 12 in her hair for the “12th Man” before coming to support her team at a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Fans are pictured during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Team mascot Blitz asks the crowd for more energy during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Colette Francel cheers with her daughter, Katie Ann Gannett, 4, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Fans cheer during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

The Space Needle is pictured with the “12th Man” flag on top during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Seattle mayor Ed Murray addresses the crowd during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Mark Hayes cheers in his homemade Seahawk costume during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Limited edition Seattle Mix Skittles candy are pictured during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Seattle mayor Ed Murray is pictured with an oversized bag of limited edition Seattle Mix Skittles candy during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Seahawks fans sign a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Seahawks fans sign a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Rob Schriefer reacts after signing a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Seahawks fans sign a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Seahawks fan signatures are seen on a “12th Man” flag, which will be given to the Seattle Seahawks prior to kickoff at Super Bowl XLVIII, during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Cheryl Jeney stays dry under her retro Seattle Seahawks umbrella during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Cheryl Jeney stays dry under her retro Seattle Seahawks umbrella during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

A “12th Man” flag is pictured on the side of the Experience Music Project during a public rally for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington January 29, 2014.  The Seahawks  meet the Denver Broncos in  Super Bowl XLVIII February 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  REUTERS/David Ryder

Recent work for The Wall Street Journal: bikini barista coffee

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Wall Street Journal reporter Joel Millman informed the rest of the world about our plethora of “bikini barista” coffee shacks here in the Pacific Northwest and wrote a nice story in the process. Read the story here on the Journal’s website (login required, but hint: Google “WSJ bikini barista” and you can read the story) or just watch the short video below with Joel talking a little bit about the story. Some of my pictures are also below. Thanks for looking.

 

A barista is pictured while serving a customer at Java Juggs in Everett, Washington on January 18, 2014. Stands like Java Juggs, which features scantily clad workers, are common throughout the Pacific Northwest. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal

 

Bikini barista espresso stand owner Carmela Panico (left) appears in court via a video stream from the Snohomish County Jail, with her attorney Gil Levy (right), as seen on a screen in a Snohomish County courtroom in Everett, Washington on January 17, 2014. Panico was arrested for witness tampering and intimidation in relation to an ongoing police probe into prostitution connected to her bikini barista espresso businesses. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal

 

Bikini barista espresso stand owner Carmela Panico (left) appears in court via a video stream from the Snohomish County Jail, with her attorney Gil Levy (right), as seen on a screen in a Snohomish County courtroom in Everett, Washington on January 17, 2014. Panico was arrested for witness tampering and intimidation in relation to an ongoing police probe into prostitution connected to her bikini barista espresso businesses. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal

 

A barista is pictured while serving a customer at Java Juggs in Everett, Washington on January 18, 2014. Stands like Java Juggs, which features scantily clad workers, are common throughout the Pacific Northwest. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal

 

The exterior of Twin Peaks, a bikini barista espresso stand, is pictured in Kent, Washington on January 17, 2014. Stands like Twin Peaks, which features scantily clad workers, are common throughout the Pacific Northwest. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal

 

A sign for Java Juggs, a bikini barista espresso stand, is pictured in Everett, Washington on January 17, 2014. Stands like Java Juggs, which features scantily clad workers, are common throughout the Pacific Northwest. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal

Recent work for The New York Times: Seahawks fans in Canada

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Have a look at the story online here, and see more pics below. Thanks for lookin.

 

VANCOUVER, B.C. – JAN. 24, 2014: Seattle Seahawks fan Johnny Laing enjoys himself during a Seahawks rally party at the Kingston Taphouse & Grille. Vancouver has embraced the Seahawks as its football team, especially during the run up to Super Bowl XLVIII. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

VANCOUVER, B.C. – JAN. 24, 2014: Seattle Seahawks fans hang out during a Seahawks rally party at the Kingston Taphouse & Grille. Vancouver has embraced the Seahawks as its football team, especially during the run up to Super Bowl XLVIII. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

VANCOUVER, B.C. – JAN. 24, 2014: Seattle Seahawks fan Natasha Norbjerg (right)  shares a laugh with Kerry McCormick (left) during a Seahawks rally party at the Kingston Taphouse & Grille. Vancouver has embraced the Seahawks as its football team, especially during the run up to Super Bowl XLVIII. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

  

VANCOUVER, B.C. – JAN. 24, 2014: Seattle Seahawks fans take Seahawks themed shots during a Seahawks rally party at the Kingston Taphouse & Grille. The shots, dubbed Hawks Haze, are made from Sour Puss apple liqueur, Blue Curaçao, and lime juice. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

VANCOUVER, B.C. – JAN. 24, 2014: Seattle Seahawks fans including Greg Patterson (left) and Lucas Rasmussen (right) take Seahawks themed shots during a Seahawks rally party at the Kingston Taphouse & Grille. The shots, dubbed Hawks Haze, are made from Sour Puss apple liqueur, Blue Curaçao, and lime juice. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

Recent work for The New York Times: Resistance to legal marijuana

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Kirk Johnson reported on an important story coming out of Yakima, and many other places, that focuses on the resistance to legalized marijuana. Have a look at the story here and see a couple of portraits I made for it below. Thanks for looking.

Nondenominational minister Rosetta Horne stands for a portrait at her home in Yakima, Wash. on January 23, 2014. Horne has stood up against legalized marijuana in Yakima, where the city council recently passed a prohibition of growing, buying, and selling marijuana in the city limits. “I fight for what I believe in. That’s just who I am,” she says.

 

Nondenominational minister Rosetta Horne is pictured at Mount Hope Baptist Church, where she shares worship space, in Yakima, Wash. on January 23, 2014.

 

Nondenominational minister Rosetta Horne stands for a portrait at her home in Yakima, Wash. on January 23, 2014.

Recent work for Reuters: NFC Championship Seahawks vs 49ers

photojournalism, Seattle, Sports, Still photography

It was a great game and a historic night for Seattle as the Seahawks booked their second visit to the Super Bowl with a home victory over the 49ers. I was grateful to cover the game for Reuters as part of a larger team of talented shooters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recent work for The New York Times

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Recent work for The New York Times: Banks Say No to Marijuana Money, Legal or Not. Here is how it looked in print in Sunday’s page A1:

 

Serge Kovaleski did a great job on the reporting. Check out the article online here, and if you look below you can see some of my outtakes that didn’t make the cut. Thanks for looking.

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel counts money at his office before loading approximately $85,000 in cash into a plain paper bag, which he will hand deliver to the Department of Revenue in order to pay state sales taxes. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owners Joel Berman (left) and Ryan Kunkel are pictured at their office as they load approximately $85,000 in cash into a plain paper bag, which they will hand deliver to the Department of Revenue in order to pay state sales taxes. Because they operate a marijuana business, they cannot store their money in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel counts money at his office before loading approximately $85,000 in cash into a plain paper bag, which he will hand deliver to the Department of Revenue in order to pay state sales taxes. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel counts money at his office before loading approximately $85,000 in cash into a plain paper bag, which he will hand deliver to the Department of Revenue in order to pay state sales taxes. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owners Ryan Kunkel (left) and Joel Berman are pictured at their office after loading approximately $85,000 in cash into a plain paper bag, which they will hand deliver to the Department of Revenue in order to pay state sales taxes. Because they operate a marijuana business, they cannot store their money in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel leaves his office with approximately $85,000 in cash in a plain paper bag, which he will hand deliver to the Department of Revenue in order to pay state sales taxes. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel is pictured while counting money at his office before loading approximately $85,000 in cash into a plain paper bag, which he will hand deliver to the Department of Revenue in order to pay state sales taxes. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Pictured in his car, medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel often has rubber bands on his wrists due to the large amounts of cash he often handles. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced store earnings in cash and pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel often has a multitude of rubber bands nearby due to the large amounts of cash he often handles. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced store earnings in cash and pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel is pictured outside of the Department of Revenue before hand delivering $85,000 in cash in order to pay state sales taxes. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel is pictured outside of the Department of Revenue before hand delivering a bag containing $85,000 in cash in order to pay state sales taxes. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 3, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owner Ryan Kunkel enters the Department of Revenue to hand deliver $85,000 in cash in order to pay state sales taxes. Because he operates a marijuana business, he cannot store his money in a bank account and is forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  Medical marijuana dispensary owners Joel Berman (left) and Ryan Kunkel pose for a portrait. Because they operate a marijuana business, they cannot store their money in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  Marijuana plants are seen on display for sale at Fremont Gardens, a medical marijuana dispensary in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The owners of Fremont Gardens, Ryan Kunkel and Joel Berman, cannot deposit business earnings in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  Marijuana plants are seen on display for sale at Fremont Gardens, a medical marijuana dispensary in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The owners of Fremont Gardens, Ryan Kunkel and Joel Berman, cannot deposit business earnings in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  Tyler Gilmore (right), manager of medical marijuana dispensary Fremont Gardens, attends to a customer. The owners of Fremont Gardens, Ryan Kunkel and Joel Berman, cannot deposit business earnings in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  Samantha Weyer waits to serve customers at Fremont Gardens, a medical marijuana dispensary in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The owners of Fremont Gardens, Ryan Kunkel and Joel Berman, cannot deposit business earnings in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  A marijuana strain called Cherry Pie is pictured at Fremont Gardens, a medical marijuana dispensary in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The owners of Fremont Gardens, Ryan Kunkel and Joel Berman, cannot deposit business earnings in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  Samantha Weyer (left) sells marijuana to Josh O’Neal at Fremont Gardens, a medical marijuana dispensary in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The owners of Fremont Gardens, Ryan Kunkel and Joel Berman, cannot deposit business earnings in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Charlie Fletcher, an employee at a Heart Cafe, heats up hash oil for patron Tyler Albery. The owners of Have a Heart Cafe, Ryan Kunkel and Joel Berman, cannot deposit business earnings in a bank account and are forced to pay taxes in person with cash. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Marijuana plants are seen growing at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Marijuana seedlings are seen growing at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Marijuana plants are seen growing at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Marijuana plants are seen growing at New Leaf Enterprises as the company president’s dog, Cyprus, walks nearby. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Shaina Sarono tends to marijuana plants at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Shaina Sarono tends to marijuana plants at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: New Leaf Enterprises president Dax Colwell shares a laugh with Shaina Sarono while she tends to marijuana plants at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  Employees trim freshly harvested marijuana buds at New Leaf Enterprises in Seattle. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: An employee trims freshly harvested marijuana buds at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Nicholas Gohd trims freshly harvested marijuana buds at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  Discarded marijuana leaves are pictured at New Leaf Enterprises in Seattle. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Zachary Purtell trims freshly harvested marijuana buds at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014:  Dax Colwell, president of New Leaf Enterprises, shows some of his freshly harvested marijuana to Ryan Kunkel, a medical marijuana dispensary owner, at New Leaf Enterprises in Seattle. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: An employee applies tamper-proof seals to vapor pens at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Max Brown applies tamper-proof seals to vapor pens at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

 

SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 2, 2014: Josh Page fills vapor cartridges with concentrated cannabis oil at New Leaf Enterprises. Marijuana businesses have had difficulty opening bank accounts recently. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times

Recent work for Reuters: Inauguration of Ed Murray and Kshama Sawant

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Kshama Sawant (L) is sworn in as a Seattle city council member by Nicole Grant at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014. Sawant is a self-described socialist, and the first to be elected to office in Seattle in the modern era.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Kshama Sawant addresses the crowd after being sworn in as a Seattle city council member at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Bill Halsey, a supporter of Kshama Sawant’s proposed $15/hour minimum wage, watches Sawant being sworn in as a Seattle city council member at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Kshama Sawant addresses the crowd after being sworn in as a Seattle city council member at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Kshama Sawant (L) is pictured with her Certificate of Election after being sworn in as a Seattle city council member by Nicole Grant (R) at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Kshama Sawant addresses the crowd after being sworn in as a Seattle city council member at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Ed Murray (left) is sworn in as Mayor of Seattle by Gary Locke (center), as Murray’s husband, Michael Shiosaki (right) watches at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Ed Murray (left) is pictured with his husband, Michael Shiosaki (center), and Gary Locke (right) after being sworn in as Mayor of Seattle at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Ed Murray addresses the crowd after being sworn in as Mayor of Seattle at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014. Murray is the first ever openly gay mayor to be elected to office in Seattle.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Michael Shiosaki (C) watches his husband, Ed Murray, speak to the crowd after being sworn in as Mayor of Seattle at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Ed Murray addresses the crowd after being sworn in as Mayor of Seattle at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Ed Murray addresses the crowd after being sworn in as Mayor of Seattle at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Kshama Sawant (R) is pictured with other council members during a Seattle city council meeting at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Kshama Sawant is pictured during her first Seattle city council meeting at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Kshama Sawant (R), seated next to councilman Mike O’Brien (C), is pictured during her first Seattle city council meeting at City Hall in Seattle, Washington January 6, 2014.  REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Flashpoint 180 Monolight Review

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The Flashpoint 180 Monolight Kit, manufactured by Adorama, is a nice lightweight and affordable monolight for on-location shooting. I tested it out on a recent portrait shoot for Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringsliv and was pleasantly surprised. Hopefully this Flashpoint 180 Monolight review can help you decide if this is a piece of gear that will work for you.

 

Above: Henrik Rasmussen photographed for Dagens Næringsliv using the Flashpoint 180 Monolight Kit

The Flashpoint 180 Monolight Kit currently retails for about $200 at Adorama.com, including shipping. It comes with everything you need to go out and shoot right away, and is compatible with Bowens-mount accessories should you find the urge to slap on a beauty dish or some other light modifier. The kit does actually come with a small umbrella, though, which is nice. The kit comes with a small bag containing the monolight, reflector, battery with belt clip and charger, flash sync cord, umbrella, and a little grip that screws into the bottom of the monolight if you want to handhold it. The kit does not come with a standard light stand, so keep that in mind if you want to use one.

My first impression was that the kit is really easy to use. I set it up quickly and after some tests, was ready to use the light on an actual assignment.

Henrik was a great subject and the shoot was going well before I walked through a door and dropped the Flashpoint 180’s battery pack. It is made of plastic, so it is lightweight, but I was sure that it would be broken after hitting the concrete floor. I was pretty surprised to see the pack was fine, and also relieved that I could still use it for the rest of the shoot. So keep in mind, this is an affordable piece of gear, but it can actually handle some of the rough treatment that sometimes comes with using gear on-location.

After making a few portraits indoors at the offices of Marel, where Henrik is president, we went outdoors to get a different look and check out the performance of this Flashpoint 180 Monolight in the sun. Even diffused by an umbrella, the light was just fine for producing enough power to knock down the ambient light outside by about one full stop. The dial on the back of the light allows for a variation of up to five stops, too, and it was quick and easy to adjust.

All in all I’d say the Flashpoint 180 Monolight Kit is offers a great value. The one thing I’d like to see is a longer battery power cord so that it is easier to set the monolight on the ground if I’m not using it as a handheld light. It has a built-in belt clip and it seems that this light was designed to only be handheld, because the battery’s power cord is hardly long enough to reach from the ground to the top of a light stand, should I choose to use one. That said, the monolight was nice to use and I hope this Flashpoint 180 Monolight review helps you out. Thanks for reading.

Recent work for Reuters: Boeing machinists vote yes

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Union member Tina Shay reacts with fellow union members after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Union member Hazel Powers after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Hazel Powers (R), who has worked at Boeing for 35 years, reacts with fellow union members after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Union member Tina Shay reacts after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Union member Gabrielle Rogano (C) reacts with fellow union members after hearing that a union vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Jim Bearden, Administrative Assistant with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751, is pictured while announcing that a vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Jim Bearden, Administrative Assistant with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751, announces that a vote narrowly passed by 51% in support of Boeing’s contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 to construct the wings for the 777X jetliner in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

A volunteer from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 counts ballots at the union’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

Ballots are pictured at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 headquarters in Seattle, Washington January 3, 2014.

 

An airplane is reflected in the IAM 751 headquarters building in Seattle on the day of the machinists’ historic contract vote, January 3, 2014.

Recent work for Reuters: Boeing union “Vote No” rally

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Union members yell “vote no” during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. Union machinists of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 751 will be voting on the latest contract for the 777X jetliner production in Washington state. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

A truck is parked in front of the IAM District 751 headquarters during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

A “vote no” sign is pictured during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Union members, including Jacob Powers (L) and Chris Schorr (R), cheer during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

(L-R) Sheldon Keehnel, Teresa Dofredo, and Gina Forbush are pictured during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Union members yell during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Jacob Powers yells during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Union members including Rob Curran (C, bottom) yell during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Chuck Brezina, who retires this month and has lost a finger during an industrial accident on the job, is pictured during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

A union member makes noise during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

UCFW 21 president Dave Schmitz, who came to show solidarity with Boeing union machinists, yells during a Boeing union rally against the new contract put forth by Boeing in Seattle, Washington, January 2, 2014. REUTERS/David Ryder