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The Duwamish Tribe

Diversity, My work, photojournalism, Seattle, Still photography

The first people of Seattle and much of King County, the people of the Duwamish Tribe, have been fighting for federal recognition for decades. Chairwoman Cecile Hansen has been leading that fight, and recently there was a breakthrough when a federal judge threw out a 2001 Bush-era denial and ordered a new examination of the tribe’s case. Hansen is a descendant of Chief Seattle, after whom the city is named. She is seen working below in her office at the Duwamish Longhouse while reflected in a painting done by her sister, Catherine Rivera, depicting their great-great-grandmother, Ya-Tse-Blu, the niece of Chief Seattle. Stay tuned for more as I continue to work to tell this important story. Thanks for looking.

 

 

Below, Cecile cooks dinner for a nearby homeless community, Nickelsville, with help from her granddaughter Alyssa.

Sanctuary Art Center

Diversity, My work, photojournalism, Seattle, Still photography

Sanctuary Art Center changes lives of homeless youth through art and creativity, and I recently started working with the center to document some of their work. The center operates two spaces, including a gallery in Seattle . The pictures below are during a gallery show at the downtown Seattle space, where screen-printed shirts are also on sale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portraiture for WWISH

My work, Seattle, Still photography

Women’s Wellness and Integrated Social Health (WWISH) is an organization that runs workshops for incarcerated women. They do some great things to support the women and prepare them for their lives inside and outside of prison. Below is a portrait of the founder of WWISH, Laura Pavlou. Stay tuned for updates on a very interesting documentary film currently in the works!

 

Photos: Venezuela – Hugo Chavez continues to draw thousands

My work, photojournalism, Still photography, Travel

Almost a week after his death, the line to see the body of former president Hugo Chavez in Caracas is still miles long and consists of thousands of people. See more of my pictures below.

Thanks for looking.

Shot for Zuma Press.

Waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

Waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

Waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

Kids hold posters of Hugo Chavez as a portrait of Simon Bolivar looks on from behind. Chavez had instituted a “Bolivarian revolution” based on the principles of the revered Venezuelan historical figure.

 

Government workers, clad in Chavez red and pictured at the Monumento a Los Precursores, head in for duty to clean up the mess made by people waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

A Chavez supporter is pictured at the Espejo Acuático Nocturno.

 

Kids play with a Venezuelan flag near the line to see Chavez.

 

Photos: Venezuelans continue to flock to see Chavez

My work, photojournalism, Still photography, Travel

Thanks for looking. Shot for Zuma Press.

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Hugo Chavez.

 

Children play in and around a tank on display near the line to see Chavez.

 

A man inspects a tank on display near the line to see Chavez.

 

Soldiers pass out free food to those in line to see Chavez.

 

Venezuelans are pictured near the end of the line to see Chavez.

 

An artist and his portrait of Chavez, near the line to see the President’s body.

 

A woman on the phone near the line to see Chavez.

 

A girl holds ribbons bearing the colors of the Venezuelan flag, and a puppy, near the line to see Chavez.

 

Children enjoy an amusement park near the line to see Chavez.

 

Photos: Hugo Chavez Funeral

My work, photojournalism, Still photography, Travel

I spent the day documenting a unique and emotional moment in the history of Venezuela and world politics today. Thousands of supporters gathered outside the Military Academy of Venezuela, where leaders from all over the world were present for the funeral of Hugo Chavez.

Shot on assignment for Zuma Press.

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Respite in the shade.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

A hat bearing the likeness of Chavez.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

An artist and his painting of Chavez, head bald from cancer treatment.

 

Chavistas make their way toward the funeral.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

 

Photos: Pro-gun Activists Rally in Olympia, Washington

My work, photojournalism, Published work, Still photography

This weekend I covered a pro-gun rally at the state capitol in Olympia, Washington for Getty Images. The “Guns Across America” movement included rallies in capitals all over the nation on Saturday, January 19, 2013. I was glad to be covering something like this while the gun issue is such a hot button issue nationally. Over 1,000 people showed up to demonstrate and listen to speakers on the lawn in front of the capitol building. See more pictures here on the Getty site.