I had the opportunity to photograph her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, six times over a five day period in early 1983. She and Prince Phillip visited the West Coast of the US and People magazine assigned me to cover the events. Yep, one photographer to try and keep up with a jam packed itinerary...
Former Denver Bronco running back Floyd Little’s death yesterday brought back memories of him playing his last home game. It was December 14, 1975 against the Philadelphia Eagles in the original Mile High Stadium. It was my first season to be the Broncos team photographer and Floyd’s last season as a player. And what a...
Well, I wasn’t on the moon covering this famous event, but covering the reaction around Denver on assignment as a rookie photographer working as a summer intern at The Denver Post. Only 2 photographers worked on Sundays, a 9-6 shift followed by a 2-11 PM shift. Despite the historic moon landing on this day, no...
The magazine cover shoot ranks right up there with advertising photography on the importance (i.e.- intense, pressure filled) scale. Clients in both genres have high expectations because a lot rides on the outcome. Advertisers want the images to drive sales. Magazine editors and publishers want the cover image to stand out above the surrounding competition...
I only had one opportunity to photograph President Bush — actually when he was Vice President. Was on assignment for People magazine covering Fred Grandy as he campaigned for U.S. Congress in Iowa. The Vice President and his wife Barbara were in Des Moines and this meeting was scheduled between them. Believe it was on...
ABOUT My blog
I'm working hard this year to overcome my love / hate relationship with blogging. Over the years, I've looked at is as a difficult chore, a task to be done on a regular basis.
Guess what? Not many posts were produced. In fact, none in 2023.
Changing up my attitude in 2024. Will post because I have stories to share. When writing about the amazing adventures and experiences from "back in the day", it's fun and often enlightening to relive those memories.
Also posting about present day events and photo subjects allows for "real time' sharing of those experiences.
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