The September Playlist.

As most of you know, I love photography. But, alas, there is more to me than just expired film and crappy old cameras. I also love music. Yes, yes, big shocker, I know. I often take a Polaroid or a photo that reminds me of a particular song. Or, I hear a song or album that inspires me to do something new or unique with my cameras. Creativity often inspires more creativity.

September will usher in a new aspect of this blog...monthly playlists inspired by Polaroids. Polaroids and music. It's as simple as that. These playlists will highlight current projects and photos I've been working on as well as showcase music that deserves to be showcased. Take a gander...and check out the featured artists and songs.

Curse of Weeds by Horse Feathers

Sun 660, expired type 779, Salton Sea, CA.

Old, Old Fashioned by Frightened Rabbit

Emulsion lift of an expired ID-UV shot onto a 600 blank Polaroid. Joshua Tree, CA.

Wake Up by Arcade Fire

Sun 660, expired 600 from '03, Joshua Tree, CA.

Marshland by Breathe Owl Breathe

Countdown 70, expired ID-UV from '08, Joshua Tree, CA.

Thinking, Drinking, Sinking Feeling by Slow Club

Sun 660, expired type 779, Orange County, CA.

Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare by Matt & Kim

Countdown 70, expired ID-UV, Salton Sea, CA.

Fair and True by Festival

SX-70, expired 600 from '03, Los Angeles, CA.

Seeds May Fall (Feat. Justin Power) by Portland Cello Project

Spectra SE, expired 2004, somewhere out in the Mojave desert, CA.

Sunol by Will Stratton

Land Camera 440, expired ID-UV from '08, Los Angeles, CA.

Mono Lake

I blame my parents for everything.

There, I said it! 

Since I was born, my parents have instilled in me a true sense and love for adventure. And I absolutely love it. Even before I could walk, they would lug me around on their grand adventures throughout the American Southwest. Some of my best childhood memories have been from old ghost towns, tromping around in the backcountry, backpacking, hiking, exploring the Grand Canyon, camping in Utah, and the like. 

Now I am a photographer. I have had, for sometime, a strong desire to go back to all of these wonderful and beautiful places that I once explored as a child with my cameras and capture what I see and what remember. This past weekend, I made me first trip back to Mono Lake, just outside Lee Vining, with all of my cameras and film. It was a wonderful experience. Here are a few of my favorite images: 

As always, keep an eye on my Flickr for more updates & uploads.