I teamed up with the folx at vegetable-forward restaurant Comune to raise money for local Black Lives Matter organizations.
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New York Times Photo Essay: Where Thousands of Masks a Day are Decontaminated to Battle the Virus
As COVID-19 forced the country into quarantine and decimated the supplies of personal protection equipment at hospitals, Battelle, a research institute in Columbus, Ohio launched a mobile decontamination unit that could decontaminate thousands of masks a day.
Read MoreThe Tipoff to a Meaningful Relationship: Dayton Basketball for The New York Times
I spent some time in Dayton exploring the powerful and enduring relationships that college basketball evokes. The story was sparked by an off-court friendship formed by two on-court rivals.
Read MoreIn Tacos We Trust: Tortilleria Ramirez for Bon Appetit Magazine
Some outtakes and selects for the latest issue of Bon Appetit Magazine. I had a wonderful time down in Lexington, KY eating the most delicious nopales tacos on the freshest corn tortillas I’ve ever had. Gracias Tortilleria Ramirez por la hospitalidad.
Read MoreSri Lankan with a Southern Twist for Bon Appetit
New work for the folks at Bon Appetit featuring the wonderful Sam Fore of Tuk Tuk Lexington. Head over to the Bon App website to read about how Sam is getting folks hooked on Sri Lankan food by mixing tradition with improvisation, her mother’s advice, and a pinch of southern charm.
New York Times: The New Hangout in Columbus? Distilleries.
New work for The New York Times exploring the booming distillery business in Columbus, Ohio.
Read MoreNew Menu Items
Fresh food offerings from some recent projects.
Read MoreLolly Lolly Ceramics
Lalese Stamps is one of those people you meet and then five minutes later you feel like you’ve known her for years. She recently showed me around her ceramics studio and I watched her throw some clay and make some of her Lolly Lolly mugs while I took some photos of her mug.
Read MoreHen Quarter - Cocktails and Sophisticated Southern Cuisine
Holding court in Dublin’s Bridge Park District, Hen Quarter offers a unique and sophisticated take on Southern cuisine.
Read MoreComune Restaurant
Ok, so this rad restaurant opened here in Columbus and it’s unlike anything else in the city. The food is delicious, thoughtful, elevated but not stuffy, oh, and its entirely vegetarian.
Read MoreHauntingly Mundane
A documentary on one of the longest running haunted attractions in the country inspired this photo series that shows even demented clowns have errands to run…
Read MoreHoliday Cocktails with West Egg
A few sexy, retro-inspired images of cocktails with the crew from West Egg Cocktail for the December issue of 614 Magazine.
Holiday Hideaway Photo Series
A series of boozy holiday themed still life images for those looking to escape the holiday madness.
Read MoreIndianapolis for American Express - Part II
Colorful foods and a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden were the focus of this latest project for American Express. I had the opportunity to snap pics of (and eat) some delicious food at Simple Greens and get inspired by the incredible outdoor sculptures at the Virginia Fairbanks 100 Acre Art & Nature Park.
An Evening at the Fair
I spent an evening at the Franklin County Fair a couple weeks back. While there, I ate a ton of fried food, watched some monster trucks and a sideshow, and had a whole lot of fun.
Read MoreIndianapolis For American Express
I spent a few days in Indianapolis highlighting some rad small businesses for American Express. Along the way I met some friendly Hoosiers, ate some tasty ice cream, and talked to folks about chasing your dreams. Among the businesses highlighted here are:
Here are a few images from the project.
Adulting Awards
Let's be honest - being an adult can be tough. Showing up to work, paying bills, laundry, taxes... The list of responsibilities goes on an on, and you rarely get any credit for actually following through on any of these tasks. That's where the Adulting Awards come in.
Read MoreDocumenting the work of Faithful Forgotten Best Friends for 614 Magazine
I spent some time last month with Faithful Forgotten Best Friends, a local non-profit organization that connects homeless and low income individuals with resources and food for their pets.
Read MoreInside Musicol - One of the Last Remaining Vinyl Record Pressers in the US
A few weeks back I spent the day hanging out at Musicol, the oldest recording studio in Columbus and one of the last vinyl pressing factories in the US. Calling it a vinyl pressing factory may be a bit of an overstatement since its just a couple of guys in the basement of a 1950's model home but don't let its size or humble looks fool you - this place is legendary among musicians and audiophiles.
Read MoreA Big Gay Dance Party to Welcome Vice President Pence to Columbus
When Vice President Mike Pence announced he was coming to Columbus on Pride weekend to speak to supporters about the Trump Administration's tax policies, the local LGBTQ community decided to welcome him with a dance party outside of the hotel where the speech was taking place.
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