Holy wow- its alive! Its instant, its amazing, its exciting, its analog, its beautiful, its completely one-of-a-kind. I’ve finally launched the long-awaited Instant Studio Sessions, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s true- I love black and white film, I love my darkroom, and I love my Hasselblad. But what do I love more than all [...]
When I left my small town on the rural East Coast and headed to sunny California, I knew I was in for adventure. I saved up some money from painting houses for a year, and planned a 2 week cross-country road trip along the famous Rt.66. What, do you ask, did I bring with me [...]
For Immediate Release:March 20, 2010 With Supplies of Polaroid Film Dwindling Worldwide, The Impossible Project Graciously Provided Two Packs to Award-Winning Bay Area Dog Photographer Jesse Freidin. Inspired by Lady Gaga Fashion “The Doggie Gaga Project” is a Viral Hit SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Inspired by Polaroid’s newest spokesperson, Lady Gaga, award-winning Bay Area dog photographer Jesse Freidin – with the help of The Impossible [...]
Last night the studio was covered in multi-colored Polaroid carnage and dog treats. And I was in heaven. My amazing crew of Doggie Gaga cohorts began making some last minute adjustments to our costumes while I set up the camera. Since this entire project has been, from start to finish, a total celebration of fearless [...]
I miss summer. I miss blue skies and happy hot dogs and swimming holes and hikes and perfect Polaroid/Holga weather. Don’t you? To encourage a little mind-slipping this dreary afternoon, here are some of my favorite images from last summer’s expedition (read: vacation) to The Other Place, in Boonville. It was my first real vacation [...]
Though traditional printing and medium format black and white film compliments my Fine Art dog portraits perfectly, there is another love in my life. It’s Polaroid. And we’re serious. I fell in love with my Hasselblad about 5 years ago- I was immediately taken by it’s weight, the crispness of it’s images, and it’s unique [...]
So, if for some reason you either a) don’t receive my newsletter b) aren’t a fan of my biz on Facebook c) don’t follow me on Twitter d) or just aren’t in regular ear shot of my charming wit I just wanted to let everyone know that there are only *gasp* 3.75 more days left [...]
I started my New Year off on the right foot by taking Pancake (and his buddy Booker) for a couple beautiful hikes in the East Bay. The light was beautiful, the colors were rich, and everyone (including me) got muddy and tired out. Here are some images from Black Diamond Regional Park and Briones Regional [...]