Rainy Days and Mondays

It was a rainy Monday afternoon and I was out working on a photo assignment for my photography class taking a photo of the intersection at Castro and 18th Street. The woman you see in this picture stooped over and scurried away as I was taking my shot, because she thought I was taking a photo of her. She had been asking for change in front of the drugstore on the corner, so I asked her if she would smile and pose for me for a dollar and she did. I'm happy that I was able to help her in some way and now I'll do this more often.

Dad

My dad was born in 1916. This is the only picture I have of him when he was a young man. I think he was in his 20's in the photo. My mom is Filipino and my dad is American of German decent. This photo was probably taken sometime in the 30's.

Anthony

Anthony was standing in front of Whole Foods on 4th Street in San Francisco, CA. I was on my in when he stopped me. He is a well spoken man with very distinguished features, but also in need of help. I told him about $2 portraits and he agreed to let me take his photo, but only if I got his alligator shoes in the shot. He is a nice guy with a good sense of humor.

World AIDS Day 2009

San Francisco lit the City Hall in red on World AIDS Day on December 1st, 2009. Let's remember all those who died of AIDS and all those who are dying of AIDS. Please join the fight to prevent this disease and to find a cure.