I Won't Stand for Violence Against Women

November 12, 2013

Jackson Katz is one of my favorite sociologists. I was introduced to his work early on in my undergraduate career at Southwestern University in Dr. Maria Lowe's Social Patterns and Processes class. He found a way to talk about gender issues and the various concepts, frames, and manifestations in ways that are accessible, thought-provoking, and actionable. He's presenting at Town Hall tonight from 6:00 to 8:00. I won't be able to make it tonight, but encourage anybody who has the ability to check it out to do so.

Jackson Katz, Phd, is an anti-sexist activist and expert on violence, media and masculinities. An author, filmmaker, educator and social theorist, Katz has worked in gender violence prevention work with diverse groups of men and boys in sports culture and the military, and has pioneered work in critical media literacy.Katz is the creator and co-founder of the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program, which advocates the 'bystander approach' to sexual and domestic violence prevention.

Week 8 | 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

November 12, 2013

Portland, OR

I finally did it. I acquired a Leica. While in Portland to do a couple of photo shoots, I stopped by Pro Photo Supply to pick up some Portra 160 and T-Max 100 when I stumbled across a Leica M6 in great condition. I picked it up and immediately learned what all the fuss is about in a well-made, all-mechanical Leica. After 24 hours of deliberating whether this camera was more important than eating, I decided that I could do the ramen thing for a month to make of for it. It was definitely worth it.

Here are some of the black and white images I shot with it later that day when I loaded it up with some classic Ilford HP5 film.

I loved the "Not for Sale" sign in the windshield of this classic. I appreciated the bold statement. I immediately thought of forced labor, immigration reform, and human trafficking and how this message can be universally applied. Image shot with Le… — I loved the "Not for Sale" sign in the windshield of this classic. I appreciated the bold statement. I immediately thought of forced labor, immigration reform, and human trafficking and how this message can be universally applied. Image shot with Leica M6 + Ilford HP5 developed in Kodak HC-110.

The main reason for my trip to Portland was to photograph Hava Dennenberg to create some images for her upcoming business Farmhouse 18. More information on that to follow. Here is Hava trying out a walnut that has just fallen to the ground. Image sh… — The main reason for my trip to Portland was to photograph Hava Dennenberg to create some images for her upcoming business Farmhouse 18. More information on that to follow. Here is Hava trying out a walnut that has just fallen to the ground. Image shot with Leica M6 + Ilford HP5 developed in Kodak HC-110.

I just simply loved this scene. It's not often we get this kind of sun coming through the branches of trees in this part of the Pacific Northwest. Image shot with Leica M6 + Ilford HP5 at 50mm and developed in Kodak HC-110.

This is one of my favorite photographs from that day. Shot with my trusty Mamiya RB67 loaded with Kodak Ektar 100 with 127mm lens.

Getting to know Scope 5

November 5, 2013

In preparation for the upcoming 2013 SVP Fast Pitch, the photo team has been going around and getting updates on some of the previous winners. I chose to go out and visit the folks over at Scope 5 because they work in an industry I understand and because I’ve heard their names come up time after time again, yet have never had the chance to meet them. One of the reasons I enjoy volunteering with projects and issues I care about is that it often focuses my work in ways that wouldn’t happen otherwise. Also, I learn things about people that don’t typically come up in more formal situations. Who would have known the CEO/co-founder Yoram Bernet was a photographer who specialized in architectural work. He appreciated the Leica M6 and 400TX film I used to photograph them. Here are some of the results.

Image by Michael B. Maine made with Leica M6 + Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 + 400TX

Week 7 | 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

October 29, 2013

Pioneer Square, Seattle

Hey, you've been asking for color.

It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted, but it's not because I haven't been making photographs. The local photography store was out of the developer I use to process black and white film and two weeks of back-to-back travel kept me out of the labs and away from my scanner.

I love walking. I try to schedule enough time between meetings and work so that I have time to walk from one place to the next. When I do this, I notice things (like the smell of newly blossoming flowers, the sound of the wind rustling the litter on the ground, and the smells of somebody cooking) that I wouldn't if I were whizzing by them in a car or bus. I spend much of my time in and around Pioneer Square where I'm always captivated by the street art. Early Saturday morning a few weeks ago, I set out to photograph some of my personal favorites.