I have been posting to this blog for over 13 years, each year reporting on accomplishments over the prior year and goals for the new year.

2024 is no different. My main photography goal for the year is listed in the January submission of the 2024 C.London 52 Week Photography Challenge. Content this year will work towards that goal in addition to my general shooting. Check out my website "About" page to learn more. The website is at www.jeffmarcowitz.photography 

All content posted here in the blog will also be on the website, however with a subscription to the blog, you'll continue to receive the email notifications.

Thanks to all of you who have followed this photo blog for many years and welcome to any newcomers. My hope is that the images and stories are interesting and thought-provoking as I continue this creative journey. As always, comments, critiques and suggestions (here and the website) are welcome and appreciated as they often lead to new ideas and inspiration.

Thank You.
Jeff

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Spanky

Spanky
I was walking down the street in a hot area of Indianapolis.   He had a sign that said "Army Vet" and was asking for 37 cents.  I said to my son, "I should do a $2 Portrait" and he responded by saying he'd love to watch me do one.  So I approached the guy and asked if he had heard of $2 Portraits.  He had not and after I explained it, he readily agreed to participate.  He told me he originally wanted 37 cents so he could get a beer, but $2 would set him up good.

Spanky is 55 years old and was born and raised in Indianapolis.  He has no family other than the guys he knows from the streets, one of whom was keeping him company this evening.  He told me his friend can come the the shelter for 3 nights at a time but then has to leave, but after a couple of nights he can come back for another 3.  Spanky used to be an electrician but isn’t working now.  He served in the Army at several bases in the US and was also in Iran (maybe Iraq?) for a short period of time.

All the while I’m talking to Spanky, my son was looking on taking it all in.  I thanked Spanky for his service and gave him $2.  An hour later we saw him again and he and his friend thanked me for the beers; even asking me if I wanted a swig.  After having dinner nearby and returning to the car, my son offered Spanky our leftovers.  He accepted but also asked for 37 cents…

Taken 6/18/16

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Mrs. & Mrs. McGruff

Mrs. & Mrs. McGruff
Mason Street
San Francisco, CA

Taken 5/26/16

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Priority Seating

Priority Seating
BART
San Francisco, CA

Taken 5/26/16