This wraps up this years series created with the generous musicians of @ensemble SF⁠
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From left to right, @mattyoungviola, @angela.t.lee, @schumannster, @triaviolin, and special guest @jennychoi8.⁠
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As I said this is our third year getting together to make photographs. The first time, in 2021 between Covid surges proved to be a truly uplifting experience for me as we were all coming out of the worst of the pandemic. I love our yearly session together- I can not wait for next year!⁠
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It was such a gift to hear them playing together in such a special venue, I have to extend a huge thanks to the folks at the @berkeleycityclub for being so accommodating.⁠

Special guest sitting in with @ensembesf at the @berkeleycityclub, and playing the Stradivarius 'Firebird' is @jennychoi8. ⁠
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 Hearing the combination of this musician with this one of a kind instrument present @songsfortasya by composer @polinamusic  accompanying @schumannster on piano, with @angela.t.lee on cello, was incredible.⁠
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Understated. If I had to choose one word to describe @triaviolin's playing I think that would be it, 'understated'. I am not at all a musician, but that really seems the best way to describe Rebecca's playing. Or maybe powerful, but not pushed...? ⁠
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@mattyoungviola of @ensemblesf. ⁠
You know a person is a master of their craft when they make it seem so effortless.⁠
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These were shot during their sound check at the @berkeleycityclub. I've worked on and around the stage and musicians for decades, I appreciate every second of this kind of intimate access. ⁠
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Jake at the #mareislandspot. I think he was working on a hurricane grind when shot these. Challenging approach for that trick in this spot.⁠
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@angela.t.lee the newest member of @ensemblesf. Photographed at the @berkeleycityclub.⁠
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 It can be extremely distracting for the artists having a photographer roaming the stage while they prepare for a show. I've worked on and around the stage and musicians for decades, I appreciate every second of this kind of intimate access. ⁠

@schumannster from a session with @ensemblesf captured during their sound check at the @berkeleycityclub.⁠
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I cannot state enough how special having this kind of access to these amazing musicians is. Truly a gift.⁠
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For a long time this was the image I used for my profile…. Getting verified requires I use my face, which I’m not super happy about, but here we are…
#verificationworthit? #letsfindout!

@ensemblesf captured at the @berkeleycityclub.

From left to right, @mattyoungviola, special guest @jennychoi8, @triaviolin, @schumannster, and @angela.t.lee 

This is the third year I’ve gotten together with Ensemble SF to make photographs. The first time was in 2021 between Covid surges. I love our yearly session together, it’s like a yearly palette cleanse for my photography. 

It was such a gift to hear them playing together in such a beautiful venue. 

More from this series coming over the next week.

New photo series in collaboration with @ensemblesf, photographed at @berkeleycityclub on the way next week!

There are some places the food is worth traveling for. I have a few favorite spots that if money were no object I’d be flying to weekly. @michaelwarring  for cuisine that beats the pants off the French Laundry. @smokinwarehousebbq where the brisket is better than any I’ve had in Texas or Mississippi.  @gusfriedchicken, the one on Front St in Memphis- perfectly seasoned and crispy crispy crispy!
Today I add to that list. I just had the juiciest, best seasoned, burger in my life. If you pass through or can get yourself to Magdelena, New Mexico, get yourself a Joe Burger from the very kind folks at @tumbleweedsnm 
It is absolute 🔥

An outtake from a session with @ensemblesf in the Barbro Osher Recital Hall @sfconservmusic 

#foreshadowing

From a recent session in SF. I love these images, the tone the subject…. Really happy with how they came out!

Last day of the #luftgekühlt9 #afterhours posts.⁠
This one with the @sunburst_porsche_usa⁠
Enjoy!⁠
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@porsche @luftgekuhlt @thesmokingtire

Day four of the #luftgekühlt9 #afterhours posts.⁠
This one with #chopard47, #wynnsracing10, and the #vasekpolak01⁠
Enjoy!⁠
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@porsche @luftgekuhlt @thesmokingtire @vasekpolakcollection @wynnsracing @chopard

Day three of the #luftgekühlt9 #afterhours posts.⁠
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Enjoy!⁠
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@porsche @luftgekuhlt @thesmokingtire

Day two of the #luftgekühlt9 #afterhours posts.⁠
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Enjoy!⁠
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@porsche @luftgekuhlt @thesmokingtire

This week is all about #luftgekühlt9 #afterhours......⁠
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Enjoy.⁠
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I know nothing about @porsche cars so please educate in the comments! Models? Specs? Let me know!!⁠
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@porsche @luftgekuhlt @thesmokingtire @visitvallejo

Here they come!!!⁠
a series of #luftgekühlt9 #afterhours posts.⁠
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⁠Follow me so you don't miss any of these gorgeous automobiles!
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AIart is a soulless imitation of creativity. 
#discuss

Good morning San Francisco.⁠
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I don’t really do weddings because I feel like you should hire someone that specializes in wedding photography… I also just simply don’t enjoy that kind of work. However, the small elopement or courthouse ceremony, just the two of you? I’m here for it, I got you. ⁠
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It’s not the setting and guests that make the day special.

It is always a treat working with the team @misaharajewelry!⁠
These are a few of the images we made together for their latest #designerdrop from @lepagaleb. Go check out their profile, and their web site Lepa designs son beautiful jewelry…⁠
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In the photos @saveljicnisa, @lepagaleb

Vaillancourt Fountain (also called Quebec libre!) in Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco. Designed by the Québécois artist Armand Vaillancourt, and not by an AI Cement Truck as some would want to have you believe.

Outtakes from a session for an…. Agricultural… client.⁠
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I discovered this AI tool while using later.com to schedule my posts…. Would you use AI to write your Instagram captions?⁠
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Which one would you use?⁠
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Prompt: Mother and daughter in San Francisco on walking on a brisk morning.
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I was given three captions to choose from:⁠
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1) The morning San Francisco air is crisp and the sun shines brightly on this mother-daughter duo. What a beautiful morning to make memories! #love #family⁠
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2) "The beautiful bond of these two ladies walking on a brisk morning in San Francisco sun is heartwarming! Comment your favorite mother-daughter memory below! 💞 #powerofthebond #putyourheartintophoto #momentscaptured"⁠
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3) The morning breeze in San Francisco was no match for my daughter and I! We were too busy taking in the sights and enjoying a beautiful day out. Tag a friend who'd love this experience too!

Did you know you can use AI to write your Instagram captions?⁠
I discovered this tool while using later.com to schedule my posts…⁠
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If you would use any of these, which one would you use?⁠
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Prompt: San Francisco street photography bright morning, two men crossing the street.⁠
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I was given three captions to choose from:⁠
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1) The sun rises over a vibrant San Francisco street. 🌤 Two men crossing the street on a bright morning, captured in this beautiful street photography shot. 🎞 Grab your camera and capture your own street photography story - scroll to learn more! #sanfranciscostreetphotography #streetphotography #citylife⁠
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2) The energy of San Francisco streets never ceases to amaze me. Bright morning light and the hustle and bustle of two men crossing the street make for a perfect shot. #sanfrancisco #streetphotography⁠
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3) Nothing like a bright morning in San Francisco to take some street photos! Here are two men crossing the street, see if you can spot anyone else in the frame. What do you think? #ShareYourPointofView

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