Revisiting the Philippines

October 1, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

The passing of typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines stirred a few emotions, making me revisit some of the photos I took when I was in the Philippines back in ‘05. I think at this point I was 17 going on 18 and swore my life to photojournalism after that experience. Four years later my perception of the world has certainly widened. My beliefs and faith in the human condition have gone through a mental blender, but I still hold on to the understanding that I am passionate about people and their stories, and utilizing photography as a means to tell them.

Below is an excerpt on Typhoon Ketsana. and after the jump you’ll find more info on how to help.

Sept. 26, 2009 – Typhoon Ketsana hit the Philippines. The tragedy claimed more than 140 lives and displaced over 430,000 people. It’s the worst flooding recorded in the country since 1967. Manila and surrounding areas were lashed with heavy rains and flash floods for nine hours, leaving some areas under 20 feet of water. The capital and 23 other provinces have been declared under a STATE OF CALAMITY. Many people are missing or trapped and numerous areas are still submerged in floodwater. More than 1.2 million people have no electricity. Victims are in dire need of basic relief goods like food, water and clothing. The death toll is expected to climb, and so are the number of missing and injured.

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Portrait of Restaurateurs: Percy Street Barbecue

October 1, 2009 | Filed Under Food, In the paper, Portraits, Restaurant | 1 Comment 

Here’s your standard lineup portrait to go along with this week’s food story. Head Chef Erin O’Shea (center) and owners Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook with the meat smokers at Percy Street Barbecue, slated to open in October on 900 South Street.