World on the Road: Archive

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Jan 8th

2012 James returns to NYC to take 1st assistant...

This is a shot from my former life as an assistant in NYC. I’m going back to the big apple at the behest of photographer, Henry Leutwyler who has offered me first assistant position. Wow, what an opportunity. It will be a huge adjustment after having been herding goats in Maine for 2 years and shooting (however infrequently) on my own. I’m excited to get back in the fast-lane...

Dec 25th

Nov 30th

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James to be included on Maine Home & Design Mag.s...

James Allen Walker lives on Dutton Hill with his wife, children, a herd of goats and a flock of chickens. James and Beth moved back to Maine from New York City before the birth of their first child. James is pleased to be making images for Maine publications—working locally jives with his developing sense of sustainability. Walker’s most recent exhibition, called “About Face,”...

Nov 18th

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a girl I met on the subway.

Nov 12th

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Love you Bowen

I know it’s out of focus. But, I just like looking at Bo-bo’s happy mug.

Nov 12th

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My pal, Andrew Brusso

Man, we had some good times. Hope you’re well.

Nov 12th

Faces of Maine

My work with Maine Magazine has been an inspiration for a show. I’ve been derelict in keeping my blog updated with current work and information. My appologies. I’m currently the master of Maine Magazine’s “Faces Maine” facebook campaign. Do me a favor visit facesmaine and like it. I’ll get brownie points. I’ve also created a fan page for my...

Oct 27th

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About Face

In connection with the work I’ve been doing for Maine Magazine called “Faces Maine” - a fan page on facebook. I’m producing a fine art show of black and white prints. It goes up November 6th at the Merrill Memorial Library in Yarmouth, Maine.

Oct 21st

New Horizons

Some new opportunities have been coming my way recently. I’ve been working with a magazine that I’ve wanted to contact for sometime. Maine Magazine and Maine Home and Design assigned me to the Tug Narragansett during Portland’s MS Harborfest on August 21st. From there I was invited by Hartley Marine Services to accompany the Narragansett crew on a run from Rockland to Boston. We left just...

Sep 7th

Jul 30th

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This one is tight! I think it might be the best piece I’ve done yet from the shooting to the editing.

Jul 21st

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Seth Grinder; Remember this Portrait?

I was looking through archives for a client and came across this old shot of my buddy, Seth, AKA “the bike nerd”. I get the sense he’s much happier now.

Jul 17th

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Jul 17th

Roy Patterson, stone sculptor.

I’ve been working with the distinguished, Roy Patterson for some time photographing his work. He may be mentioned in Maine Home and Design Magazine and needs a headshot. Yay… I’ve been hoping to have a redo on past less-than-wonderful attempts at a great portrait of Roy. Well, this lighting thing didn’t just fall on my head one day.

Jul 17th

Jul 15th

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Russian clarinetist Alexey Gorokholinsky kicks off this episode with some spice when he performs Falla’s Danse Espagnole in the WQXR studio.

Jul 14th

Alexey Gorokholinsky on NYC's WQXR!

UPDATE: Alexey was chosen to be on The McGraw-Hill Companies Young Artist Showcase. A repeat customer; I met Alexey when he was at Julliard and I did his portrait then. He paid me the ultimate compliment by his repeat business years later. A fantastic musician. I recommend seeking out his work if you appreciate refined, perfectly performed classic and contemporary music. ...

Jul 14th

Jul 13th

Fresno, California

After Monday’s stressful string of delayed flights traversing the country, and resting only a couple hours, I hit the ground running this morning. I’m covering an organization called Hope Now for Youth. This story took me to several locations. One; the warehouse of Trail-Gear owned by Matt Messer. They make really big toys!

Jul 13th

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Two little dudes, Malik and Sam, show off their dribbling skills. I met the two among other wonderful kids on my trip to the hoods of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. I was there to cover the Challenge House project started by former Hopkinsville mayor, Wally Bryan (below). Challenge House is a movement involving relatively affluent families purposing to make a difference in a less affluent community...

Jul 12th

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Portrait; Bowen Rodkey

SICKGNAR, Bowen Rodkey. Photographer, poet, brew master.

Jul 10th

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Jude D'Souza

Jude, one of my favorite NYC pals. If it weren’t for his couch and coffee maker… I tell you what, boy. I shot this portrait of him the last time I took advantage of his hospitality. What a handsome fella’. And ladies, I do believe he’s available.

Jul 9th

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Kimberly at the Woman's Bowery

As a photographer shooting for a magazine its frustrating sometimes when your vision of a great photograph doesn’t align with the judgement of the photo editor. I think this is just a sweet portrait and would have loved to see it printed. Oh, well.

Jul 8th

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Veronica Kelly at Woman's Bowery Mission

Mrs. Kelly, the lovely spouse of our fair city’s police chief and supporter of the Woman’s Bowery Mission, kindly made herself available to me for a portrait in the Garden of the Manhattan based woman’s shelter that she helped make possible. Thank you, Mrs. Kelly. What a pleasure meeting you.

Jul 8th

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The Bike Nerd Cometh

Seth Werkheiser is a friend from our NYC days who quit his cushy job as an editor at AOL music, just got on his bike, and started riding. After a year he made it up to Maine to visit. Check out his blog: www.thebikenerd.com

Jul 5th

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Back in NYC

World Magazine has sent me an a couple assignments as of late. This one was just down to NYC. Only a 6 hour drive. Thanks to Mr. Josh Harper for coming with and assisting me on this one. Thanks to Henry Leutwyler as well for letting me come and give him a hand in the studio for Essence Magazine. It was refreshing to be on the scene again at MILK studio.

Jul 4th

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My definition of success? Time to instill in my son qualities of respectable impetuousness.

Jul 4th

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Jun 9th

Mar 5th

Earnest Alexander, Kansas

Mr Alexander is the founder of Youth Horizons, a mentoring program for ‘at risk’ kids and teens.

Mar 1st

Fr. Antoine Rizk, Brooklyn

Church of the Virgin Mary, 8th Ave. Brooklyn This is an amazing sanctuary. The walls are covered with fresco and gilding. If your in Brooklyn check it out and tell Father Antoine where you heard of it.

Mar 1st

Bedbugs in Wichita

Economy, ever the priority when traveling on a tight budget, there are just somethings not worth compromising. One thing is bugs. I’d prefer to sleep in a rental car than to snuggle into a mattress infested with parasitic creepy-crawlies waiting to come out and suck my blood while I sleep. Fortunately, my partner took no convincing and bedbugs aren’t that difficult to spot....

Mar 1st

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Novelist and writer of stories, Bret Lott

Charleston, S.C. Bret Lott shares with me the concept of artistic legacy. By that I refer to the desire of an artist- in my case, a writer in Mr Lott’s- to make connection with someone more advanced in our chosen field who’s level of greatness we aspire to. Someone we hope in some way to make our creative ancestor. I have wondered if this concept was a dead one. Alfred Steiglitz...

Jan 26th

NYC, Ohio, Charleston, S.C. & Back

The following slide shows are from my January road trip down the east coast. My friend, Joel Patterson just back from several years in the Peace Core joined me helping with the driving and hauling equipment.

Jan 25th

Next Roadtrip:

I’ve got butterflies about the trip I’m embarking on tomorrow. Whatever I remember to bring is all I’ll have. And the more I can do without the less I have to carry! This time I’m driving my new (‘99) VW Passat wagon. I’ve driven it to NYC and D.C. the last two trips. So, I think its trust worthy. Changing the oil today. Wrapping up some things around the...

Jan 15th

Chris & Angel

Finding 2 locations in one; a student lounge at King’s College in the Empire State Building. A chalkboard for Angel and a concrete wall and ottoman for Chris. 2 Shots for one story. They work as a pair but with some color contrast in there to preserve the individual framing. This shoot worked out well and I’m eager to see how they print.

Jan 7th

Marjorie Dannenfelser; what it looks like in...

I’m not sure how many people who view this blog are also subscribers to World Magazine, but I thought this photo was a good example of how what I do doesn’t stop with me. Sometimes, the photograph is the least interesting thing about the story. And some other times the design work saves or improves the photograph. This shot like many I do for World was pressed for time. It’s...

Dec 31st

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Mr Brooks

Arthur C. Brooks is the president of AEI. I was pressing my luck with this shot. The composition cuts into Mr Brooks forehead. He’s leaning right into it, too. The noir lighting gives him mystery and the perspective lines in those book shelves really propel the figure forward. Still, with other shots to choose from the editors picked this one. I’m always thankful when they see...

Dec 12th

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John; a portrait

Dec 10th

Pastor Tim Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian

I drove through the night to get to NYC in time for my 20 minute appointment with Manhattan’s busiest pastor. With 20 minutes total, there was no time to fumble with lighting. This shot was done on the sidewalk on 35th street, I think.

Dec 8th

Michael Card plays in Manchester, Maine.

For my first northeaster up in Maine this winter, I drove an hour north to catch up with Michael Card. He played in a little meeting house in Manchester built in 1793 that still has the pews with the little doors on them. I felt terrible making Michael sit for my session after his concert. He played a lovely set including some Christmas pieces remarkably after having been stuck in a...

Dec 6th

Paul Bunyan

This is what I do between photo shoots since I moved away from the city. And the only bit of culture shock I’ve endured is the shock coming from this new fiberglass splitting maul handle. Ouch!

Dec 2nd

Clarinetist, Alexey Gorokholinsky

A repeat customer; I met Alexey when he was at Julliard and I did his portrait then. He paid me the ultimate compliment by his repeat business years later. A fantastic musician. I recommend seeking out his work if you appreciate refined, perfectly performed classic and contemporary music. http://www.russianclarinet.com/

Nov 24th

James shoot's for Yellow Tail

My past work for Johnnie Walker and Jose Cuervo got me a shoot for Yellow Tail Wine through their PR firm, Catalyst. These glasses were designed by Michael Graves Design Group for Yellow Tail. This is not the final image, but just a mock up of the final. A discriminating eye will notice some hanky-panky.

Nov 23rd

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Nov 22nd