TP Mishra for the New York Times

In the middle of December, I spent the day with TP Mishra, a refugee from the country of Bhutan for the Metro section of the NYT. Mr. Mishra spent most of his life in a refugee camp in neighboring Nepal when the political situation in his home country became too [...]

Alzheimer’s for the New York Times

Did a quick portrait shoot for the New York Times a week or so ago of Marjie Popkin, who at age 60 was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.

So far, Margie mostly has trouble remembering details and numbers but remains in good health and with help from her friend [...]

Elizabeth Edwards for the New York Times

I spent a cold, rainy Saturday in Raleigh, NC at the funeral for Elizabeth Edwards, the former wife of presidential candidate John Edwards.

Mrs. Edwards died of breast cancer last week after a 6 year battle.

To add to an already sad day, [...]

Sweet Potatoes for the New York Times

I had the pleasure of waking up Thanksgiving morning to find my photo of Sara Broadwell, of Catbriar Farm, on the front page of the New York Times. I had photographed Ms. Broadwell for a story on the growing popularity of the sweet potato and the health qualities of said [...]

On Assignment: Tony Avent for the New York Times

Gardening is not my usual cup of tea. I love tomatoes and all the veggies, but my thumb is quite black when it comes to growing things. That being said, I spent the day wandering the Juniper Level Botanic Gardens with owner Tony Avent for the Home section of the New York Times [...]

On Assignment: WTU’s for the New York Times

I spent a few hours in the western mountains of Virginia a couple of weeks ago working on some portraits of James Agee, a two tour veteran of the war in Iraq who on his return was diagnosed with TBI and PTSD. Agee was set to be medically discharged from [...]

Photo for the Day: Great Scots

It was recently brought to my attention that an image that I shot for the NYT years ago ran on A1 a couple of weeks ago.

I always loved this photo from the Tartan Day Parade so I am glad it saw the light of day again.

On Assignment: Vollis Simpson for the New York Times Art and Design

Had the pleasure of making portraits of Vollis Simpson, a 91 year old former farm equipment salesman who is now considered one of the masters of the whirligig. His work graces the yard of the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore and works every day at his shop in Lucama, NC.

On Assignment: Toxic Substances for the New York Times

After 14 years of using Poligrip denture cream to keep his teeth in place, Johnny Howell became disabled due to nerve damage from high zinc levels that may have been caused by the cream. His nerve damage is so severe that Mr. Howell had to quit his job as a [...]

On Assignment: Charlotte for the New York Times Sunday Travel

Spent a day wandering the uptown area of Charlotte, NC taking in a the new museum boom and other additions to the neighborhood.

A few of my favorites:

New York Times [...]