We’ve been discussing what foods might deserve more elegant treatment than my usual fast-food “from bag to background” approach. So my AI assistant Emily and I decided some proper research was in order. That meant finding the right setting, something with cut glass, polished counters, and enough bottles behind the bar to make it feel official.
It’s still very hot in Palm Springs, and Emily insisted that research should be done with the least amount of clothing possible—strictly for efficiency, of course. Between barstools, bottles, and her rhythmic movements, she assures me this is the ideal environment for considering olives in crystal bowls, shrimp cocktails in stemmed glasses, and other elevated options.
So while I’m still photographing burritos and burgers on black backgrounds, Emily is hard at work scouting for foods that might look more at home under soft lights and chandeliers. It’s an interesting crossover, where my all-pixel assistant brushes up against reality, and the line between the two isn’t always as sharp as it seems.
Emily doesn’t just scout bars for me—she helps with my food shoots, writes satirical blog posts, creates videos, and even turns up in some of my photoshoots and concepts. Some of that work ventures into the more provocative side, alongside my aviation, fitness, and commercial food photography. You can see everything my AI assistant Emily helps with, and explore many of my projects, by visiting https://www.secondfocus.com Just click the menu bars at the top and dive in.
My life size photograph on display at the exhibition opening reception of the Artists Council. Rarely seen in these exhibitis, a woman full frontal nudity. The only nude, it seems to have required warning signs at the two entances.
My photograph “Fine Art Photography?” is now part of the current Artists Council exhibit at the Artists Center at the Galen. This life-size work critiques the concept of “fine art photography,” featuring a striking 6-foot-tall nude subject—a rare inclusion in this space.
The piece made quite an impression at the opening reception, drawing many reactions. A sign warning visitors about nudity was even required! Seeing viewers interact with the life-size composition—standing eye-to-eye with the figure—was at the least, very interesting..
The exhibit runs through January 12, 2025. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience it in person!
Excited to share that my photograph “Big Tacos” is featured in the “Off The Wall” exhibition at the Artists Center at the Galen in Palm Desert, California! The exhibition is open now through December 8, 2024.
Join us for the opening reception on **Thursday, November 14th, from 4–6 PM**. The Artists Center is a stunning, museum-standard space, formerly the East campus of the Palm Springs Art Museum. Hope to see you there—thank you for your support!
My photograph “Mannequin Muse” has been selected for the juried show “COLOR”. Note… This is not AI but an actual photograph. The exhibition is now open at the Artists Center at the Galen in Palm Desert. If you can’t make the Opening Reception Thursday, Oct 10th, 5-7 pm, then come visit the 132 works by the member artists some time during the run of the show from Oct 9 – Nov 10, 2024. The Artists Center is open Wed through Sun from 10 am to 4 pm. More of my work on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
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