Photos ~ Shot by Gavin (a.k.a. The Most Vain Entry Ever)

For quite a while now my friend Gavin and I have been digital photo buddies. We both started with point-and-shoots and worked out way up to fancier DSLR equipment. Though I still snap plenty of shots for fun he's busting out hoping to go pro. And go pro he should! Gav's been studying and practicing with an expanding array of equipment over the last year-and-a-half and has gone from good to amazing. Though he still holds a full-time software engineering job with Boeing he's snapping shots all the time and has even been under the recent employ of our own Metro Parks Tacoma for recent park-related events. Aside from his photo skills he has a great, professional attitude without being pretentious or cheesy while somehow remaining warm and engaged with whomever he's photographing.

He recently started a project to photograph and post to his website a portrait a week for 2008 to hone his craft and build his portfolio. This weekend it was my turn to get in front of his camera (definitely out of the ordinary for someone who's used to being behind the lens). His wife Holly and I hit up a few different spots around Tacoma that I'd picked out and Gavin setup and snapped away. The stunning (shots, not me), rich results are below. Thanks for the shots Gav -- I had a great time!

Seriously, I'd like nothing more than to overwhelm him with enough photo jobs that he has no choice but to quit his job and open a studio. Email Gavin and hire him.

P.S. - I'm not really that sinister looking I just photograph better that way. ;)

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2/19/2008 @ 8:26am

K to the F:

You know, you're so vain you probably think this comment is about you.

It isn't.

by NEAL

2/19/2008 @ 8:50am

Kevin. Thanks for posting the photos here and for the free press. I had a great time shooting you and the bridge shots turned out great. I think the sinister looks good on you.

by Gavin

2/19/2008 @ 9:00am

wow man great shots! These will come in handy

by RR Anderson

2/19/2008 @ 9:17am

For you or me? ;)

Gav totally knocked my socks off with the quality of these shots. I can't praise him highly enough.

by KevinFreitas

2/19/2008 @ 10:37am

These are great. The lighting is great, the settings are perfect and the whole series with your laptop is brilliant. The tench coat is a nice touch too, Kevin.

by Sharon S

2/19/2008 @ 11:00am

These are great! Excellent work, Gavin!

by ZestyJenny

2/19/2008 @ 11:53am

Wow, those are some fantastic shots! I think my favorite is #26 (?) the first of you on the bridge with the laptop. I also like the one of you in the street with your face reflected in the puddle in front of you and the streetlight in one behind. Outstanding work, Gavin!

by Angela

2/19/2008 @ 4:54pm

I like #26 best too. But since I am his Mom, I love them all! Really nice work, Gavin.

by Kathy Freitas

2/19/2008 @ 5:09pm

I'm thinking the Murray Morgan shots are pretty choice... all are really really impressively great, though. Very "Noir meets virtually real in the 21st Century." Nice.

(and by the way-- I think "vain" would be, "here's a series of 72 self portraits I took." --this is just good sharing!!)

by Betty

2/19/2008 @ 9:32pm

Great shots. Gavin has talent, real talent. My favs are 11,20, 23, 28, 33, 39, 40, and 44. Love the light play and reflections and odd but classy placement.

by Momquote

2/19/2008 @ 11:35pm

That's not sinister, that's devious. But it works for you. :) Yeah, they came out really awesome... good job, Gavin!

by TheDamnMushroom

2/22/2008 @ 12:23am

Nice. #30 could be in Wired.

by Erik B.

2/23/2008 @ 12:32am

I'm impressed, and I don't impress easily.

by NSHDscott

3/4/2008 @ 7:10pm

Ugh! Awesome. Yes....I must meet this Gavin.

by Clara