RNC 2008 :: Finale

Two weeks, 1,000 miles, 5,897 photographs, one can of pepper spray in the face, and countless amazing experiences and here I am at the end of the political circus that is the DNC and the RNC. Quite a wild ride and definitely left a new-found taste for political photography on my pallet. Within the next week I should have a more comprehensive edit on my website for anyone interested.

Fortunately and unfortunately I missed the police brutality and tear gassing trying to slide into the convention last night at the last minute. Had the lucky chance to walk and listen to the wise words of Ed Kashi on the long walk to the Xcel Center where the RNC was housed. The man is an amazing photographer and spoke with a certain candor that was refreshing in the world of spin I've lived in for the past couple weeks.

Last but not least a big thank-you to Alex Boerner and his brother and sister-in-law who were kind enough to put me up for the week. Also some thanks to the talented Edmund Fountain who helped keep me informed this week and shot some bad-ass images that can be found on the newly formed Rapport photo agency site and to the infamous Ramin Rahimian for being his oddly wonderful self. Oh and that Matt Slaby character for putting up with me for two weeks and shooting some great photographs.

RNC 2008 :: Palin Takes the Stage

Spent the whole day inside and right at the gate yesterday. No pepper spray, just a lot of Republicans in red. Here's a slice from the night. Oh, and any photo editors who come across this, I do have a large selection online and available for licensing.

RNC :: First Half

Been an interesting ride so far here in St. Paul, Minnesota. Spent most of my first day of coverage recovering from a direct hit of pepper spray which covered most my torso including my eyes and made my skin blister up. At least my misery made for some humorous photos for other photographers I know (in my cynical viewpoint anyway). Second day had another big confrontation between the police and protesters which I was stuck behind police lines and missed unfortunately. More images to come but here's a few anyway.

The Gap Between

Went on a little road trip across middle America with Matt Slaby on our way from the Republican National Convention to the Democratic National Convention. The whole stretch was absolutely beautiful and bizarre in a wonderful way. More to come from the RNC in St. Paul Minnesota.