Come Into My House, And I Will Shoot You.

Personal projects are usually created out of inspiration and boredom. As I try to evade the type of arizona weather that most complain about (it's warm, shocker), and loosen the shackles of my daily profession (yet hear I am, again, in front of a computer), I have conjured up an ambitious idea to photograph anyone and everything that comes through my front door. In the vein of a Martin Schoeller portrait, I will try to document friends, family, neighbors, strangers, and other temporary house guests in a very candid, sincere manor. Raw, unrestricted, true. A sheet of broadcloth will be my backdrop. Any available natural light will be my light source. I've started with my roommates and I. You've been warned, if you expect to enjoy Scott's story time, Todd's small town charm, Jeff's expansive knowledge of the Chicago Cubs, or my growing NES collection, be prepared to be shot first. This is a personal project.

The Thompson's -The Family Collection-

She's not a single mom trying to be superwoman. She's superwoman trying to be a single mom. She sweats selflessness. And with two kids, she probably sweats more than she'd like to. I've always been fascinated with a concept that involved my friends in superhero costumes participating in very ordinary, everyday activities or routines. That's what they are to me. Superheros camouflaged as pedestrians. There's a glimmer of superhero in everyone, and to help provide an inside look into this particular superwoman, my friend/roommate/cousin/and now collaborator Scott, will share some of his words...

Growing up, girls dream of a white picket fence, Prince Charming, a million dollars, and perfectly obedient children. No little girl stays up late dreaming that one day she'll be a poor single mom in nursing school, shouldering the responsibility of 2 kids and everything that comes with them.

But life is about playing the hand you're dealt. Bonnie wasn't dealt a royal flush, 4 of a kind, or anything close to a full house. Rather, she was dealt a sweet, free-spirited 2 of a kind in the form of Grace (5) and Tucker (4).

I dare you to spend a day with this "Super-trio" and not fall in love with them! A million to one odds says Bonnie will make you realize what turning lemons into lemonade is all about; Grace's smile will melt your heart; and Tucker's random acts of comedy, intertwined with his priceless facial expressions will have you laughing so hard you cry.

Here's to Superwoman and her fantastic sidekicks!