Power Brothers: Howard Koh and Harold Koh
I was tasked with photographing newly appointed Assistant Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, Howard Koh left, and his brother Harold Koh, Legal Adviser to the United States Department of State. My assignment from the Boston Globe was to photograph the high-ranking siblings in the Obama administration during an interview with a Globe reporter. However, having shot a lot of situations like this before I knew that it would be a challenge to capture something really nice and natural. So I decided to arrive early with a cart of gear in tow to the HHS building near the Capitol to pre-set a nicely lit portrait so I could at least know I had something strong in the bag in case the interview was a bust. I knew I would not have much time so was ready before they arrived and when it came down to it shot for no more than a few minutes. The two light set was an overhead gridded softbox and gridded spot on the wall behind them to give some separation. Thankfully Harold Koh allowed me to capture something that I had not expected when he pulled out his point and shoot to make a few photos of his brother’s new office which he was seeing for the first time. The bottom line is that being prepared for the expected as well as unexpected is a huge key to my success.
Rockstar Grandmother, Ann’s 93rd Birthday
Eleven of us gathered near Valley Forge, PA to celebrate my grandmother’s 93rd birthday on July 8th. She is a rockstar, still doing her 30-minute morning walks almost everyday. We all had a great time and a HUGE chocolate cake and a great party thanks to the planning of my mom and aunt Linda. Happy Birthday MomMom!
Linda Litwin said: Nice photos and memories, Jay I am so glad that you could be there to share in the fun! Love, Linda on 07.10.09
Washington DC, Bike Polo :: Washington Post Magazine
On Sunday the Washington Post Magazine featured some images from a project that I have been working on about Bike Polo. There is a little write-up about what I have been up to with a two-page spread (below) and there is an extended online image gallery with the text from the story here. I finally played a few games just before the story came out and had a lot of fun. Thanks to Arlen for lending me a mallet and a little bit of coaching as I was getting going. We ended up playing during a downpour that flooded a corner of the rink and I managed to score once. I will be going back to play again and plan to begin incorporating audio and would really like to do a series of portraits.
Tina Carter said: very cool! glad to see all kinds of people are getting to benefit from your talents! xo on 08.19.09
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Amy Vender said: How - you are the best. We love you so - can hear your laugh Amy and Ron on 08.02.09