Author Archives: djnpub

Good Vibes Only — Jamaica

Posted on March 1, 2023 by djnpub

My first adventure of the year was a trip to Jamaica for another Femme Nue photography retreat. While I had been to the Caribbean a couple of times, more than 20 years ago for scuba diving, this was my first … Continue reading →

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A Year of Rebuilding and Massive Travel

Posted on December 31, 2022 by djnpub

Unlike 2021, which seemed to be a forgettable blur, this year has been busy and filled with lots of fun activities and positive accomplishments. It’s like I exploded out of the year of lockdowns and engaged in a huge amount … Continue reading →

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Another Photo Shoot With Jenn Jones

Posted on November 30, 2022 by djnpub

I managed to schedule some time for a photo shoot with local model Jennifer Jones on the last day of November. We had worked together a couple of times earlier this year, and we both had a few ideas for … Continue reading →

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The Fallen Woman

Posted on November 22, 2022 by djnpub

Tonight I joined Bob in going into the city to see the San Francisco Opera’s production of La Traviata. This is apparently one of the most popular operas currently performed, and this was a new production for the SF Opera. … Continue reading →

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Second, Marathon, Yucatán Trip of the Year

Posted on November 11, 2022 by djnpub

I had the opportunity to participate in two different photography events in Yucatán, México, despite having been here earlier in the spring, and I decided to do them both and combine them into one long trip. It also gave me … Continue reading →

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New Photo Book

Posted on September 28, 2022 by djnpub

I just received a copy of a new photo book that I had created, centered around fine art portraiture taken around my house over the last several years. I conceived of this a year ago, but It has taken me … Continue reading →

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Antony and Cleopatra at the Opera

Posted on September 27, 2022 by djnpub

Tonight I joined Bob and went into the city and saw the San Francisco Opera’s production of the brand new Antony and Cleopatra, based on Shakespeare’s play. This opera, which had its world premiere earlier this month, was written by … Continue reading →

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Lear

Posted on September 23, 2022 by djnpub

Tonight I was joined by Bob in driving up to see the last play of the CalShakes season, Lear. This was a new adaptation/translation of King Lear by local playwright Marcus Gardley, set in the SF Filmore District of the … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Utah Adventure

Posted on September 12, 2022 by djnpub

I guess this is destined to be my crazy year of travel. Despite having attended a UTadventure tour in Utah in June, and despite having just recovered from being sick, after Dima made me an offer I couldn’t refuse I … Continue reading →

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Photo Shoot With Anoush

Posted on September 5, 2022 by djnpub

My most frequent collaborator, Anoush Anou, was visiting the Bay Area and I had a chance to shoot with her on Labor Day. It had only been a few months since I had shot with her on a Utah tour, … Continue reading →

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