Oregon is still the same loving place it was when I arrived so many years ago. Where so many of my family and friends are, the pace is slower, and the light just a little bit more luxurious. I arrived in Portland last Spring and left its green mountains, blue oceans, and stellar beer earlier this month to have a stint back in NYC. The contrast has been staggering on many levels but I'll just focus on the imagery for now. As I think back on the last several months I can appreciate that time and the new friends I made. Even more importantly, my family and my long standing friends are closer to me than they have ever been. What can I say? I even find love and companionship to be more my speed on the left coast. I truly love those people, that state, and the way of life. I guess I'll always be a West Coast guy and I'm ok with that! It is a special place and I'll always call it home. 

Newport, OR - To There And Back AgainRusty

Newport, Oregon - Late Summer 

Portland, OR - To There And Back AgainKelsë stopped by for a portrait this past summer.

Portland, OR - Kelsë     Newport, OR - To There And Back AgainFinally, a wall I like.

Nye Beach, OR   Portland, OR - To There And Back AgainBeerfest...

Portland, OR - Oregon Brewfest

Portland, OR - To There And Back AgainMelissa - Pole Dance instructor and overall amazing person.

Portland, OR - Melissa  Newport, OR - To There And Back AgainRejected.

Newport, OR - Summer Walkabout  Newport, OR - To There And Back AgainEarly morning frost at the coast.

Newport, OR - Oregon Coast Morning Frost 

Portland, OR - To There And Back AgainSt. Johns Bridge

Portland, OR - St. Johns Bridge (Travis and Sara Engagement Shoot) 

  Portland, OR - To There And Back AgainPainted themselves into a cliff.

Newport, OR - Hands 

Portland, OR - To There And Back AgainThe Incorvia children playing chess.

Portland, OR - Two Very Smart Children  Newport, OR - To There And Back AgainI thought it was Bernie Sanders for a second.

Newport, OR - Seaside Morning Walk   Portland, OR - To There And Back Again

Newport, OR - Light That Makes Me Miss Slide Film   Portland, OR - To There And Back AgainCody and his son are musicians from Washington State.

Harstine Island, WA - Father and Son Musicians   Portland, OR - To There And Back AgainMax the cat. #PhatMaximus

Portland, OR - Phat Maximus   Portland, OR - To There And Back AgainHawthorne Street Fair.

Portland, OR - Ballon Payment