August 2009
8 posts
The longer I earn my living as a photographer, the more I’m reminded that the people I photograph on a daily basis are inherently far more interesting and famous than I’ll ever be. This recurring section will proudly spotlight one of the many subjects that are easily ‘more famous than me’
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy
Edward Moore “Ted” Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. In office from November 1962 until his death, Kennedy served nine terms in the Senate. At the time of his death, he was the second most senior member of the Senate, and the third-longest-serving senator in U.S. history. He was best known...
In June of 2004, I was assigned to photograph esteemed U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy prior to the Democratic National Convention which was being held in Boston. I once made a bologna sandwich for his son Patrick (D-Rhode Island), so we discussed bologna, Patrick, and culinary arts. C’mon, I only had 7 minutes…what else was I going to discuss with him—-American liberalism?
- DS
"Well, it's new to me..."
I seem to be jumping on board this ship late, but I just recently came across the work of fine art photographer Amy Stein. Lots of stranded motorists, stranded wildlife, and guns…it’s wonderful work.
http://www.amysteinphoto.com/ →