Archive for May, 2009
Kids punching kids
Last weekend I went to the Northern California Regional Boxing Championships at my gym, Pacific Ring Sports in Oakland, CA. These fights decide who will go on to the national championships to compete for spots on the 2012 USA Olympic Boxing Team. Some of the kids boxing looked really young to me, and while I’m not morally opposed to boxing or even to kids boxing, I couldn’t help but feel a little bit weird about watching kids punch other kids in the face. There’s just something about it.
But once I got over the weirdness, I was really impressed with the level of self control these kids showed in the ring. Most of them really did box well, and they were all good sports and hugged their opponents after every match. It was interesting to see, and I’m looking forward to shooting more fights in the future.
I also shot video of one round. I’ve been severely underusing the video feature of my new camera, and I plan to start shooting and posting more video in the future.
Northern California Regional Boxing Championships from Stephen Loewinsohn on Vimeo.
Berkeley Community Chorus
My mom is a soprano in the Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra. Last weekend Briana and I went to see their performance of Antonín Dvořák’s Stabat Mater, and I (quietly) took a few pictures. BCCO is a non-profit which allows anyone to join and sing. They put on six of these free concerts every year. Their next will be Schubert – Mass in E Flat Major in December.
Ultimate Lighting Champion
I just shot these portraits for an actor & MMA fighter named Eddie Lopes. Most people want portraits that make them look beautiful, so it’s refreshing when someone just wants their photos to make them look badass. This guy had a wonderfully expressive face, and was able to go from looking like the nicest guy you’ll ever meet (which he was) to looking like he’s about to beat you to a pulp (which he can) in the blink of an eye.
Pig Party
I went to Meat Paper‘s launch party for “The Pig Issue” at Camino restaurant in Oakland recently and took some photos. Despite the unfortunate timing of happening during the height of swine flu hysteria, the event was completely sold out.
The evening was centered around the butchering of an entire pig, which was performed on a large counter near the back of the restaurant where everyone could watch.
Parts of this pig were used to make pork sausages, bacon flavored marshmallows, corn-dogs, and even graham crackers (made with pig fat instead of butter). There were also pork-free cocktails, beer, and wine.
