Double-Exposure

My homegirl helping me out with some self-portrait double-exposures. 

Check it!...

Amia

Requests

Two requests I leave with you today:

1. Do not step into the flower beds, crushing the new baby flowers.

2. Please refrain from eating thine own poop.


Thank you & have a nice day.

Artery Anatomy

This last February, some of my good friends were in a group showing titled, Artery Anatomy, held
at the quaint Bon Bon lounge.
I finally had some film developed and am now able to get a just few snapshots up. Always an enjoyable time hanging with friends and soaking up amazing local art and music.















Photos shot with: ILFORD SUPER XP2 400 B&W FILM
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Shawn Whisenant

Our tears fall like rain
Converging into one great place
Pure, beautiful, glistening water...
Love.

-Amia




I didn't personally know Shawn Whisenant, but our paths crossed many times over the past two years. 

My first conscious recollection of Shawn was when I joined a small community of  San Francisco based film camera lovers called, Find Rangers Camera Club in early 2013 as well as Film Por Vida (a print exchange program). It was here that his street photography struck me and if you know me by now, you'll know that I have a love for street photography. 

Being an avid FecalFace.com fan, I began recognizing his photography popping up frequently on the site as Photo of The Day.  We both had numerous Photos of The Day from 2012-2014 on FecalFace, staggered in just one months time frame apart. 

In 2013 I book marked his website so I could enjoy his work at a click away. And I did.

In January 2014, some of our photography was surprisingly featured (on separate days) on UK's film photography site, One Giant Arm. 
A week and a half ago, I sent him a photo through our Photo Exchange Program and was anticipating a return print. 
On Saturday, March 1st, Shawn got FecalFace Photo of The Day.
On Sunday morning, March 2nd, Shawn passed away.

I was looking forward to eventually meeting this rad guy as we both have mutual interests as well as close friends. I think we would have become friends too. 

My heart breaks. What a great loss. I hope his passion and love for photography, art, and life will continue to stimulate, inspire, and encourage all who see it. He leaves a great heritage for those who wish to partake. 

Rest in peace Shawn.



Memorial:
Wednesday, March 5th 2014
Book and Job Gallery
838 Geary St
SF, CA

My Boy...

...killin' it in SF! (R).


Photo: Tadashi Yamaoda

Links for Tadashi:

http://www.tadashiphoto.com
http://www.lowcardmag.com
http://www.stragebirddist.com
http://www.kobrahmagazine.com

The Great PNW's Store From Scratch

My good friend Joel Barbour wins Big Cartel's "Store From Scratch" Contest. Amazing video. GREAT clothing line. Not surprising.

Check them out here: The Great PNW


Had some fun snapping some shots in one of my favorite PNW t's last year.
Still can't get me out of it:
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Say I Love You...

... in an edgy, abstract way.



Valentine
Collage, acrylic, & pen
on 8"X10" canvas board.
2014
amiaart.com

To see full view visit Amia Photos on Flickr:

VALENTINE