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About Me

I grew up in LA where I spent most of my time on the beach. I started shooting photos of action ("extreme") sports about fifteen years ago, and writing about the athletes for various action sports mags and websites. Now, I'm living in Orlando, shooting photos at DAK - nothing fancy, mostly pictures of guests with their favorite characters. I love what I do - I guess I'd better since I'm obviously not doing it for the paycheck!
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My Interests

skating, surfing, snow sports, rock climbing, Disney, writing, photography

I'd like to meet:

Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Morrissey, Banksy, Ron English, Helmut Newton,anybody who is fascinated by Disney, anybody who's into writing/photography - especially if it's about action sports

Music:

Cafe Del Mar, Beck, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bjork, Foo Fighters, Air, Bebel Gilberto, Richard Cheese, Everything But the Girl

Movies:

Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Nightmare Before Christmas, American Beauty, Shawshank Redemption, The Princess Bride, Crash, Sweet And Lowdown, The Incredibles

Television:

Family Guy, 24, Heroes, The Daily Show, The Office, So You Think You Can Dance

Books:

Confederacy of Dunces, Atlas Shrugged, Memoirs of a Geisha, The God of Small Things, White Oleander

Heroes:

Mat Hoffman, Banksy, Laird Hamilton, Aladdin

My Blog

Back In Orlando

After a brief hiatus, I’m back at the Kingdom. Disney Diaries
Posted by Disney Diaries on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:45:00 PST

Annie Leibovitz Does Disney

Beautiful new pics by LeibovitzDisney Diaries
Posted by Disney Diaries on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:42:00 PST

A King In A Queen’s Kingdom

For the most part, being a straight guy in a predominantly gay workplace isn't a big deal. Gay Cast Members are respectful when they inquire about my affiliations, and sympathetic that I was "born thi...
Posted by Disney Diaries on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:21:00 PST

A Queen’s Fury

At 6'5", Gary is a rising star in the drag scene. As Misty Meaner and Holly Golustly at the Parliament House, he's sassy and fabulous, and always gets a standing ovation. But for a real performance, y...
Posted by Disney Diaries on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:23:00 PST

You Know You’re A Cast Member When . . .

Not my original stuff, but it's an accurate list . . . Disney Diaries
Posted by Disney Diaries on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:12:00 PST

Disney’s History X

Fantasia, created in 1940 is arguably Disney's most powerful work of art. State of the art animation set to classical compositions performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Leopold Stokows...
Posted by Disney Diaries on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:52:00 PST

The First Time I Got High Onstage

Before they shut down the show, I was good friends with one of the Tarzan stunt monkeys, Nick. He was a pro rollerblader back in the day, something of an X Games legend until he hung up his competitiv...
Posted by Disney Diaries on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:31:00 PST

True To Your Heart

There are lots of reasons people come to work for Disney. Some come for love; some to remember the happier times of childhood. Nobody does it for the paycheck. One of my favorite greeters, Tommy, ende...
Posted by Disney Diaries on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:19:00 PST

The World Through Walt's Eyes

Last night, Orville brought me in to shoot a private after hours party in Fantasyland. The night was warm and smelled of champagne and chafing dishes. Some party planner had decided on a Sleepy Hollow...
Posted by Disney Diaries on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 01:46:00 PST

Disney Caste Member

The greatest thing about being a Disney Cast Member is the non-stop entertainment. No matter what time of year, you can always find a parade or fireworks show or Cast Member Appreciation night at one ...
Posted by Disney Diaries on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:42:00 PST