VISUAL Diary

An attempt to subvert social media and stay in touch with those around me. Remember when Instagram was for sharing photos?  

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Kara

When the winter sun is blazing, it is a special thing here in Iceland. This photo was taken in March, so it’s not exactly the super low, all-day, sunrise/sunset sun, but more like a low summer sun. It makes for some great portrait light, as you can see here.

This post of Kara also comes on our 9th wedding anniversary. There could be no better partner on this planet than Kara. She shares the world that we inhabit better than anyone I could dream of. I love you Kara!

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The best camera is the one in your hand. It is rare that I would share an iPhone photo here, but this one was too good not to as I was busy on set and didn’t have my camera around my neck like I normally do. As such, I poached this moment of the translator relaxing while the team was being photographed on the massive LED screen stage built for the League of Legends World Championships.

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Teitur

Teitur has a new album out, “33” that promises to be on heavy rotation like his last two, which were both spectacular. Give it a listen. (But don’t use Spotify.)

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Steinþór Helgi

I wanted a portrait of Steinþór in this moment that matched the quality of the man. We had just spent a weekend in Istanbul on his invitation and the capper was renting this cruise on the Bosphorus to listen to music and see the sights. What a legend.

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