One of my fave post rock bands of all time and good buds Mogwai have a new movie out-'Burning' This 45 minute live montage of 3 back to back epic shows in Brooklyn last year, was directed by Vincent Moon of La Blogotheque fame, so you know what to expect. Shit is heavy and shot in BW. Order copies and tickets to the USA Premieres at Mogwai's Site.

Here's my attempt at the poster contest for the premieres. It had no chance of winning but it made me miss doing graphic design.:(

Happy Bastille Day from Austin TX.

Bastille Day, Justine's Brasserie -7/14/2010

Been knee deep in a couple of photo projects lately and focussing my efforts entirely on those while trying to juggle the usuals. Iglomat is working on our next record as we speak, World Cup is almost over :( and ATX bike polo is stillgoing off. I shall be escaping the Texas heat for some short summer trips and will keep you posted to my whereabouts for picture making. I've started a little Tumblr Page with film scans and out takes for your viewing pleasure or delete button. Cheers and Viva Espana!

feline spay & neuter queue outside surgical suite. 07/01/2010

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An editorial feature in the new Texas Observer from my Crossroads Of America Project. * just updated.

Ghost Bike. Austin, TX. 2008

Hats off to Chester Moody Anderson, who was honoured by the Austin Film Society last night, for his outstanding help in Texas film making over the last last 3 decades. Moody's props from his ghost town 'The Grove', have been featured in countless Texas movies Including the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I am thrilled to have met this legend and shot stills for the full length documentary coming soon from Polka Works.

Moody and AFS Award. Austin, TX. 06/18/2010

A new editorial feature I worked on for the current Texas Observer, on a hate crime in the West Texas border town of Terlingua. Story By Ian Dille. I sure do miss the remoteness of West Texas, and hope to return soon. Maybe next week to Marfa?

Car Shell, West TX 02/14/2010

Shot stills for a great show on Green Roofs for Central Texas Gardener the other week. The show features one of my best pals Casey Boyter who is on the forefront of creating these amazing eco-structures in Austin. Go here for the show and interview with Casey here. This stuff is fascinating. I can't believe the US is slacking on making more of this happen for the environment. Tunes on the show by the mighty IGLOMAT.

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San Francisco Green Roof. Austin Tx 12/11/2008

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The oil spill in the Gulf Of Mexico is still flowing and one of the worst in history. The magnitude of its long term the environmental side effects will be sorely felt for generations. Here's hoping it doesn't wash ashore in counties like Galveston, who have had enough damage in recent years via Hurricane Ike. Even if the oil stays offshore, there is still the risk of not just oil, but dispersants contaminating sea life and fisheries therefore contaminating humans. Nice one BP!

Dead Dolphin. Post Hurricane IKE. Galveston, TX 01/2009

I started work on new project last week on wild animals in urban developments within the Austin City Limits. Isn't it ironic and sad that only a few days later our yee haw republican, gun-toting Governor Dick Perry,shot a coyote while out jogging, as he 'feared' for his labrador. What a load of rubbish. I'll be eligible to vote here pretty soon and at least have a voice against morons like this in office.

Coyote eating rubbish.Austin, TX 04/24/2010

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During the madness of SXSW, we shot portraits of punk rock supergroup Batusis, featuring legendary glam rock innovator Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls and punk icon Cheetah Chrome of Dead Boys. The shoot was a blast, yet truly bizarre having 2 such legends in my studio at once. Thanks to Fly PR and my trusty team who nailed it on the victorian set. look out for the Batusis record on Smog Veil Records this month (Vinyl Only!). Here's one of Syl hamming it up.

Sylvain Sylvain. Austin, Tx 03/19/2010

You can't beat a good rummage in thrift stores for found family slides. Picked this gem up the other day. One man's trash is another man's treasure, especially when it resembles a William Eggleston picture from the 50's.

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Some new editorial in the latest Dirt MTB Mag from the UK. The furry broken bear is my Web designer Kaz, who broke both his legs skydiving on his 30th birthday! talk about bad luck. If any of you need a kick ass website, hit him up here. He doesn't bite!

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Kaz. Post surgery. Austin, TX 04/09/2008

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Courtney Love. Austin, TX 03/20/2010

SXSW has ruled my life for the last week and a half, sweeping through Austin like a catagory 5 media tornado! During the film fest segment I had the pleasure of shooting a portrait of Jean-Pierre Jeunet, one of my favourite movie directors. You might know him from a couple of classics he's directed Amelie and Delicatessen.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Austin TX. 03/13/2010

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We started shooting stills for the documentary 'The Grove', for the fab non-profit multimedia, Polka Works. The Grove is an 1860's historic ghost town in North Central Texas, bought out and preserved in 1972 (my birth year!) by an old fella named Moody Anderson. After 38 years, Moody is hanging it up and auctioningoff the town's entire contents on April 23-25th. You oughta go! The documentary itself is set to be released by the end of the year. I had one heck of a time up there and even learned to blow a hard boiled Egg from one shot glass to another!

Moody. 02/20/2010

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Exactly a week ago, a pilot, furious at the IRS set his house ablaze then crashed his private plane into the IRS building here in Austin TX. Even more rare than snow from my previous blog post. I got there as the fire extinguished, but stayed to watch people cause traffic jams using the incident to capture self portraits of the historic occasion.

Harley Driver at Plane Crash site. Austin, TX 2/18/2010

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Thanks to everyone who came out to CIty Hall on friday for the 2010 People's Gallery. It was jammed packed with 1,600 people and set a record for foot traffic. There was such an eclectic and diverse collection of art on show from 100 fellow artists. I must got back and see it for myself. (the show is up for a year). The Balmorhea church show was also at capacity later that night. Good to see Austinites supporting local art for the ears and eyes. More pics from the night here on my FB photo page.

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Hope y'all can join me on Friday at The Austin City Hall. I will be showing my work as part of Austin's Contemporary art exhibition-The 2010 People's Choice Gallery Exhibit. Would love to see your faces there and go for a bike ride afterwards. If you can't make the reception, please stop by there any time as it will be on show for a year. My piece below will be hung in the Mayor's office on the 2nd floor!

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Where did January go? That was a quick month don't you think?. One of the highlights for me was the The inaugural Austin Tweed Ride. 100 or so Dapper clad Ladies and Gents on vintage bikes cruising the streets of Austin. What a splendid way to sample the English themed pubs and finish a brisk Sunday, with a legit cup of tea and scones at the Peddler. Go toTweed Gallery

Austin, TX Tweed Ride, 01/10/2010

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I’m a Photographer, Not a Terrorist! invite all Photographers to a mass photo gathering in defence of street photography. more info.

There's been a lot of speculation on the legality of street photography rightslately, especially in the UK with the introduction of the Anti Terror Legislation. People have being questioned and detained for harmlessly legal documentation in public places. Here's a couple of incidents worth watching from the Guardian and Nick Turpin. So If you shoot street photography, I'd recommend printing out your rights, beacuse if you can see it, you can shoot it.

See how these guys were attacked by the paparazzi here

Cilton & Stephanie. Nelson City, TX 12/19/09

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Really sad to hear about the passing away of Vic Chesnutt at Christmas. A true folk hero. I feel honoured to have seen and photographed him last month here in a Austin. You can hear a great interview with him and Guy Picciotto on NPR. Rest In Peace Vic.

Vic Chesnutt. Central Presbytarian Church, Austin, TX 12/05/09

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I am well excited to have a handful of my pictures exhibited in the first ever Picture Black Friday Project, from malls and tent cities in Austin during the crazed shopping rush.

The PBF photojournalism project aims to revisit and analyze a combination of forces- a worsening economy, financial desperation, excitement, fear, and a distinctly American cultural tradition- that culminate the morning after Thanksgiving. The best of show will also be curated and featured on the fine art sites-Too Much Chocolate and Coscientious.

cheeky shopper, Black Friday, Austin, TX 11/27/09

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A new project has been on hiatus for a bit, but I'm back to making pictures for it. Can't tell you what, but here's a snifter below. Also currently working on another website that will feature this and other ongoing projects, early in the new year. My current site was given a big toot toot on 40 Talented Photographers’ Portfolios! Thanks for tooting and not tweeting! Happy Holidays from Terrible 1

Paris, TX,06/06/09

It was an honour to have been nominated to receive Artist Of The Year- Photography Award at the first ever Austin Visual Arts Awards! It was also flattering to be a finalist in a town full of heavy hitters like documentary legend Bear Guerra who deservedly took the award. Thanks to the Dozens of art industry organizations including museums, galleries, studios, and professional associations participated in the nomination and selection process to honor local artists. Full award results here.

Austin, TX 11/11/2009

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Been shooting a few weddings lately in between working on my own projects and running the freelance rat race. The holy wedlock bookings are snowballing, which is interesting and flattering. I'm having a good time with it despite my peers telling me it's the beginning of the end of photography. Says Who?

Lee Ironing shirt, Pre-wedding Austin, Tx, 10/24/09

Was just in Peyton Colony, TX making pictures for a project with author Daniel Kalder. Peyton is a Texas Hill Country ghost town founded in 1865 by a group of freed slaves during the civil war. They hosted a 200 strong homecoming celebration and church service, during which I got food poison and violently ill. Here is one of the photos from the pounding service.

Preacher, Mt. Horeb Baptist Church. Peyton Colony, TX 10/18/09

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I just did an artist talk/slide show yesterday, with the Ball High School film class in Galveston, TX. What a nice bunch of talented kids. Thanks to teacher Bobby Weiss, who also produced the IKE documentary which is now touring film festivals all over the country. The city has made amazing progress since the Hurricane, and I got to make more pictures for my project, despite swarms of killer mosquitos!

Seagull and Kite, Galveston Beach, TX.4/20/09

Ozzie rockers JET just release their new album 'Shaka Rock' last Friday, which was recorded right here in Austin. Here's one of my shoots with the band and the UT Drum core who jammed percussion on their single K.I.A.( Killed In Action).

Jet. Hifi Studios, Austin TX 11/04/08

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Was In Seattle recently and wandered into a Health Care Reform Rally, while creeping around the city with my Hasselblad. The coverage of the 3000 strong rally was totally ignored by the Seattle media for some reason!?. I hope Obampot gets us some kind of Health Care here soon. There's something nice about walking into a UK hospital and walking out with your wallet. Go to Gallery.

Health Care Reform Rally, Seattle 09/03/2009

Today marks the year anniversary of Hurricane IKE on Galveston County. As natives reflect on a year of intense re-building and hard work, there is still a long way to go for a full recovery.

The Cantanker Magazine group show ends this Saturday at the Pump Project Gallery with my Hurricane IKE piece on show

Golf Cart Recovery

Golf Cart clean Up. Galveston County 05/2009

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I ventured home to Scotland the other week to spend quality time with my family and work on photo projects. It was a nice break from the Texas humidity and a real breath of fresh air with pelting rain! My buddy Nick Coombes and I went on an action packed MTB riding, mountain hiking and camping adventure to Ben Nevis, Scotland's lochs and lush green forests. Epic!

read Nick's Blog

Nick, Fort Augustus Forest. July 09

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The new and highly anticipated Hamburger Eyes magazine just dropped in my mailbox this morning. 150 pages of BW doc madness of life on Earth as we know it. Below is one of my photos published from the Bodies In Urban Spaces performance in Austin in April. Preview this issue.

Bodies In Urban Spaces, ATX 04/26/09

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The latest bi-monthly issue of F-STOP magazine has a group exhibit online, and the theme is 'Amusement'. I have a handful of amusing images on there if you care to have a chortle and a goosey gander.

slip n slide man. Woodward Camp, PA. 06/94

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I've been shooting some bizarre red carpet events of late. Here's one of Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt at the movie premiere for 500 days Of Summer, which opens at the cinema this week in the US.

Have you heard Zooey's country pop outfit'She & Him'? She's some chanter..

My bike relay team won its first race last sunday here in Austin, at Kealing Middle School. The sweaty 250 lap race commemorated the 30th Anniversary of the classic movie "Breaking Away" and was generously hosted by Rapha and Mellow Johnnys. Here's a gallery of pictures I shot, in between sweating tons in our record temperatures. Enjoy.

Rapha Little Indy 500, Austin, TX 7/12/09

Andrea Nelson at 8 months, 06/24/09

This week's Portland Mercury Cover with a photo I shot of the Bodies In Urban Spaces performance in downtown Austin. Although the photo is completely irrelevant to any article in the paper, the main feature is on the swinger scene in Portland!

Bodies In Urban Spaces, ATX, 4/26/09

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I'm pretty stoked to have shot one of Robbie Knievel's last jumps right here in Austin, TX. Robbie also plans to follow his father's footsteps and jump Snake River Canyon then 16 Double Decker Buses at Wembley Arena in London (on the same stock Harley!)

Robbie Knievel, ATX State Capitol 06/12/09

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Had the pleasure of shooting and assisting with Chicago photographer Brian Ulrich up in Dallas recently. Brian was one of the first BMXers I met when I first moved stateside to Pennsylvania, and is now highly regarded as one of the leading photographers in Contemporary art. This year Brian was awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for his ongoing project 'Copia' on mass consumerism in American society.

Visit Brian's current show Thrift and Dark Stores at the Julie Saul Gallery until July 3rd.

Brian Ulrich. Dallas, TX 5.20/09

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Taj Mihelich's new BMX advert for Giant Bicycles. I think next time we'll shoot with a dog cart on the front and kitty whisker side baskets.

Gilchrist Beach, TX 04/20/09

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God Bless Texas for nightmares becoming reality. Being vegetarian and staring into the eyes of a stuffed deer,while being reamed for ATM fees. 'Look into my eyes, your bank account is paralyzed'

Taxidermy ATM, Fredericksburg, TX 4/04/09

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The annual Fusebox Festival of contemporary art and performance festival is going down in Austin right now. Here's a taster of the wild performance from yesterday in downtown ATX with Bodies In Urban Spaces. The dancers temporarily crammed themselves in every possible crevice while the audience followed. For more photos go to my Photo gallery...

Bodies In Urban Spaces, Austin TX 04/27/09

Huh? What? come again? Still can't hear you... My Bloody Valentine delivered an absolutely deafening 80 minute sound wall of Jurassic proportions on Tuesday night. It was, in it's own way, a much needed 16 Marshall stack sound cleansing.

Full review of the gig on the Chron Site. I just updated my live music sections with photos from SXSW...BTW!

My Bloody Valentine, Austin Music Hall, 04/21/09

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I finally got copies of The Snake Trap and Transmography split 12 inch that I designed and shot. I'm super excited about how it printed and looks fantastic on orange vinyl nonetheless! There is a cd of Mp3's inside for those of you who don't own dinosaur listening devices, or just want to hang it on your wall!

You can order copies from Australian Cattle God Records, or purchase at Waterloo Records- one of the stores in ATX celebrating and hosting Record Store Day this Saturday. Go buy some vinyl and delete some MP3's!

Baby Billboard, Arizona, 11/2007

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I uploaded 2 collections from my ongoing Galveston Aftermath Project to my site. Thanks for being so patient.

It wasn't easy editing hundreds of negatives, in an attempt to encapsulate the ongoing struggle of Galveston County's disaster, that has been swept under the carpet since September of last year. Aid is still trickling in, but not quick enough, with FEMA taking some heavy criticism. If you can donate anything, please go here It's never too late. I hope to do a show in the near future with a percentage of proceeds going to the Galveston Community. Have a happy Easter!

-Sandy

In the light of the Binghampton NY shootings and 4 more gun related shootings this week alone in the US, it's no wonder people are calling for a serious change in Gun Laws. I mean, seriously..

shooting range, Austin TX 6/10/08

Today is my 16th anniversary of living in the States! Time flies.. And no, it's not an April fool, but a lot of people think I am one for emigrating from Scotland. I will be flying back soon to hopefully to work on my ongoing project in my hometown, and jam for the next Iglomat record. Btw, have you seen the movie Sweet 16 directed by Ken Loach? Rent it and cheer up there, goth!

'Local Public Announcements, Newmains Youth Club 07/2003

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Issue 10 of the UK's Art/Photography rag Plus 1 magazine has a sweet interview on my favourite Texas art fag-Michael Sieben. The opening spread has a deadly serious portrait I shot of Mikey and his pet Armadillo drinking Lone Star! You can download an interweb friendly copy of Plus 1 here, or go on to read '10 things in Sieben's Studio'. Have a splendid weekend y'all!

Mikey Sieben in Studio, 11/06/2008

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It's all over for another year. Time for sleep. Here's a couple from the last few hours. The Amazing Futomomo Satisfaction from Japan and Juliette Lewis doing her best Janis Joplin Impersonation. Good night..

Futomomo Satisfaction and Juliette Lewis, SXSW 03/21/09

After 16 hours of ear pounding today, scrambling, and one broken lens later, I got the cover shot for today's Austin Chronicle SXSW Daily. That shit made it all worth it. What a day. Here's some of the bands from today's poundings- Women, Crystal Stilts, Daniel Johnston, DEVO, K'Naan, The Enterance Band, Endless Boogie, The Flower Travellin' band and Big Boi. 2 down and 2 to go!

Hideki Ishima of The Flower Travellin' Band 3/20/09

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I'm shooting all of SXSW, and playing human pinball exclusively for the Austin Chronicle again this year. No rest for das wicked! Although the festival officially starts today but there's been free shows and sessions all week long. Here's one from last night of Aussie psych headbangers The Drones. Okay, back to the madness..

The Drones 3/18/09

SXSW interactive film festival is going off right now and here's one of our local filmmakers Karen Skloss for her movie documentary SUNSHINE Showing this week.

'It all starts with getting knocked up. An unplanned pregnancy for an unplanned girl sets off SUNSHINE, a playful, yet ultimately stirring self-portrait of an adopted woman driven to search for answers through reconnection with her biological mother. Woven together from over 10 years of super 8 and video home movies, intimate family interviews, shimmering dance sequences and stylized reenactments, SUNSHINE offers a refreshingly rare glimpse on the current day transformations taking place within our most sacred of institutions.'

Karen Skloss and Daughter Jasmine blowing bubbles, Austin 2/26/09

Psyche Fest 2 kicks of tonight in down town Austin, curated by our very own Psychedelic torch bearers The Black Angels. The 3 day line up is seriously cosmic. Tune in, turn on, psyche out and get ready for SXSW next week!

The Black Angels @ The Black Angels compound 11/20/08

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This week's Austin Chronicle with my cover shot of Austin super blogger/author/photographer Stephanie Klein for the SXSW Interactive issue. Check out Stephanie's blog Greek Tragedy. Or be one of her 2 million myspace friends. Double dare you.

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I'm becoming slightly obsessed with Seagulls here in Galveston County. At least it's a blog post showing some life here and respite from utter destruction. On a chin up note, and shamelessly self promoting- My band Iglomat has a radio Interview on Vindaloo Cocktail. Enjoy for now.

Hungry Gulls, Bolivar Island,TX ferry Crossing 02/15/09

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San Francisco's kick ass Art and Culture site Fecal Face is currently featuring a weeks worth of my BW documentary photos in their 'Photo Of The Day' section. Thanks Guys! Now put the kettle on and go browse their site.

House Party Drumkit, Austin, TX 04,08

Nothing says I love you more than a soda mountain. Well.. maybe a soda fountain!

Valentine Coke Pyramid, Austin,TX 02/06/09

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If you have seen the movie District B13, then you will be familiar with Parkour and it's wild moves. It's like BMX or Skateboarding without the bike or board. Really? You ask. Don't knock it. When was the last time you did a 180 hand plant like this on a wall?

Randal Seltzer for the Austin Chronicle, UT, Austin , TX 01/31/09

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What's a Flash Mob? According to Wikiipedia, 'Its large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual action for a brief time, then quickly disperse.' Austin's flash mob stopped time for 5 minutes with 200 mobbers in the Whole Foods flagship store 2 days ago! Pretty amazing. Just like in the movie Cashback. We used ride through their old store on our bikes during some Critical Mass rides years ago. Good sports, are Whole Foods!

Flash Mobbers, WALMART superstore, Austin, TX, April 08

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Faesthetic arts and culture mag #10 just came out, featuring 35 artists around the world, with 128 pages of 'Scams And Deceit' themed art! It's only $10 and rules the coffee table! Below is a wee taster of one my featured spreads on Homelessness and Evangelism.

Homeless, Austin, TX 02/06

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Alpha Omega Pathfinders leading the March, 01/19/09

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G Dub portrait and onlookers, Austin State Capitol, 01/13/09

Free music week just went down in the ATX this past week. Yes, FREE, and yes, another festival to mark your calendars for next year. A couple of hundred new and seasoned Austin bands painting the Red River District red. What more can you ask for? Free beer? That's SXSW, just around the corner.

RiverBoat Gamblers, Austin Mohawk, 01/03/09

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Here's the Christmas cover of the Austin Chronicle for the lead article 'In the House' featuring Austin artists and musicians living and working at home, like the Black Angels and The Little Bicycles.

The cover shot was a total surprise for me and I'm sure for Andrea Nelson who just announced she's pregnant to the beardy guy on the couch. Congrats the the Nelsons!

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A photo from the article I shot on 3 IVAW members (Iraq Veterans Against The War) published today in The Austin Chronicle.

Benjamin Hart Vigas' bookshelf 12/02/08.

You can read all 3 mens accounts of the war and their reasons to get out the Army's bureaucracy on conscientious objector status. Read on..

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Iconic experimental free-jazz percussionist Eugene Chadbourne, plays tonight at the Salvage Vanguard Theater. Don't miss it!

Eugene has been playing for more than 30 years and traveled to every nook and cranny on the globe. I caught up with him here for the Chronicle and talked about haggis, curry sauce and all good things Scottish.

Eugene Chadbourne, Cathedral OF Junk, ATX 12/08/088

I have an art piece in the Lightning Bolts Art Show presented by Nike 6.0. The whole shindig is going on at The Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Los Angeles, December 10th. All 25 artists invites will have their pieces auctioned off online. All proceeds go to the Athlete Recovery Fund To provide professional athletes in BMX, FMX and Skate Boarding with financial support after a severe injury and granting funds for rehabilitation equipment, long-term disability and educational scholarships. We were all given blank number plates to use as a canvas. I went with Mike Santana below, about as BMX as it gets!

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Here is the cover of January 2009's issue of Ride BMX, with a photo I shot of BMX Stuntman Sean Burns, gapping off a roof into a hella steep bank.

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Let's hope Obama makes a change to the Gun Laws in the USA, and especially Texas. Guns make me nervous. When I asked to shoot the women firing off rounds in this here shooting range, I was told that if I shot them, they'd shoot me!' Get it?

Anonymous Shooting Range, ATX, 10/06/08

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You can't escape Texas, even when pit-stopping to defrost your fingers in Cleveland...

Mini-Mall, Cleveland, OH. 10/29/08

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Fun Fun Fun Fest day 1 went off yesterday at Austin's Waterloo Park. Mammoth Grinder's set caused a tornado of dust in a circle pit of crust, that would have you picking black boogers for a week! Here we go with day 2. Full coverage next week in the Chronic..

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Democratic Election. Driskill Hotel, ATX. 11/04/08

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Daddy's girl! Crazy cat guy, guilty as charged.

Here is the cover of this years Best Of Austin issue of the Austin Chronicle featuring public access darlings, the Cola Sisters and flaming hot rod- Carmadillo. (Yeah, it really is an armadillo car!) This was by far my favourite cover shot with the Chronic so far. The awards ceremony for Best of Austin went down last night at the Long Center. Mayor Will Wynn was there partying like it was 1999. Catch the Cola Sisters show 'Cookin Good' on Austin's Public Access Channel 16 Tuesdays at 10pm. Don't be scared now!

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San Antonio quartet Hacienda's debut CD Loud Is the Night is now available through Alive Natural Sound Records and Produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys! That's my portrait of the guys on the back cover. Available in January on vinyl, which I'm sure will propel their Beach Boys/Beatles sound they are pretty damn good at.

Austin City Limits is this weekend and I'm shooting exclusively for the Austin Chronicle. I'll blog it next week!

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Atlantic Records Australian rockers JET are currently recording their new studio album at an undisclosed studio not in Melbourne. I spent a day with the lads locked up documenting the recordings. Thanks to Atlantic for the shoot and to the JET lads for the good times. The record is sounding great!

It's been a madhouse around here for the last month. I finally got around to scanning my Hassy images from my trip to Washington. Here is the Gallery Link. I quit Flickr and will be making frequent galleries here at my blog from now on.
Enjoy, Sandy

Giant Bicycles advert with Austin BMX Legend Taj Mihelich

The latest issue of Polar Inertia Magazine just came out with a kooky photo feature of mine, Humerous Church signs of North America. And you thought the Church didn't have sense of humour?

The Iglomat record finally hit the stores and itunes on June 2nd via Kfm Records . Here's a wee review from Record Collector Four Star review! Congrats to Davie Jack from Iglomat who just had a wee boy- James!

Did anyone see Roky Erickson or a loose Stormtrooper recently in Austin?

Horray! Here's this weeks cover of theAustin Chronicle, that I had the pleasure of shooting, as well as the lead music feature on Austin's experimental scene, spearheaded by the Weird Weeds These dudes were such a hoot to shoot. Thanks for the Cheshire Cat grin for the next while!

I have the Photo Of The Day feature running all week, starting today on San Francisco's art site Fecal Face. Click on over there and check it out. Here's today's photo. Oh deer..

Howdy!
Today marks my 15th year anniversary of my first visit to the States in '93. Does that make me part Texan after a decade in Austin? I guess so... I have a couple of interviews online right now. The first is on the art site-The Last People about my photography and the second on BMXunion about my Bike Riding. Happy April fools!

Here is this weeks Austin Chronicle cover for the lead story on Austin's long Center For The Performing Arts that has been 16 years in the making. That's Mass Ensemble there Rocking out. Thanks to the Chron for making another cover possible! Keep Austin Wierd!

Hello from the aftermath of a week long rollercoaster that is SXSW. It's been a super busy month here in Austin with Film and Music going at it full tilt, during which I shot a ton of editorial content for the Austin Chronicle and promo for NYC's Mirrorball. One of my live shots of London Rapper Dizzee Rascal made the Cover of the Chronicle Daily!

I swapped out some new live images on my site if you feel like checking them out as well.

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