Forgotten from 2010

I have a few projects from 2010 that I completely forgot to post! I photographed a few places for Eater SF, and had a blast cruising around to different spots around San Francisco.  Way back, even before the Giants won the World Series, I shot at Pedro's Cantina, over by AT&T Park. Here's a link to the article with my pictures.

the new place

After looking at 27 places, Natalie and I finally found and awesome place.  We live right by Alamo Square Park - walking distance to Divisadero Street restaurants and shops, and straight down Fulton Street to catch the surf at Ocean Beach.

I thought it'd be fun to make a video of moving in - the music is just something I made on the computer.





Also, there was an awesome sunrise the other day, so here's some pics of that as well.

ASMP Strictly Business 3

In my photo career here, I often think: how can I be more like my dad. He's a 'business man' - he knows how to travel, talk on the phone, get stuff done, speak in public - all the stuff most people aren't inclined to do for fun.

In that sense, Strictly Business 3 was awesome. It's an ASMP event that just happened in Los Angeles, all about getting better at those 'business' things that make or break photographers.

Meeting other photographers at different points in their careers was great. While I didn't learn too much new stuff, it was nice to get a refresher course on things like licensing, sales, negotiating, and portfolios. Plus, the instructors and members are super accessible - got a question particular to your situation? just ask them in the hallway! Everyone there is all about meeting new people, sharing ideas, making money, and doing what you love.

Coming up there's are SB3 events in Chicago and Philidelphia - all the info is on their website at ASMP.org

Nicaragua / Costa Rica

Hola,

Just down in little ol' Costa Rica, doing a bit of work and a little fun.  Tomorrow: surf excursion, and planning the next stop after our lodging fell through ("overrun by a third party." Doesn't sound like a fun party).  But, here's a few highlights from the trip so far - only day 4 of 18.

2010 Pan Mass Challenge

Hello!!

This year I'm riding the Pan Mass Challenge with my dad, brother, uncle, and friend.  It's a 192-mile, two-day ride across Massachusetts, from Sturbridge to Provincetown.  It's also the single biggest fundraising event in the US, and all donations go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

AND, I just finished an online storefront to accept donations and send out prints!  The storefront is below, or at codygantz.com/fundraiser.html

Thanks,
Cody

Art Show

Just got confirmed as an artist for H.E.Art Alliance benefit show!  It's at Space Gallery, 1141 Polk St. in San Francisco, on May 6th, 7pm-Midnight.  Sounds like fun - 21+, bar, DJ, and a silent auction - all proceeds going to disaster relief.

Fanatic food photographers

My friend Dave sent me this article from the NYTimes.com: People Who Photograph Food.

It's by Kate Murphy, about people documenting what they eat.

The only trouble with this, is trying to decide whether to enjoy the meal in the environment, or to make a picture to enjoy later. I don't usually want creating a photograph to interrupt a nice meal - I'd rather just appreciate the beauty, then dig in.

That said, I find most of the images I take with my phone are food images - the light hits just right from a cafe window, your comfortable, you can smell the ingredients - it's just something that's nice to remember and try to capture.

(Hiroko Masuike for The New York Times (center); photographs by Nora Sherman)