Photographing America 🇺🇸

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“When people allow you into their lives, consider it a gift” Cooper is just one of the many residents of the Albert City, Iowa area that let me into his world. This is Cooper’s favorite show goose that he walks on a leash! The Bean family was so gracious, showing me all around their Farm. CJ, Cooper’s father calls his place sort of a low rent zoo! In September I’ll be giving presentations in Washington, DC and Charlotte, NC. I’ll be describing my 5 days in Albert City with photos, short videos and the stories behind them. Dates and locations will be announced soon, so please stay tuned. . . . . . . #humansivephotographed #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #iowa #withmytamron #tamronusa #sonyalpha #heartland #goose #farmlife #photographingamerica #usa (at Albert City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg5G25yvEEy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thanks to my friends at #platypod for setting me up with this combo for my cross country road trip!! I’m not really a fan of tripods but this is a game changer!! .. . . . . . . #tamronproteam #platypodpro #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #sonyalpha #fujifilm #withmytamron #usa #route66 #tamronamericas (at Gerrity Photography LLC.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0PHrBreeo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Finally! I’m hitting the road for a Vegas commercial assignment. I’m hoping for an epic trip starting with 529,000 miles on my faithful Xterra! I’ll be posting along the way to and from, so please join me on this trip.. . . . . . . . . #tamronproteam #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #usa #nissan #xterraoffroad #sonyalpha #withmytamron #tamronamericas #roadtrip #generaltires #documentaryphotography #profoto #platypod (at Gerrity Photography LLC.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqYu5fvq48/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Through the years I’ve used a lot of different brands of Cameras, lenses and lights for all kinds of assignments. However, I’ve always enjoyed all my friends in the photo industry and always kept in touch even if I wasn’t using their products. Late in 2021 my friend at TamronAmericas came to me with a lens she thought I would be very interested in and the transition started the 35-150 F2-2.8 Tamron lens opened a whole new world for me, it was a Sony mount and I didn’t use Sony cameras. Another friend at Sony made me an offer I couldn’t refuse so now I’m a Sony user! My lighting was much too big and cumbersome for on the go photoshoots, so another long time friend from 8x10 film days now at Profoto said I have some you may like!! Famous last words! So armed with all this gear I really enjoy using I’m off to photograph a magazine cover shoot and I couldn’t be happier with my choice and also my friends who always have my back!! Thank you for your support!! . . . . . . #tamronproteam #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #tamronamericas #sonyalpha #cardinalcamera #uniquephoto #documentaryphotography #profoto (at Gerrity Photography LLC.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVtca8PfIA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Gracie likes to make faces when we do a selfie. She’s very happy that I was invited to be part of the Tamron Pro Team. Thank you @tamronamericas Looking forward to an adventurous 2023.. . . . . . #tamronproteam #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #rescuedog #mansbestfriend #servicedog (at Lordville, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2FB0xOxFM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My quest with #photographingamerica🇺🇸 is to never photograph models,only real people doing what they do everyday. This is Albert Thorn a cattle rancher from West Texas. Albert and his wife Sheri invited me into their home to show me Sheri’s vintage John Deere collection. Meeting real people telling me about their lives is priceless to me. The photos are always a bonus, the stories I’ll never forget.. This is a blanket Thank You to all those people who have touched my life!! . . . . . . . #photographingamerica #usa #texas #humansivephotographed #documentaryphotography #tamronamericas #sonyalpha (at Sanderson, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CncZ6hRLKMq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Save the Date!! January 28th from 2pm to 5pm at @fletcherstreeturbanridingclub for an opportunity to photograph the crew from FSURC dressed to impress! Look for a link at Uniquephoto.com to sign up. DM me for more info!! Sponsored by @tamronamericas and @uniquephoto.. . . . . . . #uniquephoto #tamronamericas #sonyalpha #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #documentaryphotography #philadelphia_citylife #philadelphia #philly (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSaUjtPeKu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I wanted to post a special photograph for my first post of 2023. This is my friend and fellow photographer “Annelise” @a.sforza. She is destined to do great things both with and without her camera! Annelise has a story to tell and a mission to pursue. Be sure to follow and be part of her future… . . . . . . #humansivephotographed #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #tamronamericas #sonyalpha #documentaryphotographer (at Cranford, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7vxyZrCNf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Just another day taking care of the horses. My friend Chris is the real deal “not a model” . . . . . . #cowboy #cowboys #usa #horses #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #tamronamericas (at Chester, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkrGUWzvuLp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A few years back I had the pleasure of meeting Douglas Kirkland and under terrible lighting made this portrait. Douglas was an icon photographing Marilyn Monroe and so many of Hollywood’s greatest celebrities. October 2, 2022 the photo world lost Douglas! His iconic images will live on forever. He was a wonderful human and outstanding photographer! See you on the other side my friend…Rest Easy while photographing the heavens.. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Kirkland .. . . . . . #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #documentaryphotography #marilynmonroe (at USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjS8r9uL9nD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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When you’re getting gas and you turn around and see this!! The universe has spoken! . . . . . . #photographingamerica🇺🇸 (at USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci3ovfdL9Xs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Due to an unforeseen medical issue, I’ll be laying low until it’s resolved. Thanks to everyone for all your support! “I’ll be Back” All workshops and photo walks will be postponed and rescheduled. Tomorrow is not guaranteed! Best to all, RIck G . . . . . . . #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #photographingamerica #tamronusa #sonyalpha (at Cranford, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci0Fda9Lv4p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Coming up next!! Short road trip. Looking forward to talking about my visit to Albert City, Iowa. . . . . . . #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #albertcity #iowa #photographingamerica #withmytamron #tamronusa #tamron35150mm https://www.instagram.com/p/Cis8YYYvvoi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Remembering those we lost. Never Forget 9/11 .. . . . . . #neverforget #911 #firstresponders #documentaryphotography #photojournalism #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #photographingamerica (at Empty Sky Memorial) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiVkwD_Onke/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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If you understand ISO, FStops/Aperture and Shutter Speeds you can make a photograph on any camera film or digital.. if you don’t, take a class or reach out to me and get help. It will change your life! All that’s left is understanding light and composition. It then becomes so much more fun!! . . .. . . #photography #digital #film #cameras #viewcamera #8x10camera #4x5camera #iso #fstop #shutterspeed #photojournalism #documentaryphotography #enjoy #chasinglight (at Gerrity Photography LLC.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiIS8dkrD-j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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McDowell County in southern West Virginia was at one time the largest producer of coal in WV. Since mines are slowly closing, these small towns are feeling the pain with businesses closing and unemployment. This has put this county on the list of the poorest county in the US. It’s sad and not only does it affects people, it also affects the ability to care for pets. This stray dog looked at me with sad eyes. I stopped and I happened to have some of my dogs food in my truck. I was welcomed with a tail wag! I sat down gave her the food and kept her company for awhile before going further south for a visit with a new friend to make some photos. “When you rub shoulders with the poor it will change your life” Please reach out to people in need in your own area. Thank you! . . . . . #photographingamerica🇺🇸 #photographingamerica #westbygodvirginia #documentaryphotography # #humancondition #usa #withmytamron #sonyalpha #tamronusa #dogsofinstagram (at McDowell County, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChsU-FQu81v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=