I was photographing a few very specific moments at the opening ceremonies of the Rugby World Cup Sevens for a regular client of mine who was the major sponsor of the event. As normally happens there is a bit of time between each thing I need to photograph, so I try to look for something […]
Author: thorswiftphoto
Looking with Intention
The other day someone who was taking basic photography classes asked me how I knew when a photograph was “done” or “good”. Obviously these are subjective answers, a photograph is done when it is done, it is good if it is good. My answer, paraphrasing myself here: A photograph is done and/or good when I […]
The Science of Photographing Scientists
I recently finished up a project for the UCSF schools of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Biophysics PhD programs. I have a vague understanding of the work they are doing, just enough to have a rudimentary conversation about the research. Lucky for me, that is enough to get them excited and talking about their research […]
Simply Amazing
In the middle of Segovia, Spain is this aqueduct. It is seven stories tall, was made in the 1st Century of the Common Era, and somehow has survived remarkably intact. I am still in awe of the city of Segovia just looking at the photos. This set does not even include the castle (which was […]
Goat Yoga!
Yes, that is a baby goat on top of a woman trying to do yoga. I am not really sure how much actual yoga happens at these sessions sponsored by City Grazing but the goats seem to enjoy walking over the people, eating their hair, clothing and whatever else they can get their teeth around. […]
Above it All
Sometimes the photos I get to take can surprise me. I had shoot at one of the top, and unfinished floors of the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco. It will be the tallest building in San Francisco and only topped by a new tower in Los Angeles, and can be seen from all over the […]
Just Another Day on Haight Street
This dog sure caught my attention, his owner (or guardian if you prefer) put the doll hands on his collar. You, know, because he could, I suppose. A lot of people were interested in the baby doll collar, I told the guy he had a potential business plan and should go on Shark Tank or […]
Beyond Ellis D, Part 1, Superfly Spitball
Part one of the animated shot I co-produced with Donnell Alexander a while ago.
Beyond Ellis D, Part 2, When a Ball Hits a Bat it Dies
Thought I would share an animated short I co-produced with Donnell Alexander a while back. Enjoy….
Duct Tape and a Hammer
I WW “If you can’t fix it with duct tape and a hammer – pound it into place and tape it down – it is not worth fixing” Randy the maintain guy at the ice rink I worked at once upon a time. The photos of the cranes are from the Mission Bay area of […]