Ben Weiner’s grandfather died earlier this year. When he went to the funeral, there were lots of studio portraits of his grandfather. Everytime the old man had a new child, got a promotion or bought a new suit, he’d head to Sears or JC Penny and sit for a photo. I think that’s a splendid idea considering I got a new suit tailored in Vietnam. I talked with my favorite portraitist, Danilo Parra, and we arranged to make some pictures. He’s got the film, but I shot the shoot with my digital device.


Met Danilo at his house. His roommates are always making arts as well. It might be the most productive residential space in the area.


We meandered through Haight looking for interesting settings. But I got sidetracked and started doing skids.


Off to the office.


We found a perfect pink wall.


Test shot.


Danilo winds his Rolleiflex.


Somehow we ended up at the concrete slides in Golden Gate Park where I pondered wrecking my suit.


Nah. Cordonices is way better anyway.


Danny was hyped.


He made me kneel.


The playground is under construction so we had to hop the fence.


Sabotage?


No comment.


Danilo, you’re my inspiration.


After only half a roll, we called it quits and went skateboarding.


NO PRACTICING.