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June 7, 2013 — My dear friend Jaclyn has a photo show on display in Hayes Valley at a little cafe called Cafe La Vie. She also threw a little reception entitled “Photos and Fo Ohs” in reference to her photographic work being displayed and the theme of having 40 ounce drinks at the reception.

Her closest friends came by and helped her celebrate. Every now and then she snuck off to the kitchen of the cafe to change the song from her Spotify list before it became too recognizable.

In any case, I was one of the people who attended, and I’ve said this to her before and I’ll say it publicly on the Internets: “This woman has an amazing eye and I hope to one day see one of her galleries in the rebuilt SF MOMA”

Bacon. That’s all.

(Source: daftmaamtoucher)

June 9, 2013 — Hello MySpace. You’re looking pretty snazzy. If you’re a member of the new MySpace you should totally hit me up.

new.myspace.com/gilphotography

June 9, 2013 — I’ve had a busy week, so I unwounded by heading over to the Haight / Ashbury Street Faire. It was a quick walk and up the street, from Masonic to Stanyan and back again. Here are some photos I was able to capture that day.

I don’t always reblog something. But this is a story too great not to.

lemonsweetie:

Let me tell you a thing, about an amazing man named Patrick Stewart

I went to Comicpalooza this weekend and I was full of nervous energy as I was standing in line to ask Sir Patrick Stewart a question at his panel. I first had to thank him for a speech he had given at amnesty international about domestic violence towards women . I had only seen it a few months ago but I was still dealing with my own personal experience with a similar issue, and I didn’t know what to call it. After seeing Patrick talk so personally about it I finally was able to correctly call it abuse, in my case sexual abuse that was going to quickly turn into physical abuse as well. I didn’t feel guilty or disgusting anymore. I finally didn’t feel responsible for the abuse that was put upon me. I was finally able to start my healing process and to put that part of my life behind me.

After thanking him I asked him “Besides acting, what are you most proud of that you have done in you life (that you are willing to share with us)?”. Sir Patrick told us about how he couldn’t protect his mother from abuse in his household growing up and so in her name works with an organization called Refuge for safe houses for women and children to escape from abusive house holds. Sir Patrick Stewart learned only last year that his father had actually been suffering from PTSD after he returned from the military and was never properly treated. In his father’s name he works with an organization called Combat Stress to help those soldiers who are suffering from PTSD.

They were about to move onto the next question when Sir Patrick looked at me and asked me “My Dear, are you okay?” I said yes, and that I was finally able to move on from that part of my life. He then passionately said that it is never the woman’s fault in domestic violence, and how wrong to think that it ever is. That it is in the power of men to stop violence towards women. The moderator then asked “Do you want a hug?”

Sir Patrick didn’t even hesitate, he smiled, hopped off the stage and came over to embrace me in a hug. Which he held me there for a long while. He told me “You never have to go through that again, you’re safe now.” I couldn’t stop thanking him. His embrace was so warm and genuine. It was two people, two strangers, supporting and giving love. And when we pulled away he looked strait in my eyes, like he was promising that. He told me to take care. And I will.

Sir Patrick Stewart is an absolute roll model for men. He is an amazing man and was so kind and full of heart. I want to let everyone know to please find help if you are in a violent or abusive house hold or relationship. There are organizations and people ready to help. I had countless people after the panel thanking me for sharing the story and asking him those questions. Many said they went through similar things. You are not alone.

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^ Here is the video of my question to Sir Patrick Stewart

May 28, 2013 — Normally when I post things about the recent #sfsujgrad Ben Pack, it’s involving him standing next to things. Tonight Ben was sitting. While getting his head shaved the 6 foot, 10 inch— maybe 9 now— pillar of wonderfulness decided that not one person get the honor of mowing down his shaggy dome, but that everyone can have a chance to tackle the giant. I guess the only thing left to do is to have him stand next to Paul Wight in a unitard.

May 19, 2013 — Bay to Breakers. That’s all I can really say about it. Check out the rest of the photos here.

May 21, 2013 — Occupy came to SF State today…. again… still.. I forget. It’s been a while since they’ve been relevant. This time protesting the actions taken by SFPD when a large number of members from the SF Commune decided to sleep over a friend’s dorm at Mary Park Ward. Apparently nobody told the protesters that it was finals week and hardly any students gave a crap about what was going on.

May 15, 2011 — As a way to “psych” myself out for the 2013 morning’s shoot. I decided to look through some shots I took from the 2011 Bay to Breakers for the Golden Gate Xpress. That year, I just kinda ran in and started to take photos.

This year I think it’ll be different with the added security, but at the same time, I’ve grown enough to figure out how to take the even more enjoyable, compelling photos. This year I’m shooting for SFBay.ca.

It’s going to be a long day… LONG DAY…. I hope I don’t kill myself. I still have one more paper to write before I am 100% done with school.

May 16, 2013 — I haven’t posted much recently. Life’s been getting the better of me. Regardless I’ve still ben shooting. Here’s a sample of what my photographic life has been up to. Not much to say in this post. Gotta get focused on starting the rest of my life soon.