THE GREAT LA FIRES OF 2025
Eric photographed the historic Palisades Fire from the afternoon it erupted on January 7th to the aftermath a week later. From different vantage points including the Griffith Observatory, Beachwood Canyon and from a boat in the Pacific, Eric documented the intensity of the inferno and the extent of destruction in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. Eric's documentary images were viewed and shared by over half a million people across social media platforms.
Rally Against Family Separation: Los Angeles
In response to the Trump Administration policy of separating migrant children from their parents, thousands of people turned out for a rally in downtown LA that was was headlined by then Senator Kamala Harris, Governor Gavin Newsom, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and John Legend.
A March for Racial Justice
In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter protests erupted across the United States. This spontaneous gathering took place at Sunset and Vine in Hollywood, California.
Over Mavericks
When a storm from the Aleutian Islands created an enormous swell along the Northern California coast, big wave surfers from all over the world descended upon Half Moon Bay for the thrill of their lives. Eric photographed the action in the sixty foot waves from a doors off helicopter.
Hollywoodland at 100
2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Hollywoodland, the Los Angeles foothill community marked by the Hollywood sign. Eric has been a resident of this storied neighborhood for twenty years and has been documenting its unique landscapes ever since he first arrived.
Dispatches from Hoonah
Hoonah, Alaska is a small fishing village on Chichagof Island southwest of Juneau. It is home to the largest concentration of Tlingit, native people who have lived in what we call southern Alaska for thousands of years. Since Hoonah is a way station for cruise ships entering Glacier Bay National Park, the largest economic driver for the village is tourism. In the summer months, Hoonah sees an influx of tens of thousands of visitors. As the Covid-19 pandemic ground tourism to a halt, the village's economy suffered. These images were taken in the waning days of the cruise ship embargo.
JOURNEY TO MACHU PICHU
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in southern Peru on a 7,970 ft. mountain ridge. Often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas", it is the most familiar icon of the Inca Empire.
LA Pride 2024
The annual Los Angeles Pride Parade is always affords great photo opportunities. Eric documented the 2024 festivities and used a color grading to give the images a a 1970s feel.
Over New York
There is nothing quite like soaring over Manhattan at dusk. This photo series explores the metropolis from a helicopter, focusing on internationally recognized landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and Times Square.
PERSONAL REPORTAGE : LOS ANGELES PROTESTS, 2025
Eric photographed protests against the Trump Administration which drew over 40,000 people to Downtown Los Angeles. Musicians Neil Young, Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers headlined the event for speakers Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY: PORTRAITS FROM MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY, EAST LA
Eric photographed the 2025 Mexican Independence Day celebration in East LA. The festival is a vibrant annual celebration of Mexican culture and history. Since its inception in 1946, organized by the Comite Mexicano Civico Patriotico, it has grown into a cherished tradition in the East Los Angeles community. As the largest Mexican Independence Day celebration in the United States, the event honors a rich heritage while under threat from ongoing federal immigration raids.
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY: THE HOLLYWOOD VERNACULAR
Los Angeles has been enduring one of the most challenging moments in it’s brief history. From wildfires that have destroyed whole neighborhoods to a struggling entertainment production environment to unprecedented deportation raids that are terrifying communities, LA has been going through it. The city has been Eric's home for 25 years and he celebrates it through his photography. Recently he has been documenting the historic signage and murals that have become touchstones for residents and visitors alike. These images, part of an ongoing initiative, are a celebration of Los Angeles.