This is the blog.
Chicago
This August I was fortunate enough to venture out to Chicago with one of my best friends. We didn't plan too much, except for a place to stay, how long we would stay and an open mind for adventure. It was awesome finally getting to see the city and make our way through all the nooks and crannies. So many great places in such a short amount of time. I'd love to go back and see everything I didn't get to. This is just a small bit of what I saw.
Photos by: Richard Eggers - Third Stone Photography
Highway Chile
My good friend Blake Vanderham has recently began an endeavor throughout the west end of the united states. On the road and open to any experience, he is creating a story that I believe will inspire others to pursue their passions. I was able to meet up with him in Santa Cruz, CA for a short minute and took a few stills of his vessel. I wish him the best of travels and can't wait to hear what stories he has to tell.
Find him on Instagram and follow his journey: @hwy_chile
Photos by: Richard Eggers - Third Stone Photography
PoP
I was invited to participate in gathering of photographers and models in Venice Beach, CA organized by Pursuit of Portraits. www.pursuitofportraits.com
Artists from all over LA and NY joined to talk, mingle, network, and photograph one another. It was super interesting to see everyone showcase their skills. The amount of talent within this group was incredible and I would not necessarily call myself a portraits photographer, however after this event my eyes were opened to the idea that portrait photography is more than just a head shot. I found my own reasons to pursue portraits.
Photos by: Richard Eggers - Third Stone Photography
San Francisco: Dr. Dog & Tour de Fat
Last weekend I made a trip up north with a couple friends, and It was one of the funnest times I've had. Went up Friday and came back Sunday morning. Within those few days I saw one of my favorite bands, Dr. Dog, hung out in Golden Gate Park at this super fun bike and beer festival called Tour de Fat, skated all through the city, got my passenger car window busted out (nothing stolen thankfully) and stayed in one of the most interesting districts in the city, The Castro. It's right next to Mission, which also became another reason why I love San Francisco so much. I brought a Canon 10D with me that I borrowed from a friend. I only have a couple shots to share, because I was so wrapped up in the city. However I really liked how these came out and just had to show ya'll.
Photo by: Richard Eggers - Third Stone Photography
Minolta Diaries
Every now and again I get the chance to develop some film. I actually have a basket of rolls that have accumulated for the past few years and to be honest I don't even know what most of the photos are. It's a pretty exciting though when you get a roll of film back, and these are from around February of this year, so about six months ago. There's for just something about film that has a look and feel that nothing digital can recreate. These were all shot on my Minolta SRT101 using Ilford HP5. I love this camera, but sadly it is currently under maintenance.
Richard Eggers
Photos by: Richard Eggers - Third Stone Photography
Fire Escapes
I can't explain why I've always been a little into fire escapes. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I never saw them growing up that often, or the thought of having to climb out of a burning building along with a bunch of other people, and then having to jump 15 feet seemed like such a crazy idea. So whenever I can I take a second and appreciate these contraptions for what they are. While I was strolling through the greatest city on the planet (for reasons specific to myself) I got my fix for a while, because they had them all. Tall ones, short ones, boring ones, beautiful ones, sketchy ones, and pointless ones. I don't discriminate on what they look like nor their designers intentions, I just enjoy seeing them around hanging on the side of these buildings. Maybe I feel like they don't get the recognition they deserve because it's one of those things can be fun to look at, but you hope you never have to use.
Photos by: Richard Eggers - Third Stone Photography
Casper, Wyoming
It's nice to get away from the suburbs and the city. Took a drive from Orange County to Casper, Wyoming and there was so much to see and take in and it was great to have a week to get away with my girlfriend and her family and relax my mind a little.
Photos by: Richard Eggers - Third Stone Photography
New York in June
The first week of June was an amazing one because I was given the opportunity fly to the east coast and show my girlfriend New York City for her first time. We tried to see everything we could and do as much as possible, and even though we walked our legs off it made for an unforgettable trip. I intended to bring black and white film with me, however due to an unfortunate incident my Minolta wasn't able to make the flight. I did not want that to stop from getting the images I intended to shoot, so I forced myself to pretend every photo I took was going to come out black and white. I'm pleased with the images I ended up with and the whole trip was a learning experience. Apart from a giant batch of touristy photos that I have, these are the ones I'd like to share.
Photos by: Richard Eggers - Third Stone Photography
Nico
Not too long ago I had the opportunity to catch up with a good friend of mine Nick Tricarico who now goes by the name Nico. We've known each other for some time, and went to all the same schools growing up. Although for a few years our journeys were separated, we have found reasons to stay connected and that's something I'm super happy about. Nico's consciousness and perceptions are so marvelous that I had to find a way to share them with other people. (He does write and perform his own music, where he explains a lot about who he is and how he sees the world but I felt the need to show my appreciation). I asked him a few quick questions about his life, and it warms my heart to be acquainted with someone to grounded with himself and everything he surrounds himself with. Even though a lot of this is paraphrased in my own words I hope you enjoy.
Photos by: Richard Eggers - Third Stone Photography
When I asked Nico what has changed over the years he started by explaining his high school career as one that was full of unconscious decisions. Doing things and being around people that strongly shaped him to act without thinking. Without disclosing too much information I'll briefly mention that I too knew a lot of Nico's peers and I'm glad to report that he slowly but surely cut out all the bad things in his life. Knowing how negatively influential his companions were, he sought out a way to express himself. Nico eventually made his way into making music that had a "spiritual resonance". He mentioned how important it was to "live in love with yourself" and that he is now "writing for the light".
I asked him who are some of his influences and he immediately mentioned brother Tic Tac Toltecateskaocelotl, who is an old school cat from L.A. He is a master at pop locking and has been keeping dancing traditions alive for years now. Tic Tac has helped Nico learn about his people and their methods on living a more blessed life.
Nico wants to travel the world representing his culture, using his music to spread a cultivated message, and one day I hope to be able to join him in his journeys.
I've known quite a few people in my life and Nico is one of those who radiates love and respect, with a genuine sense of self. Everything about him is so uplifting and it blows my mind to see where he's at now. From when I first met him, through all those changes growing up, and now I look at him as a person I look up to because he knows who he is. I love you brother, keep on keeping on.