What I live and breathe for: photography, music, insects and critters, graphic arts, web design, classic cars, classic and B horror films, trying to make myself a better person daily - gato-ranch.com
My photos have been used online or in hard-copy print:
• on websites
• in publications
• in the artwork and promotion of music releases
• in online or printed articles & interviews
• for promotional photos for musicians
Some clients/supporters include:
• Razorcake
• Suburban Home Records
• Hyperrealist Records
• No Idea Records
• REAX music magazine
• The Fest (in Gainesville, FL)
• Harvest of Hope Fest
• Southern Lovin' PR
• Lubricated Magazine
• 1-2-3-4 Go! Records
• Electronic SubSouth
• A.D.D. Records
• Lightfoot Labs
• Blackout Effectors
• Electrical Guitars
• The Gainesville Sun
• The Independent Florida Alligator
• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
• Tampa Audubon Society
• The Suwannee Democrat
• Hillsborough Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department
Music
Some active bands/musicians that support my work:
• A.N.S.
• Austin Lucas
• Averkiou
• Black Tusk
• Civilization
• Consular
• Cory Branan
• Cutman
• Dark Castle
• Dead Friends
• Drag the River
• Dukes of Hillsborough
• Harvey Milk
• Hope and Suicide
• Hot Graves
• Jon Snodgrass
• Josh Small
• Jucifer
• Killer Robots!
• Light Yourself on Fire
• Liquid Limbs
• Mose Giganticus
• Mountain ov Dawn
• Municipal Waste
• Ninja Gun
• Radon
• Rwake
• Seaweed
• Shang-A-Lang
• Stinking Lizaveta
• The Takers
• The Tim Version
• Thunderlip
• Torche
• Two Cow Garage
• Virgins
• Whiskey & Co.
• Worlds
• Worn In Red
• Young Livers
Movies
Absolute Favorite: Delicatessen..
With a close tie at 2nd: Better Off Dead
Standards: Cannibal The Musical, Microcosmos, Forbidden Zone, Harold and Maude, Army of Darkness and Evil Dead, George A. Romero's Living Dead series and anything "Zombie", B-Movies, classic 40s/50s and 80s Sci-Fi (Blade Runner, Dune, the Mad Max series, the Alien series)
Television
Twin Peaks, The Muppet Show, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Amazing Stories series from the 80's, Beetlejuice cartoon series, The Young Ones, The Andy Griffith Show, Creature Feature with Dr. Paul Bearer
Books
Fav Topics: True Crime, Foresics, Human/Animal Abnormalities, Sideshow/Circus, Spontaneous Human Combustion, Urban Myths, Medical History
Heroes
The Amazing Johnny Eck!!
If you have no idea who Johhny Eck is then click on his image
and find out!
I'm currently unemployed at no fault of my own. The job I had for the past 7 years with the USGS did not receive funding to continue research this year, on Gulf Sturgeon.
So I'm hoping to take on more paying photo gigs now to pay my bills. If you are interested please send me an email to discuss the details.
In the past, I've given away THOUSANDS of dollars of my photography work out of my own kindness for band releases, record label use, website use, magazines, newspapers and etc.
Now I need help in return. I never thought it would come to this but it has. If I ever gave you photos or you enjoy my work please help me out now with a donation through PayPal HERE. Thank you.
MY PHOTO BLOGS:
I love feedback from you, especially if you are a photographer with similar interests.
I got my first camera when I was 6 years old from my grandfather. It forever changed my life and the way I see things. One of my all time favorite photos was taken on that old plastic camera.
This is my one true love that has never let me down. My constant inspiration and passion. I'm self taught with minimal photography classes taken only to learn wet lab, infrared, and extra photo skills like emulsion transfer.
I started taking live music photos when I was 14. Bowie was the first show I captured on a cheap point and shoot.
This is a lifetime hobby. My photos have been used in CD/LP releases, promotions, websites, newspapers, magazines and elsewhere. I've worked in a wet lab and in a photostudio. I've been hired for parties, shows, portraits, websites, CD artwork and more.
I sometimes take photos for my job. But I'm afraid that if I did this full time the passion would fade.
If you are interested in a photo shoot please contact me to discuss the details.
GEAR I USE:
I only take digital photos now. I don't like how film is bonded by gelatin, I like cows too much to use it. I worked in a wet lab for a while and will never do it again either. I like my lungs too much for that. Working in a photo studio is fun though, I miss all the lights and gear.
Sure, having a great camera can give you higher quality photos. But it doesn't make you a better photographer. I've found that it's your skill and experience that makes a good photo, not the camera.
Hell yeah Jana! I had a blast all weekend, but Friday night at Common Grounds took the cake. Now if Torche would only play Snowblind life would be complete.
haha yeah my gf's sharon tate...she was going to be pregnant with a knife sticking out of her stomach, but thought it might be a little too much.. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks Janna, We all really appreciate you catching both shows and snapping such bad ass pics. We will be playing g-ville as often as possible and can't wait for the next one which I believe is in December at the moment. We'll definitely keep you posted.
Really nice photos. I went over and checked them out will definatly go back to see more. And will tell my friends about your work. Have a Wonderful Day.
hey Jana, how are ya! You're one of the first non-band members to add us to your friends. Granted I haven't technically launched this Myspace account yet, it's mostly for our own reference at this point. But once we finally get some good demos recorded we'll promote it a little more. But we're happy to share the connection with you!
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