Heading to Israel, Here's a Look Back

As I get ready to vacation in Israel this week, I was reflecting on one of my past trips to Israel back in 1995. I was telling the kids this story last night before bed. I hiked to the top of Masada starting at 5am so that we could see the sunrise at the top of the mountain. When we arrived at the top, these doves landed on top of the mountain to watch the sunrise along side of us. I took these pictures and treasure them for their serene beauty and of that magic trip to to the top of the mountain on my first trip to Israel.

Golden Summer Light

Some summer nights are just grand aren't they? Last week I photographed beautiful Emily in Atlantic Beach under the glorious golden sunset light. Emily was an angel and the reults of the shoot are pretty amazing. Check out some of these highlights:

Virgin Mobile Music Festival 2008

Now in it's 3rd year, the Virgin Mobile Music Festival has reached a level of entertainment consistent Richard Branson's Virgin brand. The quality of talent, multimedia & ambient in-field entertainment production value and all around vibe of the festival was top-notch.

Saturday's lineup included: Foo fighters, Jack Johnson, Underworld, Chuck Berry & The Silver Beats, Citezen Cope, The Offspring, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Lupe Fiasco, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, The Swell Season, Gogol Bordello, Duffy. As house photographer for the 3rd year, Check out some of the highlights I captured here:

David Grohl & The Foo Fighters


Jack Johnson


Jack Johnson


Virgin Music Festival 2008 Firedancers


The Legendary Chuck Berry


Virgin Music Festival 2008 Crowd Surfing


Slideshow here:


See the Jambase Concert Review Here

Michael photographed fellow Tulane Alumn, Julie Teitel, for Big City Moms "Mom of the Month"

Fellow Tulane Alumn, Julie Teitel, was interviewed for Big City Mom's mom of the month. Here are a few shots of Julie and her son Harrison from her shoot for the interview. Also - head over to Big City Mom's website for the interview with Julie.

Supermodel Eden Jurick in this month's New York Family

Eden Jurick stars as a kids supermodel for this full page ad in this month's New York Family magazine. She rocks.

Rainbow Storm

Amidst a nasty late afternoon storm, a punch-bright rainbow formed outside the Vandercar's house in Bedford, Hills. First time I had seen a full semi-circle rainbow that touched down on both sides of the arches.

July 4th Fireworks & Weekend Fun at the Beach

I captured the July 4th fireworks overlooking the 59th Street Bridge/East River in NYC from the top of our friend's apartment. Their living room view is this photograph.


Our good friend and renowned photojournalist, Shannon Stapleton took this awesome shot of Jonah, Eden and I at the Sands Beach Club.

Low light photography fun (no flash required) as we waited for the fireworks at the Sands Beach Club.


Neon fun in low light.