world beard and moustache championships

Alex Antebi

Jack Passion

brett schmitz

michael & matthew

I must say that photographing the world beard and moustache championships was one of my favorite shoots one the year. I was planning on shooting for two hours and I ended up hanging out for two days.
Not only did I get to photograph some of the most interesting and fun people, I got to meet some amazing people. To name a few... Texas photographer Matthew Rainwaters, Brett Schmitz, LA photographer Roger Hutton, lauren otto and also my best friend came into town right in time to work the event, Michael Franklin.
The good vibes were flowing through the event and one of the most touching things that stuck with me was when one of the subjects I was photographing said " this has been the best day of my life".

evan phillips - news -

from evans blog.

Bad News...and Good News

Hey everyone.
i returned to Alaska this last Friday.

I just need to say it: The surgery did not correct my groin injury. They scoped my hip on wednesday, may 13 and found i did not have a torn labrum like they suspected. In fact, aside from a bit of inflammation, my hip looked overall healthy.

The bad news is that I had to wait 4 months and spend thousands of dollars to find out this news. Also, i'm still left with a painful, debilitating, and as of yet, undiagnosed groin injury. Additionally, I"m close to broke.

The good news is that i'm alive, and my attitude is positive. Also, now that we know my hip is healthy, this will hopefully help me and my doctors get the problem narrowed down. Also, the other GREAT NEWS is that my friends made a benefit record of my songs that will be released sometime in June. The album is called 'Coming Home: The Songs of Evan Phillips.

In the next week or so i'll have more info on how you can get a record. If you are interested in helping, the best thing to do is start telling your friends, and anyone who might be interested in the album. All the money is going to go into helping me try and figure out what the hell is going on with my body, and try and get it fixed.

the link to the album page is: www.myspace.com/evanphillipsbenefitalbum

I"m sorry i don't have better news. All i can do is have a positive attitude, and not give up. I believe i'm going to get this figured out but it's not going to happen over night, and it might get harder before it gets easier.

I realllllly appreciate everyones support, and I really appreciate you all being in my life. Music is a powerful thing and all i want to do is make music and share it with the world.

Thanks and be well,

evan

p.s. for whipsaws fans: just stay tuned about potential dates starting in July. the goal is that i will be playing. i can't make promises about how i'll be doing. all i can say is that i'm doing everything in my power to be able to be in a position to start playing shows...other than that, my band is amazing, they are my family, and they are doing their best to get through this with me. Thats it!

still waiting so here is something

kris

fire

beth

roland
jr.

Here are a few pics from a bbq we had last night.
I am still waiting to get my film back from the lab of the photos from the Beard and Mustache festival and our drive up the Alcan. So in the mean time here are a few photos from the other night. This summer has been amazing. Lots of driving, fires, photos and fun. Everything I love about Alaska.

seattle-ak

Yesterday Roland, Angie and myself just got back into AK. Roland and Angie drove from New York City to Seattle picked me up and then we headed to AK. It was a long bumpy fun drive. I can't thank them enough for inviting me along for there last stretch.
I didn't shoot much but I can't wait to see what film I did get. So expect some photos in the next couple days!

evan phillips

My good buddy Evan Phillips just left for Nashville to get arthroscopic hip surgery for an injury he suffered from years ago. The day he left we were able to grab a cup of coffee and try out a rolleicord camera I am borrowing {the results above}. We all wish him luck and a speedy recovery.
I have felt very privileged & humbled to be able to document a very pivotal and emotional time in someone's life. But! I can't wait for Evan to get all better so we can get some photos of Evan rocking out again!

rocking!
A benefit album is being made for Evan to help pay for medical bills. The cd will feature such artist as Aaron Lee Tasjan, Tim Easton, Matt Hopper, Spiff Chambers, T. Nile, Ryebender, Wrinkle Neck Mules, Marty Jones, Leeroy Stagger.
They are shooting to have the cd done by May. I will be sure to post more info on it when the time comes. Sweet!

more info on the cd
here.
http://www.myspace.com/evanphillips

un-ny

lucy

The photograph I have of Lucy hanging in the Alaska House Gallery in NY will be moving to the United Nations lobby in NY. I believe it will be there for the months of June and July. I am not sure yet, but will be sure to update this post when I do. Sweet!