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No Justice For Freddie Gray

Added on June 24, 2016 by Joshua Sinn.

What can I honestly say?

I wrote out some long unbiased and journalistic portrayal of how the events of yesterday went, but I'd rather just put the images out to share my feelings and experience. I'm not too good with words, at least right now, so I'll talk through the photos.

All I can say is I wish there was justice for Freddie Gray and everyone like him.

A Year Since

Added on April 17, 2016 by Joshua Sinn.

As it approaches closer to the one year anniversary of the death of Freddie Gray, Baltimore, and the nation as a whole, reflects on what has changed since and the resounding answer is: not much. More than one hundred protesters marched through the streets of West Baltimore, chanting for police reform and respect towards the public they serve. Passing through Sandtown-Winchester, the neighborhood that has come to represent the struggles many in Baltimore face, the marchers vowed to continue to fight for those who have been killed by police including Gray, Tyrone West, and Sandra Bland.

Hung Jury

Added on December 17, 2015 by Joshua Sinn.

Reactions in Baltimore after the mistrial of Officer William Porter in connection the in-custody death of Freddie Gray.

The Frames of 2014

Added on December 31, 2014 by Joshua Sinn.

Well, tonight at midnight marks the end of 2014 and like pretty much every photographer on the internet, I must make a blog post to look back on the work I produced. This year was a good one though. Started shooting weddings, had work up in three shows, FINALLY took a portrait of John Waters, surpassed 1 million and 2 million views on Flickr, went back to NY with Natalie (a lot), got my face in Baltimore Magazine and The Baltimore Sun's Darkroom thanks to Patrick Joust, documented the Mike Brown and Eric Garner marches, started shooting freelance for City Paper, put out two issues of Cadillac Ranch Dressing with one currently in the works, finally joined the Leica posse, pushed myself to photograph people more, met so many incredible people in the process, and created a lot of work that I'm really proud of.

So here it is: my 2014 in photos. It's kinda in order.

There it is. I'll see ya in 2015!

Weddings

Added on December 29, 2014 by Joshua Sinn.

As 2014 comes to a close, I wanted to make a post about my wedding photography and how I’ve developed in it within the last year. My original goal was to have individual posts for each wedding, but time got away from me so hopefully an overall post will suffice.

Seven months ago, I ventured into the world of wedding photography, something I honestly never thought I would do. Not because I disliked the thought of shooting weddings, but because I never thought I would be good at it.

In early May, I got an offer from my good friend and awesome photographer Charlotte Keniston to second-shoot for her. I had always been curious about shooting a wedding so I figured that was the perfect opportunity to finally experience it. As the day went on, I watched how she worked, seeing how she connected with the couple and strategically planned her shots. I began feeling much more comfortable and even, dare I say it, had fun shooting.

Leaving that night, my feelings towards wedding photography were drastically readjusted. My thoughts kept running over the same idea: I can see me doing this. So I put myself out there, letting people know I was game to shoot weddings and almost immediately, I was contacted by my first couple. Not too soon after shooting my first solo wedding, I had a few more booked. I was finally building a wedding portfolio and growing as a photographer.

The last wedding I shot this year turned out to be for the person who started it for me. Charlotte contacted me about shooting her own wedding, which filled me with so much confidence. She knew I had only been shooting weddings for half a year, but still had enough trust in my abilities to leave her big day in my hands.

So this post is really a big thank you to each couple who put their trust in me this year, as well as everyone who helped along the way.

Of course, if you enjoy the work and know someone who’s getting hitched, or maybe you're in the search for a wedding photographer, I would more than appreciate the consideration to document your big day!

Shoot me an email at jls569@aol.com!

Baltimore: Not a Moment, but a Movement

Added on December 15, 2014 by Joshua Sinn.

In solidarity with the National Day of Anger, people gathered in downtown Baltimore to continue their journey for change. As they reached MLK Boulevard, marchers faced countless police lines as BPD tried to prevent their movement to M&T Bank Stadium and the Horseshoe Casino. As the rally moved on, the police continued to box marchers in at Battle Monument Park and eventually on North Avenue. At North Avenue, dozens of police and state troopers blocked protesters from going North, South, East, or West, with a police helicopter hovering above, loudly stating "This is an illegal assembly! Disperse now or you will be arrested!". After 15 minutes of marchers asking police to let them leave, the line opened up and the rally continued a few more blocks north, where it ended with powerful words, unity, and hugs.

Baltimore: Still Standing, Still Marching

Added on December 12, 2014 by Joshua Sinn.

Marching through freezing flurries, a small group of protestors gathered at Baltimore's Penn Station and took to the streets. They're destination: Baltimore Central Booking. Followed by a BPD van full of batons and shields and a group of police almost equal in numbers, the group marched their way past the Baltimore City Correctional Facility as inmates chanted "Hands up! Don't Shoot!".

Baltimore Stands with the Nation

Added on December 5, 2014 by Joshua Sinn.

Following a Ferguson, MO grand jury's decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the murder of Mike Brown, a New York City grand jury made the decision to not indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the chokehold murder of Eric Garner. Again, the people of Baltimore took to the streets to make sure their voices were heard.

Hampdenfest

Added on September 23, 2014 by Joshua Sinn.

Hampdenfest, a local Baltimore festival celebrating all that is interesting in the Hampden neighborhood, nearly didn't happen this year. Due to everything going on for Baltimore's Sailabration, which was happening the weekend of the originally-scheduled Hampdenfest, the city felt it couldn't hold both. Some hard-working and determined organizers made sure 2014 saw Hampdenfest and I'm sure glad they did.

I only made there towards the end of the day, but it was well worth it!

Artscape

Added on July 21, 2014 by Joshua Sinn.

This past weekend, hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets of Baltimore for the 32nd annual Artscape, America's largest free arts festival. Here are some photos from a bit of Friday and some of Sunday!

Ladyfest - Baltimore, MD (6/6/14)

Added on June 8, 2014 by Joshua Sinn.

Figured I would jump in and start a blog for the website.

This past Friday marked the first night of Ladyfest, a not-for-profit event highlighting the music of feminist and women (cis-women, trans, intersex, genderqueer and all supporters) artists. I missed the second night of performances, but here are some of the photos from the first night at The Windup Space.