Category Archives: personals

a little to the left, a little to the right

Payson Park, Martin County, Florida, January 2005, Photo by Erik M. Lunsford/The Stuart News
Every so often I take a stroll through the archives, combing for images that help me remember who I am as a photojournalist. It’s like taking a walk through your own garden. You are captivated by the specimens that have grown with [...]

photographic snippets

Twins, St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Erik M. Lunsford
Heaven sent, there are so many great comments on photography and life these last few days. As I juggle multiple personal commitments at the moment, please enjoy.
Alex Majoli at The F Blog.
“I say: “take some pictures.” And they reply: “of what? why?” So I’m taking a picture [...]

vote for erik on election day

Via Mark Edelson, who finally let the cat out of the bag.
Just make sure to write-in “Erik Lunsford” for president.
I promise no old taxes, just new ones.
Please vote for me!

on me and loafers

My colleague and friend Elie Gardner wrote up a witty post on me at the Post-Dispatch’s PICTURES blog. We worked together Thursday covering the arrival of vice presidential nominees Joe Biden and Sarah Palin for the debate at Washington University. It involves shoes and a possible dash of visual smug. Have a look (please!)

Political Loafers, [...]

two for tea on tuesdays

Tea for two, London Tea Room, St. Louis
I’ve got so much on my mind and so little time to actually get it down on the blog. Fortunately I had a chance to slow down yesterday before work and enjoy a good cup of tea with good company. Stick around, there’s a lot on the way. [...]

summer days to the dogs

The summer nights fade into fall, the days have gone to the dogs for a last minute swim before the park pools close. The golden leaf wreath hangs again on the door. The red geranium refuses to stop blooming before the seasonal cold sets in. Welcome fall, I’m glad you’re here.

what lies ahead I have no way of knowing

I haven’t had the inclination to post lately, whether it is a photograph, a piece of literature, or even my thoughts since last week. Why?
I’m upset.
I’m angry.
I’m saddened.
I lost one of my favorite champions of photography. He is a friend, a mentor; was a coworker. He is one I sought to work with even before [...]

tweets on the side

Yes, I’ll take a large helping of content with tweets on the side, please. On your right sidebar there is a new section of tidbits of interest (maybe?) recently culled from the usual blogging suspects and my own patter. Call it a form of microblogging, I see it as a way to highlight great items [...]

back begs for mercy

Over time back pain creeps up after long days of schlepping those anvil Canon batteries around in a Domke bag. I believe this pain coincides with my receding hairline and the general progression towards “middle-aged.” Plus, my loveable Domke is basically coming apart thread by thread so it’s time to look for a replacement. The [...]

love how you see

My friend Max Bittle and I had a good conversation today about vision and the obstacles we face in our daily work that keep us from celebrating our own visual styles — the “look” — that we try so hard to evolve everyday.  Max asked me to critique a recent edit, and we talked about [...]