Outtakes - "What's Killing East Bay Soul Food Restaurants?"

I did some editorial photography for this week's East Bay Express cover story. It's kind of a depressing story, and it's difficult to take photographs to illustrate something that isn't there, like a restaurant that no longer exists, but I did my best with it and I like to think the photos help to tell the story.





Here are some shots I liked that didn't make the cut:

Last day to vote!

Today is the last day to vote for the Best of the East Bay Runoff election. Several of our friends (including me) are finalists this year, so if you haven't done so already, please take a minute to cast your votes for:

Best Photographer: Stephen Loewinsohn
Best K-12 Teacher: Briana Miller
Best Winery Periscope Cellars
All clothing categories: Pretty Penny
All record store categories: 1-2-3-4-Go! Records
Best Sculptor: JB Lowe
Best Painter: Lark Pien
All bar categories: The Missouri Lounge
Best Album: Ole Hole - Hole Mole
Best Camera Store: Looking Glass
Best Local Innovator: Van Jones
Best Community Organizer: Alli Starr

Here's the link:

http://www.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/poll?poll=oid%3A1026897

Make it happen!