Firefighter John Martens

I did a profile shoot for a story about John Martens, a Manhattan firefighter. He took me and the writer on a tour through the fire station, and showed us the trucks.

Chimp Enrichment

Once a week, Sunset Zoo has an enrichment day where they try to stimulate and challenge the animals so they don't lose their minds in captivity. I shot the chimp enrichment because it was a birthday celebration for the youngest chimp— Nia, who was turning three.

9/11 Remembrance Day

September 11 fell on a Sunday this year and there was a remembrance service held in Bosco Plaza that afternoon. It was the 10th year anniversary since the attacks.

Opening remarks— the three trees behind the podium were planted in 2001 in remembrance of the three areas hit.

Invocation by a local pastor

Programs

Catching up from the start

Whew! I've been pretty busy lately. Shooting for the Collegian, studying for class, getting my logo developed (more on my photo business here: Lauren Gocken Photography), and trying to have some fun with friends. Here's a few photos from August.

Josh Blue, winner of Last Comic Standing's fourth season. He was really funny, I remember wanting him to win when the show was still on.

Noah Reagan, head chef of Della Voce, doing cooking demonstrations at the Farmer's Market.

Lovely plated Caprese.