Chad Cheverier Photography

This is one of my roommates. Nate is handy and likes to make things and keep busy. Here he is salvaging some old dive tanks in our garage.

I love to ride my bike and love what this does for my health and the environment. I have decided to ride a lot more lately instead of driving, especially on trips that are 5 miles or less (one way). I am not going to convince you to ride your bike, but here is a little fact sheet if you are interested. With more riding comes more rides, long rides. I recently rode to San Diego with some friends, sorry didn’t take a photo. But I did on a little trip up PCH with my friend Justin to Long Beach, a fun 20 or so miles. Always wanted to make that ride and see how long it would take. Here are a couple shots.

Justin

A picture of Justin taking a picture of some rad man playing b-ball.

Waiting for the bus

Bus home

Gun laws in the UK are very strict and few people get the chance to fire one off in the country. When I first found out Saul was coming I asked if he had any interest in shooting a gun. I think that was the second reason why he came to visit California, the first being a wedding. Usually I go out to the desert with my dad and brother, but due to certain circumstances and last minute planning, we had to opt for the Los Angeles Gun Club. I have been shooting guns since I was a little boy and have never been to a shooting range, so this was a new experience for me too. Here are some photos of our experience.

choose your weapon

safety first

Started with a 9mm, moved along to the .357 magnum, then went dirty harry, the .44 magnum.

bang!

targets

it’s that easy.

Saul loved it, next time he visits we are going to the desert and shooting a lot more guns.

Back in March I went to London to visit my friend Saul Ashby and experience his city. Recently he made a trip out to Los Angeles and I had the privilege of showing him some of what California has to offer. Here is a documentation of our adventure, this is also the first roll through my new camera.

Saul jotting down something witty

My coffee is empty so we move on

Saul searching, nothing here.

Some good american vintage clothing

Saul’s camera and salt

More mañana…

Summer in California (to me) means wearing nothing but shorts. This summer has not been so hot, literally. I try to make the best of it when it is the best, but sometimes you just have to work. Here is a photo of me soaking in the sun on the beach after a little dip. I plan to have a lot more days like these if the sunshine prevails.

My Dad’s Mom

She is a character.

When I went back east, I also went to Boston. I haven’t been there since I was 12 and it was just as I remembered. Lots of bricks. I liked it.

These photos were taken with my broken and now sold Rollei 35s. That camera is great but guessing distances (to focus it) is difficult for me. These shots were exposed using the in camera meter, and I am quite please with the results that the Ilford HP5 400 film yielded. I am often captivated by light, specifically the shapes it helps define and the shadows created. It is all geometry and composition to me with a little flare. Dig it.

I am a lover of light

Subway antics