Posts Tagged ‘east bay express’

Can Oakland Go the Distance?

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Here’s a article I photographed for the East Bay Express on the return of the Oakland Marathon after a 25yr hiatus.

Matt Riutta on Lake Merritt- Shot for the Oakland Marathon Feature- East Bay Express

March 17, 2010 News Feature

On a cool, crystal-clear November morning, the weather is perfect for a run. Outside of Lululemon, a chic athletic apparel shop at the corner of Ashby and College avenues in Berkeley, a crowd starts to assemble on the sidewalk. It’s a colorful spectacle — an ethnically diverse gathering of about 100 runners sporting bright race T-shirts, neon shorts, and shiny white shoes that look like they’ve yet to step in a puddle. More here.

Gene Brtalik -Shot for The East Bay Express Jack

East Bay Express Story-Bands of Courage and Consequence

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Story by Rachel Swan
Indie rocker Conan Neutron has colorful ways of describing George W. Bush’s former Deputy Chief of Staff, Karl Rove. He offered a few examples over beers at the Uptown Nightclub: “Master of lies and manipulation.” “A man with blood on his hands.” “Shameless tactician.” “Lying salesman.” “Gandalf behind the scenes.” “Unconscionable, soulless asshole.” That’s only the beginning. Neutron also faults Rove for “all these wars that we’re still embroiled in, our economy being screwed, and gay marriage being used as a wedge issue.” Then there’s that “porcine face,” which, according to Neutron, resists even the softest lighting or the finest airbrushing techniques….Read More


East Bay Express Feature Cover-12/16

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
East Bay Express Cover shot 12/16

East Bay Express Cover shot 12/16

Mid December i had the privilege of shooting the cover of the East Bay Express (along with several of the feature story photos) located in the Bay Area’s Oakland. The story compared and contrasted the waves of coffee movements since the 1950’s and spotlighted several East Bay coffee shops, Berkeley’s Local 123 and Oakland’s SubRosa.

Here’s the story on the East Bay Express site.

I’ve included the rest of the photos from the photo shoot below.


The Car Was Their Art Show-Shot for East Bay Express

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
The Car Was Their Art Show shot for East Bay Express

The Car Was Their Art Show shot for East Bay Express


East Bay Express-Jesus Christ Superstar

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Taken for East Bay Express Nov. 10th 2009

Taken for East Bay Express Nov. 10th 2009

Jesus Christ Superstar Article @ The East Bay Express By Rachel Swan