March 31, 2007
Reno's Chop Shop 5. I've been struggling with the amount of little time I have in a day to do all the things I need to get done. More photos coming soon.

March 13, 2007
Hello everyone! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend with lots of wonderful rides wherever you were. The weather in Dallas was amazingly beautiful. I've been shooting shooting and shooting. By the way, I have a new project I am working on. I am producing the first Reno's Chop Shop yearbook. This is going be an amazing book and I'd really love to have your presence all over this book. I'll keep you posted of things to come. I am busy this week getting ready for the Heart and Art of a Chopper Exhibit. Make sure you show up on Friday for the reception to support your local photographer, ME and of course to get drunk and have a good time. My sister is flying in from Los Angeles so we are going to have to show her how Dallas really parties. Here's the new slideshow Reno's Chop Shop 4. Enjoy!

March 06, 2007
Reno's Chop Shop 3. These was shot last Friday night. Man, look at those faces. I love it. Wait until you see the shots I got last Sunday. You want to be famous? Come on by. Characters welcome.

March 05, 2007
Another great weekend in Dallas. Reno's Chop Shop was kicking. It was busy every night of the week because I was down there pretty much everynight. I dig this place. The music always kicking and you see all sort of people from young hipster to old classics coming through here. It's great to see people enjoying themselves and one another. I snapped and snapped away and everything and everybody. There is just so much texture and it's on the darken walls, the metal art bar, the graffitti rest room and on the people's faces.

I love this biker bar because this place truly serves to everyone whether you are a biker or an admirer or just in for a beer, you are going to be treated with respect and a whole lot of good time. We are all going to go there right after the reception of the Heart and Art of a Motorcycle Exhibit for a couple of beers. If you can afford it, come buy me a beer. If you can't, I'll buy you one. Reno's Chop Shop 2. Also please, you need to check out my sponsors. Give them a holler or give me a holler and be a sponsor on my next slideshow. I am counting on your support so that I can continue to deliver some good photography for your entertainment.

Feburary 28, 2007
All right, I am going at it with knocking these photos out. Pickard3 These were shot last Saturday at Reno's Chop Shop. It was during the day so we had the whole area and bar to ourselves for play. We didn't plan to shoot in a dust storm, but as you can see, the Dallas city scape was barely visible from the dust storm blowing in from the west. I think the photos came pretty good because of it. The shots of the wheels have a surreal feel to them. Reno's Chop Shop was more that hospitable soI am sure there will be plenty more shoots there.
By the way, March 16-18, my work will be on display again at the Janet Kennedy Gallery a long with a couple of other artists, photographers and 25 hot custom bikes. Some of my Indian Larry photos will be back on display and of course some really cool new stuffs. If you are in Dallas that weekend, make sure to stop by Friday night for a drink or two. The event is called "the Heart and Art of a Chopper" and you can find out more info at www.brt-ent.com.

Feburary 27, 2007
Hello everyone. I am back again with some new photos. These were shot at Reno's Chop Shop - Deep
Ellum, Dallas Texas on Sunday. This is a kicked ass little joint with lots of parking space for hundreds of bikes. You just gonna have to see it for yourselves. Click here to view slideshow.

Jananuary 29, 2007
Back again with more photos from Pickard2. I hope to get photos from the beginning to completion of this bike that Jevon and Mitch is building. They custom made most of their parts for the bike. This is going to be some cool stuffs so stay tuned for more update.

Jananuary 24, 2007
Hello again...It's been a while since my last posting but here it is. Check out these wheels from Pickard.

Sept. 21, 2006
Hello everyone! It has been 6 months since my last update. I know, I know, what had taken so long, is the question I gets all the time. I've been doing lots of wedding and other fashion portrait photography. My photography business is still going strong yet I still wish I had more time for the motorcycle photography. For now, here's the sample of my latest work. I covered this biker style wedding a couple of weeks ago at Strokers in Dallas. Congratulations to Vickie and Randy of the Cossacks. The wedding was simple yet pretty cool. If you are getting married and need an exceptional wedding photographer, I am your man. You can view more of my work at www.xophotography.net. Here's the link to see the slide show of the wedding. Vickie & Randy Wedding

March 17, 2006
Happy St. Paddy's Day. Indian Larry's Photos were hung last night and looking good in the gallery. Stay tune for photos from the event.
Here's my friend Stu's new ride. Looking good, wouldn't you say? I think he needs a hot b abe on that back seat. Any volunteers? Email me and I'll pass words along.

March 8, 2006
Winter is about over and Daytona Bike Week is about to begin. I can almost hear the rumbles coming from the East. I was looking forward to be in Daytona this week after a year break from the motorcycle scene but something else came along and I have to stay in town to make it happens.
As most of you might know, I am a big fan of Indian Larry. I had the honor of photographing Larry on several occasions. Most of the photos have been posted on this site and a few have been published in various biker magazines and one photo even made its way to Japan's most popular biker magazine Vibe. I can vouch for Larry popularity when he was alive and even more so now after he had passed away. Monthly, I still can see hundreds if not thousands of people visiting Easyriding.net through all kind of search engines looking for Indian Larry. I think The Discovery Channel did a great job paying tribute to Larry. I, like most of his fan, am waiting to read his autobiography Grease Monkey, the life or times of motorcycle artist Indian Larry or wouldn't it be interesting to see who will play Larry on the big screen. I think it'll happen soon.
Coming back to why I am not going to be coming to Daytona this year. This winter I was asked to exhibit Larry's photos at "the Art and Heart of a Motorcycle" at the Janette Kennedy Gallery here in Dallas. I could not pass on the opportunity to show off my works, but also to share these photos with thousands of Larry's fan here in Dallas. If you can be in Dallas on the week of March 17-26, be sure to stop by the gallery, you won't be disappointed. Besides Larry's photos, there will be other artist's works on display and of course the main focus, the awesome custom bikes in the showcase.
To get more information about the event click here. Come see me and my friends at Opening Reception on Friday March 17th. It's Free.
Until I see you, here is a preview of some of the photos will be on display at the gallery.

November 07, 2005
After months of working in the studio, I finally had some time to attend a motorcycle rally. I decided to rally up Stu, a friend of mine to come with me on this trip. Stu has been lusting over the idea of getting a new bike but he just can't decide between choppers or bobbers. So I told him to go look at the bikes in Galveston and maybe if he's lucky enough, we can pick up a good deal while he's there. So we packed up, filled up and headed toward Galveston, Texas for the third annual Lone Star Rally. Stu was pretty excited about the possibility of finding a bike he might like from one of the vendors and I was eager to work my way thru the crowd hustling for the next good shots.
Well, after hearing so much about what I had missed out last year, I was ready for a good party. When we got to Galveston Friday night, we notice the Strand (Main Street) had a pretty big crowd. There were plenty of revings and burn-outs. However, the Strand was a little under lighted for good photography. Stu and I decided to find a place to eat before we hit the crowd. An hour later, after leaving the restaurant, Stu complaint that that was the worst seafood gumbo he ever had. He was probably right but I am not a gumbo specialist so I wouldn't know and man, the gumbo satisfied my munchy just fine.
With a full stomach and my camera in hand, we walked the strand for an hour and then we decided to call it a night. I probably fired up no more than ten shots. I thought to myself "Man, this is not good". I don't know if it was because there wasn't much to shoot at or I had really lost my touch since the last event I covered was in April.
The next morning, our spirit was renewed from a good night sleep, we headed back to the Strand. The weather looked perfect and forecasted for sunny in the mid 80' but that only lasted as far as my Bloody Mary. The warm tropical showers came and go. I guess at a free rally, a free bike wash comes with it.
Stu and I decided to walk around to see what the rally have to offer. There weren't a whole lot of vendors there as we had expected. We didn't see rows of bike builders around like we would at other rallies like the Steel Pony, New Orleans or ROT in Austin etc. There also weren't any activities such as bike show or bike contest. The band that we found on stage had a hand full of people watching. I guess this was a free rally after all and plus the event was postponed twice. Anyway, I hope there will be more activities for everyone to do next year. They definitely need a bike show because that's the only way to bring some hot looking bikes and babes in town. Honestly, I thought this event was rather dull. But then again, Wilma probably messed things up for everyone. I guess we can always look toward next year and hope for the best.
In the end, Stu didn't find his dream bike, and I only get 200 shots out of the whole event, but we did enjoy ourselves and that is all that matters.

September 2, 05
It has been devestated watching the news about Hurricane Katrina and the wrath it has done to the Gulf Coast, It is also hard for me to watch the news about what has been going on in one of my favorite cities. Thirteen years ago, I was living in Morgan City, LA(about 100 miles west of NO) when the eye of Hurricane Andrew hit us. I did my share of evacuation. I have seen the destruction and the aftermath of a major storm. I know what it feels like to lose most everything you own including the place where you rest your head. I used to work in the oil field as a commercial diver. I remember picking up barges after barges of debris and scraps in the Louisianna shore after the storm. I remember the stank of dead animals, fish and what ever else that died. I remember there were no greens on my way back from Houston. I remember the uncertainty of not knowing if our place had survived. It didn't. I remember thinking that this was probably what things looked like after a Nuke dropped. It was the worst feeling but we moved on. And I am sure New Orleans and her people will move on and grow and prosper, but right now they need your help.
I have been coming to New Orleans twice a year to cover the Luisianna Bike Expo in April and the Steel Pony Express in October for the past 3 years. My heart goes out to everyone but especially those I know and work with at the Proscenia Communications and Scooter Promotions. These guys are responsible for two of the most happenning biker events in the South. I hope you will do what you can to show your supports to my friends.
It is bad enough that we see the devastation of Mother Nature. Now we have to see the chaos that comes with it. It is heart breaking to see all the negativities that has been happenning to the City of New Orleans, but I have also seen many reporting of people doing what they can to help others who are less fortunate. The human spirit is still alive and well. I know many of you guys have been coming to my websites for years to look at my photos. I have never really ask for anything but I am going to ask this time. Go to my Red Cross link and make a small donation or a big one if you hadn't already done so. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.
As Americans, it is natural for us to care about what happens in every part of the world, but today we should care twice as much about the disaster that happens right here in our own backyard.
God Bless America.

August 08, 05
R.I.P. Cameron Hicks of Scorpions M/C, Dallas Chapter. Cameron passed away July 29, 2005 from Acute Lymphatic Leukemia. Honestly, I am tired of covering funerals especially of those who pass away way before their time. However, it was an honor to cover this service memorial for the Scorpions M/C.
It was an honor to hear stories about Cameron told by his brothers, sisters and close friends. Some has come from places as far as Michigan, Detroit and even Toronto. They came to pay respect to a brother, a friend who had enriched their life with his existence. As an outsider, I feel their pain, their loss, their love and their pride thru my lenses. I can only imagine what they all must feel inside. I wish I could show you the rest of the photos but at the Scorpions request, these photos will only be shown exclusively to members and friends. You will need to contact their club house in Dallas 214-823-0699 to get password to view these photos. Donation for Cameron Hicks's trust fund is also appreciated.
I walked away from this event with a clear reminder how important brotherhood is. Tell your brothers you love them and forgive them as they might wrong you. Do it before it is too late, do it before they are gone.

July 28, 2005
Photos from Louisiana Bike Expo 05. This event dated back to April 30th, 2005
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July 26, 2005
It's been almost 6 months since my last posting. Damn, how time flies. Much has happened since. My father passed away in China three weeks ago. After months of waiting for a match, the operation itself was a success. However, my father passed away three weeks after the operation due to other complications. My father fought for life 'til his last breath. It is ironic that he risked so much for freedom when he and I fleed from Vietnam back in 1981 to end his final days in a strange land, a place where he would least likely call home.
My father loved America. I know he was looking forward to celebrate July Fourth with all of us. He passed away on July 2nd, 2005. My heart broke into pieces that day. My father, my captain. I can still remember sitting along side him as he steered that 30ft wooden boat thru dark to freedom. 85 of us made it. I miss my dad. I know many people will miss him, too. I saw all the people who had loved and cared for him at his funeral. There were so many that came to pay respect. I knew then the impression he had made in life. It has been an honor to be father's son.
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I appreciate the kind words you had sent me in the past few months. Thank you.

July 25, 2005
R.I.P. Stitch! Oct. 15, 1964 - July 20, 2005
I do not know Stitch as well as some of you might have but I do know a few things about Stitch. He loved his Shovelhead. He liked people who rides Shovelheads. I ride one and that's how we met . He was a kind person and damn it he sure looked like a biker. I guess you can always tell the quality of a person by the amount of friends showing up at his funeral.
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Feb 6, 2005
Welcome to Bike Week Daytona 2005! Motorcycle season is officially open for us here at Easyriding.net. Although, I will not be covering Bike Week Daytona 05 personally, we do have photographers out there covering one of the greatest motorcycle events. I can't wait to see the images wired back to me. I know there are so many cool and memorable events at Daytona Bike Week but I am mostly anticipatating to see photos from the Rat's Hole Bike Show. It will be great to see the World Biker Build-Off hosted by the World Famous Rat's Hole Bike Show again. After having host the successful Biker Build-off 1 featuring winner of the show, Joe Martin of Martin Bros Bikes of USA, the Rat's Hole is ready to rev into high gear with a successful follow up. To see most of the world's best bikes, you will need to get on the flight to Daytona asap. There are hundreds of bikes entered in the show. I heard there is even a bike that is made mostly out of glass. Unbelievable, isn't it? I will keep you posted of things to come. There are so many events and attractions to see in Daytona. Not too mention the hot women, the cool bars, badasss bands, and lots of lunacy...I will definitely miss the Main Street, Beach Street, Full Throttle Saloon, Broken Spoke Saloon, Full Moon Saloon, Dirty's Harry Wet T Contests, Cole Slaw Wrestling, Lollipops Men's Club and so much more. I hope the Indian Larry's crew will be there to show off Larry's cool stuffs. Bike Week 2004 was the last time I saw Indian Larry alive. I remember seeing Larry doing his exercise walk around the back street of Daytona. Man, I sure miss the guy.

Feb 4, 2005
It has been quite a while since my last update. First of all, I want to thank everyone who had emailed me with concerns and well wishes. No, I am not dead and this site is not going anywhere anytime soon. Thanks for wanting to purchase this site but this is my labor of love and I am not planning to sell it anytime soon. Shoot, where to begin? I guess after November, I wanted to stop traveling and spend more time in my studio. Everything was going fine until I received devastating news about my father's health. His liver is giving up on him and he was given a few months to live. Not any news a kid wants to hear about his father. The worst part is, he's only 56(same age with Indian Larry). At the end of this month, he will be going to China in hoping for a successful transplant. Our family hope for the best. Please save a prayer for us.

Just my luck, I have bad news on top of bad news. My wife was also recently had a nerve injury in her lower back. Her condition is also grim. Her injury is now affecting her state of mind. For the first time in a long time, I am scared. I wish I'd wake up from this nightmare soon. I am sorry, guys. I am sorry to bring you down with my bad news. I guess I am writing about it for additional prayers. Half of me want to talk it out to release all the feeling I have bottled up inside, yet the other half feels that it is too personal. Maybe, I'll write more another night. There has been many sleepless nights..

For now, I guess I'll try to carry on and play the cards that's been dealt to me. This website will move on with the help from some of my favorite up and coming photographers. I am proud to present you Phil Fazin from New York and Joe Mielke from South Dakota. They are the first of many affliliated photographers. Their will be more photographers added soon. If you are a serious amature or pro and would like to feature your work on this site, please send me a line and a link to your photos. I will set you up with a spot on our site. Feel free to contact me for more details.

As the motorcycle season begins to rev up, I wish everyone the best this year. In Chinese calendar, this is the year of the Rooster. It's all about show and tell. It will be another exciting year for the industry. Whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast or a custom builder, I hope to see you at a favorite rally or here on Easyriding.net.

I almost forgot. The last of photos from Steel Pony 2004 is now posted.
If you have ordered some photos from the site and have not received your order, please send me an email with your purchase order so that I can fulfill the order. Thank you.

Nov 5, 2004
Ready for some more photos? Here it is: Steel Pony 04' Friday
I will also be adding some new categories for each bike builder. I hope all the builders will continue to give me exclusive shots because that is one of the luxuries when covering bike rallies. Most of you who have been following my lens probably knows that I am big on people. I enjoy capturing the human spirits more than anything else. To me, the bikes are only accessories to their owners. Shooting bikes in my studio helps pay the bills but to be out there interacting with people, I feel alive.

Okay, let me get on the shots I did on Saturday. Hopefully, they all will be posted by Monday. Who knows I might try to sum up the whole event with some words. However, I think I am going to need a writing coach soon because I don't think I have the courage to embarrass myself any further with bad writing.

Nov 2, 2004
Here is the first patch of the photos that was taken at the Dock which hosted the official opening party for the Steel Pony Rally. I wish they had a place like this in Dallas. Well, come to think of it, we do have something like that in Dallas. It's called Strokers of Dallas. Well, they can use a real lake though.

The party at the Dock was great. There were plenty of celebrity bike builders present to sign autographs for fans. My only complaint is that it took forever just to get a drink upstair where the VIPs are. Come on, you should know by now that bike builders and their likes love to drink. That was the first time I saw so many builders sitting at one table together. As Cyril Huze pointed out that I should try to get a shot of all of them together. Man, trying to get twelve drunken men to pose for a shot? Look at that painting "the Last Supper". Imagine the artist who tried to get that shot together...

November 1, 2004
I am back in the office playing catch-up like many times before. This is the hard part about every trip I take. Now, while playing catch up with my other businesses, I also have to make time to go through and process each photo and then posting them for everyone to see. Yes, I go through and process each photo myself. Luckily, I enjoy what I do so that make things a little easier. However, it is not easy for me to find out that there are people out there who use my photos for profit without my permission. I want to take a few minutes to express how I feel about this matter.

First of all, if you notice that on my web site, each photo can be purchased by clicking on "Buy this Photo" button. I had that system put in place for everyone who happens to be photographed by me and want a copy of their photos. Although, by setting it up that way, anyone can buy photos from everyone else. The truth is, is there anyone buying photos of anyone else's? Not really. However, occasionally, I have sold a few photos of Indian Larry and Billy Lane and Joe Martin to their fans. Do I have the right to do so? Apparently I found out that I don't. I do not have the right to profit from anyone's images. I had no intention of profiting from these guy's images but it looks that way to most people who visits my site. So as of today, I will not sell celebrity bike builders' photos to anyone so do not ask.

The cost of putting Easyriding.net and maintaining this site is all out of my own pocket. Not to mention what airfare and hotel cost. I do this out of a deep passion and my intention is to show off my passion and skill as a photographer and to bring something positive to the motorcycle industry. But I know now that good intention is only as good as the next guy's comprehension. I will not mention any name nor I enjoy trashing someone else but one of a top bike builders who has been photographed by me had decided to use my photos on their catalog without my permission. It was revealed to me that they had decided to use the photos because they felt I was profiting from their images. The truth is I have never sold their photos but I guess the truth isn't good enough. Sadly, these guys have been all over the Discovery Channel, their bikes are sold for big money and their catalog with my photos in it are sold for $5 each, but they decided they'd rather "borrowed" an image from someone's web site than to pay for it. I had originally quoted them $40 for each photo they want to use in their catalog. Not a whole lot considering these photos were taken in Daytona at a special event. When I said this to them, they responded that they had a line of photographers that were willing to do their photos for free. Pretty cocky, considering how much they like those photos and decided to relocate them. Sometimes, I can't understand how someone's integrity can be so poorly managed. These guys, at one time also had the decency to tell me that If I don't let them use the images, then I wouldn't be able to take their photos again. I never have since and I will never do so again. You know what? It is a privilege for me to photograph these bike builders who I consider most of them as artists in their own rights. I know this, I appreciate this but I think these bike builders must also know that guys like me help promote their images. I am an additional link between them and their fans. So, it's a "one hand washing the other" if you know what I mean.

I hate writing about craps like this. I'd rather spend my words telling you about the events I've been to and the people who makes the difference in the industry for all of us. So once and for all, I would like to make two points. Don't purchase celebrity bike builders without clearing with me first. I will have to ask these guys for permission to sell their photographs before doing so. Second, I do not mind if you use my photos on your site if I get credit for them but you will still need to ask for my permission first. Believe me, credits will not pay my bills but the least I can get is some respect around here. Don't expect things to be free when you plan to profit from my works like putting them in your catalogs. Learn to spread the wealth and respect other people's work as you would want people to respect yours. Feel free to send me your comments here.

October 30, 2004
It is 9:25 pm and I am sitting here at the Marriot on Canal Street watching the streets thicken with cars, motorcycles and pedestrians in various halloween costumes. I got a few minutes to kill so I thought I would keep you guys posted of what's going on. I had another excellent day. So much to tell but I really don't know where to begin. All I can say is, you will get an eyeful when I get back and start processing all these photos. It has been an amazing trip. I must say this is the best event I have covered in the past two seasons I've been doing this. Damn, I really feel the need to share this great experience with everyone especially with all my long standing fans. I have a few of those, right? Hot Damn, Lynyrd Skynyrd was great. I was probably 3 feet from the guys and shooting away. Guess where I am heading to now? Temptation Gentlemen's Club for a VIP party, and then Bourbon Steet for the Halloween craziness. I plan to extend my stay to another day since there are so much I still need to cover. I'll post up some teasers tomorrow morning. Until then, have a safe Trick or Treating.

October 28, 2004
Woohoo! I made it back to Nawlins just in time for the official welcoming party at The Dock. Man, it was packed. As you can see in the scroller, there are plenty of celeb builders to go around. I had a great time but in the midst of fun and excitement, I thought of one person that I wish had been there. Indian Larry. I can remember vividly the excitement Larry & Billy and other builders brought to the party last year. For a second, I had a feeling Larry was looking down smiling on us, the "ready to party" crowd.

This year will be an exceptionally good year for the Steel Pony Express as it lands on Halloween weekend. Already I have seen more bikes than I did last year. If you know anything about Nawlins, you should know that Halloween in Nawlins is like a second Mardi Gras. All I can say is, if you can, get your ass down here for this giant party asap. Well, I'd better get going. Gotta go see one of my favorite builders today. Chica. Can't wait to see his new creation. It's party time. Cheers.

October 06, 2004
It was great hanging out at Strokers of Dallas this weekend. The rain absolutely did not dampen the spirit of my fellow intoxicated easy riders either. Actually, as I was processing the photos I realized how much everyone was smilling, laughing and having a good time like I was. Hey, I can always tell it is a good party when no cop wants to arrest me and nobody else wants to beat me up for snapping their photos.

If you are my regular visitors, you probably notice that I don't shoot as much as I used to. First reason, I've been working more in my newly built studio, now. Second, there is nothing worse than shooting a bunch of photos and letting them sit there without the time to process and uploading on my site. I've been a one man band but I hope all that is about to change after this season. I am looking for contributing photographers, writers, salespersons to help me leap forward. Don't hesitate to email me if you got skills.