20/09/2022
Over the last week, I've been working with the owners of a new business in downtown Gardner, Ash & Anvil Cigar Lounge. The owners converted a building that was built in 1905 and served as a blacksmith shop for many years. In the 1950s, it became a welding shop, and a few years later, it became an automotive repair shop until 2020. The owners are Derrick Stockton, his dad, his 3 siblings, and his “Uncle” Lou.
In that time I shot more than 672 images, which I've narrowed down to 80 images after processing. As many of you know, over the past 38+ years, I never photographed anything with a flash. I prefer to bring out the natural colors, and in this case with the exposed brick, wood, and beautifully crafted oversized leather chairs. Here are a few of the images for your review.