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My name is Ron Cowie, I’m a Photographer, Teacher, and Writer.

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View fullsize A small, empty perfume bottle. I like to think she used it all. #perfume #stilllifephotography #byemom #deardorffcamera #ilfordhp5 #smellgoods #altprocessphotography #filmisnotdead #onthegroundglass #largeformatphotography
View fullsize I met and photographed @dantepope at @rhythmandrootsfestival when he was playing drums for @domflemons . We hit it off, and for a short while, he mentored me on the drums. He’s a tremendous multi-instrumentalist Now, he’s the drummer for
View fullsize Coming into PHX
View fullsize Gray Park is a very accomplished plein aire painter from Stonington CT. This portrait was made in his studio with the 8x10 camera. It was a beautiful sunny day, but the windows were dirty. The result is nice soft, directional light. #pleinairpaintin
View fullsize For those in need of a formal, sexually charged, portrait of The Hater, here you go. Happy Friday
View fullsize Cyril Neville had just come out of a van with Louisiana plates when he posed for my 8x10 camera at @rhythmandrootsfestival . Right after this, he and his band took the stage and set it on fire. #rhythmandrootsri #deardorff8x10 #portraitphotography #b
View fullsize More of @taichicharlie chickens. These two were just as confused as I was about what I was doing. Still, they were good sports for a second or two. #ilfordfilm #hasselblad500c #farmanimals #animalportrait #dinosaurs #blackandwhitephotography #filmisn
View fullsize This is the band @heyheydellamae backstage @rhythmandrootsfestival photographed with my 8x10 camera. They were terrific entertainers and musicians. If you ever get a chance to catch their live show, do so. #rootsmusic #ilfordhp5 #ilfordfilm #deardorf
View fullsize Bill Kirchen, Telecaster Master, backstage at the Rhythm & Roots Festival in Charlestown, Rhode Island. We talked about music, photography, and recovery while I exposed about six sheets of film. He is an engaging, curious, and witty musician. Bi
View fullsize Dr. Hussain and his partner/companion Lisa Holman after the annual summer picnic. Dr. Hussain and his family have hosted this gathering for the Desi/Islamic community for as long as I can remember. It is a celebration of family, culture, and friends.
View fullsize I made this portrait at a cookout in Ithaca New York, using my 8x10 camera. It was a beautiful summer afternoon with family and friends. This was years ago, which explains why I was bringing my 8x10 camera to picnics. He was one of parent’s fr