(1977)
Dave Potes' primary aesthetic is in documentary photography, focusing on people and landscapes. In 2001, after many years of producing small, limited edition zines, David, his brother Ray Potes and Stefan Simikich began publishing a quarterly black and white photography magazine called Hamburger Eyes.
Alongside his work as a commercial, editorial, and art photographer, David continues to focus his attentions on publishing limited edition zines and books. He is currently based in New York.
Watch this video about Dave Potes self-portraits by Dominick Volini:
A series of portraits + interviews where we align with our friends to showcase their individuality in style, taste, and inspiration. The sophomore Individual is a self-portrait series by Dave Potes. Dave is known for his candid black and white photo diaries. Along with his brother Ray, he is a founder of Hamburger Eyes - a photo zine and independent publisher based in San Francisco. Dave walked around Brooklyn and Manhattan with his Contax and tripod - finding environments he felt represents his balance while living in New York. From Bed Stuy rooftops to Dashwood Books, Dave shot only a few rolls in his first self-portrait series ever. Follow the link for an interview with Dave, revealing places and objects of importance, Hamburger Eyes (and Ears), and his process of shooting photos. http://baron-wells.com/the-well/the-dave-potes Music: Alex Chilton - Hey! Little Child