I'm just a photographer (in between my love for video games) who enjoys trying to capture things in a different perspective. I also try to capture abandoned and rural settings such as old coal camps, that are slowly dwindling away in WV. These are being forgotten. Some things should be remembered, which is our little slice of a colorful and unique history. There is too much culture and life here that is being assimilated into the rest of the world.

It's also an excuse to go places I haven't been or shouldn't be, and to start pushing monetary bets on when I'll get busted on a trespassing charge.

I specialize in dirt track racing, and am the track photographer for Princeton Speedway, near Athens, WV, as well as Beckley Motor Speedway in Prosperity, WV.

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  • JoinedAugust 2006
  • HometownBeckley, WV
  • Current cityBeckley, WV
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Photos of Tara Chavez

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There are some really wonderful pictures here, be sure to look around.

October 6, 2009

The only thing more fun than seeing Q's photos is being with her when she takes them. Never afraid to duck under the metal gate with "No Trespassing" on it, fearless in the face of bee swarms and federal agents! Unlike her personality, her photos are soothing and give one a tranquil feeling. I'm proud to call her fri… Read more

The only thing more fun than seeing Q's photos is being with her when she takes them. Never afraid to duck under the metal gate with "No Trespassing" on it, fearless in the face of bee swarms and federal agents! Unlike her personality, her photos are soothing and give one a tranquil feeling. I'm proud to call her friend and many many other names. Here's to you Ms. Dragon! Love ya!

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June 23, 2008