Riordan's Desk

I Was a Middle-Aged Model

My general interest in photography, coupled with my desire to do a little background research in the commercial branch of the field to see if I might start a new crime fiction series with a photographer as protagonist, prompted me to volunteer for a photo shoot at the venerable San Francisco hotel Sir Francis Drake.

My role was the old, white-haired guy who has power business breakfasts--and crashes all the parties of the young beautiful people. I also do a bit as the guy hurrying up the stairs to meet a friend, which you can see here on the newly redesigned hotel website.

I had a ton of fun and developed a great deal of respect for the skill and work ethic of Cris Molina, the photographer assigned to do the shoot.

Will I do a series based on character like him? We'll see, we'll see.

posted by Mark Coggins @ 7:19 AM