Coffee with Dino – Christine Johnson

Coffee with Christine Johnson. Have you ever had a moment where you spend a little time with someone and quickly feel that they could easily be one of your best friends? That was my experience with Christine. Her persona is so comforting, casual, honest and fun. These personality traits show in her photographic work. Christine […]

Coffee with Dino – Tony Auston

Coffee with Tony Auston. Recently an old friend, and someone I admire, was in town and of course we made time for a cup of coffee and a visit. Tony and I first met many, many years ago in graphic design school at Chico State. We spent more hours than I can recall together in […]

Coffee with Dino – Crista Cloutier

Coffee with Crista Cloutier. Crista and I met some years ago at an event she was hosting. We soon became friends, maybe for our shared affection of pancakes. Crista is a fascinating  lady with a soothing tone to her voice, a big smile and great laugh. Crista is an artist, photographer, writer, storyteller, curator, and […]

Coffee with Dino – Frank Ybarra

Coffee with Frank Ybarra, Frank is an artist and storyteller. His paintings are usually a reflection of his life and interests; family, friends, heritage, youthful memories, food, music and his Arizona upbringing. Frank is a soft-spoken man with a cool demeanor, which is a bit of a contrast to his bright, colorful, fun and lively […]

Coffee with Dino – Marvin Forte

Coffee with Marvin Forte, Marvin is as well versed, on a variety of subjects, as anyone you may meet. It’s always a pleasurable and interesting conversation to sit with Marvin. It’s evident that Marvin is one of these people that care, about the world and the state of graphic design. He is just a well-rounded […]

Coffee With Dino – Jacques Barbey

Coffee with Jacques Barbey. There is nothing typical about this young bohemian man, not his photographic work or his views of the world. Jacques is one of those people you find yourself jealous of after a few minutes of conversation because of his intelligence and creative spirit. His energy and thought process is inspiring, I […]

Coffee with Dino – Scott Baxter

Coffee with Scott Baxter. “It’s not about the photo, it’s the story behind creating it”-SB. And by golly does this guy have stories; from landowners to ranch hands, from little kids to CEO’s of major companies. Scott is a commercial photographer as well as a renowned fine art photographer. His photos speak volumes, he loves […]

Coffee With Dino – Joe Ray

Coffee with the amazing Joe Ray. An honorary Lucha Libre. This guy’s creative spirit lives deep in his soul. When he shares it with you its loud, bold, energetic, colorful and on point. Joe is a father to two great boys; he’s a loving husband to a wonderful lady; Christine, very talented in her own […]

The Coffee Series or Coffee With Dino

A little over 3 years ago my wife introduced me to the Jerry Seinfeld series “Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee” on Internet based network, Crackle. I am still an avid fan. Each episode features conversation with a unique comedic personality driving around in a magnificent automobile and sitting down in some restaurant or coffee shop. […]