ENTOURAGE - #11 - June/July 2006

Aaron Black
Aaron Black enjoys running the gamut of climbing styles from boulders to big wall free routes. He has photographed for top magazines and leading climbing companies.
"I played competitive sports from the age of five to sixteen and have always enjoyed learning new movement. I found climbing in my teens and it took over my life in my early twenties." Says Aaron, who photographed the incredibly soulful HOBOuldering feature in this issue. "I picked up a camera close to eight years ago and it has traveled with me ever since. With a digital SLR and laptop I can find work anywhere. It handles my manic tendencies by always giving me something to do. Most importantly, photography forces me to learn more about my subjects and it engages me in my surroundings. I firmly believe you can only photograph well what you know."

He wants to share a favorite quote:
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness concerning all acts of initiative and creation. There is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans; that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too."
- W.H. Murry

Originally born in Canada, Aaron most recently resided in California but has taken a one year leave of absence to tour Europe. Currently you can find Aaron traveling with a climbing buddy from Bishop, driving a beat up Peugeot on their way to Ceuse.

Jared McMillen
Raised on wonder bread, Scooby doo and fruit roll ups, contributor Jared McMillen's nomadic nature lead him to write about and photograph some of the most remote areas of the West and those who frequent them.
Born in a small town in rural Minnesota, McMillen was very familiar with such scenic destinations as 'middleofnowheresville' and 'Bum Fuck Egypt'. However at age 18, it seemed only natural for him to leave his native Minnesota and begin his pilgrimage as a professional rock climber venturing west, into a sandstone and limestone abyss.
Over the past five years, McMillen's photos have been featured in many national publications and product catalogs. His clients range from the New York Times to ESPN.com.
McMillen currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada and owns and operates Studio ATG with girlfriend Trish Gumina. Their photography focuses on unconventional, extraordinary images that capture the essence of humanity.
-Trish Gumina

Abbey Smith
Abbey grew up on the plains. Abbey hates the smell of cow poop. Abbey's powers come from ice cream. In some states Abbey is illegal. Abbey wanted to be in the circus. She was too tall. Abbey has calluses on her fingertips. Abbey has a computer. Abbey wrestles pebbles. Abbey hates ropes. Abbey works for a hippie magazine called The Rhinoceros. Abbey rides a pretty bike. You can laugh, but Abbey feels like a princess. Abbey has a library of looks. See if you can collect them all. Abbey lives in a coffee shop. Sometimes she twitches. Abbey has more muscles than Robert (See ROBERT). Abbey doesn't want to show you her prom pictures. Abbey wants to show you her toe knobs. Sometimes Abbey goes to Mexico. Abbey doesn't want to talk about it. Abbey will slap your ass.

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