He’s not a doctor and he’s not popular. The name is totally ironic. At least that’s what Brian Roberts, better known as Doctor Popular, will tell you if you ask.
But the truth is that this Mission-based photographer is popular. He started shooting on his iPhone and posting his work on Instagram when the website was launched. He has around 7,000 followers on Twitter, almost 19,000 on Instagram, and has been featured in the New York Times and SF Weekly, among other media.
His Kickstarter campaign to fund the publication of his favorite photos has just reached its $5,000 goal and keeps receiving support. That will allow him to put together the first two issues of American Analog, a collection of black-and-white images in a classic zine format.
Those interested in preordering the publication and contributing to Roberts’ Kickstarter campaign have one more day to do so. Donor rewards include canvas prints, portraits taken at the release party and, for the most generous, an LC-A+ 35mm camera.
I love the photos; it’s cool seeing the context under which they were taken, and then how the shots turned out. It’s almost surreal to see that (normally hidden) progression.
Hey Doc,
Check out the Mission photos at Alley Cat Books Gallery- up until Feb. 27. I think you will appreciate them.
Enjoy,
David
Thanks David, I happen to be right next to Alley Cat right now, so I’ll check it out.
This turned out great! Had a great walk too.
Thank you! So did I.