There is a style of portraiture that takes into account the individual's surroundings, their environment - it's called environmental portraiture. For an adult she or he may feel most comfortable in a favorite room in the home, against the backdrop of a wall of law books in her law office, or standing with a rake in the garden out back. The surroundings lend an unspoken substance to the nature and character of the individual...

In the case of children, the obvious office is wherever they play - again, it may be in the home, or in the yard, or a favorite park around the corner and down the steet. While an adult may take instruction and be able to sit quietly during this process, children may be more attuned to the whims of the gods and faeries - it means the photographer must be ready for most anything...

Many of Casey's surroundings have to do with our weekly trek to Jack London Square - for him it is a weekly adventure, of which he never tires. He loves puddles, and they call his name always. He is very thoughtful, pensive at times - and feels comfortable in a field of seagulls, getting his hair cut, walking jauntily down the sidewalk under his hat, or leaning against a fire hydrant...