Photo by Blake Studdard.

Picking a highlight reel for Evan was just about the hardest thing I’ve ever done. His photo work is extensive and captivating. Check it out on his website or his flickr. And without further ado, I present to you Evan James French…

Where are you from?
3154 S. Florence Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105

What do you do?
I take photos, I fly airplanes, I run lights for anyone who’ll let me, and dabble in everything else.

Who or what do you use for inspiration?
Light, warm warm light.

What artists do you respect right now?
Yow. Blake Studdard (not a shameless plug, I really do like what he’s doing), Vincent Laforet, Austin Tolin, the Punch Brothers, and the fail blog.

What are you sick of?
The fact that I haven’t gone to the grocery store since May

What music are you listening to recently?
Michael Jackson (obviously), the Duhks, Sarah Jarosz, and Nine Inch Nails

What is your first creative memory?
When I was 3 or 4 years old, I made my dad play “Dixie Chicken” off Little Feat’s Waiting for Columbus live record so I could try and get the drum part down.

What is your favorite food/drank spot in Norman?
Food – tie btw Sweet Basil, Ozzie’s, and On the Border. Drank- haven’t actually been there yet, but I’m sure in the future it will be the Holiday Inn bar.

Anything else?
I live in the Apache house.

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