A few weeks ago a very sad event transpired. My first car, the red car, the beast, the “can’t drive very well in the snow” car, the “anti-lock-breaks just make a noise and don’t really do anything” car, the “we can’t figure out that problem but we’ve totally taken it all apart and put it back together for free because we’re baffled” car, was towed away and stolen from me…. legally. I really think that legal theft is just about the worst thing ever. I was able to say my good-byes and take these pictures but it all happened too fast.

the last joke’s ont them though… i kept the ignition key.

(please list your memories in the comment section.)

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just so that we’re all clear on the subject, each song is a one time original and can not be replicated or re-recorded in anyway…. the original version of this song was much different and sung only to Jennifer. Enjoy. (requests for label signings or American Idol votes can be texted directly to me, just simply say “vote”, i’ll know what you mean)

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this is my lovely loving wife. and i love her. very very much.

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I was just on the phone last night with my good friend and a world changing photographer, Rowan Gilson. Amongst things talked about: I’m not going to be able to attend his wedding in May (very sad, I think he should change his date), I am super-excited about teaching portraiture and lighting again in September with IPS, Portland, OR is a really cool place (check his blog), skype appearances at parties, and lastly this post concerning our Blackberry shootout! Hopefully Rowan will post a reply on his blog with his half of our shootout.

the best camera is the one that is in the hands of a photographer who is not afraid to shoot the ever-loving-dickens out of it. (modified age-ol’ saying)

fin

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For years I have been promising my dear mother a photograph for her house that will be meaningful as well as beautiful. Returning home from my honeymoon to Ireland I said to myself, “THIS YEAR! This will be the year that my mother gets her image!” Little did I realize that I would find many images for my mom! So, here are the options, one of which will be printed and delivered next weekend.

The Beautiful Cliffs of Moher

The Serene Trinity College

The Valiant Castles of Dublin

Though my mom’s opinion is the only one that really matters I’m curious which one you think I should print?

The Lone Ranger had Silver, Paul Bunyan his Blue Ox, Batman had the Bat-mobile, and Adam now has Irvin. May this relationship be epic.

Andy and Olivia got married in Alaska and though I never saw any pictures from that ceremony, I could see the ripples of beauty from that day in the catch lights of their eyes. I was not present to photograph their picturesque Alaskan mountain top wedding with the crisp air and lush greens and vibrant blues, but it’s elegance was present in this past December in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was an honor to be their photographer, to record each glance and smile. If you know Andy or Olivia, I’m sure that you will agree that you can see the joy of their marriage in their eyes, I hope that my images show nothing less.

i don’t like being told that i have to show love to my wife on valentines day…. but just to stick it to “the man” and show how much of a rebel i really am, i got her roses AND a shirt. take THAT, no card in THIS guy’s gift set. just a little note and a lot of love.

Over the past few days my heart has been impressed by the need to help the victims in Haiti. In the best way I know how, I would like to raise money by auctioning off these 3 images from Hurricane Katrina’s 9th Ward when my brother, a few friends and I went down to be a part of the relief effort in the spring of 2006.

Photos for Haiti – proceeds go DIRECTLY to Haiti

it is my hope that this series will not only provide a resounding amount of financial support for the victims in Haiti but that it will also open a door of understanding and hope for the owner of this piece. i hope that each one of these images opens a door from our American minds and homes to another world beyond ours. as we look and reflect on the times that we have personally been helped, encouraged, loved, cared for, we realize that we have the ability to continue that hope and support for our brothers and sisters around the world.

if you are able to bid on this image i sincerely hope that it blesses you as much to give as it has been for me to put this series together.

details: it’s a series of three 13.5×20 inch prints that i matted and framed out to 22×28 in a black wood frame. i think they look pretty sweet.

to buy this one on e-bay go here

to buy this one on e-bay go here

to buy THIS one on e-bay go here

i believe that God gives to us because He wants to. i want to give to others because He wants me to want to too.

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Week two was even more spectacular than the first! Jennifer came down and hung out with the group as much as possible, she had lots of chillax’n to do but she still made time to be social. All of the workshop attendees seemed to be able to put their new found skills to good use and combine it with awesome editing techniques! If you are looking into photography as a possible career or even a serious hobby, the folks at IPS do it up right… you should  check ‘em out.

This is the awesome group of Prize Wining Photography 2 check it out at www.prizewinningphotography.com

Martin Luther King Jr. parade

this color edit was inspired by The Book of Eli. it was an absolutely amazing movie…dark but really amazing.

“no catchlights, no good” | “just make good pictures…. just do it. just do good work.”

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