I feel so honored to be working with Jen and Toffy during this exciting time. Their love for one another is so gentle and they really do hang on each others words. My mind races everywhere..it is hard for me to keep my attention on one thing but with Jen and Toffy they are so patient and so observant that you just know you are being listened to. I will be joining Jen and Toffy in Mammoth Lakes in a little less than a year for their wedding. Just hearing a few wedding details and seeing their very organized wedding book I know that this is going to be the wedding of the year for 2010. their friends and family joining them on this breathtaking mountain, followed by going out of their way to make this the best weekend of everyone who is attendings life and topping it off with the love between these two alone.
Scott joined us on this fun session and did what he does best. The following result is his work.
We met in Santa Clarita, California. This town reminded me of a town that used to be so western and now all of the cowboys have grown and started families. I picture tumbleweed flying around and gun matches in the street. We unfortunately didn't see anything like that but had fun exploring downtown.
1. One year ago today I married the love of my life! I can't believe how fast a year goes by when you are all grown up! Ahhh! We are in Seattle, Washington enjoying our anniversary and loving every second of it. We have been sleeping in late, leaving the hotel room around 12 and then going to explore the big city and thats the way we like to do it. =)
Scott, thank you for being the best thing that has ever happened to me. The way you put up with me is amazing and I cherish you for sticking it out. =) I know I don't always take the trash out or do the laundry or clean the apartment..but you are just so good at it that I couldn't live up to such high expectations and I hate disappointing. Our adventures this last year have been amazing and challenging and I know there is only so many wonderful things to look forward to in the future. Your sense of humor keeps me sane, your mindset keeps me humble, and your affection keeps me feeling like I am the only one alive when I am in front of you. Thank you Thank you Thank you baby!
FFF-Scott
1. As Mary said...today is our one year anniversary. It goes by fast. I have been trying to figure out what makes things seem to go by fast or slow...but it's not something you do, it's just how you look at it. If you think about point A, and then immediately think about your current point...then of course it will seem to have gone by fast. But when you think about each and every moment and trip and fight and uncontrollable bout of laughter things seem to come into perspective...and like coffee, time is better enjoyed slowly and deliberately. Sometimes I forget to live deliberately. It's easy to sort of just get into a routine and forget to pay attention and really live. So, with all that in mind:
Mary, I love you more today than I did the day we got married, and I will always love you more and more with each day. I know this past year has been full of hurtles and arguments and difficult decisions, but I know for every one of those there is ten times as much love and understanding to figure it all out and move forward, stronger than before. Thank you for being understanding and stern in your convictions, thank you for building me into the man that I am proud to be. I promise to always support you and love you and make sure to live our life together deliberately, every moment, every day, every year. I love you Mary, Happy Anniversary.
We have been trying out our new Canon 5D Mark II's video capability...so far, I'm blown away by it. I don't have FCP on this laptop so I just threw this together to show you a little but of our trip. No color correction or anything at all. Enjoy!
Forgive me for posting alot of these images but I can't help it. =) Jade and John are some of Scott and I's dearest friends that we have met in California. They are probably the most hilarious people we know and if they had a tv show about them I would watch it and probably even watch reruns. They are also genuine, talented and laid back. I had so much fun with these two the other day and feel honored to present them with some images of their love...they have been married seven years and this is the first time since their wedding they had professional pictures taken. I really hope you guys enjoy these!
I think this image sums up this gorgeous couple to the tee. Jade is such a wild child and John keeps her grounded.
My favorite from the whole day. I love every inch of this.
Today was such a wonderful day! Upon arrival of my new camera yesterday I was itching to shoot as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it had been a few weeks since I last photographed anything and I was nervous but more excited than anything. The first shot I took I realized that the caliber of this camera in my hand was insanely amazing and I am undeserving but oh so grateful. I have fallen in love with a piece of photography equipment and I am not ashamed to say it!
Jade and John were nice enough to be my guinea pigs today and we had alot of fun! We hit up a local street carnival that hadn't started opening up to the public yet for the day.More goodies to come soon!
We had alot of fun putting this post together last week so we were quite excited to continue it this week.
FFF:Mary
1. Finally the proud owner of a 5D Mark II. It is baffling to think alittle over a year ago I purchased my 5D for alot more money than this bad boy. We are happy to welcome it to our family and know great things will come in the future.
2. One year ago today ( give or take) I graduated from The Hallmark Institute of Photography. It felt like the best accomplishment in the world and I want to congratulate the class of '09 for making it this far and goodluck with everything in the future! I feel like I have been on this journey again with you all through your e-mails and advice seeking and am so proud of you all!
3. Post Secret- this is an ongoing project that I have been interested in for the last few years. It is always humbling to readother peoples secrets, laid out in a creative fashion, and having no idea who these people are. Sometimes I cry, sometimes I laugh, sometimes I say "ME TOO!", sometimes I unfortunately get that judging voice in my head but realize that these are people too and we all came to this earth the same way. The same flesh and blood. Sometimes when I am super bored and just moseying through the mall I stop at the book store and grab these books and sit in a corner and read. I have always been fascinated with people and how they live their lifes and how their minds work. This is a great release for many.
FFF: Scott
1.) I really miss shooting with my 35mm Mamiya/Sekor 1000 DTL. Mary and I where looking through my iphoto library, which is mostly our lives over the past 3 years. A lot of the pictures I took with that camera, and a lot with the point and shoot she got me a few years ago. Very regrettably, I left it in my snowboard pants in a locker room on accident and some body went through all my stuff and stole it...Grrrrr. I need a new battery for the 35mm, that has been the only reason I stopped shooting. I know, LAME! It's time to get back on it! I hope you enjoy this look into our past!
2.) I am amazed at how even the smallest, seemingly unimportant actions you might make can completely change your life or career or both. Many of the jobs I have had in the industry have been from just talking to a PA or from just wrapping a cable a little better than it was done before. Recently I have been presented with a great opportunity, which stemmed from a random craigslist posting. All it took was a phone call. My point is this people: ALWAYS make that call, leave that message or send that letter. Many of us are guilty, myself included, of having a great idea or knowing we should call a friend we haven't talked to in awhile, and we simply do not following through. It can change everything my friends.
3.) I watched Dead Poets Society last night...it's a wonderful film. It brings up the point that as humans, we are packed full of emotions and the will and desire to express them but we mostly don't. Just watch it for yourself! You will be moved.
I am sure you have noticed the lack of shoots this month. I didn't have a whole lot scheduled for June. It was dedicated for "soul shooting". I had alot of ideas planned and was all ready to make that happen but equipment mishaps happened and it didn't play out the way I planned..such is life. July is going to be so busy..I am amped about it..thinking I need some WD-40 for my shooting finger though. haha.
Shooting for your soul is so important. Whether it is a series project, a session you have been dreaming in your head and finally making it happen, nature, architecture...anything.
I was going through Scotts iphoto library today and remember this awesome series he started a long time ago...I love it so much...it is so humble and pure. I hope he continues it for the rest of his life.
My good friends Derek and Brian had a series project where they took their self portraits every day for a good while. Here are some of my favorites from them.
Don't I have some really talented guys in my life? ;) The best part is..if you go take a look at Brian and Dereks flickr you can see their style and strength in photography evolving and becoming more defined because they are forcing themselves to shoot everyday and come up with new and better ideas. This all really inspires me to start a series. I have no idea yet but we will see. Now that I will have use of a camera tomorrow I think I will be shooting a lot for my soul more often.
I wanted to share this with you all...if you have a series..please feel free to share it with me. If I was uber cool I would throw out a contest like "best series wins a mochachocafrapalappa gift card" but I am not...but maybe if I get a good enough response I can post it. I know it would inspire me atleast. =)
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