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jessica: grad photo shoot.

i was nervous. and so was she. there is something about shooting another photographer that is nerve-racking and of course, for her being on the other side of the lens is just plain awkward. but after the first few frames, we were both at ease and laughing. uncontrollably at times. that’s one of the things about jessica, i love most. she laughs. and makes me laugh. the moments of hilarity from yesterday’s shoot were many and quite memorable.

she loves shoes and belts and all things vintage. she even collects vintage suitcases. she’s creative and is passionate about making a difference with her art. she seeks to give voice to the voiceless and move people to action through her images. she never settles for the status quo and pushes herself and others to do better, to do more and to challenge mediocrity.
and this is her grad photo shoot.

this was a total accident and it’s my favorite shot from the shoot. i don’t even remember pressing the shutter when the biker went by. awesome-ness.
i love both of these shots. jessica at her best.
a lil’ vintage flava.

look at those boots. broken in from walking all over nyc.




what an honor (and blast) it was to photograph her. seriously. be sure to check out her work here.

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04.11.10 - 6:12 am

Trevor Dayley - Absolutely fantastic! Great shots… going to go check out her work as well right now!

emily + shyne: their wedding.

it’s not very often that i get to be a second shooter. it’s a pity because i quite enjoy it. there is something so freeing about being the side-kick. it provides me the opportunity to tell a story from a different angle and to focus on the details and the moments in the in-between. but just recently, my friend amy who’s an associate photographer for mary jane photography asked me to shoot with her at emily + shyne’s wedding at the four seasons biltmore in santa barbara. this was my first time shooting at the biltmore and shooting with amy. i had a blast. the couple was incredibly sweet and their families and friends equally delightful. so i thought i would share a few favorites from the special day…

the beautiful bride, emily.

i love shooting through things, especially glass.

the flowers and details were gorgeous. wow.
the ladies and the beautiful bride. what a fun and sweet group of women. we laughed a lot.
the gents. while amy escorted the bride into hiding, i got a chance to hang out with shyne for a bit and grabbed a few fun shots of him.
the ceremony was heartfelt, emotional and intimate and in a beautiful location to boot.
the newlyweds…

a few details from the reception.
thank you amy for inviting me to shoot with you. i can’t wait till next time. emily & shyne, blessings on your new life together.

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04.07.10 - 3:38 pm

Geoff Heith - Wow love the perspective in these…great shots!!

04.07.10 - 4:06 pm

Mike | Ash Imagery - awesome man!

fear-facing.

last night i conquered one of my fears. it was a ceremonious occasion. albeit ridden with bucket loads of anxiety, nervous pacing, sweaty palms and heavy breathing. i had flashbacks to traumatic moments from my childhood. my dad had to coach me through it and offer moral support all along the way.

but desperate times had called for desperate measures. it was time to face my fear…

this:


ugh, it’s the worst. and i’m legitimately afraid of it. well that, and liquid medication of any type.

you see, when i was a wee lad, i had bronchitis. it was gnarly. and naturally, the doctor prescribed cough medication. but i refused to take it even though i was deathly ill. finally, after days of hacking and high fevers, my family decided, they were going to have to force me to take it. of course, i fought long and hard, running away from them, squirming, and spitting lumpy, pasty, pink medication all over the place. i was not about it. that stuff was nasty and made me gag. no thank you.

long story short: i hate the smell, sight, taste, and utter existence of cough medicine. it’s just awful. ewww!

but last night the promise of a good night’s sleep, relieved symptoms and easier breathing, was so alluring. so i mustered up all the courage i had, and decided to face my fear and take some nyquil. this had only happened one other time in my adult life. true story. and sure, they have gel caps, but that was all we had in the medicine cabinet. pity i know.

so i made my dad pour “the shot”, completed a rigorous stretching regimen, went to my happy place and downed it. bamn! take that fear. and of course, promptly my dad said “see it’s not that bad”. no dad, it is THAT bad. it’s horrific. miserable. terrifying. yuck! it still makes me naus to think about it. but as sara truppo says “this is make it work 2010.” so there you have it. needless to say, i may not have conquered my fear, but i faced it and i slept like a baby. i hope and pray i don’t have to do it again tonight. or ever for that matter. gross!

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04.07.10 - 4:29 am

derek lapsley - you're a dork, nyquil is dee-licious, mmmmmm!!! i hope you feel better buddy…

haha, "better buddy", that rhymes!

04.07.10 - 8:24 pm

Sara - I LOVE that I got a shout-out in relation to your "fear conquering!" :)

04.09.10 - 4:46 am

Challenger - that wedding u did it doesnt look real…i mean if it is its freking amazing..or u made it look like that..whichever:)but amazing…and about the nyquil i totally agree a month ago i had bad ass flu and my sister made me drink it…and ughh well u know the feeling…well i just wanted to leave a comment about ur pictures:) second half is a bonus:) ur deff. hired if i ever get screwed into marrying someone:)

04.09.10 - 6:04 am

Lain Eubank - LOL! This stuff is my best friend when I am sick. Now if you are talking about the green nyquil, you are totally spot on.

04.10.10 - 4:38 am

Christina - aren't parents the best? and yes, i hate medicine too!

matthew: senior photo shoot.

matthew is a simple guy. one who is easy going and relaxed. yet all the while adventurous and out-going. he grew up exploring the mountains and playing among them. while fishing, hiking, backpacking and hunting, he found himself at home surround by snow-capped peaks and shimmering alpine lakes. this still remains true today.

he is matthew. and this is his senior photo shoot.
given his passion for the mountains, it was fitting that matthew’s shoot would be in the eastern sierra. as it most often is, the mountain weather proved to be unpredictable and, well, blistery and chilly. so first we ventured up to convict lake for some shots backdropped with mountains and then headed south to the buttermilks for some high-desert boulder field shots. here’s what we came up with during our wanderings…
i love me some road shots.

we braved the freezy cold winds for these shots, but i think it was well worth it.
i made him stand on a 6×6 inch post in gail force winds for quite some time to get the shot on the right. now that’s commitment.
next, we headed south toward bishop. i hadn’t been to the buttermilks since i was a kid. so it was fun to explore the boulder field. and it was a photographer playground to be sure.



matthew was up for anything. even lying down in a rock-lined gutter. awesome.

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lead your life: a moxy workshop.

a dear friend of mine is, well, bad-ass. her name is michele mollkoy, and she is the master-mind behind the moxy project, a coaching company that helps individuals become who they want to be. she held a workshop in santa barbara a few weeks ago and i got the chance to assist her and photograph the event. i was thrilled. i wouldn’t have missed it. why? well, because michele has played an invaluable role in my personal and professional development and in helping me life the kind of life i want to live and i believe in what she is doing. i KNOW that she is on to something. something great. and i like being involved in such things and supporting people who invite us to live better stories. we all need us some MOXY.

the workshop challenged attendees to ask tough questions, to reflect on their past and discover ways they could live better stories, and to step up and lead their lives. that my friends is my idea of a good workshop. bummed you missed you? you should be. ha. but the good news is is that there are many more to come. be sure to check out the moxy project website and follow michele on twitter to stay in the loop.


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addy awards gala.

this year i got involved with the santa barbara chapter of the american advertising federation. it has been a great way to build relationships with local professionals in the advertising industry and to learn and a grow professionally. each year the national organization holds the prestigious addy awards which is the world’s largest advertising competition. advertising professionals can submit their work for local, regional and even national recognition. i was asked to photograph the event at the contemporary arts forum and of course, happily obliged. it’s always fun to work with the women who lead the group. they have done a wonderful job of creating a space where we can learn and grow together and challenge each other. here are a few images from the evening…




to learn more about american advertising federation santa barbara, you can visit their site here.

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