Archive for the ‘About’ Category
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#90 … check! {enter WPPI Print Contest}
90. Enter a WPPI Print Contest. I almost checked this goal off my 101 in 1001 list last year. Turns…
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Flight over Smoky Mtn NP, homemade softbox, & lightpainting a helicopter
Sometimes we work for money. Othertimes, money works us. Lately, my life looks like this: Appalchia is a beautiful place,…
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Savoring Downtime
Slowing down forces us to enjoy life and not work so much, I tell myself after being on the road…
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What’s our creative time worth? {72 Lightpaintings, Redux}
Composition, lighting, and color, has stood at the center of my lightpainting for three years. I strive for consistency, cohesion…
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The Joy of Super 8 mm {art by Kevin Von Qualen}
Simple sequences, subtle grain, film brought to life with moving pictures of couples in love… this is what artist Kevin…
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good to the last box
The moving truck is loaded and one box remains: my grandfather’s toolbox. It helps me to “be prepared,” in my…
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A new chapter
Today, I received this letter: I’m excited to become a Nikon Pro, my dream for a decade! My final image…
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On creating new memories
We return to a happy place often to relive old memories… like smelling a familiar blanket or hearing an old…
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Evolution of Style, Lessons Learnt
While I’m all about looking forward, let’s not forget about remembering roots, especially lessons learnt from the past. Appreciating of…
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Tips for Toastmasters, Effective Communication for Life
I owe my first toastmaster experience to my Mom… which began 25 years ago in New Bern, North Carolina while…
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The Art of Guys’ Night
Sometimes it’s chilling on the couch. Sometimes it’s drinking beer. Sometimes it’s just hanging in the front yard. Sometimes it’s…
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Do What You Love, And Do It Often {Holstee Manifesto}
The Holstee Tee can change your life. Check their goods to see what I mean. You see, during the biggest…
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My Dream Come True
Gimme one reason I wouldn’t marry this: Krista, you are my dream come true. I’ll never forget you. I love…
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New Promo Video
If you and I went out for coffee and you asked me some questions in the “getting to know you…
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When you know, you know.
“So how’s this gonna go down?” I asked Krista on our second date. Her reply: “It’s gotta be romantic. It’s…
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Travel Dates
2011 is shaping up to one awesome year… business, photography, love, life. Great assignments on the books between now and…
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Self-portrait w/ Dad
First thing in the morning, Easter morning, after opening birthday presents. Yes, we have the same nose. Can’t tell you…
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Easter on my Birthday
Having a great time celebrating Spring in Oklahoma with my parents. I am very excited about tomorrow. Not only is…
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On Dating: Google and a Goose
I’m not dating a gal named Google. But building search engine love isn’t that much different than dating. How so?…
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Lightpainting: Tips, Tricks, and Secrets revealed
Since 22+ people blog readers on this popular post addressing whether or not I should share my light ‘secrets,’ new…
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Achieve Goals (By Keeping Them Secret?)
Goals keep you accountable, fostering dreams into reality. We all know that. But does blogging about your intentions to run…
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Best of Wedding Photography
As professional photography organizations grow daily, it’s awesome to see the good ones really succeed. I count Best of Wedding…
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“Arge”
A dear friend of mine asked me if I had a nickname growing up. I vividly hear my mom and…
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Yes, please!
Just using that simple phrase makes me giddy… especially in response to life’s luxuries. It’s a perfect response for: Would…
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Mom and me.
My Mom is the best skier I know. She’s not fast, nor one of those super aggressive, but her form…
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Call me a Shutterbug.
I just might be a closet camera geek. At least that is what I judge as someone who camps out…
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101 goals in 1,001 days: v 2.0
Goals are dreams with a deadline. As a goal-oriented person, I spent a good deal of time this weekend thinking…
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images of the year: people in love
2010 marks a landmark year of challenges and rewards for me. I shot 18 awesome weddings. Along the way, I…
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RJ’isms
Sometimes when I am in full right-brained mode, words come out of my mouth that make no sense. Most of…
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numbnuts me
After reviewing today a dozen unfocused images of a cheesy self-portrait, I should have looked more closely at what was…
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shooting cactus while not running out of gas
Meet Mr. Terminator’s left leg, blown out: Saguaro cactus personify humans like no other plant I know. They stand like…
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a moment in time: my perfect watch
As a photographer, timing is everything: 1/250 flash sync, 1/8000 shutter, ‘F/8 and be there.’ In the age of the…
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my datebook(s)
If I could hold eleven years in my hand, it would look like this: Tonight, as I crack the spine…
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Speed of light: time zones, fast lenses, transformation, and fall in Michigan
Two hour time zone changes while traveling always get me. Can’t go to bed. Can’t get up in the morning….
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on the other side of the lens
For the first time in years, the camera turned on me. I was clueless. Steve Stanton knew just the right buttons…
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simple joys of life
Blog readers, I just wanted to thank you for your readership and I am excited about good things to come…
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ode to my PT Cruiser
Tonight’s photo shoot was one of the hardest I’ve ever done. After washing my PT Cruiser for the last time,…
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farmville addiction: conquered
It’s been more than 30 days since I’ve plowed, seeded, or harvested my farm on Farmville. They say that’s how…
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Top 350 Wedding Photographers in the World
I’m honored to join 350 of the world’s top wedding photographer’s at the Best of Wedding Photography, a premier gathering of…
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featured in the ISPWP spotlight
This just in… the International Society for Wedding Photography (ISPWP) just posted their member spotlight featuring moi. Read all about…
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