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O My Darlin'

ladies and gentlemen

introducing

O My Darlin'

they are:

Jules

Kyle

Austin

Jason

"O My Darlin’ is an Alternative Metal group based out of Spokane, Washington. With the perfect blend of blazing dueling guitar riffs and the knowledge of song structure and sell-ability of their music, O My Darlin’ is making themselves known around the region as “The Fresh Sound” Currently in the process of recording their first self produced album, the band has, rightfully so, entered themselves into the world of the music industry"

i had the most radical time shooting with these guys

they are a hoot

(yes. i just said "hoot")

check out their music.

(http://www.myspace.com/ohmydarlingband)

it was seriously a great time.

can't wait to shoot a live show.

in other news i myself have been doing some jamming with the fantastic Angela Marie and Kat Hall

of the Angela Marie Project.

we have a single, 

35 Seconds.

available for download on cdbaby (http://cdbaby.com/cd/angelamarieproject) 

it can also be found on itunes.

it is seriously rad.

produced by Quinn Tanzer 

(who introduced me to O My Darlin, and is the raddest of rad dudes)

part of proceeds will go to Haiti disaster relief. 

this is a piece inspired by AM's relief work in Haiti 

where upbeat music keeps the spirit alive!

check it out!!

more soon.

soonER this time.

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Corner Booth Media!

one of my favorite clients ever!

i had the privilege to shot for their new website a few weeks ago.

in order to not spoil anything, 

for now i'm just posting some headshots of the folks down at CBM.

Lori

 Tyler

 Rob

 Karen

 Frank

i absolutely adore these guys. 

both working with them and straight kickin' it with them.

i can't wait for the launch party- which is tomorrow!

more photos soon, of course!

(including, but not limited to the website shots...

and definitely some headshot session outtakes. because they're hilarious of course)

in the meantime, enjoy the fall weather- bundle up, its getting cold out there!

i will be enjoying my piping hot americano.

thank you starbucks.

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my friend Brent

There are no words for this post.

just a day spent
and a conversation shared
with Brent.

because for some moments in life, there are no words.

and this photo. is my favorite. 

 

probably of the year.

(click to view larger)

Brent, you are a beautiful soul.

here's to you.

more soon.

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Declan Ray!

what a cutie patootie!

Declan is the new baby boy of one of my best friends, miss Katie Pouk

(that was clearly pre-baby D)

born july 18, 7.03 pm (i was there!)

10 lbs 2 oz (what a big boy!)

he's a wonderful boy, a great addition to the family.

he is loved dearly.

one of my new favorite activities is taking him for walks with katie in his strolls

(and she always lets me push him, which i love)

so here's to you big D. 

and here's to you, Katie.

i love you both!

in other news, fall seems to be approaching.

i have been doing lots of shooting.

look for more blaoug posts soon, sorry it's been so long- again!

be well friends.

weekdays

when it comes right down to it,

if i concentrate really hard

with all the positive energy i can muster.

eventually i can occasionally admit..

Spokane isn't so bad.

first of all

good people abound

(as evidenced by previous blog posts)

and second of all, 

it's got some pretty sweet nature going on.

we take advantage of this when we can.

so. jaydn, 

bird, 

and i went out one day

to find some adventures.

we hiked around a bit

and found huge rocks.

boulders, if you will.

(and i will)

the boys climbed them.

we met a new friend along the way.

jason was his name 

(i think)

we finished the day by relaxing at the river

basking in the sunshine and playing in the water

enjoying the company of good friends.

no complaints here!

in other news,

i guess there is some sort of solar storm happening.

it made the world look incredibly strange yesterday

i hope we can see it here, that looks seriously radical!

also, here's a few self-portraits for your viewing enjoyment:

dig it.

here's to you, jaydn and bird.

to sunshine and nature and laughter and friends.

more soon.

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