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11.26.2008

A Colbert Christmas

11.24.2008

Happy Birthday Keighly

It's my sister's birthday today! It's crazy it took us 20+ years to figure out that each other were pretty cool and we actually liked each other but the last 10 years have been really fun being great friends with my sister. She is an amazing wife and mother of 2. She is also pretty darn creative and successful. She is so admirably focusing all her energy on raising her kids right now but before that she worked for a few corporate headquarters in Denver. You may know of a few things she developed: Einstein Bros. "Spontanei-tea" and "Bohemian Blend Coffee" as well as being a jewelry designer (Redstone Jewelry)

Love you sis!

(here is a film scan from a couple years ago...)

11.15.2008

Viva la Vida / tomorrow night

double date with Wayne & Kelsie!

If you are going, leave a comment and maybe we can plan a meet up afterwards.

11.12.2008

FOX 25 OKC TV appearance. Redux.

The wonderful Lauren Richardson from Fox News OKC asked me back to the studio for tomorrow morning to show off and talk about some fall family photos. 'Tis the season!
Here are the photos I sent over. Watch local Fox from 7:30-9:00a to check it out. I'm sure I'll say something dumb. :)

When I was thinking about which images to show, I was still so drawn to images that show the best of real life. Meaning, I try to just let people have fun and be together and capture that as real as possible. Especially with kids...ya ever try to get little kids to sit still and pose??? Ain't happenin'.
















11.11.2008

Jessica & Craig // Engagement

There's supposedly 13,000 words written in the photos of this post so I will only add that I loved hanging out with these two smart, interesting people. We shared a beautiful windy evening a few weeks ago capped by a little rooftop ending.

Congrats Jessica & Craig. I look forward to your wedding next summer!













11.09.2008

Free Advertising

Man, name recognition is really starting to take off for my business!
Saw this sign at The Hideaway.

11.07.2008

Riding Giants

I love surfing photos. So amazing.
Check out these photos and this story I found on the U.K. Daily Mail

No photoshop on this one

It's been a long time since I have seen this. From a Tulsa gas station
tonight.

11.05.2008

Kim & Lucky // Pre-Release

I had an amazing and super fun shoot last night with Kim & Lucky. They are giddy in love. It was awesome.
here's one image. (Sorry I posted one that doesn't show your face Lucky. When you have a supermodel fiancee, you better get used to her stealing the face time! :) ha ha )

Ashley & Josh // Pre-Release

Wow, the Vaughn / White wedding last Sat was quite the lavish affair!! Complete with champagne as you walked in the door to the ceremony placed on an 8 foot tall ice and floral sculpture. I can't wait to edit and post this wedding.

They were so rock star with their 2 adorable dogs coming down the aisle. Wait till you see 'em.

I was just messin' around with a couple more tonight so a little addition. More to come...

Jessica & Craig // Pre-Release

I had a great time with Jessica & Craig a couple weeks ago shooting all around their neighborhood (which happens to be the downtown art district). We ended up on top of the Art Museum for some good conversation and a view. They are super interesing being that they both worked for congressmen in D.C. till recently.

Jonathan & Cara // Pre-Release

Jonathan & Cara had a gorgeous wedding a few weeks ago at the beautiful Tulsa Garden Center. The garden looks straight out of Italy.
Here is one image. Blog post to come soon (hopefully)

11.03.2008

Vote baby!

I believe in getting them started early...


In all seriousness, it was the first time I have voted and really thought about how the choice would affect my kids 20 years from now. Vote, and even more importantly, stay informed and involved in between the elections. I learned the whole "write your congressman" thing is actually somewhat effective, and satisfying.