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Passionate. That is the word I am going to use to describe Teni here. She is passionate about anything she does. Whether that is writing, acting, blogging or fostering dogs that are in need of homes. She is a HUGE … Continue reading
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The first time I met Kerri, we took shots and sang Rihanna out loud. After a night of uncontrollable laughter (ok maybe two nights) she told me that I needed to photograph her family. I warn each family that if … Continue reading
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If there was a school called “How the $%^&K is that possible?!; Mari & Benn would probably be the top students (or founders). I have photographed these two circus pandas before and it has always been a fun time. We … Continue reading
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I went to Nepal. The reason most people visit Nepal is to do a trek. I didn’t do any of that. I spent my time in a hospital in a remote region of the Humla District. Seeing things that only … Continue reading
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In total, I have spent close to six weeks in India. That is a long time. About 6 weeks more than most people I know. Basically, I am incredibly lucky. The one question I get asked the most about India … Continue reading
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The overwhelming love I felt from the children in Khayelitsha (a township in the Cape), telling me their stories & dreams, wanting me to take their photos, will always stay with me. Always
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It is Friday. So obviously I am in my sweats eating pancakes for lunch. You know who probably doesn’t eat a lot of pancakes? Steven here. It is shoots like these that should inspire me to get up and go … Continue reading
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Ryan Freakin Ramirez. “She loves to laugh she loves to sing she does everything…” “She loves to move she loves to groove she loves a lot of things…” This girl is incredible. She does it all. No really, she does … Continue reading
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Jake is a dream for a photographer. He is easy to work with, he needs almost no direction and hardly any retouching. That type of person shouldn’t exist. I hate him. Kidding. I love the guy. Jake lives in Australia, … Continue reading
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Lifestyle sessions are my absolute favorite. It’s more than grabbing a simple portrait, its about trying to capture the style and personality of a person. A picture of someone actually laughing and having fun is way more powerful than a … Continue reading
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“I’m going to cover you completely in powder.” Usually when a model hears a concept like that he/she thinks “oh Great..”, but not Benjamin. I am pretty sure Benjamin responded to that idea with a “Heck Yeah!” I wanted to … Continue reading
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FYI: Glitter and paint will take forever to wash off, but the results are worth it.