Yearly Archives: 2011

WPPI Shoot Out with Justin & Mary Marantz

I saw them on Monday, the day before the Shoot Out, walking through the hallway of the MGM Grand. Mary was carrying a cup of Starbucks. They were both wearing big smiles. And I panicked. I had one of those Oh-my-gosh-there-they-are-in-the-flesh-I-should-say-hello-but-oh-no-my-tongue-is-dry-and-what-if-I-have-something-in-my-teeth-well-too-late-there-they-go moments. I had told myself over and over again that I wouldn’t get starstruck. […]

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What Happens in Vegas…

First, thanks sooo much for all the birthday wishes!! It was better than I ever thought it could be : ) Second, a really big huge thank you to everyone who sent their condolences. I appreciate every single kind word. Truly. I’m currently at the Vegas airport, getting ready to head to Minnesota for my […]

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Peace through the Sorrow

It’s my birthday today. Normally that would look more like: It’s my BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!!! But I’ve got mixed emotions today. Some of you might already know this (via twitter), but my grandpa passed away on Friday. He’d been in and out of the hospital for the past month, and it was becoming apparent that he wouldn’t […]

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I’m off to see the Wizard!

By wizard I mean thousands of awesome photographers. Which makes the Land of Oz none other than good ole’ Las Vegas!! I’m off to Vegas for 5 days stuffed with photography, good food, meeting new people, learning a ton and walking around like crazy… Also known as WPPI. Oh, I forgot fun in that list! And […]

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Winter Wildness 2011

My dad is a pastor. He has been since before I was born. So yes, I grew up as a PK. And I loved every minute of it. I loved that I saw my dad every day. I loved that he never missed any of my basketball games. And I loved that growing up I […]

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