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This is the Rodeo Queen | Part One

this is chase. or should i say the rodeo queen. he approached me recently on photos for him. his up and coming album is being released in june; and even though this isn't my specialty i thought it would be a great time to exercise my brain. this is part 1 in a 2 part series. check back tomorrow for the rest.to listen to how awesome chase sounds visit here.

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allison + benjamin | engagements

allison and benjamin are two awesome people who were absolutely meant to be together. they found each other. it's like magic watching them. benjamin is a badass tennis player, and allison is an artist. a very very good one. we hit up the heights, and enjoyed ourselves even in the rain. fate brought us to a parking garage/tennis court. benjamin was VERY excited.

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cameron + brittany | on film

cameron is awesome. he's been my second shooter for the past year and a half. and he's been my very good friend for the last year. an amazing dude, and an amazing artist to boot. his wife is brittany. she's beautiful, and funnier than cameron. they have 2 dogs.another, on FILM :)

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Marfa 2012 | by video

video. is very. DAUNTING. i can't tell you how many hours this took me to me make. i can't tell how AMAZING it felt to finish. what i can tell you is that i couldn't have done it without a few people. brittan pittman & melissa fitzgerald. thank you BOTH. brittan for helping me with all the nuances of premiere which i had never opened until i started this project, and to melissa for watching and listening to this video..at least 353 times. seriously. thank you thank you thank you.to all: just to get an idea of how special this trip was. we were also included on this show by NBC New York; which can be seen here. every guy on the trip DID in fact hit on Ali.http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Ali-Finds-Her-Desert-Oasis-at-El-Cosmico-in-Marfa/170713476to my marfians. it was truly an HONOR to make this for us. i say us because during this trip i think we all know we built some weird hippie shit love out there in west texas. i love each and every one of you. thank you SAM for putting this together. seriously. the most humble badass that i know. your chuck norris without all the jokes. the most interesting man in the world without the radio spots. you are a remarkable man, and i think we're all very glad to know you.this is my first video. but not my last. brittan inspired me to do this by watching his summer videos over and over. to be able to gift this video to my friends is an incredible honor. now..i'll shut up, and you can watch. enjoy!ps. the black and white injection in the middle is the "tequila faces" that was spawned from marika horn's brain. :)

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Marfa 2012 | in photos

you know those trips you take in your life, and you'll absolutely never forget them? the ones that you remember 20, 30 years later? this was one of those trips. a few blog posts give it no justice whatsoever but i am going to do my best with the words i have here, and the documentation i'm going to provide. this will all prove that this was by far the best f'ing trip to marfa ever. it even beats beyonce. tip: if you go with a ton of friends, or maybe 1 other friend..stay at the friggin' el cosmico. its amazing. its exactly how marfa should always be enjoyed.this trip completely allow me to let loose creatively; document my friends throughout a 3 day period. not only did i take a few photos, but was really dedicated to creating my first video from this trip. i'll be posting that shortly also. enjoy for now :)

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Darker On Black Series

Over the past few years, I've heard so many photographer friends preach how important personal work is. How important it is to continue to define your style through shooting your life. Pushing your passion further and further.

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David + Haley | Slideshow Preview

I never post slideshows on my blog..not quite sure why..but here's a first. This one just feels special. David and Haley really wanted me to focus on being a journalist at their wedding on NYE. 4 hours. No portrait session. Just them. Their family. Their time together. I couldn't be more proud of the end result; and the fact that I think it fits who they are perfectly. Wonderful, wonderful people. Love you guys.

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Laura + Warren | Married in Marathon, Texas

There is a certain part of this state of Texas that is quite magical to me. Recently, Laura and Warren's wedding brought me out this magical area to witness two of the most genuine humans I've photographed. Events like these make realize just how lucky I am to have the ability to gift what I can. To capture meaningful moments with my vision and they be liked is..well..really awesome. I appreciate every second of it.A wedding like this also makes me realize how important our friends and family around us are. Take some time, tell your wife, girlfriend, best friend that you love them. Hug them. Tell someone they look nice today. I know I will.

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