THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE (SOME GOOD FRIENDS) HOME…

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Yesterday I had the privilege to spend the better part of my day with one of my favorite families ever. I don't know if you have ever had a friendship with people that make you feel as if everything in life is safe, but that is what I get with the Copeland's. The night before my wife and I ate dinner and laughed with them into the dark of night. Yesterday we picked right back up where we left off and had so much fun shooting pictures, eating pizza, playing music, and just flat out enjoying life. I was so excited to edit these pictures I stayed up late last night and woke up early today to get them done. Who knew that I would get 50+ edits. Here are a few that I am pumped about. LOVE THE CHAOS IN THE BACKGROUND ON THIS ONE … [Read more...]

I ALMOST PUNCHED CHAD IN THE MOUTH!!!

I set up my mobile office at my usual desk in the local Starbucks. It is the table right across from where the barista gives you your drink when it has been prepared and right in front of where everyone doctors their caffein fix in a cup. I like this spot, because it causes me to pay attention to people. It is the only table in the place where people are continually in your space. I walked in on this particular morning longing to be a relationship initiator, but I could not seem to figure out how. I struck up a conversation with a mom holding her 14 month, but that went sour when I mistook her little girl for a little boy. She quickly grabbed her "triple tall whatever" and scurried away. Then I had a thought... What if... What if I could encourage everyone coming in without them actually knowing it was me? Now I know that that is not me building relationships, but at least people would have some encouragement. So I devised my plan. I walked up to Chad, the morning barista, and gave … [Read more...]

THANKS @JEREMYPETERSON

Thanks to my great friend Jeremy Peterson for brightening my day with this little creative gem. Take 4-5 min and simply relax and enjoy something creative. What have you done today to explore the creativity within you? Ben Rector - Free from TK McKamy on Vimeo. … [Read more...]

GO FORTH…

Brilliant Creative piece by the creatives over at The Duck Duck Collective. They did this 30 cities in 30 days journey as a project for Levi's Jeans. Hope you enjoy: Short Film - Levi's "Go Forth" from John Carl on Vimeo. … [Read more...]