Two...

Littlest man, there’s a lot I could say here in celebration of you on your second birthday.

 

I’m happiest that you’re finally sleeping through the night.

The BIGs love you fiercely…as do your mom and I.

You continue to bring a whole new level of crazy to the table…

 

Throwing things.

Hitting.

Taking off up the stairs.

Kicking and rolling as we attempt to change your diaper – a game that only you like to play.

 

You equally bring a whole new level of affection.

 

Hugging.

Kissing.

…and my favorite, touching heads.

 

More than anything, you love animals and it’s hard to put into words how much I love that about you.

It shows me how curious you are….

..and ultimately, how much you care about life and your pack.

 

We love you Ollimon.

 

Happy Birthday!!!

 

Audi Field...

Working behind the scenes is one of my favorite things to do. Doing it alongside Early Light Media is the icing on the cake. I love these guys and there's something pretty special about being a fly on the wall in their world...documenting the creative process in action. 

Early last month, we braved the cold (it actually felt like winter that night) to film a spot for D.C. United, announcing Audi Field as the name of their new home.  Serious Grip & Electric did a masterful job lighting the scene.  It was really a great night.

Here are a few stills from my vantage point...

Running Fox...

1

And for a brief moment, the fox and I locked eyes.
And my heart danced...
...to a song deep inside.

My breathing hastened...
…creating its own fog.

The frame stood still...
…for what seemed like minutes.

And then he took off up the hill.
And as he reached the crest, he glanced over his shoulder.

To see if I would follow…

 

2

I followed that fox...
...to an unfamiliar place, yet it felt like home.

I stood and sucked in the air hard.
I could have stayed and made a life there...

...but as I searched the horizon for my new friend
He quickly scrambled into the valley below...

As if to say, not here.
Not yet.

And it took everything I had to leave that place behind...

Winter Sessions...

As we settle into a new year, I'd like to keep busy and continue telling stories over which, traditionally, is a winter lull in work. Creatively, I'd like to focus on black and white (B&W) imaging. If you have any interest in a B&W family session in January or February (or know of anyone that might be)...let's chat. I'll be offering these for $275 and looking to shoot within 20 minutes of zip code 21212…