I had great test shoot with Rosana down in Miami last week.  I made the 5 hour roadtrip down and back in one day.   Another reminder to not ever be too complacent or satisfied.   Its how we get better.   Thanks so much to Rosana for making it happen, scouting some amazing locations and smiling through a whirlwind afternoon.   And thanks to Flip hanging around Miami to help me out.  He even spoke Portuguese.

I had the pleasure of shooting a few fun ones of Kristen out in Arizona.  We were on a shoot for Can-Am and made a little time for some personal work.  If you have an idea, make it happen.  There is never going to be a better time and its never going to get easier.  Thanks Kristin and thank you Ian.  That desert is pretty mystical around sunset.

Every year we head out to Montana to shoot for SkiDoo. We land in Bozeman, I load a roll of film and we take our sweet time down that long, winding road to Yellowstone. Its the one trip that my brother-in-law, ex-assistant Brett, still won’t give up. It’s just tradition. We always stop at some cozy diner and find many places along the roadside to jump out, freeze our asses off and become enamored with the sights of the West. We usually find ourselves settling on some folk radio station, put our feet up on the dash and ride out. Its moments like these that I’m appreciative of. And even more so when I relive it through the photos. Till next year, Weeds…

I traveled back up to Jacksonville last week to print the 2nd series newsprint, ALL_DAY.  I can’t get over how enjoyable it has been to go through the process of shooting, designing and printing this promo.   We spend so much time looking at our images on a screen that when I get the chance to turn a page with my fingers, it’s very rewarding.  Thanks again to Ian for coming along for the ride, shooting some clips and putting together this little abstract montage.  If you are interested in getting on the list to receive one, please email me and let me know.  I’d be happy to add you.

I took pictures, burned things, cut stuff and drank grandpa’s cough medicine.   It was fun. You should try it.

I’ve always preached the importance of “shooting more” and showing more people.  And what better way than to start with things that you are passionate about.  For me….family and doing things outside.  Simple.  They are my best teachers, muses, subjects and reasons for capturing good moments.  When you can let go of the restraints of “what you have to shoot” and get in touch with “what you like to shoot,” you will undoubtedly find who you are an an artist.

I had the privilege of going out to Mosquito Lagoon with Willy Le of Native Fly Charters.  Willy and I became fast friends after we worked together down in the Keys during an Everglades Boats shoot.  We share a passion for fly-fishing and followed through with a trip to the coast to chase some redfish around.  Willy is an incredible fisherman, photographer and guide.  He knows those waters well and can spot a redfish from damn near a country mile away.

I shot some photos of our adventure.

A huge thank you to Willy for hosting me and pushing that boat around all day.  It was a humbling, yet more importantly, awesome experience.

Check out his site.  Great report and blog in there.  Willy Le  NativeFlyCharters.com

Back in September, I had the privilege of working with Mastercraft Boats to shoot their 2012 line.  It was a real game-changer for the boat industry and I’m proud to say that I was a part of it.  It’s a great feeling when people take risks, step outside the comfort zone and create something to be admired and followed as opposed to falling in suit with everything else.   We had Nemo on board for this one and they kicked some serious ass.  They were essentially responsible for creating the lifestyle-heavy concept, bringing the vibe and executing the idea all the way through.  Its so nice to experience creative people becoming infectious and pulling the best parts out of everyone on the team.  We all “got It”….and it shows.

Huge thanks to:

Trevor Graves / Nemo   Agency

Jay MF Floyd   Art Director

Jason Boertje  Mastercraft

Rebecca Hynes    Producer

Ian Reid   1st Assistant

Jess Gruneisen   2nd Assistant

Matt Staker   Photo Boat driver

All of the athletes and models involved.  I really appreciate you going with the flow and making it fun.  Its makes a huge difference.