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Beth + Ryan
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So it's nearing the end of wedding season and I'm off to do another project that I'm very passionate about before all the October weddings kick in.
After an incredible photo & video wedding on Sunday, I'll be heading out bright and early Monday morning to the beautiful country of Guatemala.
One of the ministries Heartland Community Church and the Gathering introduced me to is Food for the Hungry. They are an international organization seeking to end physical and spiritual poverty in the world. They do that in many ways, but a big way is through Child Sponsorship.
The Gathering is made up of 300-400 college & post-college folks sponsoring over 350 children in Ethiopia.
Over the last couple years I've had the opportunity to do a handful of videos for Food for the Hungry and now I have an opportunity to do my first field assignment for them.
I'll be spending a week in various communities in the country interviewing, filming and taking photos of the work they are doing there in order to create a Child Sponsorship video.
All that to say - if you try to call or email me before Saturday night the 26th, I won't be getting it. I'll be glad to return calls on Monday.
On a side note: I'm pretty much completely booked for 2009 now and dates are filling up quickly for 2010, so feel free to email or call me soon!
And just because my nephew Grady is hilarious, here's a recent pic -
After an incredible photo & video wedding on Sunday, I'll be heading out bright and early Monday morning to the beautiful country of Guatemala.
One of the ministries Heartland Community Church and the Gathering introduced me to is Food for the Hungry. They are an international organization seeking to end physical and spiritual poverty in the world. They do that in many ways, but a big way is through Child Sponsorship.
The Gathering is made up of 300-400 college & post-college folks sponsoring over 350 children in Ethiopia.
Over the last couple years I've had the opportunity to do a handful of videos for Food for the Hungry and now I have an opportunity to do my first field assignment for them.
I'll be spending a week in various communities in the country interviewing, filming and taking photos of the work they are doing there in order to create a Child Sponsorship video.
All that to say - if you try to call or email me before Saturday night the 26th, I won't be getting it. I'll be glad to return calls on Monday.
On a side note: I'm pretty much completely booked for 2009 now and dates are filling up quickly for 2010, so feel free to email or call me soon!
And just because my nephew Grady is hilarious, here's a recent pic -
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For years now I've done video production for Ben's dad.
About two weeks ago he called and told me how Ben + Beth had gotten married in Omaha, but were having a reception at home in Kansas City. I happened to have the night open and went by for some party pictures.
Piropos catered the event and the food was fantastic! Baby Cakes sent over the most amazing cupcakes I've ever had (sorry Mom) and Gerald Dunn led some of the most incredible Jazz musicians I've heard live (that close up).
Here are a few:
About two weeks ago he called and told me how Ben + Beth had gotten married in Omaha, but were having a reception at home in Kansas City. I happened to have the night open and went by for some party pictures.
Piropos catered the event and the food was fantastic! Baby Cakes sent over the most amazing cupcakes I've ever had (sorry Mom) and Gerald Dunn led some of the most incredible Jazz musicians I've heard live (that close up).
Here are a few:
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My great friend Jenaé invited me along to second shoot this unbelievable wedding a couple weekends ago.
Ok, Mike, unbelievable? Yes. Unbelievable. This was the most laid back, relaxed couple I think I've ever been around. Nothing was rushed and it was the most beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding - The Circle S Ranch in Lawrence, KS.
The colors of the dresses, flowers, fields and the light were the perfect combination of unbelievable - and there were some buffalo in the field which I haven't seen since Dances with Wolves. (Wait... do you say buffalo? or buffalos?) Let's just say there were more than one of them.
Brooke + David both interned at Heartland a few years back and Tom Brawner was the pastor for their ceremony. He's one of the coolest guys I've seen lead a ceremony.
This was Jenaé's wedding, so I got to have all the fun catching what was going on in the background or different angles on what she was shooting. She is so great to shoot with because she's so relaxed all day and full of great energy while she makes awesome pictures. She and I share the same style in letting a couple just [be] and not interrupt them while they have a moment together for some relaxed portraits. No posing, just, "hey let's go hang out over here," and then let them be - swing by her blog to see more of her work!
Here are a few of my favorites:
Ok, Mike, unbelievable? Yes. Unbelievable. This was the most laid back, relaxed couple I think I've ever been around. Nothing was rushed and it was the most beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding - The Circle S Ranch in Lawrence, KS.
The colors of the dresses, flowers, fields and the light were the perfect combination of unbelievable - and there were some buffalo in the field which I haven't seen since Dances with Wolves. (Wait... do you say buffalo? or buffalos?) Let's just say there were more than one of them.
Brooke + David both interned at Heartland a few years back and Tom Brawner was the pastor for their ceremony. He's one of the coolest guys I've seen lead a ceremony.
This was Jenaé's wedding, so I got to have all the fun catching what was going on in the background or different angles on what she was shooting. She is so great to shoot with because she's so relaxed all day and full of great energy while she makes awesome pictures. She and I share the same style in letting a couple just [be] and not interrupt them while they have a moment together for some relaxed portraits. No posing, just, "hey let's go hang out over here," and then let them be - swing by her blog to see more of her work!
Here are a few of my favorites:
jen mills:
i'm jealous of how beautiful this day looked- wish it was my wedding! Loved all the color and how the pics really do tell the story of the day. sounds like this couple makes you love your job
(09.14.09)
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Hey all -
I want to take a second to tell you about this really great project called Help Portrait.
On December 12, 2009, photographers from over 20 countries around the world will be shooting portraits for those in need. From amature to legendary, any and all photographers are invited to get involved.
Do you know someone that could use a portrait? Maybe a family in need? How about a Christmas portrait for a family that doesn't have the money to afford getting them made this year? Even better, how about a family that has never had the money to have a good portrait made of them?
Swing by Help Portrait, follow them on Twitter, and find out how you can help.
Personally, I can't wait to be a part of this. I'm talking with several KC photographers about how we can do this. Email me if you want to a part, or do your own thing, then let's talk!
I want to take a second to tell you about this really great project called Help Portrait.
On December 12, 2009, photographers from over 20 countries around the world will be shooting portraits for those in need. From amature to legendary, any and all photographers are invited to get involved.
Do you know someone that could use a portrait? Maybe a family in need? How about a Christmas portrait for a family that doesn't have the money to afford getting them made this year? Even better, how about a family that has never had the money to have a good portrait made of them?
Swing by Help Portrait, follow them on Twitter, and find out how you can help.
Personally, I can't wait to be a part of this. I'm talking with several KC photographers about how we can do this. Email me if you want to a part, or do your own thing, then let's talk!
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I LOVE this picture.
(10.09.09)I check this site daily just incase there will be more :)