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I'd like to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July! We enjoy such a wonderful freedom in the USA. Celebrate it and be grateful everyday.
I have decided to exercise my freedom to take a vacation from blogging for the month of July. I have posted an entry everyday for a year and a half and it's been a wonderful creative expression. But, I have simply over-committed and I need to refocus my goals. So, for now, I'm going to use the time that I would be blogging for other projects that I've wanted to complete.
I look forward to sharing with you again next month. Warmest blessings, Joe.
My long time friend from Elementary School married his Soul Mate last weekend at his Parent's home close to where we lived as kids. It was wonderful to be back in Milwaukee. It had been over 22 years since I'd been back. A lot has changed. Paul and I drove around "memory lane" and visited our old homes and schools. It was interesting to relive our childhood memories.
Paul, I wish you and Stephanie a lifetime of peace and joy. With love, brother.
Paul's parents - Terry and Nancy
Last week I photographed a really great couple. Sonya and Mike are down to earth and a pleasure to hang out with. They are really great in front of the camera too:) Enjoy.
When I did the walk through at the Bride and Groom's home, it was easy to determine that the best background was going to be their gorgeous view of The Newport Beach Harbor. I brought out a couple lights and Viola, dramatic portraits. Photography is so awesome. I has such an easy day shooting this wedding because of the incredible work that Kelly Aguilar of Social Butterfly Events provided. It was great to work with her! Enjoy.
I'm back from Milwaukee and I have so much to blog about and just catch up. A week ago Ingrid and I became Godparents to Brooklyn and Sienna Davis. We are so honored:) The excitement wore out little Sienna by the end of the service. We love you Brian and Christie!!
Never say anything about yourself you do not want to come true. Brian Tracy
THIS BOOK ROCKS! I listened to it on the airplane last Thursday! Good advice for life. Enjoy.
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Enjoy this little encouragement today and pursue your wonderful dreams.
People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. Love them anyway.If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.The biggest person with the biggest ideas can be
shot down by the smallest person with the smallest mind.
Think big anyway.What you spend years building may
be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.People really need help but may attack if you help them.
Help people anyway.Give the world the best you have
and you might get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
- Anonymous
Last night I spent the evening with my oldest friend, Paul. He's actually a year younger than me, but I've known him the longest of all my friends. I'm photographing his wedding today in Milwaukee. Last night we saw my favorite drummer (Neil Peart of Rush) at my favorite music festival (Summerfest). Have a great weekend! Rock on!
Last week I did a few test shots for this model from Brazil. She's new in this country and my friend Greg is helping her send out some images. Enjoy, and have a great weekend.
On Tuesday, my neighbor (and #2 fan) moved to Virginia with her family. I've been really bummed that her smiling face has been absent for the past 2 days. She helped me out last week while I was shooting some test shots for a friend of my friend, Mr. Greg Winston.
