Blogging: The weekend

So I've decided (for anyone that actually follows this blog) that I'm going to be just blogging about not only what I'm working on, but life in general.  Whether it's what I did this weekend, or shoots/designs I'm working on, that's what you'll find here.

As odd as it sounds, I want to be able to look back in a year at all these posts and realize how far I've come.  Looking forward to sharing this journey with you, and hopefully something I say or share will sink in and make an impact on your life.

I started a local cars and coffee event here in Siloam Springs, and this Saturday was the first meet, and I'd say it turned out pretty well!  You'll see images every weekend of this event from now on.  It sure is nice to be able to build a community... here's a few of my favorite images from it.

     

                        

Ran into this guy and his bike when I was washing my car for Cars and Coffee on Friday night, just had to get a shot of it.

And this is what was going on in my house the whole weekend -- Borderlands 2.  I don't play videogames often, but I thought I might as well take pictures of my friends when they're around.

[DRIVE]America - Audi R8 at the Dunes

I'm super busy right now moving in to a new house and catching up on a ton of shoots, but here's a teaser image from my second shoot for [DRIVE]America that I took a white R8 up to the Indiana Dunes and shot there.  Incredible location, incredible car = great shots.
Enjoy, and happy driving!

Indianapolis Cars and Coffee Commission

I was commissioned to design business cards and a well designed identity for the local Cars and Coffee meet here in Indianapolis.  It has definitely been fun working with Casey this summer and getting to know a ton of people at Cars and Coffee -- not to mention rounding up some good business!  It's been a blast - check out the business card design!

Enjoy, and happy driving!

Go green.

Shot this Tesla a few weeks ago for a private commission and I'd definitely have to say I'd go green for this car.

0-60 in 3.7 seconds.

All torque - all the time.

If the recharge length wasn't so long I'd call it a top of the list car for me.  Sadly, a 12 hr recharge for 300 miles isn't a plus for me.  But hey, it's a gorgeous car, so enjoy the eye candy.

Enjoy, and happy driving!

Hoonin' around and lightning storms.

Had the chance to shoot a WRX this last week on a rallycross course close to Indianapolis, and boy was it fun...I'll say this for the WRX - it may not have the lines of a Corvette or Ferrari, but the sheer magnitude of fun and handling that thing pumps out is phenomenal.  Here's two pictures from the shoot so far, be sure to stay up to date with my Facebook page to see more -- but also be checking out the blog for sneak-previews that will be shown here first instead!  I'm sneaky like that.

Speaking of being sneaky...I had a commission to shoot a Tesla the following day.  THIS CAR.  Is awesome. That's basically what it comes down to.  0-60 in 3.7 seconds ALL torque? Yep, it's a thrill.  One of the interesting things about this car is they use part of the same exact manufacturing method (the tub) as Lotus.  Interesting, but not original.  I hoping we see some more interesting designs from Tesla soon as they start making their mark in the sports car scene.  Retailing for around $109,000, 300 mile charge, and a 12 hour re-charge time -- I introduce the Tesla Roadster Sport.

Happy driving!

The Importance of Social Media

I've been thinking recently, what's the significant importance of having a strong online, social media presence?  I know my last blog post was pretty long, so I'll try to keep this short.  I asked a couple friends of mine, both photographers, both successful, both changing the world one step at a time with their work, what they thought the importance of social media was and how it is changing the world.  Here's what they said.

Mason Kesner 

 Mason's blog.

Matthias Roberts

Matthias's website.

So there you have it, folks -- communication is key, social media is free, and it pays to be social.  Good communication skills help distinguish you and your work from others -- that's the way Jasmine Star got to be in the top 10 wedding photographers in the world -- she related to people and she communicated well.  People buy HER for their weddings, not just her photography.  Check out this video of Chase's creativeLIVE interview with Jasmine -- it's an AWESOME insight on some aspects of social media and relatability [I just made that word up, awesome huh?] 

In the words of Chase Jarvis, "social skillz help pay the billz." Nothing is stopping you from developing a strong online presence and brand -- get started, make something awesome!