photo blog

• True/False: A Retrospective

  This weekend will be my fourth year shooting the True/False Film Festival as a part of the core photo team, and it's also the milestone 10th birthday of the fest. I decided to go through some photos and make a post of my favorites, because True/False has always meant a lot to me.

  You have to flashback to spring 2010 to really understand: I was in the photo program at Mizzou, but was still getting over the shyness of even speaking to other photographers. Being invited to shoot the 2010 festival was the first time anyone really showed interest in my work, and was probably the first time I felt confident in my photography. Each year since has proved itself to be just as exhilarating and creatively nurturing as the first, so I can't wait to see what this weekend has in store. 

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• From the Archive: May Wedding

  Who can say no to a lonely tree? 

  

• Rob + Caroline Instax

  I received an instant back for the Lomo LC-A+, one of my favorite cameras, for Christmas. Its maiden voyage was on an engagement shoot with my good friends Rob and Caroline. The focus and exposure are a little finicky, but I'll get used to it soon enough. 

  

  

• Rob+Caroline

  I met Rob when I was a freshman in college, and he's one of the reasons I'm a photographer today. Few people really encouraged me to pursue photography like Rob did, and I'll always be grateful for that. I also can't think of anyone better for Rob than Caroline, and I'm honored they asked me to take their engagement photos. Love you both. 

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Tyler + Alyssa

  A couple of my very best friends from high school got married a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to Ryan Henriksen and Sarah Hoffman for shooting the wedding so I could enjoy time with old friends. 

  

  (crazy weird effects from bright sun on metallic paint) 

  

• Home next week

  I've officially lived in Chicago for three months. 

  

• Wedding Season

  A few I liked from one of my wedding shoots assisting the lovely Lucy Hewett last month.