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Last weekend turned out to be a beautiful time for an engagement session. We knew it was going to be bit chilly, but with the wind chill it was downright cold with frostbitten fingers! Thankfully we took several breaks at Rick’s Boatyard Café (their first date!) to warm up and chat a bit. We also created some images outside the Orpheum Theather and inside the Magnolia for some fun variety of their dating history.  I really enjoyed getting to know Melanie and Ricky as they are a wonderful and beautiful couple – inside and out.  The wedding is just a couple months away (the first on our schedule) and there’s no doubt it will be a day to remember!

During our plans for the shoot we decided to emphasize the idea of an image series and photographed accordingly.  In post-production, I had so many sequence images I thought I’d do a little fusion type experiment to celebrate the connection between Melanie and Ricky.  For me, this kind of “still motion video” has the subtle sense of nostalgia and anticipation – that wonderful combination of the comfort of familiarity with the excitement of something new and hopeful.  The whole process was a lot of fun; if you haven’t already, check it out!

I love the cinema!  No other art form has an ability to communicate so vastly.  With its story, moving visuals, and music, it is the closest thing we have to a language of the soul.

Because of my deep love for film, I’m a little curious as to what the Oscars have to say from time to time.  In the last couple years, I walked away from the evening disappointed because it felt pretentious, overly indulgent, and hallow with mere flattery.  But something was different this year; it was more personally engaging.  For the best actors/actresses nominations, past award winners lined the stage and introduce each nominee.  The introductions were thoughtful and showed a significant understanding of the people behind the craft – as the camera panned, you can see how the nominees were touched by the words spoken by the previous generation of greats within their community.  That kind of honor amongst peers goes way beyond a little trophy.  I think it touches the heart of why so many artists create…  to truly connect with others.

Brian and Christi were married November 15, 2008 at the Peace Presbyterian Chruch with the reception held at Tiburon Golf Club.  Brian is friendly and charming while Christi is a little more resevered and sweet.  It was a wonderful wedding – as the day wore on, the celebration grew into a meaningful and fun filled party as dad tore up the dance floor.  Currently, Brian and Christi live in California and will be back in Omaha this weekend to visit family and friends and to see their pictures at the Viewing Premiere!

For those of you who don’t know, Heather and I are going to have a baby!!  This week, our little peanut is the size of a lemon.