Tips For Staying Awake On the Road

Fatigue can be a killer, especially when you've been driving on the open highway in the night.  here are a few tips on how to stay safe at the wheel: Get enough rest.  Never start a trip late in the day.  Long-distance driving is tough.  Be ready and awake. If possible, don't drive alone.  passengers […]

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Healthy Skepticism

In 1833, Abraham Lincoln witnessed a meteor shower that rained shooting stars from the sky.  At the time, people thoughtout North American were sure that the shower ssignaled the end of the world.  The young Lincoln used the memory to bring home a point decades later, as he spoke to a large delegation of bank […]

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Reflections…

I was looking at some portraits from the past and found this one of my beautiful niece.  I had the great privilege in photographing her Quinceanera in California a few years ago.  Here is one of my favorites from her special day.

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Finding Strength in Hidden Talents

A water bearer in India bore two large pots from the ends of a pole that he carried across his neck.  On of the pots was perfectly made and never leaked; the other had a crack in it.  By the time the water bearer reached his master's house the leaky pot was only half full […]

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Family Portraits at the Park

It is great to be warm again and smell the beautiful flowers.  I wanted to share a few quick portraits from a family portrait session today.  What an adorable family!!  Click on the portrait to see a larger view.      

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Baby Steps to Success

Pat Riley is know as one of the most successful coaches in NBA history–not because he's always had the best players, but because he was committed to constant improvement. In 1987, Riley told his players it would make a major difference to the team if all the players increased the quality of their game by 1 […]

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Congratulations little bro!!

My family and I were just in California visiting with family and being apart of my little brother's wedding.  Bryan and his beautiful bride were married on April 25th in the Los Angeles Temple.  I thought I'd share a picture from their wedding day that I photographed… Congratulations Bryan and Nicole!!!!!

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