“You’re about to get on the Matterhorn at Disneyland… A little surreal that I’m here with you… Feels like it was only yesterday that I was here with my parents.”
Logic | Street Dreams

“Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.”
The Fighter & The Point Guard
Guess who’s who?
It’s been a minute since I’ve posted any work… but that will soon change. With so many irons in the fire it’s been a little tough finding time to focus on anything else.
I did manage to squeeze a last minute couple in for an engagement shoot today. So I had to miss Bryce’s birthday party, heard you and the cousins had a good time at the petting zoo.
Here’s a few teasers. Had a great time with these two. I think they were one of the easiest couples I’ve worked with so far. I had a great time. Robbie is a stand up guy and Katrina is simply gorgeous. A great looking couple. I’m looking forward to the wedding.
Dad



2012 Spring/Summer TalaBee Photoshoot.
Love is in the air…
IT WAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
and B was insisting that I meet him at the dog park after work. He usually takes Rocket to the park whenever he gets off early, so I didn’t think much of it and made my way there. While on my path, three individuals approached me saying strange things. A female looking lost asked, “Isn’t it such a beautiful day today?” then scuffled off. A male around the same age nervously approached with, “Isn’t great to have a plus one?” then ran off as well. I was pretty baffled, but shrugged it off as normal city behavior. I eventually made my way up along the path to the top of the park where B and Rocks always played. Less than twenty paces in, a female approached me while on her stroll with a older gentleman and said, “You’re beautiful. Anyone would be lucky to have you.”I started to think this was some kind of psychology project to survey the reaction of strangers subjected to positive blind complements. I laughed it off, only to be greeted by Rocks lunging towards me in a bow tie. B was in the distance dressed way too nice for the dog park. Then it hit me - he was proposing! While I was trudging up the hill, he got down on one knee, and as they say, “the rest was history”.
But before he could finish sliding the ring on my finger, a homeless man (who I apparently ignored while walking up hill) asked for his money. Turns out, B had hired him to drop a inside joke which I didn’t hear due to the fact that he had no teeth. But I definitely heard, “Where’s my five dollars?” though!
As if all of this wasn’t amazing enough, B’s brother, Alan, and his buddy Jaymer, revealed themselves from their hiding spots. They were capturing every moment on camera (thanks guys!). Tears mixed with hugs, then mixed with joy. The celebration followed at Benu, where we got completely sloppy over wine pairings and a delicately prepared menu.
The evening was festive, blissful, and spent inebriated to the point of yacking. Both B and I traded turns in the restroom. Even Rocks yacked (no joke) from eating too much grass while he was off-leash earlier at the park. Hey, it’s not official unless everyone joins the party right?
It’s been two months since. :)
Design Rehab | creative strategy design execution – Balance & Contrast
BALANCE+CONTRAST had to undergo Design Rehab. I’ve been running this hustle out of the back seat of my car, and I felt it was time to grow up.
Dad.
Rose Royce | Love Don’t Live Here Anymore

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve
A life where work and play is one and the same is the life I hope you strive for.
I attended Sourcing at MAGIC this weekend with the rest of the team. Listened to a few keynotes, extended the network, gained a good amount of insights. My highlight was a 1:1 with Obama Admin Secretary for International Trade - Francisco Sanchez. I shared my thoughts on bringing awareness to the small businesses that want to explore the opportunities in re-establishing sourcing and manufacturing back to the US. My feedback landed me an invite to set up a call to discuss our ideas even further. I’m excited to see where this leads.
There is so much more work ahead of us, but for now, we’re taking in the little rewards we discover along the way. We worked our asses off this weekend and being able to pause for a moment to enjoy the progress we have accomplished so far is the impetus behind seeing this to the end.
Dad.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.”
EZRKAH | Trust Issues vs Im On One
