I just have to share this.
My good friend Eric Doggett put the following video on his blog today, and I must say, I've watched it (probably) 30 times already... and no, its not because I like Coldplay either. The video below is about the journey of a guy who got fed up with being unhappy, something snapped, he made a change and lost 120 lbs in less than 2 years!
Last December, something snapped in me. I was overweight and pretending I wasn't gaining any more weight. I got fed up, and although I wasn't as dedicated and motivated as this guy is, I have managed to drop a good 30+ lbs so far in the last 9 months. At first, it was because of my brother's wedding. Then it became the "don't want to be fat again" thoughts. So today I sit here, lighter, leaner, meaner, and well lets just face it, sexier before you watching the following video.
It really is amazing what motivation does to you. I almost want to go out and run like hell just to prove to myself that I can lost another 30 lbs. But if I do that, my ginormous head would once again not be proportional to my body like it was when I was younger. Unfortunately, I can't lose the weight on my head!
I hope you watch this video and are as inspired as I am. Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
The lovely Nicole Webber
A while back, I had a Thursday wedding in Austin. I hadn't seen my good friend (& past bride) Nicole in quite a while, so I took a road trip for the weekend with another friend to Dallas to see and hang out with her.
She's such a photogenic person, but she's so nervous in front of the camera. After about an hour of walking around the neighborhood, we finally broke her shyness and got some killer pics.
She had told me she was looking into getting in the makeup artistry, which I think would be a great field for her! She's an amazing makeup artist and did an amazing job for her own wedding in Cancun. If anyone in the Dallas area is getting married and want a amazingly talented makeup artist, please let me know and I'll get you in contact with her. Not only is she a talented artist, but she's also a very down to earth and amazing person too. She's become a great friend and I love getting her random texts telling me she's thinking of Thao, Kami, and I.
She's such a photogenic person, but she's so nervous in front of the camera. After about an hour of walking around the neighborhood, we finally broke her shyness and got some killer pics.
She had told me she was looking into getting in the makeup artistry, which I think would be a great field for her! She's an amazing makeup artist and did an amazing job for her own wedding in Cancun. If anyone in the Dallas area is getting married and want a amazingly talented makeup artist, please let me know and I'll get you in contact with her. Not only is she a talented artist, but she's also a very down to earth and amazing person too. She's become a great friend and I love getting her random texts telling me she's thinking of Thao, Kami, and I.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Ok, now what...?
Social media these days seems to be everywhere. Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Linkedin, etc. I'm the type of person that would give anything social media-y a chance knowing the power of its connection. Hell, I even tried Google Buzz. What a joke!
So Apple recently introduced 'ping', their social media thingie. I'm guessing the idea of it is (so far) better than its execution. Social media + Music = Success? I'm a junkie for both, but its not taking off like the iPhone or even the iPad.
Seems that Apple tried to get it to connect to facebook, but something happened and Facebook blcoked it. Strike 1.
Then even though there's been over a million users signed up in just 2 days, nobody knows what the hell they're supposed to do on it. Strike 2.
I admit, I'm a sucker, I signed up... but I'm with the masses and have no clue what the point of this thing is. Maybe in due time, Apple will unveil their evil plan and explain it all to us, but it seems (just like Google Buzz) it has 2 strikes against it in just 2 days, and we all know that if people can't figure it out easily or see a point in it, they won't flock toward it. Yes, I understand the cult following of Apple and their products. I'm a big fan of them... I have 2 computers and an iPhone from them. I get them, their evil plan, and they've lured me in. I just hope this doesn't follow buzz as the butt of jokes in the social media circles.
Oh well, here's my page for ping. If anyone is on there, feel free to add me. I'd love to figure this thing out with you and actually put it to good use... whatever that use may be. I just don't think this will be anything like Facebook or Twittter.
So Apple recently introduced 'ping', their social media thingie. I'm guessing the idea of it is (so far) better than its execution. Social media + Music = Success? I'm a junkie for both, but its not taking off like the iPhone or even the iPad.
Seems that Apple tried to get it to connect to facebook, but something happened and Facebook blcoked it. Strike 1.
Then even though there's been over a million users signed up in just 2 days, nobody knows what the hell they're supposed to do on it. Strike 2.
I admit, I'm a sucker, I signed up... but I'm with the masses and have no clue what the point of this thing is. Maybe in due time, Apple will unveil their evil plan and explain it all to us, but it seems (just like Google Buzz) it has 2 strikes against it in just 2 days, and we all know that if people can't figure it out easily or see a point in it, they won't flock toward it. Yes, I understand the cult following of Apple and their products. I'm a big fan of them... I have 2 computers and an iPhone from them. I get them, their evil plan, and they've lured me in. I just hope this doesn't follow buzz as the butt of jokes in the social media circles.
Oh well, here's my page for ping. If anyone is on there, feel free to add me. I'd love to figure this thing out with you and actually put it to good use... whatever that use may be. I just don't think this will be anything like Facebook or Twittter.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Its true what they say!
It really is. I always heard parents telling Thao and I that kids get better with every stage. At 6 months old, we thought it couldn't get any better. Then the same when he was 1, when he started walking, talking, potty trained, etc.
Kami has been pretty vocal lately, and he know what Daddy's camera is all about. So today, Kami came up to me and asked "Daddy take a picture...?", and without hesitation, I grabbed my camera and wanted to take a picture. But I thought about it and figured since he's so vocal and understands everything we say now, I'd have a simple setup. I grabbed my flashes, stands, umbrella, and setup a simple lighting scenario in his room.
He was so awesome! he stood there, took direction, and was the greatest 2 1/2 year old model anyone could ask for.
Kami has been pretty vocal lately, and he know what Daddy's camera is all about. So today, Kami came up to me and asked "Daddy take a picture...?", and without hesitation, I grabbed my camera and wanted to take a picture. But I thought about it and figured since he's so vocal and understands everything we say now, I'd have a simple setup. I grabbed my flashes, stands, umbrella, and setup a simple lighting scenario in his room.
He was so awesome! he stood there, took direction, and was the greatest 2 1/2 year old model anyone could ask for.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Big News!
Thao and I just recently found out that we're expecting our second baby. We couldn't be more excited!
Above all, we want the baby to be (obviously) healthy, but I can't help but wish for a little girl. Everyone I know that is having a baby these days is having a boy. EVERYONE! My parents have always wanted a little girl. So much in fact, that they used to used to put our hairs (my brothers and I) in pig tails when we were kids and take pictures of us (No, I won't post any!).
We have a girl name picked out already, but we have no idea what we'll do for a name if its a boy. It took us 8 months and 3 weeks until we came up with Kami's name, so it would be a long and hard journey for a name!
So here's hoping for a very healthy baby girl.
Above all, we want the baby to be (obviously) healthy, but I can't help but wish for a little girl. Everyone I know that is having a baby these days is having a boy. EVERYONE! My parents have always wanted a little girl. So much in fact, that they used to used to put our hairs (my brothers and I) in pig tails when we were kids and take pictures of us (No, I won't post any!).
We have a girl name picked out already, but we have no idea what we'll do for a name if its a boy. It took us 8 months and 3 weeks until we came up with Kami's name, so it would be a long and hard journey for a name!
So here's hoping for a very healthy baby girl.
And so he grows.
Today, we moved Kami from his crib to a big boy bed. He now resides in a nice (and big) Queen size bed in his room, complete w/ his whole zoo of stuffed animals. He was so excited about it, he kept asking us to go home so he could go night night on his new bed... at 7 PM! (he usually goes to bed around 9ish).
Even while I was putting things together for him, moving things in and out of the room, and cleaning things up in his room, he came and climbed on the bed and watched Thao and I work. So being the dad that I am, I grabbed my camera... which he of course loves.
My little boy is growing up, and as much as I love it, I also miss him being a little baby!
Even while I was putting things together for him, moving things in and out of the room, and cleaning things up in his room, he came and climbed on the bed and watched Thao and I work. So being the dad that I am, I grabbed my camera... which he of course loves.
My little boy is growing up, and as much as I love it, I also miss him being a little baby!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Kim & Marco | UT Football Stadium Engagement
This session is the one I've been waiting and waiting for. Not to post it - well, NOW... - but to get it set up. Marco was great friends with Kevin Webber (who tragically passed away late last year) and we shared many great memories of Kevin during our first conversation... and every conversation since then.
Marco is a diehard UT Football fan. So diehard in fact, his wedding this coming October isn't starting until the UT vs OU game is over. Because he's getting married on October 2nd... the DAY of the big game!
Since the UT Stadium is where they got engaged, I thought it would be a great idea to try and do their engagement session inside the stadium, and even cooler to get them on the field. Something to remember! So I contacted my good friend Eric Doggett of Doggett Studios because he had done a shoot there before for Mack Brown's wife Sally & Marcus Tubbs last November to see if he could help a brotha out!
Eric made a few phone calls, set the whole thing up, and all he wanted was breakfast at Magnolia Cafe... which I gladly provided. So last week, we made our way to the stadium, met with the right people, then had (almost) unlimited access to the stadium. Being a pretty diehard fan of UT myself (my wife and father graduated from there), I was pretty excited to be there also! We started our shoot on the field and almost passed out of the heat... but we enjoyed every second of it.
So without further delay, here are the pictures from the awesome session. Let Marco and Kim know what you think about them by leaving them some love in the comments section!
Thanks again to Eric for setting this awesome day up, and to Kim and Marco for allowing me to capture the great time we had. See you guys in October!
Marco is a diehard UT Football fan. So diehard in fact, his wedding this coming October isn't starting until the UT vs OU game is over. Because he's getting married on October 2nd... the DAY of the big game!
Since the UT Stadium is where they got engaged, I thought it would be a great idea to try and do their engagement session inside the stadium, and even cooler to get them on the field. Something to remember! So I contacted my good friend Eric Doggett of Doggett Studios because he had done a shoot there before for Mack Brown's wife Sally & Marcus Tubbs last November to see if he could help a brotha out!
Eric made a few phone calls, set the whole thing up, and all he wanted was breakfast at Magnolia Cafe... which I gladly provided. So last week, we made our way to the stadium, met with the right people, then had (almost) unlimited access to the stadium. Being a pretty diehard fan of UT myself (my wife and father graduated from there), I was pretty excited to be there also! We started our shoot on the field and almost passed out of the heat... but we enjoyed every second of it.
So without further delay, here are the pictures from the awesome session. Let Marco and Kim know what you think about them by leaving them some love in the comments section!
Thanks again to Eric for setting this awesome day up, and to Kim and Marco for allowing me to capture the great time we had. See you guys in October!
Jasmine & Khoa | Wedding
Ever so often, I get reminded how small this world is. I didn't know who Jasmine & Khoa were before I met with them... but I should have. Thao's cousin is married to Khoa's High School friend, and Khoa has been friends with another one of Thao's cousins for years... yet we haven't so much as met each other at a party, BBQ, nothing!
Well, I felt honored to be their photographer and to capture not only their Engagement Session, but their wedding last month.
Enjoy the pictures and don't forget to leave Jasmine & Khoa some love at the bottom.
Thank you guys for allowing me to capture your very special day. I had a blast doing it.
Well, I felt honored to be their photographer and to capture not only their Engagement Session, but their wedding last month.
Enjoy the pictures and don't forget to leave Jasmine & Khoa some love at the bottom.
Thank you guys for allowing me to capture your very special day. I had a blast doing it.
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