A visually detailed account of Tim's work in San Diego and destinations abroad
[Preface: Iceland was a complete surprise. It wasn't originally on the agenda for this trip - but at the suggestion our friend Ryan, we decided to include it. I can't tell you how glad I was that we did.] Iceland is one of the most beautiful, scenic, and culturally rich places I’ve ventured to date....
Wowsers, you really captured it well! I had the privilege of spending a week in Iceland but during the summer. It’s really a magical land in either season! But more tolerable than the freezing months for this California girl! haha One day I will definitely go back!February 16, 2012 – 2:57 am
Wow, these photographs are beautiful! I’m pretty jealous of your experience…the lights and the ice hotel are both on my bucket list! A question though, how was it inside the hotel…super cold?February 14, 2012 – 9:46 am
@Klaus, thanks man! Yeah it was a crazy place, that’s for sure.
@Meghan, I used a 24mm 1.4 mk ii lens with the Canon 5D mk ii, and the settings were anywhere from 1.4-2.0 aperture, .5-10 second shutter speeds, and all at 2000 ISO. Hope this helps!February 14, 2012 – 9:28 am
I was lucky enough to be stationed in Iceland for two years while I was in the Navy. I will always cherish the time that I spent there. It truly is a beautiful country.February 14, 2012 – 5:39 am
I will add Iceland to my Bucket List! :)February 8, 2012 – 11:59 pm
Amazing photos and journey.February 2, 2012 – 3:33 pm
AMAZING photographs! It’s been a dream of mine to travel to Iceland to see the Northern Lights. I’ve read that when you are there, you are so close to the Lights that you can hear the crackle of electricity…is that true?February 2, 2012 – 6:22 am
W0w! Was reading your post on what you had learnt over the last 4 years, and then I found this post on Iceland and the photos are so great. The colours are rich and it feels like you have let us join you on the trip and also have those experiences! The last photos are amazing!! Thanks for making me feel inspired again.February 2, 2012 – 5:31 am
Another once in a lifetime trip! Totally jealous! Love the images Tim!!February 1, 2012 – 10:30 pm
.beautiful + stunning!
[where and when you.ve planned the trip to denmark? passing anywhere through copenhagen.s area?]
p.s. good thing you still have the boots!.February 1, 2012 – 2:59 pm
These photos are awesome! Extremely jealous of all the places you get to travel!February 1, 2012 – 2:42 pm
This is a sick post!! As usual! Love the images and story brohamFebruary 1, 2012 – 10:58 am
These are all totally awesome!February 1, 2012 – 10:48 am
Amazing amazing amazing!!February 1, 2012 – 10:15 am
Truly amazing pics!! Brady Puryear, a photog friend, posted a link to your blog on FB and as I was looking through pics i saw Jason. I just took a lighting class from him @ his studio a few weeks ago. Small world! Again these images are incredible!!February 1, 2012 – 9:19 am
This is so amazing, and incredibly beautiful. I’m glad you captured it here and posted it for the rest of us. Stay Warm!January 31, 2012 – 9:23 pm
Tim, this is an insane set of images! Wow! What an incredible trip!January 31, 2012 – 8:35 pm
Wow! Awesome photos!! I love your use of negative space on all the landscape photos. Beautiful work. I’ll be putting this out on Pinterest. ;-)January 31, 2012 – 8:06 pm
Wow Tim, you weren’t kidding!! Definately something to add to my bucket list!! Those northern nights are incredible :DJanuary 31, 2012 – 7:31 pm
Oh, wow! That’s absolutely incredible, man. Looks like an amazing trip!! Can’t wait to hear more about it.January 31, 2012 – 6:57 pm
Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! Im freaking out over here!!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!!January 31, 2012 – 4:44 pm
[...] Iceland! [...]February 9, 2012 – 9:28 am
The past few days I’ve been in Iceland, and wow – one hell of a ride. I’ve been getting about 3-4 hours sleep each night, and each day is jam-packed full of touring, taking photos, and attempting to escape the blizzards that roll through during our driving cross country. I’m going to try my best...
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Looks amazing Tim. Wish I had known you were going. Iceland has been on my list for a long time. Can’t wait to see moreJanuary 31, 2012 – 8:51 am
Let me know when you come to Austin!!!January 25, 2012 – 2:13 pm
How awesome it must be to be touring Iceland. I hope to see some more images of all you see! I am sure its beautiful there! Have a great time!January 25, 2012 – 12:25 pm
Awesome photo! Can’t wait to see the rest of the photos you have taken on your trip! Hope you get to see the Northern Lights! Best of luck to you!January 25, 2012 – 8:37 am
SO beautiful, tim! enjoy your trip, you deserve it!January 25, 2012 – 5:14 am
[...] King is a San Diego-based photographer that has used his blog, Facebook fan page, and Twitter (@timkingphoto) to help him build his successful photography [...]February 1, 2012 – 3:05 pm
I’m coming up on my 4-year anniversary of when I started my photography business, and looking back – I’ve learned A TON. Not only about gear, business strategy, or how to take a good photo – but mainly about MYSELF as a person. If someone were to have told me everything that’s involved in being...
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Powerful post because I relate to every single point on this. Beautifully written, I’m sharing this for sure! Great job!January 25, 2012 – 9:31 am
I just wanted to say that there are so several photography blogs I go to (that I love:) and just scan through their current work. Of course I love to see your latest ventures as well but I truly love these types of posts. I so appreciate how authentic, honest, and willing to put it all out there you are. It makes you more than just a brand:) so thanks for being awesome!!January 21, 2012 – 11:11 am
I look forward to learning some stuff!January 20, 2012 – 4:30 pm
There is something liberating about realizing that everything you ever wanted is in your control and with some confidence and self enlightenment you can find joy is everything you have and continue to learn and grow. This is a pretty awesome blog, tim, personal, but inspiring too.January 20, 2012 – 1:46 pm
Powerful post, my friend. You speak the truth. Very well put. Thanks!January 20, 2012 – 11:29 am
This post couldn’t be more perfectly timed for me – thank you so much for sharing! I am right in the middle of the being-scared-shitless phase and it’s so encouraging to know that it turns around somewhere out there (and that I’m not the only one!). I’ve recently accepted that I really do love my full-time job and want to have success in that industry – which means my photography will grow at a slower pace. Being okay with that is challening every part of my over-achieving nature – but I’m learning to search out experiences that add value rather than throwing myself into just any shoot.January 20, 2012 – 10:15 am
And one other thing while I’m here commenting… Things I’d like to hear your take on: branding, logo, website – where does one begin when thinking about these things. I think it is important to have a professional look online where people can go to learn about a photographer. But as a photographer we master the camera and our technique, how do you apply that same toward building your professional image online (branding, logo, website)?January 20, 2012 – 10:07 am
The more I visit your blog the more I fall “in love” with your work. Not literally in love but I think you know the point I’m trying to make. I like that you’re insightful. It’s easy to Google things and learn things by watching YouTube vids or whatever, but you bring a personal touch to your posts that you can’t Google. I’m happy that you started blogging more and I look forward to reading more of your insights :)January 20, 2012 – 9:53 am
Awesome! Very clear and to the point. I can relate and all very key points. Look forward to the upcoming post.January 20, 2012 – 9:44 am
Very nice post, Tim. [Publishing a self-help book could be in your future. Seriously.]
For me… I’ve gotta take steps to move beyond shooting stripper funerals.January 20, 2012 – 9:37 am
Love hearing what you have to say, Tim. I really do hope that I get the chance to hang out with you for at least a couple of hours one day – I think it would do wonders for me in more ways than you can imagine.January 20, 2012 – 9:25 am
Great points Tim. Photography really does reveal a lot about a person, and shows a lot about their character in terms of what they decide to put out there in terms of content.January 20, 2012 – 8:51 am
awesome post! You nailed that first point! (all of them, actually…but I was just talking to a friend about this earlier.) Looking forward to more posts. Thanks for being willing to share!!January 20, 2012 – 6:13 am
[...] The Deeper Side of Photography – I loved this post and can literally relate to each and every single point. Photography has made me a better person. [...]January 25, 2012 – 10:09 am
La Jolla celebrated one of it’s notable sushi restaurants double-digit birthday this past year, and you-know-who was there to photograph it! While the night was focused primarily on long-time customers & VIP clientele, I was limited on what I could shoot in regards to invading private party dinners & such. It was a privilege to not only...
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Great shots Tim, I love your clients. You certainly know how to pick the fun people to work forJanuary 20, 2012 – 8:13 am
That place looks so pretty I want to go there! Guess that means you did a good job capturing it!January 19, 2012 – 3:18 pm
I swear your event photography is some of the best! Your editing, SWEET!!!January 19, 2012 – 12:26 pm
Beautiful Photos! Way to capture the atmosphere of one of my favorite places! :)
-LindsayJanuary 19, 2012 – 11:53 am
One of the sure signs that a client is a “good fit” with me is when our sense of humor runs along the same lines. While it may be rare to have a perfect fit, when they’re on your “same level” – it’s SOOOOOO good. So with that, I’m going to incorporate a little...
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No you didn’t!! HAHAHAAA!! That picture of Evan is so scary and perfect!!!January 21, 2012 – 12:54 pm
Loved this post!!! Not only was it funny (and I can totally appreciate the feel of all the friends piping in with their ideas :), but it was a fabulous way to explain marketing. I have been breaking my brain trying to figure out my own marketing/branding/look. This just made it soooo clear.. Now I just need to do some soul searchin’. Thanks Tim!!!January 20, 2012 – 5:37 pm
I remember the blood in Blade! Epic sceneJanuary 19, 2012 – 12:29 pm
This is HILARIOUS! Totally my type of dark humor, although I would really love my funeral to be humorous and keep my friends laughing at my sarcastic and sassy attitude well after Im gone and what better way than to spring from my coffin like a marionette?
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing!
-LindsayJanuary 19, 2012 – 11:55 am
Last weekend, I ran into a long-time acquaintance of mine during one of my regular nightlife assignments. I’ve known him for a for about 5 years now, but we’ve never really worked together. He mentioned that he needed some head-shots for a talent agency up in LA. *Side note – January has been FILLED with...
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Tim,
Justin looks great!! Good job!January 21, 2012 – 7:46 pm
These portraits are GQ worthy! I’m glad I read your post also because I’ve been debating about magic sharp.January 16, 2012 – 10:17 pm
@Maria – thanks! I currently have White Lightning 3200′s, but for studio portraits, I think 1600 or even 800 watts would be enough. For this specific shoot, I actually just used 1 strobe, but 2 would be optimal.January 16, 2012 – 2:28 pm
Great portraits! And a very helpful post too. I’ve been wondering how the beauty dish works. I’m thinking of getting studio lights, could you remind please which ones you have and what did you use for this shoot specifically. Thank you!January 16, 2012 – 2:23 pm
@Dustin, for sure man! Looking forward to seeing the posts!January 16, 2012 – 2:15 pm
Looks good Tim. I love the final setup you came up with and I like all the different poses. I might have to use some of those poses for guys if that’s ok?January 16, 2012 – 1:18 pm
These are awesome!January 16, 2012 – 6:10 am
Whoa, I LOVE these. Different from your usual stuff, but still very “Tim King.” Great work!January 16, 2012 – 6:01 am
Last night, downtown celebrated the birthday of one of San Diego Nightlife’s most familiar faces. Ali Pouladin has been rocking the Wednesday night scene the past 2 years, leading Sidebar as the main industry night for other nightclub venues to come and enjoy a night off (or rather, a night of celebrating!) Last night, his...
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Tim, you dominate this scene! Always fun to check out your stuff. Makes SD look bad assJanuary 17, 2012 – 10:32 pm
I swear that your nightlife photography is some of the best work broham!!!!January 13, 2012 – 10:08 am
@MRTHALLID – Right on, thanks for reading & keeping in touch! As for the lighting while getting into the limo, I guess it was just luck of the draw…was using available light from the street lights & just color-corrected the white balance in lightroom afterwards. Thanks for the comment, hope this helps!January 12, 2012 – 5:58 pm
I have been reading your blog for nearly a year now. I really enjoy your photos and the stories that go with them. For this particular set, the picture I am most impressed with is the one with the two men getting into the Limo. It looks like the perfect lighting! How was that accomplished?January 12, 2012 – 12:10 pm
(I’m almost tempted not to write this post, as going to Thailand has permanently changed me. As a warning, I’ll tell you that if you go – what seemed amazing in the states just wont measure up the way it used to after seeing the islands in the south of Thailand) Even before we arrived...
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haters gonna hateJanuary 19, 2012 – 3:19 pm
Great post Tim. Here’s our story about the 5 months we spent in SE Asia http://www.teamjessee.com. The “Beginner’s Luck” blog post is about our experience at Maya Bay. You are absolutely right about being ruined after having visited. Nothing compares. Love the pics! And, did you really put your camera in the sand??? HahaJanuary 17, 2012 – 12:40 am
Would it be the movie “The Beach”? Looks awesome there. It’s going to be hard to top huh?January 10, 2012 – 5:32 pm
The Beach with Leo Dicaprio! Stunning!January 10, 2012 – 4:42 pm
Looks like a mind blowing trip. Darn you Tim King, now I have another spot to visit on my bucket list.January 10, 2012 – 3:46 pm
The Beach? Looks totally Leonardo to me :)January 10, 2012 – 11:40 am
Looks like an awesome trip dude! Having a cute chick along for the ride never hurts eitherJanuary 10, 2012 – 11:03 am
Amazing post! Now I’m boosting up Thailand to a higher priority of my “to-travel” list. Oh the halo around the moon, i took a photo of that a while back in LA.. we looked it up and it’s an optical phenomenon produced by ice crystals creating colored or white arcs and spots in the sky. More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(optical_phenomenon)January 10, 2012 – 10:32 am
And I thought the post on Bali was awesome. WOW. Thanks for taking us along for the ride through your memories. Now I really want to travel.January 10, 2012 – 7:18 am
This past September, I took one of the most spontaneous vacations I’ve ever gone on in my entire life. Not just because it was planned so soon prior to the actual trip, but because I had only known the girl I went with for such a short time before. Irene & I had gone on...
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Awesome post – After this I’m adding Bali to my list of ideal holiday destinations.January 10, 2012 – 12:40 am
@Justin – they’re the scars from the wreck I had back in May. Search “scooter-crash” above in the search bar to see what I’m talking about.January 9, 2012 – 1:12 pm
I agree with Emilia!! What happened to your knees!!!January 9, 2012 – 12:51 pm
Jealous! This whole trip looks amazing :-DJanuary 9, 2012 – 6:54 am
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So with the 30 day challenge coming to a close, some of you may be wondering if I’m going to maintain my blog now. Well, after thinking about all the benefits of doing this, I can’t imagine not “continuing” this wave. Along with that, I’m also going to consider the drawbacks of doing one-a-day, and...
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Hi Tim:
Sign me up whenever you start your workshops! I have been shooting for about 2 years now and I am sooo enjoying the journey. I truely enjoy your workflow and style of shooting and would welcome having an afternoon with you co-creating!
I will call you after I get back from New Orleans (12th).
Cheers bro,
MosesJanuary 24, 2012 – 10:30 am
I hope that karma is real because you’ve put so much good out into the world (and directed a fair share toward me) that you deserve it to come back at you in a HUGE way!! Thanks for everything…I’m so grateful to have you in my life!January 7, 2012 – 10:03 am
Even though not many of us comment, we are reading my friend, we are reading. :)January 7, 2012 – 9:46 am
From someone working up the courage to get out there, your posts (30-day and prior) have been very inspiring! Looking forward for what’s to come!January 6, 2012 – 7:56 pm
I would love to follow you on a day of shooting and editing sometime. My mind would be blown. I can’t wait to see what you post in the future!January 6, 2012 – 3:14 pm
Congrats on rocking it out, Tim! :)January 6, 2012 – 1:05 pm
I love it, Tim. It’s been great seeing everything you’ve put out there the last month. Can’t wait to see more of it on a regular basis. It’s been inspiring and I’m sure it will continue to be that way. Thanks!January 6, 2012 – 11:29 am
Im really interested in the low budget post as well. I totally agree with you about the workshops. I know that I would not want to put that out there if I didn’t feel I had enough experience with that topic. Can’t wait to see these new entry’s.January 6, 2012 – 11:01 am
I am excited for all of these posts! Especially how to make budget events look elegant–I’m assuming that’s from the standpoint of the photographer? I really love your approach of doing everything you can to make your business what you want it to be NOW, instead of waiting until you have more experience/gear/whatever other crap we make up to excuse ourselves from hustlin.
Thanks for the great work, and for sharing your knowledge.January 6, 2012 – 10:12 am
Hi Tim,
My favorite post of yours from the month was the one on Facebook timeline. Now that the 30 day blogging is done I can apply the tips!
As a hobby photographer I’d enjoy tips to I improve the shots I take for my blog. Eg, I’d love to improve my green smoothie shots that I’m taking daily as part of my #12in12 participation on twitter. It was a result of my blogging.
I too plan to continue consistent, though less frequent posts: 3-5 instead if 7 per week. Thanks for doing this!
My favorite result was the “Start Now!” reverberations! Here’s a link to my ten highlights:
http://poledancingprofessor.com/2012/01/ten-highlights-from-my-start-now-30-day-blog-challenge/January 6, 2012 – 9:58 am
Hey everyone, today I’m going to re-direct you on over to CreativeLIVE’s blog to see my post for today’s challenge post. Kenna, one of the folks over at CreativeLIVE had asked me last month if I would be interested in writing a guest post about my experience doing this 30 day challenge. Uhhhh YEAH. I’ll...
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Loved the blog Tim! Very inspirational, thank you! Need to work on my blog more often too, and those positive things you got out of it sound pretty interesting :-)January 6, 2012 – 1:40 pm
I loved your post on Creativelive. It really made me think…I’m def. one of those photographers that can go a month without a post. :\ I really need to work on that. You’re an inspiration to kick start the blogging again. Thank you. :)January 6, 2012 – 8:58 am
Loved that post you had on the creativeLIVE page about the 30 blog challenge. It is something I also have had in my head to do SOMEDAY. This kind solidifies that I should get on it! Thank you!January 6, 2012 – 7:34 am
@Jamie – YES! Thank you! I would have never known you were following my stuff, awesome to know you’re coming by! I’d love to hear more feedback on posts you find interesting or have some input on.January 5, 2012 – 10:52 pm
I’m with Ashley. By my count today is day 30 since Dec had 31 days ; )January 5, 2012 – 5:11 pm
I’m about to head over and view post! Check your voicemail when you get the chance.January 5, 2012 – 2:33 pm
Great post, Tim! Not that there was any doubt it would be :) Love the picture you used. Even though it gives me anxiety to look at it!!!January 5, 2012 – 1:48 pm
Consider this my internet “what’s up”. Guilty of reading and not commenting so high time I let you know that I appreciate your posts!January 5, 2012 – 12:43 pm
I THOUGHT IT WAS TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!! False sense of hope.January 5, 2012 – 12:38 pm
[fbshare] I’m sure you have all heard people rant & rave about this device – but after today’s post, I think you’ll look at this phone in a new way. I hope you’ll look at it as more of a useful tool than ever before…because it has certainly made my life a whole...
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Awesome awesome. I saved the portfolio idea AND the iphone video on my pinterest. :) Its taking over the WORLD!January 5, 2012 – 12:57 pm
Hey Stephan – Thanks! MyWi is a one-time charge from the Cydia app, and it’s a hell of a lot better than paying a monthly rate of $20 or $30 through a carrier. I use Verizon, and my phone works great with no problems, restarts, or delay in functioning.January 5, 2012 – 2:16 am
Hey Tim, Great Post, i am actually really thinking about getting one for all the great photo features the iphone has … now, you mentioned something about MyWi, so you use the phone to get the internet on your laptop, what carrier do you use, is there a charge ? Thats a neat feature , please tell me more about it.
Thanks TimJanuary 5, 2012 – 1:19 am
thanks for looking out for us laaaaadies! ;-)January 4, 2012 – 7:03 pm
Please note that Jailbreaking is risky for your phone and may cause problems. Problems that can arise are not being able to run Updates, getting hacked by the Jailbreaker, Apps not working, and many more. I would suggest that if you are unable to do it yourself and need a website do not do it. Beyond that, very good job there Timmy. Hope you had a good New Years!January 4, 2012 – 2:27 pm
And I thought I knew most of iOS 5′s features, there were still a few new ones! Awesome. I enrolled for the CreativeLive workshop tomorrow, thanks for the headsup!! And I *love* that surfboard shot after sunset. Holy cow awesome.January 4, 2012 – 11:50 am
Hello. Which photo editing apps do you use? Thanks!January 4, 2012 – 11:32 am
nice one. love the custom vibration option, that one is new to me. been missing all the jailbreak features since i got this fancy new 4s, anxiously awaiting the release of a new break.January 4, 2012 – 11:08 am
As opposed to New Years resolutions (I feel like facebook/twitter is clogged with false promises these days), I like to approach things month-by-month this year, as I feel like 30 days can only handle ‘so much’ – that, and the fact that I think about launch dates according to other events & timing. January and...
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I’d love to see what you want to do with the place. Put those boys to work on a wood wall! And make a trip to Ikea and get crafty.January 3, 2012 – 9:34 pm
Cool, I’m going to Denmark too end of January. Actually I used to live there, so gotta visit friends and family every now and then :) What city are you going to, Copenhagen, I imagine?January 3, 2012 – 12:15 pm
This past May, I shot a wedding in the US Virgin Islands alongside James Law. He booked the wedding, and strongly suggested that I be flown out & booked to shoot it along with him, as having two first-shooters is invaluable the day of the wedding [especially for destination work]. (I’ll write a post on...
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Particularly fond of the detail shot of the rings on the seashell…also enjoy the candid you took of the couple from outside. It reminded me slightly of the Julius Shulman shot taken in the Hollywood Hills (mid century modern overlooking the city). Anyway great post buddy, would also be curious to see the shots that James came away with!January 6, 2012 – 5:58 pm
I just WOW-ed real loud.
Those details shots are AMAZING! I love the shoe shots, especially the background, and the freakin’ FROG!!!!!!!!! I don’t know if I could get that close, what if he JUMPED ON YOU!?!? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously fantastic. Commercial meets interesting plus fun meets beautiful. Well done sir. Welllll done.
PS: Im saving that last photo as BEDROOM INSPIRATION!January 3, 2012 – 12:05 pm
Awesome job Tim!! So glad to have you shoot our special day and week! You are the best!!!!January 2, 2012 – 11:36 pm
You nailed every picture! Loved it all. Get it boiiii!January 2, 2012 – 10:21 pm
You straight up rocked it out broham!!!!!!January 2, 2012 – 9:23 pm
Nice work Tim! I love St John…only been once but can’t wait to go back.January 2, 2012 – 4:29 pm
WHAT???? Just AWESOME wedding and photos!January 2, 2012 – 3:19 pm
[...] St John Wedding weekend – Carli and Guillermo [...]January 3, 2012 – 6:55 pm
I read a quote the other day that went something like this: “If you knew that it was the last time you were going to see one of your friends alive, how tightly would you hug them?” It hit me. Hard. And it got me to thinking, (with the Mayan prophecy & all) if this...
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Word.January 2, 2012 – 5:50 pm
Sweet Post!!!!! I’ve already started the New Years with a bang, just signed with a company to be their lead photographer (Austin Social Status)January 2, 2012 – 10:00 am
As switch foot says, “I want to thrive, not just survive.” Thanks for the motivation and a happy new year to you!January 1, 2012 – 11:11 pm
We must have been on the same wave length today
My post was kinda the same. And I’m trying to do the same now, remembering to live in the present.January 1, 2012 – 10:04 pm
Wooooord!! Cool picture too. Youve motivated me to act on some traveling as well. :) Happy New Year!January 1, 2012 – 4:47 pm
I agree 1000%. 2012 is out blank canvas and I’m going abstract this year.January 1, 2012 – 11:06 am
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