Nobody Wants to See Your Stupid Face
Between you and me, nobody wants to see your stupid face. I don’t mean that as an insult. I mean that no one wants to see you make a stupid face in front of the camera, yet so many people do just that. Point a camera at them and they stick out their tongue, flip […]
Enter The Paradox
If you can shake your claustrophobia, it’s a chest of rare treasures for book lovers or admirers of the bizarre. It’s quite the adventure to dig through the piles of books to see what you might find. Imagine diving into Scrooge McDucks vault, but replace the gold with books and the vault is the size […]
What Do I Do with My Hands?
What do I do with my hands? I get that question more than any other as a photographer. Point a camera at someone and suddenly they have no idea what to do with their hands. Give them enough time and they forget how to smile and soon after that they start blinking uncontrollably. It’s as […]
Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Premiere Recap
So the 22nd season of Dancing with the Stars is underway, and I’m probably in the minority of men who actually admit to being a fan of the show. But it actually is a really good show—especially with Erin Andrews as co-host! My wife, Corey, has watched every season, and since there’s a shortage of […]
Ice Cream: A Family Tradition
Ice cream is one sweet treat. Whether it was purchased from a truck, a grocery store, the pool concession stand or from the small-town Dairy Queen after a little league win, we have all experienced the joys of ice cream. We all have our favorite brands, favorite flavors and favorite ways to consume the treat. […]
The Six Second Billboard Rule
Six seconds. If billboard advertisers are fortunate, they have a vehicle passenger’s attention for about six seconds. They have the driver’s attention for even less time, if they have it at all. This is definitely not the medium you should be using to launch your next novel. Many times, business owners think of outdoor advertising […]
The Perks of Homeownership
I recently purchased my first home and it’s an exciting time for both me and my wife. My commute to work went from an hour down to 20 minutes. We have a piece of property that we can make our own. A perfect little place to start a family! And part of the family could possibly […]
Proud to Be A Helper
When I was a kid I got to help my dad fix things around the house. I say got to, but really mean had to. I never liked it. I never wanted to help him. He was mean and gruff, and so damn demanding. I didn’t realize that this was his way of teaching me […]
The Importance of Storytelling
Over the years I have been asked many times to talk to young people about topics ranging from photography to farming, creative thought to traditional dance. Recently, I was asked to speak to the third grade class of St. Michael’s School about what it is that I do at Wheelhouse Creative. That got me thinking. […]