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Santa Fe

Brian — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:22:17 +0000

Dewi + Joe – wedding in Lawrence Kansas

Brian — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:25:29 +0000

Catching up on some blogging.

Random Travel Photo – Image# singapore_1028

Brian — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:22:13 +0000

What I am listening to today – Cloud Cult

Brian — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:32:00 +0000

Pretty Voice (recorded LIVE at the MPR studio):

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=qMpOhwUTUwc]

Chemicals Collide:

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=KMskKuG6Vsc]

Four more to go …

Brian — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:53:57 +0000

I found this fun little app when I was browsing the web. It allows you to put together a map of the places you’ve been (or going to be, or whatever).

Here’s my U.S. map of the states I’ve visited:

Make yours @ BigHugeLabs.com

In case you are wondering, Alaska, Michigan, Maine, and Vermont are the states that I’ve never set foot in, yet. If you are reading this and you are getting married in any one of these states, contact me.

World map, next.

Travel: Ciudad de Mexico

Brian — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:05:02 +0000

Where the hell is Matt?

Brian — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:33:57 +0000

I stumbled upon this and it’s just awesome.

In case you haven’t already seen it, click -> here <- look for the high quality version and watch it full screen.

You can also see it here, just be sure to watch it full screen:

You can’t help but have a big smile on your face after watching it.

There is a follow up YouTube video with the poster asking, “how many of the places on Matt’s video have you also visited?” For me here are the ones I’ve visited:

Teotihuacan Mexico, London England, Austin Texas, Tokyo Japan, Miami Florida, Munich Germany, Chicago Illinois, Amsterdam the Netherlands, Taipei Taiwan, New York New York, Atlanta Georgia, Mexico City Mexico, San Francisco California, Vancouver British Columbia, Paris France, Washington D.C, Singapore, Alhambra California, Los Angeles California, and Seattle Washington.

I can honestly say however, this is not nearly enough!

Tarjeta Postal de Antigua Guatemala

Brian — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:20:10 +0000

Hola from Guatemala! This is a quick unedited shot taken from the courtyard at the boutique hotel where we stayed. Just a small taste of the beautiful colonial architecture found throughout Antigua. More to come!

Cherry Blossom in Seattle

Brian — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:24:22 +0000

These were captured a couple of weeks ago at the UW campus on the hottest day of the year so far, with temperature in the whopping 70’s! I swear the entire city of Seattle was out in the sun enjoying a beautiful day.

Published in The Knot Pennsylvania magazine

Brian — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:52:07 +0000

Published in Brides Philadelphia Magazine (soon)

Brian — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:51:37 +0000

A few of our images from Erin and Jamie’s wedding in Villanova Pennsylvania will be featured as part of an editorial on unique spiritual rituals. Jamie and Erin had an unique “tasting ceremony” for their wedding and we are happy the magazine decided to feature their unique ceremony. If Brides Philadelphia magazine is available in your area, look for the article in the upcoming issue.

P.S. We had the exceptional pleasure working with Lynda Barness of I DO Wedding Consulting and we can’t say enough good things about her. She is highly recommended if you are a prospective bride or groom looking for a wedding consultant.

Another contest winner

Brian — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:36:31 +0000

Earlier this year the national BRIDES Magazine of Conde Nast Publications and WPJA collaborated on a wedding photojournalism contest. Judging was done by a panel of all Pulitzer Prize winners. One of the my images placed in the Bridal Party category. This was an image taken during Jamie and Erin’s beautiful wedding in Villanova Pennsylvania. We were honored Jamie and Erin gave us the opportunity to document their wedding and without them this image would’ve never been captured.

You can see all of the winning images by clicking -> here.

(p.s. sorry for the poor screen capture from the brides.com web site)

What I am listening to today

Brian — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:14:09 +0000

Bright Eyes

“First Day of My Life”
[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=zwFS69nA-1w]
“Easy/Lucky/Free”
[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=a7xtiRrthlo]

“Bowl of Oranges”
[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=8TZlrNZQbXg]

What I am Listening To Today

Brian — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:35:36 +0000

The Fragile Army by The Polyphonic Spree

Running Away

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=ATtRe8q4tnM]

The Fragile Army

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=cg1JqsOBTxE]

Running Away – Live at SXSW 2007

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=vs_eaAIK1Oc]

There are other great tracks, check them out!

Hi, how are you?

Brian — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:06:27 +0000

I don’t remember when, but I added the DVD “The Devil and Daniel Johnston” to my Blockbuster online queue after I saw a preview for it. I knew it was a film I just had to see. I had forgotten about it and two weeks ago it just showed up in the mail. With my busy schedule I finally found some time tonight to take a break from editing to see it.

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=2qtFPOxDMs4]

Back when I was a student at UT, I had seen a wall on the Drag with a funny looking frog that greets “Hi, how are you” every time I saw it. I never paid much attention to it other than that it’s just another one of those things that makes Austin Austin. About two years ago the mural made big news as it was in danger of being torn down and the community fought to save it. Even then I still didn’t pay attention to what the big deal was.

Well, it turns out there is quite a story behind the art and guy who painted it. Daniel Johnston is an artist and musician who struggled with mental illness most of his life. His obsession with self-documenting his life through tape recordings, super-8 films, as well as his drawings and music provided a fascinating and inspiring look into his world.

Check out some of his music:

“Devinare”

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=lG8DCBtYYd4]

“True Love Will Find You In the End”

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=5ucN4DActxA]

“Casper the Friendly Ghost”

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=jrNT-4hXD3w]

Definitely check out the film if you haven’t already seen it! Be sure to watch the bonus features too.