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A letter to my son before he enters this world
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She called me the why baby
Are your eyes the same?
Let me look again. Take the glasses off. No wait! He’s leaning back into your arms. Maybe one day you’ll get another chance. Another moment.
Summer in Salt Lake City '23
I'm trying to re-wire all my socials through my blog. Back in 2019, I 'quit social media' and other than posting pictures of my family, I've primarily followed that directive.
A day in life, 2.17.23
My mind doesn't pretend to deserve this. Saved by grace? I'm lucky.
Utah Tech Week: Power of Moments
What was the most powerful moment in your life/career?
The most beautiful thing, a message to Soren Reece
Life in Utah is magical. I need to post more updates. I'll try. As I type this I'm consider a return to 'social media' as I'm in a much more healthy p
Pandemic Passion Projects: August Alsina, #DearNurses, & RED Dragon-X
These are the times. If I could bottle it for you best I could, it would a goodbye. On a good day she smiles one last time as I wave her off. If I am
Fears, hopes, & enduring coronavirus
A few weeks ago I took my camera, walked outside and asked strangers questions about their hopes and fears during this unprecedented time.
Always outdoors in Utah
Greetings from Utah! Yesterday we had a beautiful day in Millcreek Canyon in Salt Lake City. Twenty minutes in any direction we have access to the for
Why I quit social media
I'm not posting on social media going forward. Design of a platform shapes the kind of content we create. I want to step
A path - short film
We went on Wasatch hike and I took the Scarlet-W with me.
My next thing
This week, I’m excited to announce my next thing.
The end of the WWW?
This headline is not clickbait. [Trump’s FCC chair openly states he wants to destroy net neutrality and his past voting confirms that, as an Obama FCC
Reflecting at #StudioBe for MLK day
Reflecting at #StudioBe for MLK day.
Every American will be a healthcare disaster waiting to happen.
We spend almost [10K per capita](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_total_health_expenditure_per_capita) in America on healthcare. Ove
America needs cannabis advocacy funding, ASAP.
The LA Times posted a much-needed flare piece citing some emergent research out of Washington given their recent deregulation of cannabis.
No compassion in the wild
Two parents are fighting bitterly, a child weeps. After years of sharp discord, the child becomes reckless.
One Dream, Dear World + Nobel Peace Campaign
We have been so busy I have not been able to post a ton of work I’m so proud of. Premiered at the Nobel Peace Forum on stage in June.
#WeWantJustice for black Americans
Baton Rouge #AltonSterling protests with artists August Alsina & Brandan “BMike” Odums - a series of 6 videos released on instagram with over 10 milli
Discipline = freedom
Remembering how life is like a good diet. You need routine and accountability as a baseline but shaking it up with some carbs or travel can jolt the s
I woke up with an empty wallet and a broken heart (or why I quit drinking three years ago)
During my 20s, hunger for life drifted to desperation. Love was lost for lust. Unwittingly, I propositioned greed as generosity. My talent was destroy
A plea for Syrians
Two years ago Robert X. Fogarty and I visited & photographed Syrian refugees at the world’s second largest refugee camp. This was camp was located on
To the healers of our tiny planet
I am humbled & excited to be asked to speak/panel/judge at the Unite For Sight 2016 Conference @ [Yale University](https://www.facebook.com/YaleUniver
American Dreams Drifting Into
American dreams, drifting into
Went On An Adventure Last Weekend With The Beach
Went on an adventure last weekend with the Beach Baby [jsundrud](http://tmblr.co/m8hkJZ-wEYFsiK3qL4mW6yg)
Best Birthday Ever Much Love To Justine Josie
Best. Birthday. Ever. Much love to Justine & Josie for making my 32nd so special. One for the books.
Birthday Party With Ahitsrosa
Birthday party with [ahitsrosa](http://tmblr.co/mUSAESgREYVcn8GlSjDhYUg)
Just Wrapped My Last Commercial Directing Gig For
Just wrapped my last commercial directing gig for a while. Deltree is ramping up with more directors. I’m ramping up to launch a special project.
Today We Are Releasing Our Collaboration With
Today we are releasing our collaboration with [Pencils of Promise](http://pencilsofpromise.org/) “Everyone has promise”. We are proud of the literal b
Hanging On On A Photoshoot With My Friends
Hanging on on a photoshoot with my friends.
Last Night Jsundrud Took My Portrait Shot
Last night [@jsundrud](http://instagram.com/jsundrud/) took my portrait.
Glitter Grime Inspired By Desolateputoface Model
Glitter Grime inspired by [desolateputoface](http://tmblr.co/mTYEjvILPKwecd1XFy6VPjQ) //model [jsundrud](http://tmblr.co/m8hkJZ-wEYFsiK3qL4mW6yg) // m
Lighting A Scene For Polaris 6030 Commercials
Lighting a scene for Polaris :60/:30 commercials
New Orleans Summertime Adventure With Justine
New Orleans summertime adventure with Justine
Make Up Collab With Jenny Sauceda
Make-up collab with Jenny Sauceda
Directed Street Ridin Improv Personal
Directed: Street Ridin’ Improv (personal)
Directed Biggshots 30 Broadcast
Directed: Biggshots :30 broadcast
Directed Crowdfundhealth Launch Video Personal
Directed: #CROWDFUNDHEALTH launch video (personal)
My Childhood Friend James Dill Doing His Best
My childhood friend, James Dill. Doing his best Jekyll/Hide
Directed Dear World A Love Letter From Boston
Directed: Dear World, a love letter from Boston marathon bombing survivors.
Streetcar Track Studio Sessions
Streetcar track studio sessions
Fighting Chagas disease in Guatemala
Just got back from shooting in Guatemala. The subject matter was [Chagas disease,](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chagas_disease) which has a huge negat
Directed Alone On Seward Hwy Personal
Directed: Alone on Seward Hwy (personal)
Directed: The Runner (personal)
Was out and about with my daughter and girlfriend. Wanted to shoot something on my new BMCC. Found this guy running while I was skating on my longboar
Directed: Founders First, DIY
Earlier this year Justine & I traveled across California with [Dan Pierson](http://danpierson.com) shooting a series for [Collab Fund](//collaborative
But We Connected Through Her Eyes She Hung Out
But we connected through her eyes. She hung out with me while we drank tea on the way to Achham. Ten hour jeep ride from Kathmandu. A still from the B
Finished Wrapping Day One Shooting For Nyaya
Finished wrapping day one shooting for [Nyaya Health](http://nyayahealth.org)in Nepal.
Ill Never Think Of Namaste In The Same Way
I’ll never think of “namaste” in the same way again. It was some cheesy yoga thing I had said back in the states. Now, I’ll think of saying goodbye to
My Friend Robert Fogarty I Traveled To Syria
My friend [Robert Fogarty](http://dearworld.me)& I traveled to Syria with Care International to photo & video Syrian refugees to share with the world
Vice Put My Girlfriend And I In A Video
Vice put my girlfriend and I in a video essay/Honda advertisement. It was a ton of fun shooting & the crew at Vice were incredible. Thanks to Liz Cowi
Having A Little Sunday Funday W Talented Make Up
Having a little sunday funday w/ talented make-up artist [Jenny Sauceda](https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.sauceda) - Model is my girlfriend, Justine
Exploring What Connects Us Inside Are Our
Exploring what connects us. Inside are our stories. The first three episodes launch fall 2013. Sign-up to be notified & find follow us on instagram/tu
Directed Fastcocollab Fund Founders First Good
Directed: FastCo/Collab Fund Founders First, Good Eggs (brand film)
Directed Def Jam Artist August Alsina Music
Directed: Def Jam Artist, August Alsina (music video)
A Few Years Ago I Could Barely Afford A Camera
A few years ago, I could barely afford a camera, so I built my own. Featured a custom, hand-ground achromatic lens from London, IndieRails20 system, a
Directed Fifty People One Question Postsecret
Directed: Fifty People, One Question: PostSecret (personal)
Directed Kicking Off The Summer New Orleans
Directed: Kicking Off The Summer, New Orleans Style (personal)
Directed Meet The Painter Personal
Directed: Meet the Painter (personal)
If Something Is Really Happening On The Screen
> “If something is really happening on the screen, it isn’t crucial how it’s shot.” ~ Stanley Kubrick
For Those Who Dream Of Writing With Power But Are
For those who dream of writing with power, but are held hostage by minions of the false grammar god, watch this
AngelList for filmmakers. Find Investors. Invest in Films.
AngelList for filmmakers. Find Investors. Invest in Films. > Slated is the next-generation online marketplace for investing in film. For investors & i
Diehard Bts Director On Filmmaking
Diehard BTS / Director on filmmaking
120Fps Portrait Session Featuring Real People Of
120fps portrait session, featuring real people of Nola for upcoming project “We Are People”
Inspiration Macklemore Cant Hold Us
Inspiration: Macklemore, Can’t Hold Us
We Met Our Producercoo Abby Through Our First
We met our producer/COO, [Abby](http://twitter.com/abbyjewelvo) through our first hire, [John](http://twitter.com/jtvo). They got married.
What Kills Me Is This Country Would Rock
> What kills me is this country would rock entrepreneurship if we could provide true universal health care. That is why most people don’t start new bu
Directed Dc Comics We Can Be Heroes
Directed: DC Comics “We Can Be Heroes” (international theatrical campaign)
Its Ok To Be Scared Of Life Sometimes
It’s ok to be scared of life sometimes
Nathan A Still From Todays Verizon Shoot
Nathan, a still from today’s Verizon shoot.
My Directorproducer Reel
My Director/Producer Reel
Whats Wrong With This Picture Photo Credit
What’s wrong with this picture? photo credit //[ www.lightinmotion.me](http://www.lightinmotion.me)Jeremiah Fry
Why HDSLR Video is a Fad (& Five Tips To Avoid The Trap)
** ***Note: This blog post is a re-post from an old post in March, 2010. I reposted it because I feel its just as relevant two years later. *
Five Hour Energy Needs To Up Their Game Red Bull
Five Hour Energy needs to up their game. Red bull is killing.
After All Ginger Rogers Did Everything That Fred
“After all, Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and in high heels.” ~ Ann Richards
Directed Kataalyst In Your Hands Personal
Directed: Kataalyst “In Your Hands” (personal)
Directed Tulane Athletics 30 Broadcast
Directed: Tulane Athletics :30 Broadcast
Lead Singer For Httpwwwtherevivalistscom
Lead singer for[ http://www.therevivalists.com/](http://www.therevivalists.com/)
1Tga Is A Project Pairing Everyday Dreams
[1TGA](http://1tga.com)is a project pairing everyday dreams & regrets with an artistic expression. [1TGA.com](http://1tga.com) asks for 12 words to t
Posted On Thursday 13 September 2012 94924 Pm
Posted on Thursday 13, September 2012 9:49:24 PM
An Incredible Artist Skater My Friend Id Like
An incredible artist & skater, my friend, I’d like to shout out my friend Terry Owens. From his bio: Born to this world as a product of night. Paid wi
They Say There Are Five Or So Stages Of Loss
They say there are [five or so stages of loss & grief.](http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief/) The stage of denial appears
If You Reveal Your Secrets To The Wind You Should
“If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees.” ~ kahlil gibran
Directed The Civil Wars Between The Bars For
Directed: The Civil Wars, Between the Bars for Liveset
Fifty People One Question Is An Ongoing Social
[Fifty People One Question](http://50p1q.com) is an ongoing social experiment and film series exploring human connections through people and place. Th
In 2010 My Mentoradvisor Chris Schultz Introduced
In 2010 my mentor/advisor [Chris Schultz](http://chrisschultz.net/) introduced me to[ Ross Hinkle](http://about.me/rosshinkle), who was building an am
David Reece Jr Is A Well Regarded Cinematographer
[David Reece, Jr](http://flavors.me/davidreecejr) is a well-regarded cinematographer who has exceeded me in his ability to light, lens, and position h
Therefore My Dear Sir I Know No Advice For You
> Therefore, my dear sir, I know no advice for you save this: to go into yourself and test the deeps in which your life takes rise; at its source you
This Is Rachel Puckett Extremely Talented
This is [Rachel Puckett](http://about.me/rachpuckett), extremely talented producer & “Artist Wrangler” at [Liveset](http://liveset.com). She’s also ha
Hauntingly Beautiful Coldplay Remix Via Frank
Hauntingly beautiful Coldplay remix via Frank Ocean
I Have Figured For You The Distance Between The
> I have figured for you the distance between the horns of a dilemma, night and day, and A and Z. I have computed how far is Up, how long it takes to
Muse Noun An Instance Or Period Of Reflection
Muse *noun* : An instance or period of reflection.
Produced G Eazy Music Video By Directed By
Produced: G-Eazy Music Video by Directed by Deltree’s Tyler Yee
The Heart Has Its Reasons Which Reason Does Not
> The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know.
The Company Name Url Color Scheme Typeface
The company name, URL, color-scheme, & typeface were all chosen by her. She gave me boilerplate language which I built the “mission” copy from. [http:
HDSLR live streaming production outline
It Runs In The Family...
Featured User On Vimeocom
Featured user on Vimeo.com
Custom Url
These young directors just want to wear the fancy pants