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Before the Three Day Weekend Ends

steve — Mon, 31 May 2010 07:59:15 +0000

Today I went with my friend, and pet photographer, Samantha for a photo shoot. We didn’t shoot any cute puppies, or beautiful brides. We went to shoot the final resting place of many who’ve served our country. Yes, I’m enjoying my three day weekend…and the BBQs that go along with it. I just didn’t want this holiday weekend to pass me by without reflecting on what this national holiday actually is about. So with that said…thank you to all who have served, and are currently serving our country. An even bigger thank you (though the words “thank you” just don’t seem to do justice to the gratitude they’re meant to express) to all who’ve given their lives while serving. Here are a handful of the photos that I came back with from my visit to Los Angeles National Cemetery. It’s phenomenal to see the sheer number of grave sites that makeup this cemetery, and incredibly heartwarming to see an American flag carefully placed on each and every one.

First Light – A Fine Art Photography Exhibition!

steve — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:47:03 +0000

I’ve been working hard at getting ready for my first Fine Art Photography Exhibition. It’s thanks to Scott and Donda of The Wine Cave, and you’re invited! There will be an opening on Friday, February 12th with an “Opening Part Deux” night Saturday, February 20th! I really hope you can join me for one or both nights! It should be a great evening with some great people, wine and food (thanks Trina)! …oh yeah, and some splendid fine art photography by yours truly!!!

If you’re on Facebook you can check it out here. I hope to see you there!

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Where’d Bun Boy go?

steve — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:58:15 +0000

A spontaneous road trip to Vegas happened on Thursday, July 2nd. It started with Trina and I having dinner with another couple at The Bowery on Sunset. Someone suggested “Why don’t we got to Vegas?” So at about 11:15pm we hit the road. We had fun, we gambled, we won, then we lost, and we napped at what turned out to be a scuzzy little hotel (proving once again, you get what you pay for). At about 3:30 the next afternoon, we jumped in the car and started the drive home. It hadn’t even been 18 hours since “Why don’t we go to Las Vegas” had first been uttered. It hadn’t been the “The Hangover” trip we’d first envisioned. No one got lost, no cars were destroyed, no gay Chinese mafia guys attacked us, and no one married a stripper. It was much more like the movie “Swingers,” but without any Dorothies. Still, it was a seriously great trip…until…

The ride home had been all about stopping at the Bun Boy! The Bun Boy is an historic diner that has been a traditional part of any Vegas roadtrip for decades. It lies in Baker, California at the perfect desert stopping point between Vegas and Los Angeles. Well, it USED TO lie there. Now granted, it’s probably been almost a decade since I’ve done the drive to Vegas from Los Angeles. Not that I haven’t been to Vegas in that time. I’ve made plenty of Vegas trips in the 2000′s (the aughts? the double ohs??) I had just chosen to make donations to Southwest Airlines on these trips and save the wear and tear on my car…and my body. The four hour drive back to L.A. after a Vegas weekend, can feel like 48 hours of Guantanamo Bay style torture. At least from what I learned by watching “Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanemo Bay“.

Anyway, I digress. The point is BUN BOY IS GONE! It’s been replaced by a Bob’s Big Boy! Apparently this happened a few years ago. So how come nobody told me??? It was sad, not to the level of being tragic, but very sad. Still, I managed to choke down a delicious strawberry milk shake, take a picture I ended up really liking, and climb back into the car to continue our voyage home. Yep, it was great trip, but I’ll miss you Bun Boy.

We love you Brandy

steve — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:33:49 +0000

Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened
- Anatole France (sent to me by Trina)

Just over a week ago, we had to say goodbye to our beloved dog and best friend, Brandy. After a valiant and brave struggle, her cancer finally won. She had the best attitude up until the very end. She had turned 13 last July.

While the loss has been tough on us, Trina and I are very happy that we went out of our way to take many photos of her, and of us with her, in her last weeks. We have so many images we will treasure to go along with all of our wonderful memories of her.

R.I.P. Brandy
July 1, 1995 – February 28, 2009
You will always be loved and missed.

Happy Holidays!!!

steve — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:31:30 +0000

Wishing everyone Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year!!

A picture of our dog, Brandy