ASKDANE.COM - SOOOO COOL!

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Photographers!!!!! There is a GREAT new resource out there for you from Dane Sanders! Dane has had a HUUUGE year! First, he published his book Fast Track Photographers, which I have read, loved and HIGHLY recommend any photographer to read - especially those photographers who are young in their career or are just starting to think about taking their dreams to the next level and starting their own business! I also encourage all established photographers to read the book, because it hits home on quite a few issues that are important for us all to remember when running our business! Secondly, Dane has just launched ASKDANE.COM, which is a great website he started where he will have videos and podcasts and free coaching sessions to help you with your business! I am totally pumped about what Dane is doing, becuase he is helping our industry in a positive way (and the dude is quite hilarious!)  CHECK IT OUT!

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Happy New Year and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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This new years eve was very special! My grandmother turned 90 years old!!!! 9-0! That's CRAZY! We all went out for dinner to celebrate and you could just tell she was having the time of her life - and she is looking AMAZING for 90 years! (Good genes, I hope I get those!;0) Grandma is not only 'Grandma' to me, but to everyone who knows her, so - WISH HER A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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I hope everyone had a ROCKIN' New Years! I'm sooooo excited for 2009 - it's going to be HUUUUUGE! eliesa

Bumper Riding!

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They call it bumper riding - and it is SO. MUCH. FUN! I went to Whistler this last week to go snowboarding and there was NO snow! Seriously...the rest of the pacific northwest got heaps and heaps of snow. Whistler had none. So, we brought it back to the city and had the best riding on the streets! I've never done this before, but it was SO much fun! Here are a few sweet shots!

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I'm now on my way to Los Angeles to shoot an AMAZING wedding! I hope everyone had a VERY happy holiday!

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Oh Christmas Tree!

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I'm out west! Woo hoo! I decided to take a mini-holiday before shooting in LA after Christmas and then back to Minneapolis to really focus on some business things for 2009! Today's adventure was to find the perfect Christmas tree in the mountains! We found it! 

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Here is a silly little clip from the 5D Mark II video....I don't have the Juddster here to make me a 'pro' video, so this was what I could whip up on my own (And yes, I did forget to turn on the sound and yes it looks shitty compared to what the 5D video really looks like!) BUT! I think it's hilarious...

Operation Inspiration: Christmas!

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This last week has been a big week! I updated my equipment with the 50.1.2 lens, along with the new 5D Mark II !! Before the new camera came in, Brandon and I went downtown Minneapolis, simply to shoot. It's December in Minnesota and everything pretty much shuts down - and we all hibernate! However, each month, we are going to try and organize photo shoots, for no other reason than to gain inspiration!

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Some images from B-Funk!
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Some of my FAVORITE things!

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Tis the season for gifting and giving! Here are some of my favorite things!
Music:
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Gadgets and Gizmos:
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Websites:
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Places to DONATE!:
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Gear:
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