Sunday, May 16, 2010

Show me the money?



So how important is money and what is it important for? I only ask because I never seem to have any. This money thing...is it a bandwagon I need to be on? But seriously, money so far in my career, has been a vehicle from one day to the next. And when you are struggling, it turns opportunities and photo shoots into currency to the next job. Not the way I ever wanted it to be. Many people have said they don't make art to make money, they make money so they can keep making art. I like this approach and finally my career is starting to take off enough that I can appreciate my jobs in a way that isn't just dollar signs. I think this always allows me to be more creative and satisfied with my work. So recently several big advances have been made and I'm finally feeling like I've arrived. Although I feel like I'm sneaking in the backdoor as opposed to the red carpet, I'm finally sitting at the big kid's table.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

A boy scout is always prepared.



Lot's of people dream of success, but are they really prepared for it? I ask myself this question all the time. Am I ready when the big jobs come? Am I ready for the responsibility to be on me? Am I ready to fail...and get back up? Don't know if I'll ever know the answer til it comes, but I think I am. I recently shot an ad for Bugle Boy for a local studio I do work for and I also signed a deal with Red Bull to shoot some of their events and sponsored athletes. Seems things are starting to pick up. So maybe the question will be answered sooner rather than later. So far I haven't done any of my dream jobs, but I'm getting closer and the jobs I have done, I've been able to make them fun. I always try and get 'the shot' and them something that will make me happy.

And I'm preparing myself for whatever happens. Like the picture above. I took this in the 3 hour wait to get out of the Texas Motor Speedway parking lot. Look how prepared this gentleman is. Note the cooler he's reaching into from his sofa. Notice the subtle smoker welded to the back. And if anyone is confused about his affiliation...just note his adopted logos.