After many years of pushing lights around for other photographers, I've pretty much transitioned out of assisting. There are still a couple of folks I'll work with, but for the most part, I've hung up my gloves. I'm not as financially set as my work might imply, but I'm working on it. There is a certain place that I see my work/name/brand, and for once, it seems obtainable. I have really good people on my side. I've shot some of the biggest celebrities out there, and word is getting around (I'm told) that I work fast, and well. I survived my first Sundance, and SXSW. Shot in NYC, in a suite that costs more per day then my studio does for a month. Speaking of studios: I moved out of the space that I was living in for about 7 years, and got a studio of my own. LIFE GOAL, UNLOCKED! Bit by bit, the space is coming along. I've shot Emma Stone, and Chaz Ebert, here.. as well as a campaign for Das Boom Ind. I could use a little more space on the shoot floor, but it is more than I typically get when I work on location. Train at altitude, no? On that note, since royalties now make up a portion of my income, I can retouch MUCH faster. The work that was done this year, is already setting the stage for the year to come: I'm already booked for Sundance, and SXSW, so stay tuned.
All the travel wasn't work related. Erin and I took off to Cozumel for a legit vacation. That was awesomely decadent, as were our many staycations, at the Standard, and the Fig. We also had a nice little getaway in Palm Springs. We flew to Denver, where I met her folks, and we flew to Louisiana, where she met mine. Both were great trips. Getting to see my family was a rare treat. We also went to Vegas for the last race of the season, and halloween. Such a good time! Hooray for a stable and happy relationship! I'm in a good place. :)
After a few years of knocking about in the pits, I've found a full time chair in sidecar racing. In spite of all we had going against us, we took 2nd in Vegas, and effectively threw down the gauntlet for the coming season. We will dominate the coming season, and just might try our hand at Pikes Peak.
Keep going to pilates. Unless I really am under deadline, go when Erin goes.
Get more time on my bicycle. Sex really shouldn't be the only cardio that I get in my life.
Cook more. I know how, and I have an awesome kitchen. I really do have too much cheap Chinese food, and Pizza Loca in my diet.
Find a Rep. It is high time that I find a rep who better knows how to exploit my work, so that we all may profit.
Keep at it with the studio portraits, ('cos I like it) but start working in some location shoots.
Take the #1 plate, at the end of the season for sidecar racing. (Stay in shape. Know the rig. Work with my driver. Listen to those that have more experience)
Get back into Canyoneering. I didn't do a single canyon this year. :/ I don't want those skills to atrophy.
Entertain/host. This kind of ties in with cooking. It is nice to have company.
Do a better job of keeping in touch with old friends.
Chalk up another awesome year with Erin. (Yup... sappy... don't care.. She's rad.)
There's more, no doubt, but them's the basics. I'm looking forward to an even better 2015.
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