I’m happy to be a blog in the running for Professional Photographer’s Fresh Blog contest. If you are so inclined, please vote for my blog. Then hang around a bit and check out some of the other blogs, a lot of great work on there. My image is on the front page in the forth row on the right, entry #228.

A new year doesn’t really give us new opportunities or second chances, but it does give us a chance to reflect and make new goals that could potentially change everything. In that spirit, here are a few things that I am definitely looking forward to in 2009, and a few resolutions.

Things I’m looking forward to:
1. More dates with my fun and beautiful wife Sarah
2. Being a part of a lot of classy weddings in Texas and beyond
3. Meeting new people that will inspire and encourage me
4. The return of Lost and Battlestar Galactica (Yes, I’m a nerd)
5. Getting new sample albums and promo-packs that will blow your mind
6. Meeting new amazing photographers and developing closer relationships with those that follow my Twitter and blog

Resolutions:
1. Find a connection group through our church
2. Keep Start following our budget to pay off debt
3. Take more time for personal photography projects to inspire and and sharpen my mad skillz
4. Read more books. I spent part of Christmas break reading the first two books of the Twilight series. My brother in law says that it is Harry Potter for Girls, I’m secure in my masculinity so I’m ok with that. Taking that in consideration, I really want Bella to become a Vampire and live happily for eternity with Edward. I’m only on the 3rd book, so don’t ruin it for me!
5. Faster responses to all the emails.

2008 was a hard year for a lot of people, I am looking forward to 2009 and pray that God blesses you and we all have a great year!

Here’s to seeing a little Awesome everywhere you go.

I have had a fascination and a soft spot for the romantic era of the 1940s for a long time.  You can actually sometimes find Sarah and me at the Dallas Swing Dance Society hopping to some East Coast Swing. (If any of you blog readers want to go to a dance with us sometime let me know.)

So when an opportunity came up for me to shoot a Military Pinup series at the Dallas Flight Museum I jumped at the chance. These photos include some classic elements as well as a little bit of my own spin.

This is also a great time to remember our Service men and women, some of whom will not be able to come home for Christmas. Thank you to those currently serving and the veterans, including my Dad and brother, for the sacrifices you have made. This post goes out to you.