As 2013 kicks off, I'm wondering when 2012 ever ended?  It was a great year that I'd like to remember by acknowledging some great freinds and partners that kept me very busy:  Matrix Digital Arts who I've known and worked with for "hard to believe" almost five years now (and who shoots Quinces?  We shoot Quinces!)  Elizabeth, for allowing me and hiring me to assist and 2d shoot a couple main events...a super duper freind!  Randy and Sean....holy cow!!  Anyone who thinks shooting teams is show up and pull a trigger, boy are you in for a surprise...and Sean, thanks for that wedding...what a place, what an event (photo below).  Of course my brother Tony and the KENS5 crew, another contract on the books, another football season coming up...always stoked.

2013 has already began with an additional new piece of gear (more weapons!).  The first Quince formal has come and gone.  The NCAA gymnastics at Metroplex...done.  The Fiesta Jam in San Antonio (more gymnastics)...done.  Catching college signing day at one of our NISD schools here in San Antonio...check....and WOW, thanks to all the Clark HS fans and freinds who lit up my FB pages!  That was a super cool ride!!

Up next?  I have a freind who one day during a meeting gave me some of the best career advice ever, and we've been freinds ever since.  Sometimes there's no one I'd rather have a conversation with, but we're pretty far apart and only occasionally chat via email.  Tomorrow (pending weather) I start his daughter's wedding project with an engagement shoot.  If I've ever wanted to nail a project, this one's it!   And later the same day, I move on to support my Matrix brothers with a Senior Safari shoot.  Extra stoked to work with young people!

With all this said, I'd like to welcome any new clients who call upon me in 2013.  I'd like to say to all my partners and associates:  "Lets get 'er done."  I'd like to tell all my gear, "don't fail me boys."  I'd like to tell my super fine wife:  I love you so much and thank you for supporting me and letting me continue to chase this dream! 

So here's to 2013!!  Let's smoke some memory cards, burn some lenses, get muddy and dirty, climb trees, and hang out windows of moving cars if necessary.  Let's do what we have to do to get "the shot."  I hope to hear from you, work with you, but most all, I hope to get a chance to catch an image of you!

Lastly to Brother Eric, a little of your passion for imagery is in every step we take...many blessings and peace to you.  D4vesgrill out!