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off to havasupai falls

09.03.09

I'm off to Havasupai Falls for the first time and couldn't be more excited. See you all in a few days.

Don't pull your hair out while I'm gone.

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Clayton Austin:

haha...classic.

(09.06.09)

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shaved ice - salt lake city

09.02.09

During my last trip to Salt Lake City, I met up with the super talented and rad Courtney Winnie for some shaved ice and photo expedition. It's always fun to meet up with other photographers and try out some new things. I'm a firm believer in the importance of shooting for yourself - and doing it OFTEN. It really helps to keep the creativity flowing.

Courtney is a photographer currently in SLC, but relocating to Orange County. We can't wait to welcome her here with open arms.

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clarice:

That is the best advice. Thank you!

(09.02.09)

Bethany Murphy:

LOVE these! I am seriously loving your style and work! So awesome! It will be great to have a new friend joining our group :) Seriously let's go out and do something like this! These type of things are always the best! Also, let's get our group together in the next couple weeks!

(09.03.09)

Clayton Austin:

Hey mike, love the b&w on this session. Is the Weathered Rock from JDR?

(09.09.09)

Courtney Brooke:

HEY! thats me! sweeeet job mike. you are the man. i might need to make one of these my profile pictures on fb. hmmm

(09.17.09)

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oh thank heaven....for 7/11

07.17.09

7-11 is a rather special day for me. It happens to be the day Little Nance brought me into this world. Scholars maintain my mom loved Slurpees so much back in the day that she was induced on 7-11. She may argue that's not the case, but we all know the truth Mom :)

My dear friend Shauna Lewis planned an amazing party for my big day. Obviously we went with a 7-11 theme and managed to turn the front yard into a mini-7-11 store. Hot dogs, nachos, taquitos, frozen burritos and enough Hershey's candy (thx A$) to give you ten muffin tops. Word to the wise.....you should hire Shauna to plan your next big event. She will blow your lid like a hot plate of nachos and jalapenos.

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Sister:

this is by far, hands down the coolest 7-11 birthday party i have ever seen. shauna is my hero.

THANK YOU shauna for being such a good friend to michael, AND - more importantly - for throwing him an unforgettable party!

(07.17.09)

Ryan:

There aren't words to describe my jealousy...at least it went to someone deserving

(07.17.09)

Erica:

Seriously! She is so good! And SO cleaver! I love all the words on the back of the Mike paper dolls! So much detail! You will be hired for my hubbs 30th B-day party next year! Happy B-day Mike! Sad we couldn't make it!

(07.17.09)

Ashley:

Impressive! Looks like the SoCal social scene is suiting you well... but we did miss you at the 4th of July picnic!

(07.20.09)

Jessica Payne:

Okay Mike Melissa and Brian's pictures are amazing. I too love the Amtrak pciture, but I also really like the one with the wedding party at the temple with the tall bushy trees. I commented up here because I totally know Shauna Lewis. I went to high school in Folsom with her older siblings. She did an awesome job on your party. I hope you had a great birthday.

(07.21.09)

Nicole Renee:

So much fun! The decor is awesome. " )

(07.22.09)

Jenn Yeates Gray:

Sooo Fun. Momma Cindy would be way jealious. Happy Day to Mikey.

(07.23.09)

Lisa Trent:

That is one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

(07.25.09)

Anonymous:

What's with you and nipples?

(07.21.10)

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today was a great day - 7-11-2009

07.11.09

7-11 has always been a special day. Not only is it the name of America's greatest convenience store and the Slurpee, but it is also my birthday. I hope you all enjoyed a free Slurpee on me :) Best part though was listening to my nephews sing happy birthday to me on the phone. Love them to pieces. Thank you to all who made this year so great.

We turned our front yard into a 7-11 convenience store, thanks to Shauna and several other honorable mentions (MS, AS, MM, SO, HW, J"B"B, ME). Plenty of rad pics to follow.

Film scan from way back in the day. Turns out photography runs in the family. nbd

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MelMor:

I feel so spesh. And I am DYYYYYYYYYING at this pic. iQue lindos los ninos!

(07.12.09)

shauna:

you werent kidding when you said you looked the same when you were little. wow.

(07.12.09)

Mam:

Thanks for 28 years of joy to our family. Only wish I could've been there to celebrate with you and your friends. Sounds like it was a party of extreme proportions...typical fashion for Michael. Thanks to all the awesome friends who made this a special day. Shauna: you are a champion! Happy Happy Happy Birthday and Lots of Luv to you.

(07.12.09)

Chody:

Dude, this pic looks like it must have been taking when you were still growing up in the OC, in irvine, in the house on the corner, with the iron gate. Happy birthday boof.

(07.12.09)

Ben:

Sorry I missed your birthday, man. No excuses - just apologies. I am the worst friend ever. Hope it was rocking. I am looking forward to the pictures.

(07.13.09)

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dances with dolphins

07.06.09

It was once rumored that Kevin Costner was able to Dance with Wolves. Ever since that day I have been jealous. Since there aren't any wolves here in Huntington Beach, I decided my next best bet would be dolphins.

I have this friend. Her name is Sara. Sara is awesome. Not only does she share my same passion for wolves, but she also knows how to dance with dolphins. She was kind enough to invite me on her "boat" (the Ritz Carlton on water) and show me the way to dolphin-land. This is our story.

Our ride. 80+ feet of Mari-good-times.

Shoes are not allowed on the boat. Can you guess which are mine? I'll give you a hint....they're not the Tory Burch knock-offs.

Shauna was looking rather Shavy.

Even Samurai warriors like to be nautical. Ladies, he is single and his room smells of rich mahogany.

HW and the Sebra. Gems in human form.

I believe this was Diversity.

Oh Sarah....just loungin' on the starboard bow.

B Parker. Party.

Brandon. Party.

On the big boat, passing the small boat.

Patiently gazing into the sunset, hoping for that chance to dance with dolphins.

And then they appeared. It was as if they had been waiting all day. The swam next to the boat for about 15 minutes. A very cool experience indeed. Did I dance with one? Negative. Those dolphins play hard to get. So typical.

Popping out of the water for a little face time. Super rad to be that close.

I shot this with my 24mm wide-angle lens. That's how close they were. Kevin Costner will be so proud.

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Alli:

I dig the new blog look. I also love catching glimpses of my tomodachi. Glad you're keeping him company. Say 'konnichiwa' to him for me, k? Oh, and nice shots.

(07.06.09)

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