Answer

After days of scouting locations and working out the logistics, I had a crazy thought that I would shoot from the sunroof of my Honda Element. My Producer Jamie Vesay thought I was crazy but he was willing to hear me out. I knew the bridge would be perfect but only if it was shot this way. If I could get close enough to the truck while moving at the same speed we could get the shot.

While hardly the biggest logistical nightmare, too much discussion was going too slowly as the sun was moving too fast. After a few passes with great truck drivers we nailed it!

Oh and the cops? The answer is: not one. In fact they thought it was a good idea but simply preferred we do it safely. I learned that Iowa law enforcement officers are cool, Jamie is right all the time, and you just never know when you’ll have to sell a shot before it is photographed.

Be sure to check out the behind the scenes-crew and all!

Faces

My friend Adrianne has been working at the homeless shelters in Omaha since the beginning of 2005 to finish up her nursing degree. She has met wonderful individuals, and worked along side some of the most caring nurses in Omaha. Two of the nurses will be retiring soon, and Adrianne will be filling their positions in the fall. These two nurses have been with the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) for many years, and Adrianne wanted to give them something to help remember their time. Adrianne decided black and white photos would be a great way for these nurses to remember the people they have worked with for so long.

Adrianne and I had fun spending time with a variety of individuals in the metro area- talking and capturing the faces of people that had benefited from these nurses. There were nothing but good stories, thankfulness, and gratitude for the nurses that gave so much of themselves to help countless people.

The individuals wrote loving notes of appreciation, but their faces are what will leave a longer impression.

We Moved

Well we moved and we are lovin' it.

New space, better groove.


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