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On January 20, 2013 my dad passed away after a short battle with cancer.  It was very sudden, he didn’t know that he was sick until just over a month earlier when doctors discovered metastasized cancer throughout his body.
I am very thankful that I was able to get to South Africa with my brother and sister and to spend his last days with them by his side.  We had several amazing days where dad was fully lucid and chatty – we looked at old photos, laughed and told stories.
The day before he passed he said that “this has been a healing time” and a time for which I am truly grateful – I will miss you dad.

We were deeply moved by the loving friends that surrounded dad and without pause also drew next to us and offered support and love – thank you all.

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Virtual friend Kris Krüg aka @kk stopped by Color Services on a rainy Santa Barbara day for a quick visit on a little road trip from Joshua Tree to Canada.

Fun to finally meet you in person @kk!

If you’re curious about the beautiful photo that Kris is holding, read this article on Mad about Portraits…

This Radiolab interview with the funny Kristen Schall and Kurt Braunohler is possibly one of the funniest ever.  Pure genius!

Listen to the first 6 or so minutes of the Radiolad “Loops” episode and then watch this video of the skit.  Oh man, so funny!

Matt would have turned 40 this year.  Back in 2009 we made a mix CD for him and I was inspired to do it again this year.

So here’s a compilation of songs that Matt might have liked to listen to or make fun of

I will miss you
With no warning

I will miss you
More than ever

– – Phosphorescent

This weekend Ryan and Molly tied the knot in a beautifully relaxed wedding in the Santa Ynez valley.

Click here for a slideshow of iphone photos from the celebration…

Fun weekend up near Lake Nacimiento to celebrate Ryan and his upcoming wedding.

Lots of guns, food, drink and stories around the fire.  Click here for more bachelor party photos…

(Also check out these old photos of Ryan when he turned 21 and this portrait from way back when…)

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The 4th annual kids ‘n dads camping trip to Joshua Tree was a blast!  It was Stella’s first year and she rocked it!
As in years past we left early and spent the first night at the historic Harmony Motel  where U2 stayed while shooting photos for the Joshua Tree album with Anton Corbijn.
I used my Hipstamatic camera most of the time as it was easier to carry around while I was with Stella.

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