1.14.15 Day 4 Which story would you rather read? Story 1 Day 4 and I’m already dreading this writing process. I hate sharing these journals because I feel like they are not very useful to anyone other than myself. I’m having my doubts about this 30 day project. Story 2 It’s day 4 and I’m …
1.13.15 Day 3 Just finished meditating. That puts me at about day 175 or so. Just thought about what I was going to write the whole time. Seems like a distraction but I actually find it quite stimulating to have something specific to concentrate on. Feels like coffee. I want to write in my journal …
1.12.15 Day 2 If I wanted to have a real conversation with someone, where would I start? Would it matter that I can’t yet have completely honest conversations with myself? I don’t like getting down on myself because it’s becoming trendy. If I say I am bad at something that is supposed to make it …
I’m writing 500 words per day. I don’t know what about yet but I suspect I’ll figure it out as I go. How can I be a writer that doesn’t write every day? Every situation is a lesson. I’m in the middle of the classroom with the bastard teacher that will never pass me anyway. …
Spent the day in Detroit with my brother James taking pictures. I told him I wanted “urban” so he took me to Eastern Market and I’m pretty sure it is where the word urban was invented. Made me laugh at myself for referring to Southern California as an urban environment. Detroit has true warehouses and …
Dancersaurus (Sarah Navarrete) – An Urban Dance Photography Shoot modeling by Sarah Navarrete | photos by Kirk Hensler | styling by Sarah Navarrete Last week Sarah and I got together to talk about a photo project. Sarah is a BRILLIANT dancer but also a resident trouble maker. I have a soft spot in my heart …
I stood in line, left hand over right. The robed man handed me the stale wafer and I ate it. I was too young for wine so I walked back to my seat. It was my first time and Mom smiled at me. Dad was still standing with the chalice in his hands. I didn’t …
Working > Thinking It feels so good to sit down and write out all the things you want to accomplish in your life. Whether it’s a visual map or a vision board or just a list of goals, there’s something emotional and exciting about the experience. The thought that we can actually design our own …
If you’ve ever wanted to become a professional photographer but felt limited by the lack of affordable equipment to create high quality art, here are a few tips and recommended products to help you do a great job, and not have to sell your soul (or completely empty your bank account) in the process. I …
2.9.15 Day 30 This is my last day. And fitting it’s the longest one to date. 7 hour flight, 5 hour layover, 11 hour flight, 4 hour layover, 3 hour flight, I’m home, disoriented and hoping the sun is warm on my face. In a month have I been able to accomplish anything? Am I …
