In Good Company

Do you have one of those friends that no matter what is going on, what you need or where they are that they will be there without hesitation...I do!

And his name is Ezra...we met at a wedding (lol, imagine that...a looooong time ago) and were fast friends, then I came to think of him as family- like a brother. He has been there for me as I grew as a photographer, as our families grew and as our businesses grew...all the way constantly encouraging, challenging and pushing me beyond the limits I placed on myself. I never thought it would be so hard to write this blog but as I do I can feel the tears welling up.

This post was intended to be about how extraordinarily proud I am of him. Not only as a photographer but as a friend... and to share with you his work with RAP that is on display all over historic Jacksonville and The Riverside Arts Market.

But it's sooo much more than that. You see, he will be leaving soon- headed out west (to Oregon) and as I am writing these words it is just hitting me how very, very much I will miss him and his family. We've joked about it for years, but the time is finally coming and I know, I KNOW he is off to bigger and better things...so take a good look and remember his name because before you know it you will be flipping through your favorite magazine or walking through your favorite department store and see his work all around. His is phenomenally talented and dedicated to honest, pure lifestyle and photojournalism photography.

So for Ez,
#1 I am extremely proud of you and the beautiful way you documented the city that I love
#2, as if it is not obvious already...I am going to miss you,
and #3 be sure to get a big enough place in Oregon for a family of five to come visit (just sayin' that estimating on five would be enough room for guests...and wow, what do you know we are a family of five!).

For everyone else,
This is just a peek of his feature at the RAM so check it out next time you are there and I hope you have people in your life that you love and appreciate as much as I do Ezra (and so many other friends and family that I am blessed with). Please do me (and them) a favor and tell them how much they mean to you...even if they already know it ;)

Full post on the RAM coming soon- XOXO!