2009 has come and gone. A fast year by our standards.

It was full of joy, pain, and personal revelation, and by God’s grace we have grown stronger.  And through these things we will be better husbands, wives, children, brothers, sisters, friends, and strangers in the new year.

Photographically, the year was diverse.  From photographing an inauguration party with Jay-Z to photographing the interior of model apartments, this year has stretched and positioned us to learn so much in 2010!

As we say goodbye to 2009, we wanted to say Thanks!

Thanks for being our year!

Music Credit: “Postcards From Italy” Beirut from the album “Gulag Orkestar”

I wanted to put Help-Portrait on your radar.  It’s a movement started by Jeremy Cowart.

There have been a lot of discussion about this project on Chase Jarvis’ blog.  Jeremy has jumped in the conversation too.  I think it really comes down to this and something I truly believe: “Everyone needs a photograph!”

I’m looking forward to being a part of this and if you’re a photographer, I think you should jump on board with this.

A Washington DC Flickr group has been created.  Be sure to take a photo of you and the person you took photos of on December 12.  Jeremy also said he would love to hear the story too, so post the story along with the picture.  If you have video capability on your camera shoot some video too!