tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45830521669457367422024-03-13T14:03:00.452-07:00Josh McCullockJosh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-76520544285845353302009-05-15T12:27:00.000-07:002009-05-15T12:29:34.016-07:00AHH HA!I caught you creeping on this old blog! Take a minute to update your bookmarks and RSS reader so you can creep in the new blog silly! <br /><br />It's only a click away!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.joshmccullockphotography.com/blog">www.joshmccullockphotography.com/blog</a></span>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-74551976855667289582009-05-04T11:25:00.000-07:002009-05-06T08:46:23.168-07:00this blog is so last week...So, in honor of the new studio opening up this week, I thought I'd go ahead and drop the new blog and website! I'm really happy with the way it all turned out! This blog will stay online but there won't be much action goin on. So, make sure you update your bookmarks and RSS feeds and enjoy the goods!
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<br /><center>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-89615151627317544742009-05-03T22:00:00.000-07:002009-05-04T09:52:12.870-07:001708 studio launch party!I'm finally gonna break the blog silence! I feel like I should have the voice from LOST that says... "previously on Josh's blog" since you've probably all forgotten about me. Just to catch you up on why I've been so busy lately...<br /><br />After a bunch of meetings and waiting on permits and other annoying things, the new studio is finally up and running. I've been working from there for a week or so now and it's a blast! For those of you just tuning in, I'm sharing a studio space called 1708 with a couple good friends of mine, Cafe Evoke and Gibson Events. We all use 1708 as a place to work and meet clients. It's also functioning as an art gallery and sweet spot for private parties and live music! It's located (believe it or not) at 1708 NW 16th in the Plaza District of OKC. Aaaannd, if you're not doing anything this weekend, on Friday night, you should come by! We are having a huge launch party with all kinds of good stuff. It'll be a fun time! <br /><br />FYI, the second Friday of every month the Plaza Ditrict hosts LIVE on the Plaza. All the shops, galleries and restaurants have their doors open with live music, art showings and other awesome stuff. So, if you come by to help us open 1708 you can also take in LIVE on the Plaza, doubly whammy!<br /><br />If you live in the 405, come by Friday the 8th from 6-10pm. If you have time, please RSVP to comingto1708@gmail.com Hope to see ya there!<br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3500803307/" title="1708launch_SMALL by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3500803307_eeb27c6c92_o.jpg" width="840" height="693" alt="1708launch_SMALL" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3501617746/" title="17084upsmall by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3501617746_324f0a9e6d_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="17084upsmall" /></center>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-73011380006168839322009-04-15T10:21:00.000-07:002009-04-15T10:44:12.363-07:00coming soon....This is going to be a big month! We are in the final steps of opening the new studio. In the spirit of newness I decided it was time to give the old blog and website a facelift. I'm getting close to having it finished up and boy is it sweet! There will be all kinds of new technology worked in here, bigger images and much more! I've been working with an amazing web design company call INTO THE DARKROOM. It's the same company that built our <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://joshmccullockphotography.com/darkroom/share/?n=Scott_and_Ashlee">slideshow site</a> </span>,they are quite awesome and I can't wait to debut much more of thier handiwork throughout the year!
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<br />Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-15038693845008585332009-04-04T14:46:00.000-07:002009-04-04T15:25:51.277-07:00the iPhone post (long and personal)One of my heroes is a commercial photographer from Seattle named <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.chasejarvis.com/">Chase Jarvis</a></span>. He is an absolute genius and on the forefront of every type of media and trend in the photography industry yet still manages to be distinctly individual. If you are a nerd, photographer, business owner, artist or avid reader you should RSS his blog! Awhile back he wrote that the camera he uses most, out of all the state of the art equipment he has, is the 2 megapixel iPhone camera. Why? Because it's the only camera that is always around. He is <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.chasejarvis.com/#s=0&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&p=5&a=0&at=0">pretty good</a></span> with it too!
<br />Becoming a full time photographer changed the way I look at my cameras profoundly. It's the weirdest thing. There was a time when I was never without a camera. I'd take one everywhere. Now that I lug equipment everywhere and shoot for a living 3 or 4 times a week, my cameras sit on the shelf during my free time. I feel bad but they're heavy, expensive, and I just don't want to lug em around all the time. Not to mention, I had carpal tunnel at the end of last year after shooting the D3 all summer with no strap. (I hate camera straps!)
<br />With that said, Chase re-inspired me! You don't need a D3 and a bag of lenses to document the little moment of life that you want to remember. All you need is to see life as if you always have a camera in your hands, and you do! Since then I've been reading up on how to be creative with the iPhone camera, tricking it to a manual exposure and such. There are even some amazing apps that allow you to edit your photos right on the phone! No wonder they call it the Jesus Phone!
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<br />Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-741940989511311662009-03-23T08:50:00.000-07:002009-03-23T09:28:11.789-07:00updates...Hey all,
<br />I just wanted to catch you up on whats happening around here with the McCullocks. Gavin is growing like crazy, I think he adds a chin or two each week. From certain angles he can manage to produce up to 4 consecutive chins, pretty impressive. He's started smiling and reaching for toys from time to time. I almost got him to laugh at me this morning, that will be a happy day! Katie is going back to her teaching job in a couple weeks and then I'll be flying solo with Gavin, you can call me <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085970/">Mr. Mom</a></span>.
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<br />On the business front, we are making some big changes in the next few weeks. The studio should be finished this week and we hope to throw a grand opening party in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for details about that!
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<br />I'll be releasing a new blog and website really soon as well. The new sites will be filled with all types of nerd wonder. Video, social network integration, awesome animation and of course some sweet new images. You may notice a slow down in my blogging until the new blog drops, I can't wait!
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<br />Yesterday we got the chance to have coffee with some of our favorite clients from last season. Gene and Katie were passing though town on spring break and had a sweet gift for Gavin. I promised to not be the parent that gets all fanatical about kid stuff and talks in silly voices all the time. With that said, I can't help but think these shoe/socks are awesome. They're like shoes, but they're socks! Thanks so much to Gene and Katie, we're so lucky to have our lives filled with awesome people like you guys!
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<br /><center>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-90579555185345973452009-03-16T12:06:00.000-07:002009-03-16T12:19:54.603-07:00Amy's bridal session...Wow, I can tell it's officially wedding season. My iCal is full of shoots, meetings, weddings and design consultations. But I wouldn't have it any other way. On Saturday I was having coffee with <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://joskevwedding.blogspot.com/">Josie and Kevin</a></span>, some of our clients for this season and we got on the subject of efficiency. I was happy to report to them that this season is already shaping up to be more efficient for us. We've added some really cool technology to our workflow to make better use of time and creativity. Last year our average turn around time for wedding proofs was 5 weeks. This year, we are 4 weddings in and we've turned them all around in under 2 weeks! I can't tell you how happy I am about that. Case in point, Chris and Amy got married 2 weeks ago and I'm putting the final touches on their wedding this week. In the meantime I thought I'd share a couple shots from her bridal fashion session. Here's to efficiency!
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<br />Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-70170590769677467802009-03-13T21:27:00.000-07:002009-03-13T21:35:37.825-07:001708 in progress...From what we can tell the new studio will be completed in a couple weeks! The contractors are putting on the final touches before we get to go in and deck the place out. I'm really looking forward to this step for our business as well as Cafe Evoke and Gibson Events. Here's a couple snaps from tonight at LIVE on the Plaza. It was really cool. There was a indie film screening, live music and an art opening at DNA Galleries. Our neighbors to the East were serving green beer and corn beef in honor of St. Pattys, that was pretty cool. I also got a sweet, handmade Obama onesie for Gavin at Collected Thread. Hopefully by the next Plaza LIVE we'll have our doors open to contribute to the awesomeness!
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<br />I started 2009 with only 2 big goals for my business...
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<br />This week, after months consideration and talking, we signed a lease on what will be the perfect home for Josh McCullock Photography! What makes it even better is that I'll be sharing building with two friends and their businesses. I'll be joining forces with two great companies; <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.cafeevoke.com/">Cafe Evoke</a></span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.gibsonevents.com/">Gibson Events</a></span>. We hope to not only enrich each-other's businesses but to use our space as a hub for local art, music and creativity. We've decided to use the address of our space, 1708, as the name in hopes that we'll be able to host gallery openings and other creative ventures.
<br />I don't think I could have picked to other people more compatible than these folks . I've got the privelege of working with two of Oklahoma's coolest business owners! Here's a little about us...
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<br />Jason Duncan, the owner of <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.cafeevoke.com">Cafe Evoke</a></span>, is an Oklahoma native who's had many travels learning the art of coffee. Now he's back in the 405 to share his gift with us. Cafe Evoke is known as Oklahoma's premier specialty coffee catering company and for good reason. They're passionate about amazing service and amazing coffee. Cafe Evoke serves world class specialty coffee at any event and does it with a smile! Make sure you check out <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.cafeevoke.com">their website</a></span>.
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<br />Lindsay Gibson of <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.gibsonevents.com/">Gibson Events</a></span> is the other integral part of 1708. Lindsay is an event designer with a great sense of simplicity and elegance. She's also very successful in the wedding industry! You may have seen her feature in the new <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.thebridesofoklahoma.com/">Brides of Oklahoma Magazine</a></span></span>. Once you meet her you'll know why she's so great at what she does, she's very relaxed and intuitive. If you're planning a wedding or an event that needs some style, do yourself a favor and let her help you! You can learn more about Lindsay and her work at <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.gibsonevents.com">her website</a></span>or keep up with her on her <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.gibsonevents.blogspot.com">blog</a></span>.
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<br />Last but not least, I'll be there doing my thing. I think this new venture will not only allow me to expand some opportunities our business, but more importantly it will help us better serve the clients who've already invested in us. We like to keep things small and personal. I don't really have any interest in using this studio to shoot a crazy number of weddings. I'd much rather find about 30 awesome couples per year who value photography and cherish memories like me. That allows me to invest time and creativity into each couple we work with, which I think is good!
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<br />Well we are excited beyond belief about what the future holds! We look forward to working with the other businesses in the <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.plazadistrict.org/">Plaza District</a></span> and adding to the growth and vitality of that area. There's more to come about our neighbors and all that the Plaza District has to offer. In the meantime I'll leave you with some shots of 1708. These were taken about a week ago. Much has changed since then, we're almost ready for paint now!
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<br /><center>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-59991043341805362602009-02-14T09:15:00.000-08:002009-02-14T09:40:56.852-08:00Happy Valentine's Day...No big Valentine's Day plans for us this year. Although, hopefully next weekend we'll be able to have some Grandma baby sitting and get a table a Cheevers for a couple hours. At any rate, the love of my life deserves at least a honorary blogpost on Valentines Day. I thought I'd share a poem I wrote for Katie, it communicates my love for her in a very real way...<br /><br />Dearest Katie...<br />I love you like the wind loves the plains,<br />like the desert loves the rains, <br />like construction workers loves cranes, <br />like Brittany Spears loves fame, <br />like Jonah love trains, <br />like a heart loves veins, <br />like a vulture loves remains, <br />like a farmer loves grains, <br />like a presidential candidate loves campaigns, <br />like Viktor YUSHCHENKO loves Ukraine, <br />like clorox bleach loves stains, <br />like constipation loves strains, <br />like "world" loves "wayne's" "<br />Thats all I can think of, I love you Katie!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/2738828656/" title="tiny signature.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2738828656_b8b8efcd54_o.jpg" width="100" height="90" alt="tiny signature.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Here she is in all her beauty...<br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3279311824/" title="DSC_5833.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3279311824_e3e1cdb52b_o.jpg" width="562" height="840" alt="DSC_5833.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3278488609/" title="hawt wife.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3278488609_b317155f03_o.jpg" width="563" height="840" alt="hawt wife.jpg" /></center><br /><br />Photos coutresy of <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.carlzochphotography.blogspot.com">Caramel Zoch</a></span>,<br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3278488651/" title="us1.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3278488651_87abe92377_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="us1.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3278488695/" title="us2.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3278488695_1b4513acbf_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="us2.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3278488713/" title="us3.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3278488713_b7ddf8557a_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="us3.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3279312066/" title="us5.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3279312066_1a9c5e4505_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="us5.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3279311844/" title="JoshKatie.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3279311844_bd8c088c5c_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="JoshKatie.jpg" /></center>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-11291628312332320432009-02-12T11:45:00.001-08:002009-02-12T12:38:59.998-08:00kindness...It's been an amazing couple of weeks! As we draw closer to wedding season, Katie and I are trying frantically to get into a routine with this little guy around. Once wedding season hits, we'll be on the move quite a bit so we are enjoying every moment of down time we have now. <br />I wanted to take the chance to thank a few people for their love, friendship and amazing kindness. Since we've been home we have had so many emails, facebook messages, gifts, well wishes and meals thats it's almost hard to keep track of. I know that sounds crazy but we are so blessed to have so many amazing people around us that want to celebrate this time with us! <br />I can't even begin to tell you how lucky we are to have both of our families close. Both our Moms have given us the opportunity to catch a few hours of sleep on more than one occasion. Thanks Moms, you're the best grandmas Gavin could wish for!<br />And don't get me started on our friends the Zochs, who are most definitely family to us. They've fed us so many times in the last couple weeks that we've lost count. Thanks Zochs, we love sharing life with you guys! <br />I thought I'd blog just a couple more instances of kindness that we've enjoyed in the past couple weeks....<br />If you follow the OKC photography world, then it's no surprise to you that we have an an amazing lifestyle portrait photographer right in our own backyard. Beth Jansen and I first met when she sent <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://joshmccullock.blogspot.com/2008/11/justin-and-jami-are-married-preview.html">Jami Smith-King</a></span> my way for wedding photography. We've chatted it up over the past few months and she's an amazing gal! I love her style, her colors and her eye and I'm sure you will too, make sure you <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.bethjansenphotographynews.blogspot.com/">check out her blog!</a></span> <br />She had the three of us over to her house to shoot some uber-cute portraits of Gavin. I love these!<br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3275088940/" title="A.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3275088940_d4fcb3d3d8_o.jpg" width="560" height="840" alt="A.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3275089176/" title="H.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3275089176_4889727751_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="H.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3275089212/" title="J.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3275089212_ecc724e1b7_o.jpg" width="560" height="840" alt="J.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3274267103/" title="Dmocha.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3428/3274267103_f1f33bfca5_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="Dmocha.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3275088954/" title="B.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3275088954_a1aca848de_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="B.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3275089000/" title="Cflare.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3275089000_6375be2131_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="Cflare.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3275089334/" title="happy.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3275089334_6b09c32787_o.jpg" width="560" height="840" alt="happy.jpg" /></center><br /><br />I'm sure you've seen me blog about my wingman Aaron Snow. Aaron is a incredible wedding photographer here in OKC and a pretty decent guy ; ) . We love Aaron, Jenn and their little guys Sam. They're a very cool family and we're lucky to have them as friends. You can get to know them at<span style="font-weight:bold;"> <a href="http://www.aaronsnowphotography.blogspot.com/"><a href="http://aaronsnowphotography.blogspot.com/2009/01/we-are-family.html">Aaron's blog</a></a>.</span> <br />I was amazed when Aaron and Jenn dropped off a very sweet hand made gift for Gavin. Jenn made us these awesome cupcakes from her custom bakery business. They were beyond delicious and lasted about 3 minutes!<br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3275089034/" title="D3I_3431.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3275089034_a411f200c1_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_3431.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3275089024/" title="D3I_3404.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3275089024_dfc1b08721_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_3404.jpg" /></center><br /><br />She also hand made some sweet baby gear for Gavin, check this out! Pretty amazing huh? Thanks so much you guys, we LOVE the cupcakes and use the baby gear every day! You guys are the cat's pajamas!<br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3274267283/" title="Untitled-1.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3274267283_299944c611_o.jpg" width="840" height="560" alt="Untitled-1.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3275089118/" title="D3I_3457.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3275089118_013eef1976_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_3457.jpg" /></center><br /><br />Last but not least is my great friend Todd of Beautiful Day Images. Todd has been such a good friend over the past couple years as I've experienced the growing pains of the photography business. I always respect his opinion and his imagery. Todd and his family, Anna and Elaina, stopped by and brought us a hand crafted Chicago Style Deep Dish pizza. It was legit! I'd never had a true deep dish before, epecially one that was handmade by a real nothererner! It was crazy good! Get to know the Balljes at <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/">Todds blog</a></span>, they're awesome peeps! Unfortunately, we devoured our custom pie so hastily that I didn't even get to photograph it. But I couldn't let Todd's kindness go without a photo thanking him. <br />Thanks Bajjles, your friendship is so meaningful to us! <br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3274267427/" title="it's not deliver, it's beautiful.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3274267427_6eb4512a5f_o.jpg" width="566" height="848" alt="it's not deliver, it's beautiful.jpg" /></center><br /><br />Thats all for now, I'm back to editing with one hand and changing diapers with the other! Thanks again to everyone for your well wishes and prayers, we are blessed to count you as friends! <br /><br />to life!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/2738828656/" title="tiny signature.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2738828656_b8b8efcd54_o.jpg" width="100" height="90" alt="tiny signature.jpg" /></a>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-90961378636077477182009-02-03T18:00:00.000-08:002009-02-04T09:59:36.531-08:00the things I've learned in a week...Well here it is, exactly one week since our son Gavin was born. It's been a crazy week full of hugs, tears, prayers, laughs and memories I'll carry with me forever. My friend Jason sent me an email the day we went into the hopsital, just to give me some advice from his experience as a new dad. He told me that the first thing he did after his daughter was born was to journal about his thoughts and feelings to his daughter. He said he wanted his daughter to someday know a little about the person he was on her birthday. I thought that was a great idea, so I decided to journal all the things that I've learned throughout the first week of fatherhood. I hope someday Gavin will be able read this and know how much we love him. So here's what I've learned so far...
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<br />Family matters most, always.
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<br />Cherish your friends.
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<br />Doctors know what they are doing.
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<br />During labor I discovered a whole new level of nervousness and stress that I'd never experienced before, and never wish to again. (see previous lesson)
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<br />Life should be celebrated.
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<br />I've discovered a completely different side of myself, one that cares nothing about my own needs. Who knew!
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<br />No matter how many times I fail, I still try to assemble baby products without reading the instructions.
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<br />The human body is truly amazing.
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<br />I have an uncanny talent for making up rhyming baby nicknames.
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<br />Sleep isn't that important.
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<br />if I learned all that in one week I can't imagine what life as a father has in store for me.
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<br />Our cherished friends <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.carlzochphotography.blogspot.com">Carl</a></span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://realolivegreen.blogspot.com/">Cara</a></span> were at the hospital to document everything and they arrived just in time to capture the family excitement outside our hospital room. All the while I was inside documenting Gavin's birth. I think he already qualifies as the world's most photographed baby. Here are just a few moments from the past week of our lives.
<br />Thanks to Carl for capturing life in such a real way, you have to check out the slideshow at the end, it's amazing!
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<br />the uber smart Doctor Katie!
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<br />Me and Pop
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<br />Nannie, Pops and Uncle Leb...
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<br />some quick portraits in our hospital room...
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<br />just a few of his biggest fans...
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<br />a few from his first day at home...
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<br />Carl caught the instant he did his first #2 at home, as you can tell by his face!
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<br />Gavin's lovely great grandmas...
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<br />just a few more from our first week at home...
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<br />Grab a kleenex and <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://carlzochphotography.com/darkroom/share/?n=Gavin's_First">watch the slideshow!</a></span>
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<br />By the way, I know you are all wondering who won <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://joshmccullock.blogspot.com/2009/01/step-right-up-and-try-your-luck.html">the contest!</a></span>
<br />The lucky winner was Gene Harlin, one of our most awesome clients ever. We shot Gene and Katie's wedding last summer and have been fans of them ever since. So, it looks like they have some sweet photo schwag coming their way! Thanks to everyone for chiming in on the contest, I always knew you were out there!
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<br />Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-11174541109743704882009-01-21T22:59:00.000-08:002009-01-22T11:46:03.306-08:00James & Jennifer...We started off 2009 with a great wedding at the downtown Sheraton! Meet James & Jennifer Thorton, they're quite awesome.
<br />I was really worried Gavin was going to decide to be born last Saturday while I was shooting this, so I had some awesome backup come with me.
<br />I brought along our super-intern and second shooter <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://jonervin.com/">Jon Ervin</a> </span>and the amazing Todd Scott Ballje from <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/">Beautiful Day Images</a></span> to back me up incase I had to rush to the hospital to meet my son. Turns out that Saturday was one of the only days Katie <span style="font-style:italic;">didn't</span> have contractions! Oh well, better safe than sorry...
<br /> Thanks to Todd and Jon for the amazing images it's going to make this album hard to beat. I'm still sorting though about 4500 images between all 3 of us!
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<br />There are so many great moments from this wedding, make sure you check out the slideshow at the end. It's about 70 degrees out so I'll be out on the deck for the next few hours if anyone needs me. I suggest you go outside and enjoy this weather!!!
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<br />to life!
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<br />I borrowed Todd's 105 macro for this shot, now I have some major glass envy. That one is on the wish list!
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<br /><a href="http://joshmccullockphotography.com/darkroom/share/?n=James_and_Jennifer" target="_blank"><img src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n252/joshmccullock/playslideshow.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-62899009120327564332009-01-15T09:31:00.000-08:002009-01-15T09:43:17.982-08:00photo of the day...I know I don't post a photo every day, or will I ever. But the title is an excuse to post a single photo just for the fun of it. Here's a shot of Kevin and Morgan, some of my favorite clients from last year. We shot their portraits in some lady's yard that lived across the street from the church. What she doesn't know won't hurt her.
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<br /><script src="http://badge.facebook.com/badge/502497902.665.1148006054.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Josh-McCullock/502497902">Josh McCullock's Facebook profile</a></noscript>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-60360372979637047592009-01-13T20:16:00.000-08:002009-01-13T20:35:27.730-08:00the calm before the storm...Thats what I call this part of the year. Life is quite a bit slower for me during the months of November through February. Sometimes I try to remember what I did in my spare time before I was self-employed. One of my favorite things was to take Ringo running at Bluff Creek and see how far I could make it through my Counting Crows playlist. It's a nice little place just north of Lake Hefner, lots of trees and some great mountain bike trails. It's actually those trails that spurred a ferocious and expensive mountain bike racing phase in college. A couple weeks ago we had some beautiful fog that beckoned Adam Duritz and I to go for a relaxing stroll in the woods. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/2738828656/" title="tiny signature.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2738828656_b8b8efcd54_o.jpg" width="100" height="90" alt="tiny signature.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3186143970/" title="D3I_8703.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3186143970_60584bb666_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_8703.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3185301335/" title="D3I_9073.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3185301335_59baee6465_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_9073.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3186144108/" title="D3I_8871.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3186144108_9787ae0e30_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_8871.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3185301175/" title="D3I_8909.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3185301175_b4113595b7_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_8909.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3186144010/" title="D3I_8709.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3186144010_e6c4eb33db_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_8709.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3185301365/" title="D3I_9124.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3185301365_a718f4d449_o.jpg" width="559" height="840" alt="D3I_9124.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3195267991/" title="outside by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3195267991_f8f879423e_o.jpg" width="840" height="601" alt="outside" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3186144216/" title="D3I_9008.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3186144216_2ccb76ae77_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_9008.jpg" /></center>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-37914302875034058102009-01-12T15:28:00.000-08:002009-01-12T16:27:49.933-08:00my brother the roadie...<center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3192080169/" title="bros.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3192080169_6ace40787e_o.jpg" width="839" height="1317" alt="bros.jpg" /></center>
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<br />Incase you didn't know, I'm the oldest of 4 kids in our family. I'm 26, Zack is 21, Kaleb is 18 and Hope is almost 8. I absolutely love my family. Since I was about 13 our family has been involved in some type of church life, we love our church and the community we've found there. Last summer my parents and brothers spent some time in Africa helping people and they all came back changed. We've all been on a handful of mission trips to places like Mexico, Guatamala, Peru but for some reason Africa was different. They came back with amazing stories and a different type of motivation to do what they can to make life better for the people there. Zack's taking the next 5 months to try and change life for the children in Uganda. If you've ever heard of Invisible Children you know the situation that been going on in Uganda for years. Rebel leaders abduct and brainwash children from the villages and force them to fight in a rebel army. They are called the "invisible children" because each night all the children have to hide in the bigger cities to avoid the rebel army. It's still shocking to me that in 2009, there are places in the world where such horrible and rudimentary things can go on. My brother Zack is going to intern with IC for a few months to spread the story of these kids and raise money and awareness in the hopes of changing the situation in Uganda. Some of you may know that I have a degree in theology and I worked as a youth pastor for 3 years before starting by business. I normally don't advertise that or get too religious on the blog here. But I'm so proud of Zack for choosing to spend his time and the resources he has to seek peace and justice for the helpless. I'm challenged by the fact that he's concentrating every day and every dollar he has to make life better for someone else. I think that's awesome.
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<br />Here's a video about what Zack is doing, I'm a little jealous!
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<br />Some links where you can learn more about Invisible Children and the situation in Uganda.
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="https://www.invisiblechildren.com/news&press/news/detail.php?pID=1964506663">the latest news about Uganda</a></span>
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.zackmccullock.com">zackmccullock.com</a></span>
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<br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3192104489/" title="zack.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3192104489_bcd3c4057d_o.jpg" width="840" height="558" alt="zack.jpg" /></center>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-6253716227966417992009-01-10T08:24:00.000-08:002009-01-10T17:46:15.683-08:00Tommy & Lindsey...Well I've gotta hand it to you all for chiming in on<span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://joshmccullock.blogspot.com/2009/01/step-right-up-and-try-your-luck.html"> the contest</a></span> to guess baby Gavin's birthday! You've commented like nobody's biz. (pat on the back) If you haven't ventured a guess, make your way over there and put in your two cents! We had an appointment with the doc yesterday and things are holdin steady. Katie is at 36 1/2 weeks now so it's getting down to the wire, it's anybody's game now! <br /><br />I also forgot to announce who we selected for the <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://joshmccullock.blogspot.com/2008/12/giving-is-awesome.html">"Giving is Awesome"</a></span> giveaway that we did for Christmas. We chose a family from OKC who has a young daughter who underwent a heart transplant when she was only 3 months old. She is 3 years old now and has good health. But, because of her heart transplant and other complications, she has to have at least one major surgery a year. As you can imagine, they have a pretty substantial burden with all of the medical bills and wouldn't likely ever invest in family portraits. After talking to the family on the phone I get the sense that she is a very special little gal and I'm looking forward to photographing their family. As part of the giveaway they'll receive a coffee table book and a huge stretched canvas of their favorite shot to hang in their home. I'm pretty excited to give them that! <br /><br />So, on to the photos! Meet Tommy and Lindsey, they are such a fun couple. We did a half and half session with them to make sure we got in all the spots that are important to their relationship. They're OSU people so we did part of their session on campus in Stillwater and the other half in downtown OKC. I'm all for giving people a wide variety of looks. Thanks to Tommy and Lindsey for being such great clients, I'm looking forward to the wedding!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/2738828656/" title="tiny signature.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2738828656_b8b8efcd54_o.jpg" width="100" height="90" alt="tiny signature.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3183214454/" title="D3I_2631.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/3183214454_59dc0ec42d_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_2631.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3183214178/" title="D3I_0214.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3183214178_4ff70c76c5_o.jpg" width="559" height="840" alt="D3I_0214.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3182378813/" title="D3I_0241 copy.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3182378813_20a1503d16_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_0241 copy.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3182418389/" title="tommylindsey1.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3182418389_50633e9ac8_o.jpg" width="840" height="600" alt="tommylindsey1.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3182377437/" title="D3I_0038.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3182377437_cddf17c90f_o.jpg" width="548" height="840" alt="D3I_0038.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3183214288/" title="D3I_1940.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3183214288_d4123c828f_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_1940.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3182418005/" title="D3I_3176.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/3182418005_49966e0a4b_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_3176.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3182418285/" title="D3I_9686.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3182418285_3a0731c3cd_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_9686.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3182417081/" title="D3I_3127.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3182417081_01801c2465_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_3127.jpg" /></center>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-60601899929416508862009-01-10T08:11:00.000-08:002009-01-10T08:24:06.102-08:00some business inspiration...For those of you who own your own business you know the constant pressures and uncertainty that it brings to life. It's so easy to second guess every move you make. There have been some really big.... I mean HUGE, changes going on within our business in the past few weeks. We've got some really exciting, outside the box, plans to implement in the next few months. But big decisions don't come without stress. When I came across this post from <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/">Seth Godin</a></span> it made me realize we're on the right track. I thought it might help you freelancers and business owners out there stay confident about thinking outside the box!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/2738828656/" title="tiny signature.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2738828656_b8b8efcd54_o.jpg" width="100" height="90" alt="tiny signature.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Seth Godin writes...<br />"What to do when the new thing doesn't work<br /><br />Every once in a while I hear from frustrated bloggers and other new media denizens. They're frustrated that their work isn't spreading fast enough, that the new tools aren't working the way they want them to.<br /><br />The kneejerk rejection is always the same: Spam! Promote! Advertise! Enough with this zen nonsense, I want to be in charge. Who can I hire? How can I spend? Who do you know? The new tools didn't work, I need the old tools.<br /><br />Winning an online popularity contest, being mentioned on boingboing, doing a direct mail campaign... these things are tempting, but they are the panicked half-measures of someone who is going to lose.<br /><br />From the start, you have to choose a path and stick with it. Either you are on the path of the TV Industrial complex, and you're prepared to promote and spam and spend and make average stuff for average people... or you are busy embracing the new media for everything it can offer.<br /><br />Don't get stuck in the middle. It's painful.<br /><br />When the new stuff doesn't work, do the new stuff more and better."Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-90945718362100224102009-01-02T10:48:00.000-08:002009-01-06T10:01:13.317-08:00come on down!!!Ok all you blog stalkers, it's time to come out from your hiding and let us hear you! I'm starting a contest to see who can guess the day and time closest to baby Gavin's birthday! All you have to do is leave a comment with your guess (ex, Jan 10th at 3pm) and if you're the closest to when Gavin makes his debut you win a $300 gift certificate good towards <span style="font-weight:bold;">any</span> of our products or services! If you're a current or future client you can even add it to your account!!!<br /><br />Here is the info on Katie's pregnancy so far, just so you can make an educated guess. <br />She is due on Feb 4th, which is coming up soon. However, we've already been to the hospital once with early labor. They stopped the contractions with medication but said since she's so far along, if the labor starts again then they will just let him have his way and come on out. So, it really is up in the air. We've got the bags packed and the car seat installed. <br /><br />I just want to add one more word of thanks to all our awesome clients who have shown concern for Katie, sent gifts and cards! We are so lucky to be able work with such great folks! Thanks for being so excited with us, and good luck!!<br /><br /><script>function fbs_click() {u=location.href;t=document.title;window.open('http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u='+encodeURIComponent(u)+'&t='+encodeURIComponent(t),'sharer','toolbar=0,status=0,width=626,height=436');return false;}</script><style> html .fb_share_link { padding:2px 0 0 20px; height:16px; background:url(http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/images/share/facebook_share_icon.gif?7:26981) no-repeat top left; }</style><a href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=www.joshmccullock.blogspot.com" onclick="return fbs_click()" target="_blank" class="fb_share_link">Share on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/2738828656/" title="tiny signature.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2738828656_b8b8efcd54_o.jpg" width="100" height="90" alt="tiny signature.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3159856181/" title="0000037233_20070118115905.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/3159856181_85190667f0_o.jpg" width="840" height="792" alt="0000037233_20070118115905.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">And remember, "Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered!."</span>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-74503393933674849882008-12-21T18:45:00.000-08:002009-01-06T10:01:27.541-08:00Jeremy & Rachel...Here's another awesome couple I get to shoot this year! They are planning an really cool wedding at the Oklahoma City Farmers Market, I'm totally looking forward to their big day. Here's a few of my favorites from their session, enjoy!<br />Merry Christmas to all! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/2738828656/" title="tiny signature.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2738828656_b8b8efcd54_o.jpg" width="100" height="90" alt="tiny signature.jpg" /></a><br /><script>function fbs_click() {u=location.href;t=document.title;window.open('http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u='+encodeURIComponent(u)+'&t='+encodeURIComponent(t),'sharer','toolbar=0,status=0,width=626,height=436');return false;}</script><style> html .fb_share_link { padding:2px 0 0 20px; height:16px; background:url(http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/images/share/facebook_share_icon.gif?7:26981) no-repeat top left; }</style><a href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=www.joshmccullock.blogspot.com" onclick="return fbs_click()" target="_blank" class="fb_share_link">Share on Facebook</a><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3121703564/" title="D3I_0608.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/3121703564_fd17d6fb2b_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_0608.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3121703692/" title="D3I_0768.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3121703692_bf674b5527_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_0768.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3120878105/" title="D3I_0822.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/3120878105_51c7e11bc7_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_0822.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3120878353/" title="D3I_0831.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3120878353_28d04e7b50_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_0831.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3120879151/" title="jr1.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3120879151_a286ec4c77_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="jr1.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3120878871/" title="D3I_1371.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3120878871_4647138682_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_1371.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3120878567/" title="D3I_1277.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/3120878567_6da5326ca0_o.jpg" width="840" height="518" alt="D3I_1277.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3120878699/" title="D3I_1311.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/3120878699_34d4ca40de_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_1311.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3120878427/" title="D3I_1185.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3120878427_a9dc5376ff_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_1185.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3120877125/" title="D3I_0401.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3120877125_46d570081a_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_0401.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3121703172/" title="D3I_0467.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3121703172_412dd3ac2a_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_0467.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3120876867/" title="D3I_0281.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3120876867_e42a2cea73_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="D3I_0281.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3121705208/" title="jr2.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/3121705208_794409d6c6_o.jpg" width="840" height="559" alt="jr2.jpg" /></center>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-15193445507015664202008-12-17T06:06:00.001-08:002008-12-17T06:16:13.135-08:00what is awesome?<center href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/3116020324/" title="screen-capture by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3116020324_9ba90f7130_o.jpg" width="758" height="472" alt="screen-capture" /></center><br />Hey everyone, <br />I hope you are having a great week! I just wanted to let you know I've entered a really cool nation-wide movement for photographers. I'm looking for a family, a couple or a person who is in need.<br />You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.<br /><br />You know someone. I'm sure you do!<br /><br />I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $1000 worth, to be exact. Whether it's canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.<br /><br />Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $500 credit towards our services. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?<br /><br />The rules:<br /><br />* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)<br /><br />* The nominee must reside in Oklahoma. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they need this experience. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.<br /><br />* You must e-mail me the full story : joshmccullock@mac.com<br /><br />The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!<br /><br />Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.<br /><br />grace and peace,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21514836@N04/2738828656/" title="tiny signature.jpg by joshmccullockphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2738828656_b8b8efcd54_o.jpg" width="100" height="90" alt="tiny signature.jpg" /></a>Josh McCullock Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989580685927107964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583052166945736742.post-62091768702578905302008-12-15T11:20:00.001-08:002008-12-15T13:01:32.172-08:00tomfoolery...Last Friday, I headed to the wilderness with my buddies Carl and Aaron to spend the day outside, just to unwind after a long wedding season. We ate our fill of <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.meersstore.com/">America-sized hamburgers</a></span> and had an awesome time longboarding and exploring the wildlife refuge. I think the we even found some of the best light I've ever shot in too, it was amazing. The refuge holds a special place in my heart, I spent many weekends there on climbing trips in college. It's great to be able to escape to the great outdoors every now and then, I highly suggest it. Anyway, I threw together a quick video with some of our adventures. Be sure to stay tuned here and <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://carlzochphotography.blogspot.com/">Carl</a></span> & <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.aaronsnowphotography.blogspot.com/">Aaron's</a></span> blogs to see some shots I'm sure they will post!
<br />to life,
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