I shot this at an amazing place in Colorado Springs – the Garden of the Gods! Such an epic location, I especially liked that they are mimicking the ‘kissing camels’ in the background =)

I absolutely love my brother Tim and his wife Ali… they are my best friends in the whole world and I am so blessed by who they are and what their relationship is. They are beautiful inside and out and I couldn’t be more excited to have them in my life forever Love you both tons and tons, can’t wait to see you and hang out this year!

You can check out all the full res shots from this album cover shoot at my website here

Super secret right now… but just in the past couple hours I’ve written over 60 emails to people about this crazy idea.

CAN’T WAIT to show you all, but we have a lot of sponsors, musicians, and photographers already said they’re in!

Stay tuned =)

Thanks to Montana Dennis for the photo =)

He actually came to Santa Barbara and performed in my dining room before the shoot – I was completely blown away… he has a lot of talent and will make it really far in the music business. Labels are chomping at the bit to sign him right now, SO stoked to hear a full CD when he comes out with one! For now check out some of his stuff on MySpace, you’ll be stoked you found him before he’s entirely famous!!

Here’s a picture I took that he’s using for his main page – I’m completely honored!

Haiti is considered a fourth world country. They don’t have many natural resources and consequently can’t import or export many goods. They have an extremely corrupt government, their health care system is lacking in so many ways, there are very few good paying jobs, and most residents have a hard time just finding food and water. So when a disaster like a 7.2 earthquake hits a country that is already desperate, utter devastation ensues.

But there is Hope.

I visited Haiti a couple years ago and stayed at a friends house where they are running two orphanages. I was completely overwhelmed by these kids love for each other and for God. They had such amazing faith and understood Him in a way that blew me away. They were not in the best circumstance when it came to their living conditions, but they have a inner peace and joy that is unexplainable.

There are so many things I take for granted here in the states, and I am completely humbled when disasters like the earthquake in Port-au-Prince happen. It really makes me think about what matters in this life – what I need to put my energy into and what I shouldn’t. I develop a new appreciation for being able to get a good nights rest, have drinking water wherever I go, and know that I have a government that wants to protect me.

Direct ways you can help:

1 – Donate to an organization running two orphanages

When I was over in Haiti, I did a lot of photography for an organization called Child Hope International. It was started by a couple good friends of mine and its truly an amazing organization. They’ve raised about $80,000 already but are going to need a lot more to rebuild parts of both orphanages and also help their neighbors

2 – Help raise awareness

I worked with a phenomenal videographer name Jonathan Olinger while I was in Haiti. He has started a non-profit organization called Discover the Journey. He’s been to over 50 countries the past couple years and has told the story of so many kids that are in dire conditions. He’s risked his health and life many times to help make a difference in this world. I love him dearly and will always have a special place in my heart.

He is in Haiti right now and you can follow his journey there on twitter or donate here.

3. Red Cross

This is a really easy way to help – SMS text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts. They’ve raised over $6 million via text messages and this is always a great organization to help.

4. Pray continually

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
-Proverbs 31:8-9