This is my oldest boy, Noah. He likes bikes. And boats. And planes. And trucks. And trains. I love him very much.
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We’re in Byron Bay, one of my favorite places in the world. I’m trying to enjoy four days off work, something I find more difficult than anything. Running a small business is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done, but it also means you’re always working – because you have to and because you want to. I’ve made myself stay away from editing and designing albums this week, but the emails and phone calls are more difficult. Yesterday I simply turned my phone off. I’ll turn it back on again on Thursday when I come back to Brisbane.
It’s going to be a busy year (well it already is), so Jacqui and I need these four days to recharge.
And we are.
If only I could get off the internet.
I will.
Now.
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The first auction raised more than $2600 for the relief efforts in Haiti and we were blown away by the response from both the public and other photographers. Many wanted a second auction and we decided to go for it. Some of my favorite photographers have donated prints and if you don’t want to place a bid on mine, have a look at the others.
The funds raised this time will all go to a single decided upon charity who is helping out in Haiti right now. This will be done after the auction and all donations will be made in the name of the winners.
Sea of Horses
16×20 Print
Click here to place a bid.
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The better my cameras become, the more I feel the need to use crappy cameras on the side. I rarely whip out my Canon 5D Mark II if I want to take photos for fun, instead I rely on my Holga, Diana, SX-70 or my latest piece of plastic, the Zumi Digital. Life is surreal as it is, but through a plastic lens it quickly goes from strange to bizarre. A simple flight to Perth becomes a synopsis to a movie directed by David Lynch.
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Whenever a natural disaster occurs somewhere in the world, I can’t help feeling helpless. And that’s of course laziness talking. There’s always something we can do and even the smallest things count.
Well, I’m a part of a small online community of photographers called Switchcities.
We have decided to try and help out somehow.
And this is where you come in.
We have posted a number of exclusive prints here and all the proceeds are going to Haiti through different charities. The whole thing is set up like an auction. Or a number of them, really. You find an image you like and place a bid on it. You can bid as much or as little as you feel you can afford. Not only is a great chance to buy some great photography, you will also be doing something for the people suffering in Haiti this very minute.
There are 18 different images to bid on. Here’s mine. It has never been printed before so the print is exclusive. Please place a bid on it or one of the others.
You are no longer helpless.
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So much for blogging more, huh? Between traveling and taking some well deserved time off, I haven’t been very active here. Things are about to change though. My writing itch is back and needs to be cured.
I’m flying out to Perth and Margaret River this morning for a wedding there this weekend. I’ll still be available on email.
The forecast for Saturday is 40C (105F).
A friend in Sweden told me it’s -30C over there.
I really don’t know which I prefer.
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It’s 8.22pm and I’m done for the night. I’m shooting my first wedding of 2010 in Melbourne on Saturday. Luckily I enjoy flying. Well, the actual flying part doesn’t do much for me, I enjoy all the side dishes; the waiting at the gate, the cab ride to the city I’m going to, the being alone.
The little things.
Traveling solo is highly meditative. I don’t mind talking to people around me, but I do enjoy not having to interact with my fellow travelers, just observing and taking things in. I rarely take any photos, but this year I’ve promised myself to change that. I’ll be doing a couple of laps around the world in 2010 and I feel I want to share more of the things I do between my weddings, the hotel rooms, the airports and the other stuff.
If you think it sounds boring, we’re very different.
It’s not boring and I’m going to prove it to you.
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Hi,
I’m sorry, Jonas Brothers fans of the world, I’m not one of the bros, sorry to disappoint you. And no, I haven’t shot Kevin’s wedding. I’m just another Jonas. I know you end up here after googling the brothers. I’m soooo sorry.
Have a look around and get back to me if you like what you see. Who knows, when you find your special man, say in 2026, give me a call. I’m pretty good. And hey, I AM a Jonas after all.
xox
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It’s early Monday morning and I’m packing my camera gear again. I can hear the rain hammering down outside and this weather reminds of my childhood Christmases back in Sweden. When people talk about Christmas here, I often mutter, “this isn’t Christmas”. I remember the cold and the snow and spending most of the holidays inside with family.
But it wasn’t really snowing that much when I was a kid.
I grew up in the south of Sweden and the climate there is more like London, it can get cold and most often wet, but snow on Christmas? In the city? I don’t think so.
Anyway.
I know I said I’d start fresh here with more personal content, but somehow Christmas came first, no matter the weather.
I’m packing my gear again. Later today I fly down to Sydney and the last wedding of the year. This could easily evolve into one of my, “I’ve been so lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky” posts, but let’s just say I’m packing my camera gear with a smile on my lips. My stress levels are very low and I’m looking forward to both this wedding and the ones I have booked next year.
I have so much I want to do and I can’t wait to get started.
Come on, 2010.
Bring it on.
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We jumped on our bikes this morning, it was still not too hot and the breeze from the ocean made it a great start to the day. We had nowhere particular in mind, just cruised down the waterfront with our boys on the back of our bikes, the meaning of life never more apparent. I could hear Noah screaming, “Go faster! Faster!” and of course we did. I could hear the pure joy of his laugh as he pounded my back with his small hands. When we came back, both Noah and Joel were fast asleep and I could go back to work.
I’m designing albums like a mad man these days and the only thing that keeps me going is listening to new music.
The last couple of days I’ve been listening to Lady of the Sunshine.
I think you should too.
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