Thing of Note

Okay, to many this may seem ridiculously stupid...but for me, to be honest, I'm quite proud! I received an email from Blog Counter that said as of April 22nd (since I set up my counter only a couple months ago - if that) I have had ONE HUNDRED people come to view it. Granted, it's probably the same 20 or so people that will come back every so often...but so what! I'm proud!

Also, just so you'll come back again - I have my new logo all put together. Tim thinks its pretty basic..but that's how I wanted it to be. I really like it. I thought of it, and my big brother Jason (Ard) Hoyt designed it for me. Jason is a children's book illustrator and took time out of his crazy schedule to do that for me and all I can say is...THANK YOU!


I don't know why but the logo is actually in blue and the print is in brown...not that this is showing up of course...oh well. You get the idea (despite the fact that that yellow is nearly impossible to see.)

I have learned from one of my most favorite mentors that the power of advertising is supposed to be found in this blog right here. So, here goes - I just want to say thank you first of all. I want to say thank you to my family first of all for all their support. I want to say thank you to my best friend Cassidy - she is the reason why this happened in the first place. I can't wait to get you back out west! But, I really want to say thank you to Becker. I don't know if he will ever get to my blog - but in case he does...Thank you for being the giving man that you are in terms of what you are willing to give so much back to those wanting to succeed in the photography business. I found you, I don't remember how, but since that day I have read your blog as though it were scripture! I am so impressed with the work you do, and the success you have. From you, I learned about Dane Sanders, Jessica Claire, the Boutwells, Jules Bianchi and many more. I have been inspired by all of you and have to say - you guys are so lucky to have one another as friends and to be so close in proximity to one another.

The Simple Photo Minute has been so powerful to me. I have really appreciated the most recent endeavor of "The Power of The Few" - and the following video kind of echoes my "thanks"...so, please ENJOY!

http://www.simplephotolife.com/simplevideo/view_video.php?viewkey=cb220ffe637cda29bb3f