
My brother Joe has been shooting photos professionally for the past few years but at the beginning of the summer he took the giant leap to make photography his profession. His work is fantastic and whether it’s orphans in Uganda or your wedding day - he’s got the digital chops to capture your event just right. His website launched today so you can see for yourself what kind of work he does.


I just finished up the bulk of the heavy lifting on a site for the Young Professionals of Central Virginia. In addition to working with YPCV on the site, I’ve been getting more involved with their “Connect” initiatives as a way to get others 20-30 somethings informed about what’s happening and getting us all linked together. I think this organization is more than overdue for this area and I’m thrilled that Region 2000 and The Regional Chamber of Commerce have been behind the scenes putting this group together.
Take a look at the website by clicking here.
Join us Thursday at Macchu Picchu Peruvian restaurant for August’s 5:35 event. It’s going to be a great time and I expect a BIG crowd. Door prizes abound… email your RSVP to events@ypcentralva.org
“Dan, you are so not a good Oreo priest!” - Shelley Scranton
(Said after I was holding a package of Oreo’s and imitating the singing of Catholic Priests and then brought the package to the wrong place)

Tonight Dungeon Masters, Blue Elves from some foreign land and other nerds across the country will be leaving their parents basement to wait in line to get the latest installment of JK Rowlings Harry Potter series.
The fun part is that I’ll be there too.
Having left my parents basement not too long ago and just recently quitting my paper route means a lt of life change but Harry Potter is something that I can let go of. I won’t be traveling by myself though, I talked some friends into accompanying me. (only one admits enjoying the books, thanks Shanna)
In all seriousness, I think its a great thing when kids are encouraged to dream, use their imaginations, and all that great kids stuff. Because they are kids and this is what kids do. I do, however, think it’s scary when 35 year old men feel the need to dress up as the someone from a different galaxy.
So yes, I’ll be in line and if you’re there too, say “hello” just leave the costume at home (unless your a kid).
I was sent this great article about what the world is wondering about the last installment. (Thanks Steve)

How many projects have you started that go 100% the way you want.. At the age of 31, I’ve yet to have anything go exactly as planned. I like to think it makes me flexible and the people I work with super talented to be able to adapt to change on the fly. Such has been the case with The Great American Road Trip. We’ve decided to hold off just a little bit to make sure the product is nothing less than stellar. The crew at Abandon Films has been working at a fever pitch to turn this mother out and I’ve been…. I’ve been… A great cheerleader! No flips… but I’ve got one heck of a triple Lutz. (i know that’s ice skating, but I digress.)
The project is coming along really well and the soundtrack for the film is absolutely incredible… more on that very soon.

