2008 was such an amazing year for me both personally and professionally.

Personally, my daughter turned a year old and advanced in ways I never saw coming. To watch her grow and explore and achieve is one of the most rewarding things about being a father. Later in the year Reagan and I discover that we’re going to be parents all over again. I am truly a lucky and blessed man to have such a beautiful wife to share with me the most precious gifts we could ever share with one another.

Professionally, I watched my business grow to unbelievable heights as I challenged myself to think more outside the box than ever before and create images that are both stunning and true to the couples they represent. Education was my investment of choice in ’08. Learning new techniques from the industry giants which helps me perfect my craft and continue to push he envelope has been huge for me.

I made the old school meet the new school as I made the move to High Definition for a more cinematic flare but also offering Vintage Super 8 Film for a completely different nostalgic feel. I also created the first Trash the Dress films in Cincinnati and I still continue to offer the only Same Day Edit.

Style Me Pretty chose me to be in their Little Black Book of top wedding vendors in Cincinnati. I was asked to present on the hot trends of wedding cinematography at an International Special Events Society meeting as well as a luncheon for the Association of Bridal Consultants.

I moved into a new studio and I have three of the greatest studio mates anyone could ask for. It took quite a bit of time but we have the place looking super rad and I am very proud to meet my couples there and begin the experience.

I had the incredible honor of having my company hired to produce a press junket with Will Ferrell. What an amazing opportunity that was to work with one of the funniest men known to man. It was such a great day and at the end of it all I actually got Will to look into my camera and give Mya a happy birthday greeting, which I later used in her one year video.

I’ve become friends with some of the greatest names in the industry from around the world who are incredibly inspiring and holding me to higher standards, which plays into the cycle of challenging myself. I’ve also met some of the most talented people in Cincinnati, who I am very proud to call my colleagues. We too have become friends and I love working with the ones I’ve already had the pleasure of working with and I truly cannot wait to work with the ones I have yet had the honor of sharing the same event.

2008 was full of challenges and accomplishments, but the challenges set me up for greater accomplishments in 2009, which I’m ready to grab by the horns and enjoy the ride.