It's Been Awhile...

It's been awhile and I felt moved to post today.
I've been busy "shooting" all summer. A number of different projects in-studio, environmental portraits, side one-offs, and also, street shooting with friends.
It is this last activity that has sustained me.
Sometimes the concept work in the studio seems more exciting and with awards, can seem outwardly, more rewarding. It is, of course, rewarding.. 
But the group of friends/photographers I fell into when I first began darkroom sustain me. When we go out shooting we joke around, argue, wander, photograph anything and everything - We have a ball. Even if it's just a lunch hour. And each one is so different and so good in their unique perspective. Everyone has different ideas and no one is shy to say their. I value this very deeply.
I have been terribly ill lately, and almost lost my life. But I didn't. And it's horsing around with great people that make these memories dear and propel me to continue to jump in and try new things with photography.
So in this post....I honor my mates from darkroom..