A thousand first steps

Thank you. If you are reading this I really appreciate it. These thoughts have been brewing and flying down the lane for a while. I’ve always been consumed by art and things that percolate the senses. I’m drawn to colors and forms, lights and shadows, and things that I haven’t seen before. I’ll breakdown where I really want to take this in a post not too far from here. I love photography and videography; hopefully this blog will showcase the love and passion I have for these art forms. I started a blog because I was supposed to a long time ago, but it’s also the best method for me to get my thoughts out and share for now. I’ll do books and talks eventually, We’ll see where the corona takes us. The world is changing and it will be interesting to see where it goes. I’m just blessed and thankful right now to have a job that allows me the time to get this internet conversation better underway. I love people and art and now, hopefully I can use this platform to better share this love and appreciation. I’m thankful for art and the ability to focus on something positive right now. i’m thankful for my health and hope others are able to maintain theirs to the best of their ability. In unseen circumstances such as these, it’s so evident how we have to listen to our intuition and show compassion for others now. It’s not only economics that are changing, but it should be how we relate to each other on a humanistic level. Art shows me how much potential there is in the human imagination and even more so in connections. It’s time like this when we are pulled apart that we will suffer somewhat no doubt, but if the time is used appropriately, some should be able to witness greater strengths and reserves from these limited capabilities. Also, there is surely to be an increase of appreciation for things that unify, beautify and entertain once we see how are lives are truly affected by not being together socially. Personally, I see this as a time where the most adaptable and creative people will be able to claw out new routes and paths to powerfully disruptive innovations. This whole pandemic makes me think of traffic and travel and funds tied up and required with those. If I were a working artist solely reliant on shows and live connects then I would be shitting bricks right now. If anyone reading this is in that boat, all my prayers and best of energy are with you, I’m trying to figure out how to move to financial independence right now and it’s a lot. At least now it’s probably better that I think I can, but I know it’s about to get real. And that’s just the thing I’m learning with this business and art thing. Only a few people know what the fuck they are doing, and that is due to a lot of mess ups, and a dope support system, and great dose of luck and amazing timing and preparation. Besides, in times like these as I start my second business, who really would have expected a pandemic? Who would have had the foresight to buy mad eggs, sanitizer, masks of all things, and get ready for the big shutdown. Who would have thought that just a month ago a coughing person wouldn’t have been that big of a deal. Yeah, things are getting different out here. If you did happen to predict these factors that we are now living then hit me up in a healthy manner and tell me what the deal is so I can stay healthy, productive, and wealthy. I’m excited going forward to share ideas and thoughts about shoots and photography and videography and commercial work in general. Feel free to leave comments and start discussions about ideas and best practices for business, as I want us all to succeed. I named the company 1981andCo because I was born in 81 and thought it sounded cool, but I also dreamed of being surrounded by a team of talented, passionate, and kind humans who were really about making cool things and making the world a better place. Hopefully we can also make it more kind and beautiful in the meantime as well. Here’s to surviving the new world and changing landscape and making and strengthening creative and innovative models of self-sustaining methods with healthy communication and mindfulness of supportive interdependence.