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Natalie and Leon gave us 20 minutes out on the golf course at sunset for additional photos. Needless to say, I think it was a successful endeavor and worth the effort. Thank you Natalie and Leon for being so amazing and fun to work with!!

Portraits I take for myself – my grandfather at age 92

zettlphoto — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:32:28 +0000

I close my eyes and I can see it. The office walls were always covered with news clippings, photographs, sales reports and random cartoons or quotes. The desk was rarely neat and it was often stacked high with papers. This is how I always remember my grandfather’s office. Whenever the family went to Kansas City to visit him we would stop by his office in Westport. As a child, his office always fascinated me. My grandfather is a very driven man; he’s an entrepreneur, outspoken, opinionated, interested in the world around him and ready to live life to its fullest. In some ways I think I have a bit of my grandfather in me.

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He’s 92 now and still keeps an office in the building he owns in Westport. The last time I visited him I knew I wanted a to create a photo of my grandfather in his office. There was some conversation that perhaps we should take it in the park or at his house. But the answer was no; I wanted it in the office. The truth is, this photo is for me and it was made as a visual record of my childhood memories.

The Grand Gesture and The Quiet Moment

zettlphoto — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:23:50 +0000

Whether it is a large formal affair or a small casual event, every wedding is a special day to the bride and groom. It’s their chance to publicly display their love, dedication and commitment to the world.

I love to photograph the excitement, the energy, and the planned events of the day. But even more so, I love the quiet moments that genuinely profess the couple’s love to one another.

This photo of Meghan and Mike is very special to me. I was watching them carefully during the speeches. Meghan leaned closer to Mike and Mike instinctively leaned into Meghan until they touched. It was only for a brief moment as it was soon interrupted by the raising and clinking of glasses. But in that soft little moment, there was a love, a connection and a energy that made me realize how perfect the two of them are together.