Brief Update: African Safari

For their last two days in Tanzania, the group was able to go on an African Safari. The group has been away from any internet/phone connection for days, so this is the first Shane was able to share a little more from the trip. I'm told there are plenty of images coming that will share more of their visit to Tanzania, but for now, Shane has sent me this iphone pic he took during the safari. Such a tease! But, I'm promised we'll see more soon :)

Tanzania - Thirst Relief Benefit Shoot

It's been about two or three days since we have had internet and have been able to post anything so I thought I would send something out quickly. This trip truly has been amazing. I have been blessed to travel all around the world and there is no doubt that Tanzania ranks in the top three on my list. The people have here been wonderful to work along-side and the scenery is exotic and breathtaking. It has also been heart wrenching to see some of the conditions in which people live. The images posted here are ones that tell a story but were picked out on the fly, there are hundreds more like them. Without experiencing it first hand, it is hard to understand some of the conditions people are facing and living in. I'm going to wait to until I have a little more time to post before I talk about what we have been doing here and what we hope will continue. But I can honestly say that it has be life changing for me and hopefully to some of the people of Tanzania as well.















Here's a picture Phillip Glickman took of me during a shoot. (Thanks Phillip)

Scenes From Dubai

I'm writing this post on the plane from Dubai to Dar Es Salaam and will hopefully be able to post it as soon as we land, although I'm doubtful right now because the wireless in Dubai was hit and miss I can imagine what it will be like in Tanzania. Our plane was two hours late arriving in Dubai but that didn't stop us from hitting the town. We first stopped at the beach next to the only 7 star hotel in the world, Burj Al Arab... We didn't stay there:) The next stop was at a couple more 5+ star hotels including Atlantis on the Palm Island. I think we finally got back to the hotel at around 3 am, even then we sat around chatting for a while. Goodtimes! I'll post more if and when I get a chance.

Arriving at our hotel...




Early morning sight-seeing










Atlantis...





Image of Burj Al Arab (lower-right)



Getting Ready to board our plane for Africa (image from Ray Santana)

Album preview and future visit to Africa

The summer is flying by and it seems like most every week we've been on the road or in the air. Next week will be no different as Shane will set out for Tanzania, Africa w/ Mike Colon, Ray Santana, The Edmondson's and more amazing photographers to work with Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine and Thirst Relief International. All your thoughts and prayers are appreciated during these next couple weeks as they begin an amazing adventure together. I will be incredibly excited to see images from this trip and will be waiting along with you in anticipation :)

Because time is moving by so quickly, rather than creating an entire post of Emily and Jeff's wedding, I thought it may be a special treat for you to see a glimpse of a few pages from their album.

Enjoy!

note: slideshow is accompanied by music