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It’s all about me

Why did I/we decide to return to the US?

I was trying to write about that even before I left. But I just can’t put it into words. There are so many layers to the story… it’s complicated… it’s personal… it’s complicated. It’s a story best told in person over tea and biscuits or — better yet — port and good cheese.

I’m not purposefully being cryptic. Really. Honestly. I swear.

I suppose it boils down to me and my need for change. And I’m lucky in that I have a husband who says “You need change? Well let’s make that happen.”

Creative, personal, and professional development is what I want.
To move upward and ever forward.

So here I am.

A new year. A new start.

I wrote three sentances in my Moleskine this morning.

• Shoot. Shoot. Shoot.
• Prepare the way for Marcel
• Create a work space that inspires me. (Life List no. 16)

2012 is going to be our year — my year — and I’m so ready!

Life List update: No. 71, “Relocate to the US before 2012″

Oh well, oh well, I feel so good today,
We touched ground on an international runway
Jet propelled back home, from over the seas to the U. S. A.
— Chuck Berry, Back in the U.S.A.

I’m back!

This and that: Mid-august edition

Hi. It’s been a while.

• Via Kinfolk, I discovered Saer Richards, who wrote a bit about my Heinz bike Polaroid.
• Speaking of Heinz, I’m totally addicted to Heinz Sandwich Spread on knäckebröd.
• Paul Giambarba added my “Monsieur Jacques” to his Instant Talent series. Needless to say, I was extremely flattered that he asked me.
• Astrid asked my “Why I shoot Film?“
• I’ve started making my own pasta more regularly now. From tortellini to tagliatelle to lasagna sheets. It’s so easy to do.
• Whitney and Dave live in such a beautiful space.
• Lemon? Ricotta? Rocket? Count me in!
• I love Kinfolk. It’s as if Americans are starting to understand what “gezelligheid” is all about.
• Leica Lens Ring ring? Yes please!
• Three guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage come together is 3 short films Move. Eat. Learn. Inspiring!

Taken with Polaroid

Today, I finally put the finishing touches on a website I’ve been working on for a few months now: Taken with Polaroid

It’s a fairly simple site — as if you could expect anything less from me. The use of News Gothic Std is an ode to the brilliant Polaroid branding by Paul Giambara.

In the months that I’ve been working on the site, it’s been a non-stop walk down memory lane.

I love the evocative nature of photography.