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March 7, 2010 // Just for fun / Me

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Zak Schwank:

Coming September 2010! :D

(03.07.10 @ 12:36 PM)

Brandi:

LIKE!!!!! :) :) :) YAY!!! By the way.. September.. it's a great month for babies.. not that I am biased or anything, har har. :)

(03.08.10 @ 07:23 AM)

Meredith WIlliams:

What an absolute blessing!!!!! Congratulations to you and your family! I cannot wait for newborn pictures!!!!

(03.08.10 @ 08:48 AM)

Jeanette:

Fantastic, Congratulations so happy for you all !

(03.08.10 @ 08:51 AM)

Chris M:

We are stoked for you guys. Baby Schwank couldn't have been blessed with a better family. I cant wait to meet him/her!

(03.08.10 @ 08:51 AM)

smittengreta:

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSO excited for ya'll!!!!!!! :D larky's bday is september!!

(03.08.10 @ 09:00 AM)

Annie Warren:

What an absolutely delightful way to break your awesome news! Congratulations Zak and family. More fun is on it's way!!!

(03.08.10 @ 01:42 PM)

Jaime:

Awww, so excited for you guys!!! Congratulations Schwanks! :) And what a cute way to tell the world! I

(03.08.10 @ 03:09 PM)

My Charity Water Party

March 1, 2010 // Me / Totally Random

When I thought about a goal for my charity water campaign I felt that $250 was a number that if we reached it I would be beyond stoked, but really felt like reaching it would be difficult. After all the economy isn't exactly rockin'. So when I passed that goal early on I was shocked, and then I thought about it. I have some amazing friends and family! I really do! Many of you gave, and we have never met in person. That tells me a lot about you, and me. I am truly blessed! The people who will benefit from your generosity will have access to clean water for 20 years! Think about that. You all are amazing and I am a very lucky guy to have friends like you!

For more information on charity: water hit them up, and start your own campaign.

Zak

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smittengreta:

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and one last time, happy bday! :D

(03.01.10 @ 09:31 PM)

Kelli:

Woo hoo! What an awesome thing that you put into motion!

(03.02.10 @ 06:21 AM)

Jaime:

Woot! I hope you had a rad b-day! :)

(03.02.10 @ 12:12 PM)

Allison Bess:

Yay!!!!! Congrats!!! I'm so happy this much was raised, great job making it easy for people to donate Zak! :)

(03.02.10 @ 01:32 PM)

Chelo:

So cool that you did this! I hope you had a great birthday :)

(03.06.10 @ 04:56 AM)

Point and Shoot Fun!

February 22, 2010 // Just for fun / Me

This morning I woke up grabbed some coffee, my point and shoot, and headed to Old Town Temecula. I was on a mission. The guys over at Rebirth had a weekly exercise I wanted to participate in. The assignment this week was warmth. I was torn between the first two images, and ended up deciding on the first one. I really had a blast just walking around old town. Next weekend I'm taking my daughter...we'll see how she does. :)

This was the first image I shot and the one I went down there to shoot.

It had poured last night and there were a ton of big puddles...I love reflection shots.

This alley is where I shot the next image.

And I just love this self portrait!

So what do you think? Hope everyone has a great week!

Zak

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Kelli:

One of the best self portraits ever, in my humble opinion. Love these shots.

(02.23.10 @ 09:35 AM)

Laura Reaux:

I'm with Kelli on the self-portrait. Love it! Really glad you chose the first one for the warmth image, too. The second one makes me feel cold because of the shade. :)

(02.25.10 @ 02:40 PM)

chris Williams:

Hey Zak, thanks for joining the Rebirth assignments. And yes, that self-portrait is very unique, way to go using a different perspective.

(02.27.10 @ 08:13 AM)

Jamie Burnett:

Love the last one... Cool hat BTW! :)

(02.28.10 @ 10:44 AM)

smittengreta:

these are so cool and i LOVE the self portrait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY BDAY!!!!!!!!! go 'head and get your schwerve on!!!!!!!!!!!!

(03.01.10 @ 07:13 AM)

I'm Turning 37!!!!!!!!!

February 14, 2010 // Me

Wow I can't believe I just said that!!! Someone is getting old. ;) Funny I feel better now than when I was 27. So on to the point of my post. In lieu of gifts this year I made it easy for you. I want water! That's it!

Click here to make a difference!

Donate one dollar, ten dollars, one miiiiiilllion dollars, or just share this page with your friends. I don't have any fancy prizes to give away, but I do want you help. Thanks for your consideration. :)

Zak

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Kelli:

Done and done! Happy Birthday, what a great thing to do! :)

(02.14.10 @ 09:50 AM)

Cart Full of Food!

February 8, 2010 // Food / Information

So my last entry was a little glimpse about the way I've been feeling as a photographer. I really appreciated all the positive comments that you left. It really makes a difference...plus it makes me smile. Which isn't a bad thing. :) I've been toying with the idea of shooting food more and more...and to be completely honest I really love it! If you know me at all, you know that I love me some food. Good, healthy, yummy food! So the transition into food photography isn't that big of a stretch. Plus no one cares if all the pasta isn't looking at the camera. :P Recently I asked a friend and graphic designer to build a custom website for my family's restaurant. Josh Cagwin was all over it and it's coming along well. I'll post the link when he's done. Anyways look for some yummy food goodness to grace my blog in the near future.

This image is one of the first I ever shot in late 2008.
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This is one from last month.

And this one I just love!

I also have a really fun personal project I'm working on that isn't photography related. I really can't wait to share that with you. It is something near and dear to my heart and I hope it makes a difference in your lives. :)

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Brandi:

Sweet! I think good food photography is really awesome. I love the last shot the best myself. I can't wait to see what you share in the future.

(02.08.10 @ 02:35 PM)

Kelli:

Blogging twice in less than a week? Setting some high expectations there, aren't you? I love that last shot...awesome job!!

(02.08.10 @ 02:36 PM)

Rachael Earl:

Great job! Especially the last one! There are some great food photography and food styling books out there you should check out for more ideas, too!

(02.08.10 @ 02:37 PM)

Zak Schwank:

Thanks Rachael! I've been looking at tons of stuff. It's fun for me. I've been wanting to shoot more of the stuff I cook too. :)

(02.08.10 @ 02:42 PM)

jamie burnett:

Love these Zak. It feels good to find your mojo! I can't wait to see more... these make me hungry!

(02.08.10 @ 03:16 PM)

jules:

COOL! I mean HOT! Love that last one. You have my curiosity totally piqued on the "fun personal project" thing, and I can't wait to see the direction your photography takes. Actually, the reason I like the last one so much is because it takes "food" photography to another level -- I love photography that shows the human side behind stuff we sometimes take for granted, like the love and care that goes into food prep, from growing to plating to washing the dishes. Anyway, so excited for you to be moving in a direction that makes so much sense considering the all-around ZAK I know and love!

(02.08.10 @ 03:41 PM)

Susanne Pedro:

Yum!! Ok, now I am STARVING!!! These images are AWESOME, especially the last one! And how great is it that it doesn't matter that your subjects aren't looking at you :) I myself am venturing out to other types of photography-- I just did my first boudoir session and I loved it-- so we shall see!

(02.08.10 @ 03:47 PM)

Jeanette:

These are great Zak ! It is so wonderful when you find something that love you doing ...I see fantastic things in your future and I can not wait to hear more about your project. BTW, the last one totally rocks and I too love food photography.

(02.08.10 @ 04:38 PM)

Lisa Love:

How exciting!!! I just love these photos *and* you're already an awesome food styling photog to boot!! =)

(02.09.10 @ 01:54 PM)

Brianna Phelan:

Great shots Zach. I love the last one - straight out of a magazine!

(02.10.10 @ 06:21 PM)

Jaime:

Ooooh, these are groooovy! I love, love, love that last shot!! Food photography is so neat, and something I've always wanted to do ... but I haven't really cooked in sooooo long, which is sad, because it's what I went to school for initially. Looks yummmy!

(02.12.10 @ 09:38 PM)

Jeannie:

The last one is awesome. It's so dynamic and hot. It tells a story.

(02.13.10 @ 11:51 AM)

Annie Warren:

Ooooh.... if you're gonna have yummy images of scrumptious food on your blog all the time I might have to stay away! I don't need the temptation. I did lose a lot of weight once, but then I found it again! It was in the fridge all along! All jokes aside I think your decision is great one Zak. Good luck with your new direction.

(03.08.10 @ 01:39 PM)