Zak Schwank Photo

May 9, 2009 // Just for fun

Happy Mother's Day to all the super moms out there! So much of what you do comes so very natural. The way you look at your children, the way you hold and comfort them, the way you long to hurry home to see their smiling faces. Today is your day...dads listen up. Get Mom's favorite morning drink, break out the waffle iron, reach over your fence and snag one of those beautiful roses your neighbor so covets, and let Mom relax in bed while you and the kids make a fun breakfast you all can enjoy...oh and bring it to her in bed. :) Have a super day, moms! You deserve it!

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Rachael Earl:

Your family is beautiful, Zak! Happy Mother's Day to your beautiful wife!

(05.09.09 @ 11:14 PM)

Freida:

Beautiful video... happy mother's day Jennifer! =)

(05.10.09 @ 07:05 AM)

Jennifer:

Ahhh... I love it! Thnaks for always capturing awesome pictures of our kids just how they are. Slideshows with music ALWAYS make me cry... and the first day of kindergarten pictures will probably bring tears for the rest of my life!! I am lucky to have you as a husband and father of our two crazy kiddos. Thank you!!

(05.10.09 @ 10:26 AM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Such a great video! Seriously dabbing the corners of my eyes right now. Happy Mother's Day to Jennifer!

(05.10.09 @ 07:46 PM)

Jaime H.:

Beautiful. You are so sweet to do this for Jennifer, and for your beautiful family. I'm so going to cry!

(05.11.09 @ 05:17 PM)

ohana photographers:

awesome! hope jennifer had an awesome mama's day!!

(05.15.09 @ 12:05 PM)

Jamie Burnett:

Hope Mother's Day at your home was fabulous! Your kiddos are gorgeous!

(05.18.09 @ 05:11 AM)

Lose Yourself

April 29, 2009 // Just for fun / Me

First I really want to say thank you to everyone that commented and opened up about what drives you. It really means a lot to hear, or read in this case, what makes others tick. Music is really important to me and from the looks of it, ya'll feel the same. :) I wonder what it is about music that touches us so? I know for me that my day isn't complete without a little...well a lot of music. I share most of my day with my kids singing in the car, the house, the shower...you know I had to go there...everyone sings in the shower right? It just makes my day better, but when I really need a kick in the pants, I listen to Eminem's "Lose Yourself" to get pumped. The beat, the lyrics, the overall feel of the song actually gives me goosebumps...it's weird. Anyways sit back and take a listen...the first few lines really set the tone for me. Enjoy!

Drum roll please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and don't base on my hair...it's late.
**Disclaimer** It's kinda hard to read the names, but I assure you that it was a fair contest. Next time I'll use a sharpie. Live and learn.
Chris I need your email.
Thanks again everyone!
Zak

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Chris:

Great song Zak. I agree, the first few lines of this grabs your attention. I cant wait for the run! WE are all looking forward to seeing you guys. Does my email show up with this?

(04.29.09 @ 11:37 PM)

ohana photographers:

congrats to the weeeeners! padres. grrr...

(04.29.09 @ 11:38 PM)

Freida:

'One moment... would you capture it?'..... ' You can do anything you set your mind to.'
Dangit Zak! I'm already teary-eyed and it's only 5:25 in the morning! ;-)
Fantastic pick! Thanks for sharing your song!

(04.30.09 @ 05:27 AM)

Becka Knight (Studio222 Photography):

I used to listen to that song before volleyball games to get pumped up! :)

(05.01.09 @ 12:59 PM)

greta, smitten:

congrats sophie and chris!! lovin the giveaways!! fun fun!

(05.02.09 @ 07:44 AM)

Jamie Burnett:

I thought I would be flamed if I ever admitted to being an eminem fan... I like to rock out when my kids aren't in the car.. helps to have harmon kardon surround... I may be a mom... but I can still be a cool mom! :) Check out Far East Movement " Girls on the Dance Floor" You just might feel like a college kid again, or at least try to dance like one! :)

(05.05.09 @ 10:30 PM)

Zak Schwank:

ahhh so glad I'm not the only one rockin' out as a parent. :) Check out the song this morning Jamie, and the kids started dancing like mad. LOL

(05.06.09 @ 10:31 PM)

Lisette Price:

I love that song too! It's definitely motivating!

(05.07.09 @ 05:19 AM)

Just Take Those Old Records Off The Shelf...

April 17, 2009 // Just for fun

So I'm a bit behind in my blogginess...but I must forge on and get back into the groove. I had a planned session in San Diego this morning, but the military called and my client had to postpone. I guess that is all part of the military life and something we civilians probably don't understand. Speaking of the military I was accepted to Operation: Love ReUnited. Which is a non profit organization that helps military families document their families prior to a deployment. I'm really excited to be a part of this, and look forward to meeting some awesome military families in the future.

Just in case you are wondering this is my son, Jack. He loves his guitar underwear...as you can tell. :)
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I'm almost positive that everyone needs some guitar underwear. ;)
Zak

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Rachael Earl:

LOL-those are adorable! And now that song is running through my head...

(04.17.09 @ 09:50 AM)

lynn:

Adorable! :)

(04.17.09 @ 09:50 AM)

Jennifer:

Itty bitty size 2 boxer briefs with guitars = too cute.

(04.17.09 @ 10:05 AM)

Amy:

Okay, these are too darn cute!

(04.17.09 @ 12:26 PM)

Braeden Rogers:

Hilarious :) Love the "Making a pizza video as well". You have got one awesome family man.

(04.17.09 @ 08:41 PM)

ohana photographers - david & kimi:

lol pure awesomeness!!!

(04.18.09 @ 05:18 PM)

Jeannie:

Too cute! I think we need to get some guitar underwear, too.

(04.19.09 @ 01:32 PM)

Jamie Burnett:

We have that same rug! PB Kids! Jack has great taste and super cute curls!

(04.19.09 @ 06:26 PM)

Jaime H.:

Oh my gosh -- totally love this!

(04.19.09 @ 10:37 PM)

Jaime H.:

And...hit enter before I was done. lol I'm such a bad client....phoooooey! I'm so totally thrilled that you are doing Operation Love Reunited!!! That is awesome Zak! Oh, and btw -- the military wants to apologize for calling -- if they had known just how rad a dude you are, they would've found someone else to cover the shifts!

(04.19.09 @ 10:41 PM)

greta, smitten:

omg, these are just TOO MUCH!!!!! jack is freaking adorable! congrats on love reunited, that's so awesome!

(04.20.09 @ 08:21 AM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Oooh! I have to get over to Gymboree to buy those underwear for my boys! Adorable!!!

(04.22.09 @ 01:09 PM)

Roz Mitchell:

LOL, I absolutely love these. What a great idea for a session!

(04.26.09 @ 04:53 PM)

Roz Mitchell:

Oh, and congrats on being accepted to OpLove! It's really a wonderful organization! Perhaps we'll meet someday at a big event!

(04.26.09 @ 04:54 PM)

Annie Warren:

OMG.... he is just adorable! This series is brilliant, and something you (and he) will treasure in years to come. Now I want some guitar underpants! I could really use a little bounce in my step! (I'm singin' THAT song while I type this BTW...)

(04.29.09 @ 07:37 PM)

Amy:

Hi Zak -- just wanted to thank you for mentioning Operation Love ReUnited here. I checked it out and thought it looked wonderful. I told a photographer friend in Boston about it and he just got listed. Thanks so much for sharing the love!

(05.11.09 @ 10:24 PM)

You Get What You Get

April 11, 2009 // Just for fun

So I had grandiose plans to post up some recent personal stuff and a little sneak peek from today's session, but I'm beat! So you get what you get! Enjoy this chocolaty goodness and have a great day tomorrow! :)

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Rachael Earl:

Well, I'll take it! Cute shot! Happy Easter!

(04.12.09 @ 11:18 AM)

greta, smitten:

chocolate's good. but next time there better be a little more grandiose-ness or somebody's gonna get slap chopped!!

(04.12.09 @ 08:20 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Awwwww! I love those little pudgy hands! So sweet! And I don't mean the chocolate . . . ;)

(04.12.09 @ 08:35 PM)

Becka Knight (Studio222 Photography):

Too cute. Happy Easter!

(04.13.09 @ 04:07 PM)

Jamie Burnett:

Happy Easter! :) Yummy Chocolate!

(04.14.09 @ 03:47 PM)

Jaime H.:

This is cute! Mmmm....chocolate. :)

(04.19.09 @ 10:36 PM)

Jaime H.:

And...hit enter before I was done. lol I'm such a bad client....phoooooey! I'm so totally thrilled that you are doing Operation Love Reunited!!! That is awesome Zak! Oh, and btw -- the military wants to apologize for calling -- if they had known just how rad a dude you are, they would've found someone else to cover the shifts!

(04.19.09 @ 10:41 PM)

Pizza...It's What's For Dinner!

March 27, 2009 // Just for fun

Most families have a nightly routine consisting of brushing teeth, reading, and perhaps a soft song as your child goes to bed, and while we do those things, we also make pizza. Did he just say make pizza? Yes! I adore the evening with my family probably more than any part of the day, and this video is one reason why. Enjoy!

Pizza! It's What's For Dinner from Zak Schwank on Vimeo.

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Freida:

Oh My Heavens... that is the sweetest video ever!!! The video put to that music... just Wonderful!!! What a priceless moment you captured!!!

(03.28.09 @ 05:46 AM)

Amy:

I honestly laughed out loud, especially when you hit the 6' and 10" pizza credits.

(03.28.09 @ 08:11 AM)

Kelly:

Haha that was so cute!! What a fun way to end the night with your kids!

(03.28.09 @ 08:04 PM)

ohana photographers:

your family is just too cute!

(03.28.09 @ 08:33 PM)

Rachael Earl:

TOO CUTE! My girls' favorite time of the day is when their daddy plays on the bed with them!!! Mostly they get tossed around and they absolutely love it!

(03.29.09 @ 02:14 PM)

greta, smitten:

THAT WAS THE CUTEST THING EVER!!!!!!!! i grinned too long, my cheeks hurt! i swear emily's smile could light up any room!! the music was perfecto!

(03.29.09 @ 09:11 PM)

Jamie Burnett:

That is adorable and oh so much fun!

P.S. Can I have Jack? He is sooo darn cute. OK... I'll just have them both! :)

(04.01.09 @ 05:24 AM)

Becka Knight (Studio222 Photogrpahy):

Oh my gosh. That is the funniest and cutest thing I've ever seen. I'll have to remember that for when we have kids. I love that you can see them cracking up the entire time. :)

(04.01.09 @ 01:03 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Adorable! So, so adorable! You know, Zak, your kids will remember this for the rest of their lives. They'll remember how much fun you had with them and how much fun they had with you. Bravisimo!

(04.01.09 @ 08:42 PM)

Lynn & Andy:

Andy & I are sitting here cracking up! That was so awesome and sweet! :)

(04.04.09 @ 10:07 PM)

Valerie Schooling:

This is SOOOOO cute! My daddy used to do that with me when I was little too!!!

(04.08.09 @ 08:38 AM)

Colleen:

WAY cute!

(04.08.09 @ 04:00 PM)

chelo:

OMG. Too cute too cute too cute for words!

(04.11.09 @ 07:01 PM)

Jeannie:

Ahaha! That's great. Your kids are so happy!

(04.11.09 @ 10:47 PM)

april:

So very cute!!!!

(04.21.09 @ 09:40 PM)