Mind of the Messiah

Hey gang! Today’s episode covers our most recent trip to Harrington Beach State Park. This was our second time returning to this location, it is a new favorite on our list. All three of us (Kristin, Kylle, me) we’re along for this occasion; it’s always nice to have the whole team shooting together! Regardless of it being December in Wisconsin, the weather was abnormally warm and unquestionably coo...

Today's Quote: "What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that's gone forever, impossible to reproduce." - Karl Lagerfeld Fun Fact: When Karl Lagerfeld died in 2019, he left $200 million dollars of his fortune behind..... for his cat. 

Hello everyone! Welcome back for more, Footprints and Photographs. It has been a loooonnnnggg minute since I’ve posted a show segment like this, I’m glad to be back at it! Today’s podcast and Exposure page are the most sentimental pieces of work I’ve ever done. This month has been a difficult period for myself and my family, but our days are looking better one at a time! We continuously move forwa...

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” - Oprah Winfrey  Hey gang, Happy Thanksgiving! It's nice to have a holiday where we can slow things down and take a minute to appreciate our journey. This day gives us an opportunity to take inventory and reflect on the things that we hold close to our heart...

Today’s Quote: “If you are going through hell, keep going.” - Winston Churchill

Hello again. Welcome back to, Mind of the Messiah. It has been a long time since my last podcast and Exposure page, but I am happy to announce that things are sloooooooooowly going back to normal and will be back on track soon. Today's episode overviews the struggle that I've endured over the last 30 days. This time period has been the most difficult trial I've faced as an individual. A lot has ch...

Today's Quote: “For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” - Jane Wagner

Here we go for another round of, Footprints and Photographs! We had a busy weekend as Red Velvet Photography and walked away with three more photoshoots under our belt. Our first shoot was with a pair of familiar faces, Holly and Milo. We had taken their portraits last October and were ecstatic to work with them again! This time we shot their photos at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac. Tune in to hear...

Today's episode announces a new creative endeavor that I'm beginning! You're hearing it here first, I have begun learning the piano and have enrolled in weekly classes. I am hooked in the process of learning this new instrument and cannot wait to see how far this can go. I know it'll be an extremely long road but that is okay with me... whatever has to happen to get better. Tune in to hear about t...

I'm happy to announce that I am holding a finished copy of, A Diamond from the Ashes . With the completion of my second memoir, I wanted to document the writing/editing process and reflect on this two year journey. Writing has changed many aspects of my life, yet I didn't fully realize the impact it had on me until this book was finished. I am grateful for the process and all it has done for me! T...

Today's Quote: "Do not let making a living prevent you from making a life." - John Wooden

Thanks for stopping by for another, Footprints and Photographs! This was an emotional photoshoot for us that happened due to unfortunate circumstances. Cinco, a 15 year old dog, is passing away from cancer. A friend of the owner had reached out and asked if we could help out; we were honored to be there! The photoshoot was an amazing time for everyone involved, especially the dogs. Cinco and Homer...

Today’s Quote: “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” - Elbert Hubbard

Today's Quote: “I spend a lot of time thinking about my thoughts.” - Joe Rogan

Today's Quote: “There is no growth in the comfort zone.” - Jocko Willink

 Today's Quote: "Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." - William A. Ward

Welcome back for more, Footprints and Photographs! Today’s page was a compilation of the miscellaneous photographs that we’ve taken over the course of September. As we’ve watched summer transition into fall, it has the best time to be out in the field. Now that the air has a familiar chill, autumn activities can begin! We have eagerly waited all year for the season of bonfires, haunted houses, cor...

Here we go for another round of, Footprints and Photographs! Today's episode was a special one; I'll always keep this weekend's experience close to my heart. There was a lot of celebrating on this adventure, so many great memories! Tune in to hear about our big celebration, why fall is our season, unexpected photography opportunities, troubles in a corn maze, and the importance of always moving fo...

Welcome back for more, Footprints and Photographs! Today's episode recalls our most recent trip to, Devil's Lake State Park. It has been a minute since we've been able to get on the road, so this weekend was much appreciated! Tune in to hear about our anticipated return to Devil's Lake, photoshoot challenges, unexpected turnouts, marshland appreciation, and a sneak peak of what's coming next. Than...

It's been a handsome minute but welcome back to, Between the Lines - Research Special. Today's episode is about my recent experience in a sensory deprivation tank. This was my first time attempting a feat as such, and boy was I surprised! The overall experience was absolutely amazing and spiritually enhancing; I can't wait to jump back in again. Since this is a spiritual, medical, and controversia...

It's time for another episode of, Coffee and Convos - Reflection! This interview has been an amazing experience and I couldn't be happier with the content we produced. There were a lot of difficult topics of conversation, but a lot valuable lessons in return. Tune in for a discussion about interview vulnerability, the appreciation of deep conversation, striving towards a different perspective, and...

Grab a fresh cup because we have another episode of, Coffee and Convos! Today I have a special guest who has been a great friend of mine and someone I consider a brother. We have been a prominent figure in each other's lives, so we have been excited for today's opportunity! I'm glad we were able to sit down and hash out a wonderful episode together. We touched on powerful topics and faced some har...

Let's get to it... Welcome back for another, Footprints and Photographs! Today's episode covers our most recent trip to the Shalom Wildlife Zoo. This was our second time visiting and we couldn't have been more satisfied with the experience. We've had an interesting couple weeks, this page was created under some usual and odd circumstances. Tune in to hear about a recent injury, functioning at a sl...

Welcome back for more, Footprints and Photographs! Today’s episode covers our experience at the 2022 Waupun Truck-N-Show. It was an exciting year for the parade; there wasn’t an empty sidewalk on Main Street! Semis from around the nation put on a wonderful show and really made this year memorable. Tune in to this episode as I cover the significance of tradition, photography obstacles, a recent cam...

Hello gang! Welcome back for another segment of, Footprints and Photographs! For this episode we adventured to the Boerner Botanical Gardens, a photography hotspot that wasn’t too far from home. It was a fantastic experience and such a gorgeous attraction! Tune in to hear about why we specifically chose this location, August's chaotic schedule, teamwork opportunities, rewarding payouts, and a long...