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BACK FROM VACATION TO BEAUTIFUL OREGON

Reed Schmidt — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:16:10 +0000

Just got back from an adventure packed extended weekend in Oregon to visit Maya’s parents hometown Ashland, Oregon. We had such a great time hiking, biking, site-seeing, and… coffee drinking, ha. It was fun to see that towns like Ashland still exist. Nestled against the mountain and away from the I-5, you quickly forgot about the stresses and woes of normal life. Thunderstorms, which I was told are uncommon this time of year, would roll in around 3pm every afternoon and give a delightful soundtrack throughout the rest of the day.

I took quite a few pics (of course), so check back soon as I’ll be updating the blog with those pictures. For now you’ll have to make do with the above picture just below the Natural Bridge over the Rogue River. You can see in the picture one of the many tunnels originally created by lava from the moutain above (which created Crater Lake). Hope everyone had a great weekend! Leave me a comment if you’ve been up to the North West lately and where you went!

RELAXING WEEKEND IN CARLSBAD, CA

Reed Schmidt — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:28:02 +0000

Phew, what an AWESOME weekend… although I didn’t pick up the camera once – gasp!

My girlfriend Maya and I just relaxed and enjoyed the amazing weather in So-Cal. I’ve been so busy lately with RSP, work, and putting my old ‘71 C10 up for sale that it felt good to slow down for a bit. I guess it was a little bit of a prep for the vacation (!) that we’re taking tomorrow up to Oregon to hangout with Maya’s family and see where she grew up. I can’t wait to see how green it is up there and adventure around their city and mountains surrounding it. Good fun!

So… look out for a ton of photos from that trip, and some more engagment sessions before a wedding on the 20th. Hope everyone had a great weekend! Oh, and the above photo is a quick shot I took of the family room in my apartment, complete with my record player, a painting I did a little while ago, and the old Sony TV that should of been replaced a year ago (or more).

RYAN & LINDSAY: DEL MAR ENGAGEMENT SESSION SLIDESHOW

Reed Schmidt — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:52:44 +0000

Just finished going through Ryan & Lindsay’s photos and putting the final touches on them. I know I already said it, but this newly married couple is great together. It’s fun to see their connection in the photos, and I’m glad I got a chance to take some photos that will help them remember this time in their lives.

Oh, and Lindsay, Maya wanted you to know that she thought you looked like a total movie star in that black dress and red heels (I’d have to agree). Hope you guys are having fun in South Carolina.