I'm Back!

Before I post some follow up on the trip, as well as a top 10 image countdown from the whole journey. I want to just drop a "I'm Back Smorgasbord" (does anyone even know what that means?) I try to explain it every time, but basically its a huge plethora of things on a table to munch on. So here you go.



Did you see the Jet crash into the Hudson river? NYtimes
This actually gives me hope. I always thought water landings never produced survivors.
The Pilot deserves a medal. Plus a key to the school of "How to avoid huge flocks of birds while piloting a jet"




My Grandmother passed away this week. Its been tough on our whole family, but we all know she really is in a better place. She was such a quirky woman, the best grandmother ever! She was an early financial teacher for me, as well as many other wonderful things. See you in Heaven Dorothy, thanks for everything.
My Sister Sonora wrote something amazing about her HERE


My Aunt Died this week too. I didn't really know her very well. The only thing I really knew was she was hindu,she brought our family a pretty purple bowl when she ate in the bus with the family for the first and last time. We had the bowl for what must have been 15 years... Her husband Jim is my dad's brother, (a talented musician). He still lives in India. I'd love to see him soon.



Its flooding big time in Stanwood WA. (my hometown)
These photos by Noel Rusk Culbertson say it all.
Jo-Dilly posted nearly the same post before me. See MORE HERE



Gran Torino. Starring: Clint Eastwood. Directed By: Clint Eastwood Produced By: Clint Eastwood. Another few Oscar nominees for Mr. Eastwood? I'd say so. I saw it tonight...I got some tears from it. Great movie. Heavy.



Remember this shoot I did right before I left? Quail. Go buy their new line if you're a lady. Go buy their new line for your lady if you're lucky enough to have one. Valentines day is so damn close! QisforQUAIL.com

Alright crew. I'm off to bed. Thanks again for reading. Sorry to all of my KC and Richard readers nothing for you... I've been asked to refrain from details.
Hope all is well around the world right now.

This month is WILD!

Everyone here knows how Christmas season goes right? I mean you get extremely busy, days full of shopping, time off to visit family,enough eggnog and peppermint mochas to float you through until the next year, not to mention hearing enough Christmas music (during a 3 week span) to last you until your 40th Christmas... and thats if your 23 like me.

Anyways, my month isn't exactly the usual Christmas month... its more like a marathon month... But I love it! I'm thriving off of those mochas and no sleep. I plan on getting sleep on my 30 hour flight to South East Asia (see Dec. 27th).

Wanna hear my December schedule so far?

It goes a little something like this...

DECEMBER (AKA month of the numb legs)
3rd. Meeting w/HoweClothingDesigners+ MSHVB Concert
4th. Shooting: Bachelors Dinner
5th. Shooting: Billabong Event for White Lilac. *Can't WAIT!!*
6th. Amanda Meza's Birthday Party + Judging Belmont Shore Christmas Parade + Shooting Parade for LBpost.com
11th. Shooting: Hause of HOWE "T" shoot. Should be GENIUS!
13th. Kev and Robb's Christmas BASH.
14th. Shooting: Sunny R's Amazing Family shoot.
15th. Christmas Light Duffy Boats cruise with friends!
16th. Shooting: Magic Lamp Restaurant. (tentative)
17th. We Love LB Dinner @ Cafe La Strada.
18th. Shooting: Event for WL. Can't say.
20th. Shooting: Dave Quon and Donia Lee's Wedding!!! (Going to be an Amazingly well done wedding)
21st. Shooting: Family Shoot at Ritz (Pending)
22nd. Shooting: Quail Clothing Line (QisforQuail.com).
24th. Christmas Eve! Plans in the making.
25th. CHRISTMAS! I can't wait!
27th. Leave for the Philippines!!! (yup... I just booked tickets. Its gonna be nuts!!)
29th. Arrive in the Philippines.
31st. New Years Eve in Manila!




I'm in need of an intern to work with me this month. I need 10-15 hours a week.
I'm accepting Applications the next few days.
Skills needed: Fast thinking. Artistic. Can carry gear during shoots, good with Apple Computers.
Just email me here ASAP: samuel@samuellippke.com
Mention "Interning and blog" in the headline.

Also, I need a Lomo & Medium Format camera for 2 of my upcoming shoots. I've ordered a camera, but it may not be here by the shoot date (11th)
Special Thanks to: The White Lilac Ladies, Audrey for putting up with me and my schedule,Also whoever lets me use their Lomo or Medium format Camera, My Month of December Intern(whoever that may be).