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Kris

and although my eyes were open, they might just as well been closed...

About Me


It is by no means finished, but here it is: My new website! (old banner, new website...new banner on the way)
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My BetterPhoto Gallery
"True happiness goes beyond possessions, beyond stress and beyond life's ups and downs. It is a mainstay. It is centered within you, not just a temporary feeling you get from buying a new car or landing a new job. Stay focused on your own, self-dependent happiness and watch your life glide into place." (Quote courtesy of Sideroad.com
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Before I say anything else, please, please, PLEASE, if you are a real person and not one of those "I made so much money from my summer job! Click here!" or just your basic spammer, PLEASE send me a message, or else I will have to deny the request because I won't know who's real and who's not. I don't want some kind of virus on my computer because I clicked on some retarded spam page. My computer has ENOUGH problems on its own, thank you very much.
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OK, that being said, let's start with the serious stuff. I'm available to photograph bands/musicians in the area (or not in the area, given we work something out about gas money). If you need promo shots or just some live show shots, send me a message and we'll set it up! Did I mention that I shoot shows FOR FREE?? That includes a link to my photobucket, where the pics of the shows are stored, and you're free to use them for your website, myspace, etc. My only request is that you give me credit wherever you may use them. That's all!! (Of course, if you wanted actual prints, that's a different story. Contact me for that.)
I also do family portraits, event photography, or pretty much anything you might need. If you have a photographic need, just ask! I'm pretty sure I can help you! Just with photographs, though. All that other stuff? I'll leave that to your therapist.
If you want to check out some of my schtuff, click the banner above or the Photo of the Day below to be magically transported to my website. Really. It is magic. Not lyin'. You can also view some of my work on the sites of the following bands:
My Promo page for Until June, the Kansas Division
musicbymicah
The Ruse Myspace Group
Official Site of The Ruse
(click on "Pictures"; my photos are from Nathan P. Murphy's on 06/29/06)
Kalatria
Everwill
In the Fire
Far from Perfect (the one from Kansas--my brother's the drummer!)
Aadi
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***kris94.blogspot.com***
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***The Ruse MySpace Group***
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***Featured Photo***

This section features a different photo from my collection, high-quality, matte-finish 8x10 print of which will be sold at the discounted price of $7, which includes shipping and handling. (the regular price on my website is $12.)
If you'd like to buy a print, just drop me a line, and we'll set up payment via PayPal or whatever is most convenient.
"Tulips"
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my keane box: We might as well be strangers, for all I know of you now... 'cuz everybody's changing, and I don't know why.......tried to understand that I tried to make a move just to stay in the game, I tried to stay awake and remember my name, but everybody's changing and I don't feel the same........pianooooooooooo..........'cuz everybody's changing and I don't feel right......she says she has no time for you nowwwwwww.......so if ya have a minute, why don't we go talk about it somewhere only we know.......bedshaped and legs of stone.......and you'll follow me back with the sun in your eyes........it's a lonely road that you have chosen.......morning comes and you don't want to know me anymore......for a moment, your eyes open and you know......all the things I ever wanted you to know.....I don't know you, and I don't want to 'til the moment your eyes open and you know........but it's a lonely place that you have run to........morning comes and you don't want to know me anymore.......and it's a lonely end that you will come to.......morning comes and you don't want to know me anymore.......
Song quote(s):
"Love may be great, but why lose your head?" -Sheryl Crow's "Crash and Burn"
"You can't unbreak what you break..." -Nelly Furtado
"Well, there ain't much entertainment in a town this size, I know..." -Train's "Landmine"
"It's a need I can't explain..." -MLE's "I Want to Come Over"
"Hands, like secrets, are the hardest thing to keep from you; lines and phrases, like knives, your words can cut me through..." - Anberlin's "Dismantle. Repair."
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My breakfast on Saturday, May 27, 2006. Yes, it was delicious. Must take advantage of finding nice berries in Pittsburg. It's a rare occurrence.
random - adj.:
1) Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective; random movements.
2) In ordinary language, the word random is used to express apparent lack of purpose or cause. This suggests that no matter what the cause of something, its nature is not only unknown but the consequences of its operation are also unknown.
3) Lack of predictability, without any systematic pattern.
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I am obsessed with capturing 99% of moments via the medium of photography. The other 1%? Shouldn't be captured.

I LOVE screwing with people who, 1) don't get my sense of humor, OR, 2) just don't think it's funny. (and that may be even better)
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------------------------------------------------------------ - and now for a couple of friend references.......
(click on the photo to be transported, yes, transported, to their pages)
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IN THE FIRE
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MICAH BURDICK (OF IN THE FIRE) SOLO MUSIC
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THE UNDERWATER
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FIVE TIMES AUGUST
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IN HONOR OF TORNADO SEASON. No, I'll never get used to it.

My Interests



The Atlantic Ocean (I'll be back someday soon, m'love), photography, green M&M's (homeruns!), fresh summer raspberries (they soothe my soul), Coast bar soap, Coast body wash, Cleanliness, music, anything marshmallow, homemade Rice Krispie treats, knit winter hats, brand new, clean white no-show socks, anything that smells fresh but not to the extreme, long road trips for no reason, my dreams of the price of gas going back down to $.98 per gallon, taking pictures of everything and everyone, cranking (I said cranking) the radio, Jones Soda , spring and fall, outdoors during those times, Little Debbie brownies from Flying J and an iced vanilla latte on a Friday night, Photoshop, mix CDs/tapes, writing poetry (when the muse honors me with her presence)...Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

I'd like to meet:

someone who's not gonna make me take the hubcaps off. I just feel so naked without 'em.
AOL IM: ksnowpants
MSN Messenger: [email protected]
Yahoo IM: snowpants94
ICQ: 95-996-606

Music:

RANDOM VIDEO : OK, time for a new video!! The One, the Only, MLE!!..
Dance Without Sleeping
By Melissa Etheridge
Powerlinetours.com
In the Fire
musicbymicah
Until June
Sleeping at Last
The Ruse
The Fray
Keane
Anberlin
Jay Touhey and Company
Melissa Etheridge
Train
Oval Opus
Christopher Jak
Ross Copperman
Tom Kimmel
Jacquie Barnaby
Lisa Marie Presley
David Gray
eastmountainsouth
Kate Voegele
Tori Amos
Lifehouse
John Mayer
Matchbox Twenty
ninedays
Donna Lewis
No Doubt
Vertical Horizon
Sheryl Crow
Kenny Chesney
Stereo 360
the late, great Georgia Avenue
Honestly
Katie Reider
Michael Celedon
Tyler Hilton
Adelayda
Shelflyfe
CD Baby and Freshtracks are the greatest place to find some fantastic new/indie artists...
I also love a good smooth jazz CD...there is a great station in NY, CD101.9 that I miss a lot...
classical is cool too......it's kind of a mood thing...

Movies:

eh.

Television:

plllllbbbbbbbbb!!!!!!

Books:

what are those?

Heroes:

'course my mom. That just goes without sayin'.And anyone who has the courage to be themselves. It's a lot harder than it sounds.

My Blog

try again

...by keane not the happiest of lyrics, but this is my favorite song by Keane.  The music, the lyrics, the feel...amazing.  It's a track from their release, Under the Iron Sea... another mus...
Posted by Kris on Thu, 17 May 2007 07:33:00 PST

dismantle. repair.

by Anberlin... i'm not sure if i posted this song before, but i'm posting it, anyway.  there is something about this song that grabs my soul. if you haven't gotten your hands on Anberlin's Cities...
Posted by Kris on Mon, 07 May 2007 11:50:00 PST

Area 51 @ JB's, Pittsburg, KS 05/04/07

ok, another photo blog.  This one is of Area 51, who were at JB's Bar and Grill last night.  I have, oh, about a bazillion more, but here are a few of them so far... ...
Posted by Kris on Sun, 06 May 2007 11:49:00 PST

Tom Kimmel @ Open Borders Music Series, Columbia, MO 04/27/07

What an amazing night.  We were treated to a few tunes by Richard Berman, then, one of my all-time favorite artists, Tom Kimmel.  Here are a few photos of them. Richard Berman   Tom K...
Posted by Kris on Sun, 06 May 2007 11:41:00 PST

until june @ mike's tavern 03/13/07

what an awesome show and a great group of guys!  we had the best time...here are some pics from that night... p.s.their album comes out on April 17 or so...it's on my calendar... &nb...
Posted by Kris on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:39:00 PST

homesick

Not sure why, but I'm really homesick today.  Maybe just nostalgic.  Not just for the physical NJ, but for the familiarity of everything I've ever known.  Old friends, old feelings and ...
Posted by Kris on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:10:00 PST

look after you

yeah, it's been a while since I posted a song...so, back to the old faves...look after you by the fray... it's friiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiday, everyone!  wooooooo hooooooo!!  can't believe i...
Posted by Kris on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 06:48:00 PST

newspeak

just something that slapped me in the face today.  I'm sure I'm not the only who needs to heed this little tidbit, but here it is: Stop judging yourself by everyone else's standards. That's it.&n...
Posted by Kris on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:08:00 PST

Powell Gardens

jb and I visited the Powell Gardens (about 30 miles west of KC) on Sunday, and here are a few of the shots I captured of their beautiful chapel... more Gardens pics to come....eventually....hehe p.s.t...
Posted by Kris on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:30:00 PST

ever?

have one of those days where EVERYTHING was against you?  Even gravity?  That's today.  I've gotten myself to the point that I'm now irritable with everyone.  So, just a fair warni...
Posted by Kris on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:57:00 PST