NEW BLOG NEW BLOG!!!

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if that didn't sound right to you, that was music dork speak for 'Ladies and Gentlefolk, we have an announcement.'

New Blog! Well, same blog, New Format! Still seeking the joy at www.seekthejoy.com but there's a whole new interface. You gotta check it out. It's really fun. The first post talks a little bit about what I changed around and for what reasons... and this one will stay up but I won't be posting to it any more. Plus, there are posts there that haven't been here yet :]

So take a peak and let me know what you think. As always, I do this for you so if there's something you don't like or that annoys you or that you really dig, let me know.

here's the updated RSS FEED

seek the joy. same time, same channel, just now in digital.

eric

Roots Workshop Video

here's a little video promoting the Roots Workshop this summer... you may catch a glimpse or two of yours truly :] Anyway, from what I hear, spaces are filling up, so get on it and come hang out with us this summer on the Cape!!!

ROOTS Workshop from Morgan Kirkham on Vimeo.

behindthescenesness

You'll notice the address bar says something different than what you typed in.... well I've got a new blog in the works [we'll see if it actually gets launched or not - it's been a little slow going over there] but anyways this is still your one stop shop for those of you joy seekers out there.

had a blast at a beautiful celebration this past weekend. Fabulous all-star Tung was on hand to shoot with me [who is, incidentally getting hitched down in VA this summer... wanna shoot w/ me? it's gonna be a great time...]

Anyways, I was culling this afternoon and came across a few fun ones that I thought I'd share

and yeah, we rocked the TS-PJ

seek the joy

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eric laurits boston guy

Haramara in Sayulita, Mexico

Back when I was in grad school I was introduced to this odd thing called yoga. What sounded quite ridiculous at the time has come to be a very powerful force for awesomeness in my life.

While in Denver I was asked by an amazingly beautiful yoga instructor doubling as the graphic designer for CorePower Yoga to shoot some product shots for their website and some promo materials in exchange for practice time in their studios. I gladly accepted [don't tell them, but I'd only had a camera in my hand for a couple of months and barely knew how to switch it off the auto setting :] and thus began my wild and passionate affair with CorePower. I might edit to add and substitute CorePower with just yoga... but life for me is about people. It's about the energy and the relationships and the connections that we share and what sets CorePower apart from any other studio that I have ever practiced at is the people. So much beauty and love and kindness comes pouring out of every member of that family that you kind of can't help but come out of each practice a changed person... if you're open to it. Of course, all that being said, these classes totally kick my sorry ass and I leave drenched with sweat, panting, and infinitely stronger.

Our relationship continued to grow stronger and recently I traveled with them to Sayulita, Mexico on their Yoga and Surf Retreat. It was just immaculate - imagine no electricity, casitas that face out into the jungle and ocean beyond, a chef that personally prepares all your vegetarian meals three times a day, surf lessons, whale sightings, a private beach abutting a beautiful jungle, morning meditation, and all this bookended by a sunrise practice and a sunset practice. I know it was a pretty life altering experience for many of those that were on the trip and I felt truly blessed to be there. Below you'll find the story from the week. For those of you that do practice I hope this might inspire you to practice even more frequently or maybe even get out of the studio and practice out in the world. For those who don't maybe you'll give it a shot. I had pretty much written it off as something ridiculous until I tried this 'yoga for type-a's' at CorePower and fell head over heels abashedly in love.

The Haramara Retreat - CorePower Yoga

namaste.

seek the joy

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eric laurits yoga and surf photograher

.art of life.

What do you think about when you hear the word bread?

For most of you it's probably not art but just hear me out for a lil bit here. A few weeks ago I went in to A&J King Artisan Bakers to shoot a story. I didn't know what the story was or what it should look like - basically I went in without any preconceived notions at all. I certainly didn't expect it to be a story about art. At first I was thinking 'Andy begins baking just past the witching hour, maybe I'll shoot a story about the tireless efforts of a small bakery owner.' Then I thought, 'Maybe I'll just shoot a series of portraits of Andy doing his thing.' I had other ideas revolving around all sorts of different things but decided that instead of going in, looking for that story, and shooting it - I would just go and shoot and see what came out of it. I figured, if nothing else, we all can grow to at least have a little appreciation for where our handmade food comes from and what exactly goes into it. I started shooting at around 2:30am or so [I think... I was a little groggy] and wrapped at 10am. What ended up coming out was sort of this hybrid portrait story of Andy and his breads...

Cultures are often times defined by their food and just like cinema, theatre, music, and art it strengthens cultural identities and aids in the preservation of tradition and legacy. At the most basic of everything is bread. Every culture has their own bread and it tells a different story of history. What Andy, Jackie, and all the bakers at A&J King Artisan Bakers do is elevate their craft much more beyond providing sustenance. It's an art form all to itself. He's like a painter with his lamé. A conductor with his peel. Seeing a true artisan baker in action is something that I hope you will all someday get a chance to do.

In the meantime, stop by A&J King Artisan Bakers and treat yourself to a work of art. You'll never buy bread from anywhere else again.

A&J King Artisan Bakers










click below to view the full story

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on a little side note, Andy was kind of my big brother at college [he was a senior when I was a freshman.] He taught me all I know about Charles Ives, 40's night, Bowling Music, and a cappella. And for everything except the a cappella, I am eternally grateful. kidding.

big andy :: lil andy

seek the joy of bread

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eric laurits bread photographer