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Where has the time gone?

So, a couple months off with a focus on staying sane and job searching and I have a LOT of content to update!
I've had a few paying photography gigs. I've acquired some new gear and, of course, I have several photos to share.
I'll get this all tossed in here soon, likely starting with the new gear - a Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II USM and a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 G2. Both are upgrades (oddly enough, the Tamron's replacing a Canon and the Canon's replacing a Tamron). 

The paying gigs are small potatoes, but when you have not had potatoes before, size doesn't matter! They've been super fun and great learning experiences. 




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