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On July 25th, I am inviting 15 people into my home to learn, laugh and discuss creativity in the life of a photographer.  Cost is $750 per person.  The class will take place in my living room, which means you will be lucky enough to meet my lovely wife Destiny and kiddos Avery, River and Roman.  I am going to welcome you into my living room, so let’s just be real.  I’ve never been a “talk about the weather” kind of guy, I hate pretense, and if you ask anyone who has met me, you get to know the real me very quickly.  This is exactly the way I approach teaching as well.  No holds barred, complete transparency.  I am going to discuss everything including my journey to becoming a photographer, and how that journey directly impacts my creativity to this day.  I am a believer that everyone is on their own journey, and no two paths look alike, but I have found in the numerous opportunities I have had to share my story, that everyone relates to something specific, most times very strongly.  If you are interested, or would like to reserve your spot, please use the contact form on the top of the page and mention the July 25th class in the message, and I will contact you straight away.

]]> http://www.erikclausen.com/blog/2012/06/kre%cb%88ativ/feed/ 8 Best of 2011 http://www.erikclausen.com/blog/2012/02/best-of-2011/ http://www.erikclausen.com/blog/2012/02/best-of-2011/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:11:25 +0000 poser http://www.erikclausen.com/?p=8594 In 2011 I traveled for almost every wedding that I shot.  Traveling is an important part of my work as seeing and experiencing other places is a major source of inspiration for me.  To date, I have traveled to Bali, Bermuda, The Bahamas, Cabo San Lucas, Aruba, Jamaica, Vancouver, Costa Rica and all over the U.S.  I am enriched with each experience and see things just a little differently each time I return.  On a personal note, my 2011 was filled with the wonderful messiness that happens to all of us but most times try to avoid.  The ups and downs of this life are inevitable and necessary.  I rarely rejoice in the midst of any, as I see it, trial, but many times long after, I recall it being a time of growth.  This year was no different.  2011 was wrought with ‘opportunities’ for such rejoicing, and though I failed at almost every turn to do so, I sit here as I write this rejoicing in my Father and the fact that it isn’t my job to be perfect.  For the first time in my life I can honestly say that I am content with the mess that He created, known as Erik Clausen.  I am that imperfect beautiful mess, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.  My recap of the year would not be complete without mention of a few important people.  1st, my wife Destiny.  Thank you for your love and support, despite my stubbornness.  2nd, Otto.  Thank you for being my brother.  3rd, Bradford.  You’re an amazing man, and so much more to me than an awesome photographer.  Here are some of my favorite frames taken in 2011, and here’s to a spectacular 2012!

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